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MSU student returns home after successful kidney transplant
At the start of the school year, 20-year-old Michigan State University student Liam Clegg was living the typical college life in East Lansing. But in October, everything changed when he was diagnosed with end-stage kidney disease.
After months of waiting and going through dialysis three times a week, Liam got life-changing news: a kidney transplant match. He admits, “When they said that they were giving us a match, I almost didn’t believe it.”
The match came thanks to the power of social media. Liam’s family created Facebook and Instagram pages to find a living donor, and the response was overwhelming. Over 150 people volunteered, and the Clegg family found the perfect match. “Social media was the reason we got a donor,” Liam’s father David said.
Now, after a successful transplant, Liam is back home, recovering, and feeling grateful. “I’m elated,” he says. “I’m doing pretty well for the circumstances.”
Looking ahead, Liam’s excited to return to MSU this fall. He’s ready to get back to the life he loves and take on his new normal with a fresh perspective.
Filmmaker Fred Kudjo Kuwornu presents new documentary ‘We Were Here’ at MSU
On February 12th, filmmaker Fred Kudjo Kuwornu premiered his latest documentary, We Were Here – The Untold History of Black Africans in Renaissance Europe, at Michigan State University. This event was part of MSU’s Black History Month celebrations, sponsored by multiple departments, including History and African American Studies.
Kuwornu, known for his work exploring race and identity, takes a personal approach in this documentary, narrating his own journey as an Italian-Ghanaian uncovering hidden histories. His film delves into the forgotten contributions of Black communities in Europe, challenging the erasure of their stories from mainstream historical accounts.
We Were Here, features interviews and research that span multiple countries and centuries. History professor Liam Brockey praised the film for highlighting the widespread presence of Black Europeans, saying, “It’s not just one corner of Europe, it’s all over the place.”
After the screening, Kuwornu participated in a Q&A session, discussing his filmmaking process and the importance of reclaiming marginalized histories. He emphasized that the documentary also aims to spark awareness of Europe’s own history with slavery and racism, expanding the conversation beyond the U.S.
Based on original reporting by Dakota Hendren and Robin Han.
