Summary
Michigan State University received a $401 million donation following the hiring of new football coach Pat Fitzgerald. The donation, from Greg and Dawn Williams, will significantly benefit the university's athletic programs.
Key Facts
- Michigan State University hired Pat Fitzgerald as the new head football coach.
- The university received a $401 million donation shortly after hiring the coach.
- The donors, Greg and Dawn Williams, are longtime supporters of college sports.
- Greg Williams is the CEO of Acrisure, a company involved in NIL initiatives.
- $290 million of the donation will go to Spartan Athletics.
- The gift is part of MSU's "Uncommon Will, Far, Better World" campaign.
- MSU President Kevin M. Guskiewicz expressed gratitude for the generous donation.
- The donation aims to strengthen academics and support student-athletes at MSU.
