EAST LANSING — Michigan State University announced a historic $401 million commitment from Greg and Dawn Williams, marking the largest single donation in the university’s history and one of the largest in college athletics.

The commitment is part of MSU’s “Uncommon Will, Far Better World” campaign and supports the FOR SPARTA initiative, with $290 million allocated to Spartan Athletics and $100 million invested in Spartan Ventures.

“The commitment that Greg and Dawn are making represents an extraordinary act of generosity and belief in Michigan State University’s future,” said MSU President Kevin M. Guskiewicz, Ph.D.

“This commitment reflects our belief that we should give back to our community… and to the place we call home,” said Greg and Dawn Williams.

“In today’s evolving college at

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