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Coach Tom Izzo reflects on his career, values, and dedication to MSU with Jim Blanchard. -
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Anthony Ianni profile and the emergence of MSU gymnastics.
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On this day in 1954, Michigan State University got its name. The Detroit Free Press reported that Michigan Attorney General Thomas Kavanagh ruled there was no constitutional provision prohibiting Michigan State College from changing its name to Michigan State University. And on this day in 1992, scientists announced the discovery of one of Earth’s largest and oldest organisms living in Michigan—a giant fungus near Crystal Falls, covering 38 acres and weighing roughly 100 tons.
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Michigan State University Professor of Music Suren Bagratuni will play Bach's six suites for cello on Monday at the MSU Alumni Chapel.
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