ESPN REPORT: Legendary Michigan State Spartans Coach Tom Izzo Announces Retirement, Pledges Generous Donation in Farewell….

Here are some recent news and updates from the University of Wisconsin–Madison¹ ²:
– *Alumna Felicity Klingele Awarded Top Scholarship*: Felicity Klingele, a University of Wisconsin–Madison alumna, has been awarded the prestigious Barry Scholarship for graduate study at Oxford. This highly selective academic prize recognizes students’ dedication to academic vocation and pursuit of truth.
– *UW-Madison Women’s Tennis Team Achieves Undefeated Season*: The Wisconsin Badgers women’s tennis team has gone undefeated at home in the regular season for the first time since 2019-2020. The team praised their seniors for their leadership and dedication.
– *New Dean of College of Engineering*: Devesh Ranjan, a mechanical engineer and leader, has been named the tenth dean of the College of Engineering at UW-Madison. He brings expertise and experience to the role.
– *Research Breakthroughs*:
– *”Super Algae” for Phosphorus Removal*: UW-Madison researchers have developed a new strain of cyanobacteria that can remove phosphorus from manure, potentially improving water quality.
– *Fast-Charging Batteries*: A groundbreaking computational model has been developed to improve fast-charging lithium-ion batteries, reducing overheating risks.
– *Autonomous Defibrillator Drone*: A team of engineers designed a drone-based system to rapidly deliver Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) to remote areas.
– *Recycled Plastic Techniques*: Researchers developed a solvent-based technique to remove stubborn pigments from recycled multilayer plastic packaging, increasing its commercial value.
– *Upcoming Events*: Check the university’s events calendar for various activities, including bowling and games at Union South and Dejope Residence Hall.

For more news and updates, visit the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s website or follow their social media accounts.

Tom Izzo, the legendary Michigan State Spartans coach, has not announced his retirement. In fact, he recently signed a five-year contract extension worth $6.2 million annually, solidifying his commitment to the university. Here are some key facts about Tom Izzo¹:
– *Career Achievements:*
– *NCAA Championship*: Led Michigan State to the NCAA national championship in 2000
– *Final Four Appearances*: 8 NCAA regional—Final Four appearances (1999, 2000, 2001, 2005, 2009, 2010, 2015, 2019)
– *Big Ten Titles*: 11 Big Ten regular season titles and 6 Big Ten tournament titles
– *Coaching Record:*
– *Wins*: 737 wins and 302 losses (.709 winning percentage)
– *NCAA Tournament Record*: 59-25 (.702 winning percentage)
– *Awards and Honors:*
– *Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame*: Inducted in 2016
– *Coach of the Year Awards*: 2× NABC Coach of the Year, Clair Bee Coach of the Year Award, AP College Coach of the Year, Henry Iba Award, and John R. Wooden Legends of Coaching Award
– *Personal Life:*
– *Birthplace*: Iron Mountain, Michigan
– *Family*: Married to Lupe Marinez Izzo with a daughter, an adopted son (Steven, who played under him at Michigan State), and one granddaughter

Recently, Izzo’s alma mater, Northern Michigan University, honored him by retiring his #10 jersey in a ceremony. The university recognized his achievements as a player and coach, highlighting his impact on the institution.²