Eleven Michigan State swimmers and divers have reached a settlement with the university, bringing an end to a two-year legal battle that began with the student-athletes attempting to get their program reinstated.
The agreement was reached Friday, just days before the Title IX case was scheduled to head to trial in federal court.
Under the terms of the agreement, Michigan State athletics has agreed to undergo a comprehensive gender-equity review, create a gender-equity plan, and bring the department into Title IX compliance by the end of the 2026-27 school year. Michigan State has agreed to appoint an independent director to conduct the gender-equity review.