MSU submitted its Title IX compliance plan last week ahead of an upcoming trial in the university’s ongoing legal battle against former women's swimmers.
There was hope that swimming and diving, cut from Michigan State s list of varsity sports in 2020, were poised to hit the restarting blocks, but university trustees said Friday that an inability to invest in facilities will prevent the sports return.
Advocates pushing Michigan State University to reinstate its swim and dive program are criticizing the Board of Trustees. They say trustees are providing conflicting messages on why the program remains in limbo.