EAST LANSING - One day after Bill Beekman was named Michigan State's permanent athletic director, his appointment became official.
The Michigan State Board of Trustees approved Beekman as the athletic director during a special meeting Tuesday morning. The vote was unanimous in a meeting that lasted less than eight minutes and followed a Monday press conference to introduce Beekman.
"I think Bill is a man of integrity," trustee Brian Mosallam said. "We trust Bill and I will stand with you to make sure that we all succeed together."
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Six of Michigan State's eight trustees were present for the meeting.