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Browns owners Dee and Jimmy Haslam donate historic $130M to University of Tennessee

The $130 million gift is the largest in university history.

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What happened: Cleveland Browns managing and principal partners Dee and Jimmy Haslam have donated $130 million to the University of Tennessee. The contribution marks the largest single donation ever received in the university's history.

Why it matters: The Haslam family has deep ties to the university and a long history of prominent support for the institution. This philanthropic commitment provides sweeping resources for the university's future initiatives and further cements the family's legacy on campus.

What to watch: The university is expected to outline specific allocations for the historic funding across its academic and athletic programs.

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