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Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel will receive a $7 million lump sum in his separation deal
Summary by The McAllen Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Associated Press , as published by ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports
· July 27, 2026
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Key takeaway Details about the circumstances surrounding this payment are limited, but it is known that the university made an announcement about the athletic director's contract.
A significant payment is part of a university's agreement with its former athletic director. The amount to be paid is substantial, totaling over seven million dollars. Details about the circumstances surrounding this payment are limited, but it is known that the university made an announcement about the athletic director's contract.
For more information about this situation, including the terms of the agreement, readers can consult the original report from The Associated Press, as obtained by ValleyCentral.
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Category: schools ·
Published: July 27, 2026 ·
Source: ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports ·
Reading time: 1 min
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