Nix, who must perform 24 hours of community service, stopped by Ingham Academy in Lansing to speak with students.
Narduzzi and all of the Spartans' assistant coaches received raises, according to documents obtained by the Detroit Free Press.
The Spartans played in the inaugural Carrier Classic in California, and athletic director Mark Hollis is looking at a potential 2013 game in Florida.
Hollis, currently one of the lowest-paid athletic directors in the Big Ten, said he has met with the university president Anna K. Simon in recent months and feels comfortable at the school.
The junior defensive end made a couple of "bad decisions" in Michigan State's win over Michigan last year, but Gholston is far from the villain many view him as, say Spartans teammates and coaches.
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Hollis receives recognition after a year highlighted by the Spartans' appearance in the Carrier Classic.
The Spartans led the way with 16 players making it onto Phil Steele's preseason All-Big Ten teams.
Denicos Allen, Max Bullough and Chris Norman should anchor a Spartans defense that may be one of the best in the nation.
The Sporting News gives Michigan State its lowest preseason ranking of the spring, but other national publications have the Spartans in the top 10.
Green, who hopes to become a first-round pick in June, was scheduled to work out today for the Boston Celtics after working out for the San Antonio Spurs last week.
Thomas played at Michigan State from 1948-50 before a four-year NFL career with the Baltimore Colts and Los Angeles Chargers.