MSU President Guskiewicz leaving school to become president at Clemson University
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Key Points:
- Michigan State University President Dr. Kevin Guskiewicz is leaving MSU to become president of Clemson University, with Clemson's board of trustees unanimously approving his hire.
- Guskiewicz's departure follows a recent MSU Board of Trustees vote recommending a new contract nearly doubling his salary to $2 million annually and extending his tenure until 2031.
- At Clemson, Guskiewicz will earn a base salary of $1.21 million plus additional incentives, replacing interim president Bob Jones after Jim Clements' retirement.
- MSU expressed gratitude for Guskiewicz's leadership, highlighting his contributions to student success, research, and community partnerships during his tenure.
- Guskiewicz previously served as president of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill before joining MSU in 2023; his future speaking engagements, including at the Mackinac Policy Conference, are currently uncertain.