Michael Benson To Succeed Gordon Gee

Benson ‘honored’ to be West Virginia University’s president but will miss Coastal Carolina: ‘This is home’
Now-former Coastal Carolina University President Michael T. Benson said he’s “honored” to become West Virginia University’s 27th president, according to a news release sent Monday. Following contract negotiations with the WVU Board of Governors on Thursday,
Michael Benson To Succeed Gordon Gee As President Of West Virginia University
Michael T. Benson, currently president of Coastal Carolina University, has been named the next president of West Virginia University, where he will succeed Gordon Gee.
Michael T. Benson, of Coastal Carolina University, will be WVU’s next president
WVU announced on Monday morning that Michael T. Benson, currently president of Coastal Carolina University, will be WVU’s next president, its 27th. His employment […]
West Virginia University names new president, will start this July
West Virginia University, located just over an hour south of Pittsburgh in Morgantown, West Virginia, has named its next president.
West Virginia University officially names CCU’s Benson as its new president
I am honored to be named president of West Virginia University — one of our nation’s oldest land-grant institutions," Benson said in a statement. “My 30-year career in pu
Contract details for WVU’s next president, Michael Benson
New WVU President Michael Benson’s term will begin July 15 and run through June 30, 203, according to his contract, provided by WVU to […]
WVU introduces 27th president, Michael T. Benson
West Virginia University officially revealed their new president, Michael T. Benson. Benson has served as president for Snow College, Southern Utah University, Eastern Kentucky
West Virginia University hires Michael Benson as president from Coastal Carolina
Michael Benson is headed from Coastal Carolina to Morgantown as the new president of West Virginia University.
Update: WVU announces Coastal Carolina president Benson to replace Gee
West Virginia University is eyeing Michael T. Benson to be the 27th president of the university. WVU's interest in Benson was confirmed by Coastal Carolina University in Conway, South Carolina, where he has served as president since January 2021.
West Virginia offers president's job to Coastal Carolina's Benson amid enrollment woes
Coastal Carolina University's Michael Benson has been extended an offer to become president at West Virginia University.
West Virginia University names CCU's Benson as next president
Coastal Carolina University President Michael T. Benson has been selected as West Virginia University's 27th president, the university confirmed in a release Monday, Feb. 24. He will begin his new job in July.
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WVU announces Benson as next president, releases contract details
West Virginia University announced on Feb. 24, 2025 that Michael T. Benson will be the 27th president of the university.
Former CCU president hopes to earn 'trust and support' as WVU president
Former Coastal Carolina UniversityPresident Michael T. Benson spoke out about for his goals as the new West Virginia ...