From Golden Sands to Gold and Blue: Meet Michael T. Benson, 27th President of WVU
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From Golden Sands to Gold and Blue: Meet Michael T. Benson, 27th president of WVU
morgantown – Michael T. Benson never planned on trading beach breezes for the hills of Morgantown. But life—and leadership—has a way of pulling people toward places where they’re most needed.
WVU's President Michael T. Benson officially begins his tenure as the university's new leader
Morgantown, WV (WOAY) – West Virginia University has officially welcomed a new leader. Michael T. Benson has begun his tenure as the university’s 27th president. Benson has three decades of experience in public higher education and is the former president of Coastal Carolina University. In 2024, under his leadership, Coastal Carolina enrolled its largest number of students ever —over 11,000 students —while also setting a record for retention …
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