Clemson Says Kevin Guskiewicz to Remain at Michigan State University
The board said the national search will continue after Guskiewicz, elected in May, chose to stay at Michigan State for personal reasons.
- On Monday, July 6, 2026, Michigan State University President Kevin Guskiewicz announced he will remain at the university, reversing his decision to lead Clemson University.
- Internal friction with the Michigan State University Board of Trustees led Guskiewicz to accept the Clemson presidency in May, sparking concerns about institutional leadership stability.
- Supporters launched the "We Heart Kevin G" campaign across campus in early June, encouraging students and staff to demonstrate support for Guskiewicz's tenure.
- The Clemson University Board of Trustees received notification Monday and will resume its national search for a new president with a robust candidate pool.
- Citing "personal reasons," Guskiewicz's return allows MSU to focus on appointing a new athletic director before the football season, stabilizing leadership after months of institutional upheaval.
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Candidate named Clemson University president decides not to take the job
Clemson University logo COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – After naming its next president in May, Clemson University announced Monday that the selected candidate is keeping his current job. According to the university, the Board of Trustees was notified that Kevin Guskiewicz has decided to continue as the president of Michigan State University for personal reasons. Clemson says that national search had...
Guskiewicz Will Stay at Michigan State
The reversal follows weeks of criticism directed at the Board of Trustees, finger-pointing among the board members and a campaign in support of the president. More than a month after accepting the top job at Clemson University, Kevin Guskiewicz said Monday that he’ll stay on as president at Michigan State University.
MSU President Kevin Guskiewicz says he's staying on, after previously announcing a new job at Clemson
In a dramatic turnaround, Kevin Guskiewicz is staying on as president of Michigan State University. Clemson University officials have confirmed that Guskiewicz’s previously announced transfer to their campus is officially off, with the decision attributed to personal reasons.
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