Guskiewicz to Leave MSU for Clemson Presidency

A Rapid Transition Following Contentious Board Negotiations

Michigan State University President Kevin G. Guskiewicz announced Wednesday, May 27, 2026, that he is stepping down to become the 16th president of Clemson University. The decision follows a unanimous vote by Clemson’s Board of Trustees earlier this morning and arrives just weeks after Guskiewicz received a substantial contract extension from the MSU board. A … Read more