WVU to name Michael Benson from Coastal Carolina

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.
Timeline: A look back at Coastal Carolina University President Michael Benson
By the time Michael Benson stepped into Coastal Carolina University’s presidential suite on Jan. 2, 2021, he was already a rising star in higher education. In December 2001 at just 36, he was tapped to lead Snow College in Ephraim,
Coastal Carolina University's Michael Benson to serve as WVU's 27th president
West Virginia University has decided on a new leader to replace Gordon Gee, who announced he would retire at the conclusion of his contract.Michael Benson, the
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CCU President Michael T. Benson selected as next president of West Virginia University
A CCU spokesperson confirmed Friday night that Dr. Michael T. Benson was extended an offer to become the next president at West Virginia University. WVU said Friday that its Board of Governors chose a top candidate for the job during a meeting on Thursday, but did not specify who it was.
WVU to name Michael Benson from Coastal Carolina as new president
In a message to the community tonight, Coastal Carolina University released a statement confirming that Michael Benson, current president of CCU, has been extended an offer to lead WVU.
Coastal Carolina's Benson leaving to become next West Virginia University president, news report says
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Kercheval: Coastal Carolina President Michael Benson will be the next president at WVU
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Coastal Carolina University President Michael Benson will be the next president at West Virginia University, sources tell MetroNews reporter Hoppy Kercheval. “He was one of the 10 finalists and then it got down to three and then after a lot of debate and discuss the Board of Governors focused in on Benson,” Kercheval said.
Coastal Carolina University president confirms West Virginia University contract negotiations
Coastal Carolina University President Michael Benson confirmed he is negotiating a contract to become West Virginia University's next president.
WVU eyeing Coastal Carolina president 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.
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SC colleges have frozen tuition for several years. University presidents say that’s not sustainable.
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