Coastal Carolina University's Michael Benson has been extended an offer to become president at West Virginia University.

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,

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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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.

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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Coastal Carolina University President Michael Benson confirmed he is negotiating a contract to become West Virginia University's next president.

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.