Kevin Guskiewicz Remains at Michigan State University

WHO:

The State News - Kevin Guskiewicz, President of Michigan State University (MSU)

The State News - Brianna Scott, Board Chair of MSU

The State News - Renee Knake Jefferson, Vice Chair of MSU

The State News - Emily Guerrant, Vice President of Communications at MSU

The State News - J Batt, Athletic Director at MSU

WHAT:

The State News - Kevin Guskiewicz announced he will remain at MSU after initially announcing his departure for Clemson University.

The State News - Guskiewicz's salary will be raised to $1.5 million, funded by non-university resources.

The State News - Guskiewicz's current salary is $1,029,210.

The State News - The Board of Trustees voted to double Guskiewicz’s base salary to $2 million and offered a contract extension through 2031.

The State News - Signs reading “We (heart) KG” appeared in East Lansing in support of Guskiewicz after his departure announcement.

WHERE:

The State News - Michigan State University (MSU), East Lansing, Michigan

The State News - Clemson University, South Carolina

The State News - University of Kentucky

WHEN:

The State News - Guskiewicz attended a women's gymnastics event at MSU on March 9, 2024.

The State News - The Board of Trustees held a special meeting on May 17 to discuss retaining Guskiewicz.

The State News - Guskiewicz announced his departure for Clemson University on May 27.

The State News - Guskiewicz's salary raise will take effect in October, along with the annual raises for MSU faculty.

WHY:

The State News - Guskiewicz cited a period of deep personal reflection and community uncertainty regarding his commitment to MSU.

The State News - Guskiewicz's departure announcement pointed to trustees creating an “unsustainable situation” at MSU.

HOW:

The State News - The Board of Trustees attempted to retain Guskiewicz by offering a salary increase and contract extension.

The State News - Guskiewicz expressed gratitude for the board's patience and commitment to governance improvements in his letter.

Kevin Guskiewicz, the President of Michigan State University, has decided to remain at MSU after initially announcing his departure for Clemson University, and his salary will be raised to $1.5 million, funded by non-university resources. The Board of Trustees has voted to double his base salary to $2 million and extend his contract through 2031, following a special meeting held to discuss his retention. Guskiewicz expressed gratitude for the board's commitment to governance improvements and noted that his salary raise will take effect in October, coinciding with annual raises for MSU faculty.