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Clemson University to continue search for next president

New Clemson University President Kevin Guskiewicz speaks Wednesday morning after the approval of his selection. "The role of a university president is to support, empower and elevate the people and the mission of the institution. And that philosophy is one of the reasons that I feel such a strong connection to Clemson University," he said.
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New Clemson University President Kevin Guskiewicz speaks on May 26, 2026 after the approval of his selection.

Kevin Guskiewicz said Monday he would remain at Michigan State.

Clemson University's president-elect will remain at Michigan State University. Kevin Guskiewicz made the announcement Monday in a message on Michigan State's website.

On May 26, Clemson's Board of Trustees named Guskiewicz as the university's 16th president. The trustees unanimously approved his selection.

In his message to the Spartan community, Guskiewicz said that after much thought and careful consideration, he decided to remain at Michigan State and continue serving as president. Guskiewicz went on to say "the place has become home to our family. The people, the mission and the opportunity to make a lasting difference here mean more to us than we can adequately express."

The national search will continue for Clemson's next president. The Board plans to meet soon while the fall semester is scheduled to begin Aug. 17.