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education2 years ago

"Kevin Guskiewicz appointed as Michigan State University president, leaving UNC"

Michigan State University has unanimously hired Kevin Guskiewicz, a neuroscientist and concussion researcher from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, as its 22nd president. Guskiewicz, who has served at UNC-Chapel Hill for 28 years including the past four as chancellor, will be MSU's sixth president in as many years. The MSU Board of Trustees expressed optimism for the future under Guskiewicz's leadership, citing his qualifications, commitment to diversity, and values of equity, integrity, and transparency. Guskiewicz, known for his research on sports-related concussions, will begin his post on March 4.

education2 years ago

"Kevin Guskiewicz appointed as new president of Michigan State University"

Michigan State University (MSU) has announced that Kevin Guskiewicz, the current chancellor of the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, will be its next president. Guskiewicz, known for his work on sport-related concussions, will assume the position on March 4. He will be MSU's fifth president since the resignation of Lou Anna Simon in 2018. Guskiewicz's appointment comes after weeks of rumors and a unanimous vote by MSU trustees.

education2 years ago

"Kevin Guskiewicz Leaving UNC to Become President of Michigan State University, New Chancellor Selection Process Under Scrutiny"

Kevin Guskiewicz, the chancellor of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC), will step down from his position after 28 years to become the president of Michigan State University (MSU). Guskiewicz's tenure at UNC has been marked by controversies surrounding the university's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, the denial of tenure for professor Nikole Hannah-Jones, and a campus shooting. Faculty expressed concerns about the political power behind Guskiewicz's decision, and it is unclear who will replace him as chancellor at UNC.