Morgantown, WV (WOAY) – West Virginia University has officially welcomed a new leader.
Michael T. Benson has begun his tenure as the university’s 27th president.
Benson has three decades of experience in public higher education and is the former president of Coastal Carolina University.
In 2024, under his leadership, Coastal Carolina enrolled its largest number of students ever —over 11,000 students —while also setting a record for retention rate.
Benson also previously served as president of Snow College, Southern Utah University, and Eastern Kentucky University.
WVU is his fifth presidency.
He states that his goals for WVU are anchored in three foundational goals: being visible and accessible, charting a bold, proactive path, and embracing WVU’s rich history.
Visit wvu.edu to learn more about President Benson.
