Kevin Guskiewicz to remain at Michigan State

CLEMSON — Newly-hired Clemson University president Kevin Guskiewicz will remain at Michigan State, Clemson announced Monday afternoon.

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The following statement on Guskiewicz’s decision was issued by the university shortly before 4 p.m.

The Clemson University Board of Trustees was notified today (7/6/26) that Kevin Guskiewicz has chosen to remain at Michigan State University for personal reasons.

The national search had a robust pool of candidates, and the Board will be meeting soon to determine next steps.

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Clemson officially welcomed the 60-year old Guskiewicz on May 27. Guskiewicz was set to replace Jim Clements who had served as the university president since December of 2013. Clements announced his retirement in December.

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