Guskiewicz Stays at MSU | Lansing News

Michigan State University President Kevin Guskiewicz is staying put after a dramatic reversal—he was initially set to take the helm at Clemson but reversed course for personal reasons. In a letter to the campus community, he confirmed his decision, which comes just as the Board of Trustees approved a massive contract extension that nearly doubled his salary. His new base pay of $1.5 million, funded externally, will kick in October and extends his tenure through 2031. The move also impacts Athletic Director J. Batt, whose buyout clause has ballooned to $5 million—twice what it would have been if Guskiewicz had left. Amid the whirlwind, Guskiewicz is focused on stability, trust, and collaboration as MSU moves forward. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f6418efde61fef94