Michael T. Benson, currently president of Coastal Carolina University, has been named the next president of West Virginia University, where he will succeed Gordon Gee.

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Coastal Carolina University President Michael T. Benson appears to be in line to be the next president at West Virginia University, according to a news report in the

Coastal Carolina President Michael Benson said he is negotiating a contract to leave Horry County and become president of West Virginia University.

West Virginia University has decided on a new leader to replace Gordon Gee, who announced he would retire at the conclusion of his contract.Michael Benson, the

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (WTAP) - West Virginia University has officially named the its 27th president. On Monday, Michael T. Benson was officially announced as the University president. His appointment will begin in July. Benson currently serves as the president for Coastal Carolina University.

MORGANTOWN — West Virginia University announced on Monday morning that Michael T. Benson, currently president of Coastal Carolina University, will be WVU’s next president, its 27th. His employment term will start July 15 and will run through June 30,