Coastal Carolina University's Michael Benson has been extended an offer to become president at West Virginia University.

Coastal Carolina University President Michael Benson has been extended an offer to become West Virginia University’s next president, where he would be tasked with reversing decade-long declining enrollment at the state’s flagship 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

Coastal Carolina University’s president has been offered the same position further north. A CCU spokesperson confirmed Friday night that Dr. Michael T. Benson was extended an offer to become the next president at West Virginia University.

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Coastal Carolina University President Michael Benson will be the next president at West Virginia University, sources tell MetroNews reporter Hoppy Kercheval. “He was one of the 10 finalists and then it got down to three and then after a lot of debate and discuss the Board of Governors focused in on Benson,” Kercheval said.

Coastal Carolina University President Michael Benson confirmed he is negotiating a contract to become West Virginia University's next president.

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced she would not remove New York City Mayor Eric Adams from office over federal corruption charges but that she would propose legislation to increase oversight. NYC Councilwoman Vickie Paladino joins "Morning in America" to discuss. #NYC #EricAdams #GovernorHochul

Coastal Carolina University President Michael Benson has been extended an offer to become West Virginia University’s next president, where he would be tasked with reversing decade-long declining […]