Guskiewicz Stays at MSU, Clemson Back to Square One | Raleigh News

Raleigh News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 7, 2026 · 1m

Kevin Guskiewicz, set to become Clemson’s next president, pulled a last-minute U-turn—staying at Michigan State for personal reasons, despite just announcing his departure. His decision, backed by MSU leaders including Tom Izzo, came after he’d already hinted the Michigan State board was “unsustainable.” Though his new contract pays less than his projected Clemson salary, his loyalty to MSU—and his wife’s love for the university—seem to be the real drivers. Clemson is now back to square one, restarting its search for a third president this century, after losing a top contender who had strong…