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.

West Virginia University, located just over an hour south of Pittsburgh in Morgantown, West Virginia, has named its next president.

Now-former Coastal Carolina University President Michael T. Benson said he’s “honored” to become West Virginia University’s 27th president, according to a news release sent Monday. Following contract negotiations with the WVU Board of Governors on Thursday,

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

WVU 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,

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

West Virginia University opens the week by announcing the school’s 27th president. WVU has confirmed recent reports and named Michael Benson the next university president. Hoppy Kercheval was first with the news on Feb.