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Guiding WVU's land-grant mission, advancing our state, and continuing a tradition of academic excellence.

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Portrait of Michael T. Benson

WVU's Twenty-Seventh

President

Michael T. Benson

My 30-year career in public higher education has prepared me for this singular opportunity, and I wish to thank the Board of Governors for the trust they have placed in me and hope to earn that same level of trust and support from the entire WVU community.

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From Golden Sands to Gold and Blue: Meet Michael T. Benson, 27th president of WVU

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Michael T. Benson never planned on trading beach breezes for the hills of Morgantown. But life—and leadership—has a way of pulling people toward places where they’re most needed.

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WVU president issues call to ‘think big’ in first State of the University address

With a “Let’s Go!” that served as a rallying cry for the West Virginia University community, President Michael T. Benson highlighted the profound power and potential of WVU during his first State of the University address Monday (Oct. 13).