Meet Michael T. Benson, West Virginia University CEO

Michael T. Benson's Work History

Benson has held presidencies at Coastal Carolina University, Snow College, Southern Utah University, and Eastern Kentucky University. He has extensive experience in academic leadership, fundraising, and scholarship, with a focus on advancing higher education and community engagement.

• 2025-07-15 — President of West Virginia University, West Virginia University
• 2021-01-01 - 2025-07-14 — President of Coastal Carolina University, Coastal Carolina University
• 2013-2013-01-01 - 2020-12-31 — President of Eastern Kentucky University, Eastern Kentucky University
• 2006-12-01 - 2013-12-31 — President of Southern Utah University, Southern Utah University
• 2001-12-01 - 2006-12-01 — President of Snow College, Snow College

Michael T. Benson's Education

Benson earned a bachelor's degree in political science from Brigham Young University, a doctorate in modern history from the University of Oxford, a master's degree in nonprofit administration from the University of Notre Dame, and a Master of Liberal Arts from Johns Hopkins University.

• Brigham Young University — Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Political Science (1986 - 1990)
• University of Oxford, St. Antony’s College — Doctor of Philosophy (D.Phil.) in Modern History (1992 - 1995)
• University of Notre Dame Mendoza College of Business — Master of Non-Profit Administration (M.N.A.) (2009 - 2011)
• Johns Hopkins University — Master of Liberal Arts (M.L.A.) (2019 - 2021)

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