Office of the President | Michigan State University

President Samuel L. Stanley Jr., M.D.

“Michigan State University is a globally respected institution dedicated to the cultivation of leading-edge knowledge and the noble land-grant ideal of broad access to excellence. MSU was established more than 160 years ago as the pioneer land-grant institution.”

21st President

Board selects new president

The Board of Trustees and a diverse 18-member search committee selected Samuel L. Stanley Jr., M.D., as the university’s 21st president. He began his tenure on Aug. 1.

Stanley takes office as 21st MSU president

New Leader

Learn about the presidential search process and search committee

Presidential Search

Our Commitment

Michigan State has taken meaningful actions to ensure a safer, more respectful and more caring campus community. The university seeks to be both more aware and more accountable. Under the leadership of President Stanley and guided by the Relationship Violence and Sexual Misconduct Expert Advisory Workgroup, we are committed to doing more.

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