EAST LANSING, Mich. — Michigan State University has named Stony Brook University head Samuel Stanley, Jr. M.D. as the university's 21st president.
Last week, the MSU Board of Trustees scheduled a 10 a.m. special meeting for Tuesday, May 28 with one item on the agenda, personnel action.
According to reports, trustees were expected to vote on approving Stanley to become the new MSU president.
The meeting began with Trustee Byrum thanking the Presidential Search Committee for their efforts.
They named Stanley as the new President and then members of the committee spoke about key points they liked when interviewing Stanley.
They said his vision is "focused on healing." They added that he wants to "listen" and be a "present president."
The committee said they used information received at input sessions to guide the process of finding a new President, and it was important to prioritize the needs of the students.
After the trustees all voted for Stanley, everyone present at the meeting gave them all a standing ovation.
The new president then addressed the room and gave his remarks.
He said that he will be living on campus and will be visible to "my fellow Spartans."
He ended his comments with 'Go Green,' which the room followed with, 'Go White.'
Stanley would succeed <a href="https://www.wilx.com/content/news/Satish-Udpa-Who-is-MSUs-new-interim-president-504502221.html">Satish Udpa,</a> who was appointed in Jan. 2019 after former interim president <a href="https://www.wilx.com/content/news/Michigan-State-says-Engler-resignation-effective-immediately-504484501.html">John Engler</a> resigned amid criticism for making controversial comments about some survivors of former MSU sports doctor and convicted sexual abuser Larry Nassar.
Engler was appointed by trustees after former Michigan State University President <a href="https://www.wilx.com/content/news/Reports-MSU-President-Simon-to-resign-by-the-end-of-the-week-470998973.html">Lou Anna K. Simon</a> resigned amid outrage over the way she handled the Nassar scandal at the university.
According to <a href="https://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/pres/about/biography.php">Stony Brook's website, </a> Stanley became the fifth president of the university on July 1, 2009.
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