The Michigan State University Board of Trustees has general supervision over the university and its funds. Trustees are publicly elected by Michigan's voters in statewide general elections. Visit the Board's website.
President
Kevin M. Guskiewicz
Kevin M. Guskiewicz, Ph.D., is a neuroscientist and academic leader who began his tenure as MSU’s 22nd president on March 4, 2024. Guskiewicz focuses on the university’s role as a talent activator for the state of Michigan and beyond, preparing students for the global challenges and career opportunities of the 21st century. As the leader of a proudly public educational institution, his chief priority is to foster a university that is strategic, bold, inclusive and student-focused.
Provost
Laura Lee McIntyre
Laura Lee McIntyre, Ph.D., is a psychologist, educator and higher education leader who assumed the role of Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs at Michigan State University on August 4, 2025. McIntyre’s faculty home is in the Department of Counseling, Educational Psychology and Special Education where she is an MSU Research Foundation Professor.