Michigan State University President Samuel Stanley is leaving his post this Friday, two months earlier than planned when he announced his resignation last month.
In a letter to the campus community, Stanley said "it's been a privilege."
"One of the greatest privileges of my career, serving as the president of Michigan State University, will draw to a close Friday," Stanley wrote. "It has been an eventful three years since my arrival. Thanks to the commitment of our dedicated community of students, faculty, academic staff, support staff and alums, we safely navigated through the COVID‑19 pandemic, grew enrollment in a difficult environment, rose in national and international rankings, set fundraising records and developed three strategic plans that will serve as blueprints for the future. And together, we put the goal of having a safe, welcoming, diverse and inclusive campus foremost, creating a firm foundation for continued excellence at MSU."
