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Meet the Executive Vice President for Administration

Vennie Gore serves as Executive Vice President for Administration at Michigan State University, a role he assumed in March 2025. A seasoned leader with a strong commitment to operational excellence and inclusive processes, Vennie oversees the university’s central administrative units, including: 
Oversight of the Department of Police and Public Safety and University Trademarks and Licensing is shared with MSU President Kevin Guskiewicz.

With more than two decades of leadership experience in higher education, Vennie has played a pivotal role in shaping the university’s strategic vision and fostering an environment that prioritizes student success and institutional excellence. Recognized nationally for his contributions, he has received numerous accolades, including the American College Personnel Association Diamond Award and the Association of College and University Housing Officers-International James C. Grimm Leadership and Service Award.

Vennie focuses on building high-performance teams across the administrative portfolio, where every employee is empowered to contribute, innovate, and drive meaningful impact.

The EVPA Portfolio consists of:

Organizational chart showing reporting structure under the Office of the President at Michigan State University. The Office of the President sits at the top, connected by a dotted line to the Executive Vice President for Administration (EVPA). Under the EVPA are five main units: Department of Police and Public Safety, MSU Human Resources, Infrastructure Planning and Facilities, MSU IT, and Residential Hospitality Services. Off to the right of the EVPA are two associated areas: Enterprise Project Management, and Social Responsibility — which includes the Office of Sustainability and the Office of Access, Opportunity and Excellence.
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