The firm Isaacson, Miller — which MSU hired to conduct the search — and Brianna Scott, another trustee on the university's search committee, did not respond to comment from the LSJ last week.

Smith's buyout starts at $7 million If Smith leaves MSU for another job before the end of the contract, he'll be required to pay. The buyout starts at $7 million if he leaves before Dec. 1, 2024 ...