5 days ago · Shrum, 52, became the first woman to lead one of Oklahoma’s two research universities when OSU/A&M regents chose her to succeed Burns Hargis, effective July 1, 2021. Shrum, a doctor of osteopathic medicine, previously had been president of OSU’s Center for Health Sciences.

4 days ago · (This story was updated to correct an inaccuracy.) The surprise resignation of Oklahoma State University President Kayse Shrum and another executive leading OSU's Innovation Foundation has led to questions about their departure, many which remain unanswered.. Shrum resigned her post on Monday, but the announcement wasn't made public until Wednesday.

5 days ago · Shrum was widely seen as integral to the state during the coronavirus pandemic, as officials scrambled to secure personal protective equipment and testing kits. She stepped down from Stitt’s cabinet in June 2020 to return full-time to OSU-CHS. OSU A&M Board of Regents will start the search for OSU’s 20th president immediately.

6 days ago · Shrum, working with athletic director Chad Weiberg and football coach Mike Gundy, increased the budget of OSU football after a 12-win season in 2021, beginning with raises for the coaching staff. Gundy earned $4.25 million for the 2021 season, but over the next two years under Shrum’s leadership, the coach’s salary increased to $7.5 million ...

6 days ago · During her tenure, Shrum has led OSU through its post-COVID-19 transition that included bringing new initiatives and record-breaking enrollment. In December 2023, Shrum announced OSU Polytech, a science and technology-based program for students. She oversaw the Human Performance and Nutrition Research Institute, which was created in 2022 to ...

5 days ago · Dr. Shrum was fondly referred to as "Mommy Shrum" by some students because of the close connection she had with them. "I'm really sad,” said OSU freshman Grace Ketcham. “I told my mom no more ...

6 days ago · The Oklahoma State University A&M Board of Regents has accepted the resignation of President Kayse Shrum, effective Feb. 3, and released the following statement: “We extend our deepest gratitude to Dr. Shrum for her dedicated leadership, unwavering commitment to students, and significant contributions to the OSU System.

5 days ago · In an announcement Wednesday morning, the Oklahoma State University Board of Regents accepted Shrum's resignation, which was effective immediately. Shrum was OSU's 19th president and first...

5 days ago · Shrum, who was President at OSU for nearly four years, released the following statement to NonDoc who have shared with News On 6/News9: "I have loved Oklahoma State University all my life. Serving ...

6 days ago · Stitt was an early supporter of Shrum’s 2021 appointment as OSU president following the retirement of former long-time President Burns Hargis. Shrum previously served on Stitt’s cabinet as the secretary of science and innovation, but stepped down in 2020 to oversee students returning to OSU’s campus during the COVID-19 pandemic.