Oklahoma State University president resigns after 3.5 years in role

Dr. Kayse Shrum has resigned as the president of Oklahoma State University (OSU), a position she held since July 2021, making her the first woman to lead a public research institution in Oklahoma. The OSU A&M Board of Regents expressed gratitude for her leadership but did not provide a reason for her sudden resignation. Meanwhile, Dr. Joseph Odenwald announced he will step down as president of Southwestern Michigan College (SMC) to take the presidency at Alma College starting June 1. Odenwald, who has been at SMC since 2017 and president since 2020, is credited with enrollment growth and financial stability at the college. He will remain at SMC until the end of the spring 2025 semester, overseeing the upcoming commencement ceremonies. Both institutions will now begin searches for new leadership following these transitions.