1 day 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 ...

1 day 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 ...

1 day ago · Dr. Shrum became the 19th president of OSU in 2021 and is the first woman to lead the university. “It was really cool to see her become the first woman president,” Wolmack said. “It was just ...

1 day 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.

1 day ago · During Shrum’s tenure, OSU reached its goal of record-breaking enrollment on its Stillwater and Tulsa campuses with a total of 26,805 students enrolled on its first day back to class in August 2024.

Before leading the OSU System, Shrum was named president of the OSU Center for Health Sciences in 2013, becoming Oklahoma's youngest and first female president and dean of a medical school.

Dr. Kayse Shrum — the 19th president of Oklahoma State University and the first woman to lead a public research institution in the state of Oklahoma.

Kayse Marie Shrum (/ ˈ k eɪ s i ˈ ʃ r ʌ m /; [1] née Donnelly; born October 27, 1972) is an American physician and the President of Oklahoma State University. She is the first woman to lead a public research institution in Oklahoma. [2] She was selected as OSU's 19th president in April 2021 and took office on July 1, 2021.

As the first female president of the OSU system, Dr. Shrum brings a transformative approach to higher education, emphasizing innovation, accessibility, and workforce development.

Aug 25, 2021 · Through her experiences, Shrum has learned something at every stop that she feels will help guide her as she takes over as the 19th president of OSU, replacing longtime predecessor Burns Hargis, who retired in July.