2 days ago · “Dr. Shrum has led with passion and vision, championing key initiatives in academics, research and innovation while advancing OSU’s land-grant mission. During her tenure, Oklahoma State University has experienced record enrollment, student retention rates, research funding, and philanthropic support setting the stage for a bright future.

2 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. During Shrum’s tenure, OSU launched initiatives including the Hamm Institute for American Energy, the Oklahoma ...

2 days ago · Shrum has been employed by OSU in various roles for roughly two decades. Before becoming university president, she was the president of the OSU Center for Health Sciences (OSU-CHS). She was named to that position in 2013, becoming the youngest and first female president of a medical school in Oklahoma.

2 days ago · OSU has also set multiple enrollment records under Dr. Shrum, including the highest undergraduate enrollment, the largest first-time freshman class, and becoming the state’s largest university ...

2 days ago · Shrum was the 19th OSU president and the first woman to lead a public research institution in Oklahoma. “We extend our deepest gratitude to Dr. Shrum for her dedicated leadership, unwavering commitment to students, and significant contributions to the OSU System,” the Regents said in a statement.

2 days ago · Shrum worked tirelessly to help stabilize the league and protect OSU’s athletic programs, ensuring the university remained competitive on the national stage."Under her leadership, OSU has strengthened its impact in health care and STEM education while expanding access to higher education – ensuring that students of all backgrounds can find ...

2 days ago · the osu a&m board of regents accepted casey shrum’s resignation, which is already in effect at this time. shrum was the university’s 19th president, took over the role in 2021. the board says during her tenure, the university saw record enrollment and student retention rates. in a statement, the board of regents said doctor shrum led with ...

2 days ago · OKLAHOMA CITY- Sen. Darcy Jech, R-Kingfisher, released the following statement Wednesday following the resignation of Oklahoma State University’s 19 th President, Dr. Kayse Shrum. “Under President Shrum’s leadership, Oklahoma State University has made significant strides in improving rural healthcare, bolstering our state’s workforce, and elevating the university’s position as a top ...

2 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 ...

2 days ago · Shrum’s time at OSU-CHS was marked by major expansion and renovation of the campus’ physical plant and receipt of a $197.5 million gift from Purdue Pharmaceuticals related to a settlement with ...