Kayse Shrum
Kayse Shrum | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Shrum in 2021 | |
| 19th President of Oklahoma State University | |
| In office July 1, 2021 – February 3, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | V. Burns Hargis |
| Succeeded by | Jim Hess (interim) |
| Oklahoma Secretary of Science and Innovation | |
| In office March 15, 2019 – June 2020 | |
| Governor | Kevin Stitt |
| Preceded by | Kelvin Droegemeier |
| Succeeded by | Elizabeth Pollard |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Kayse Marie Donnelly October 27, 1972 Coweta, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican Party[1] |
| Spouse |
Darren Shrum (m. 1992) |
| Children | 6 |
| Education | Connors State College (AS) Northeastern State University University of Arkansas Oklahoma State University (DO) |
Kayse Marie Shrum (/ˈkeɪsi ˈʃrʌm/;[2] née Donnelly; born October 27, 1972) is an American physician who served as the President of Oklahoma State University from 2021 to 2025. She was the first woman to lead a public research institution in Oklahoma.[3]
Early life and education
[edit]Kayse Marie Donnelly was born on October 27, 1972, in Coweta, Oklahoma. She played softball for Connors State College in Warner, Oklahoma, and graduated in 1992 with an associate of science degree. She continued her education at Northeastern State University and the University of Arkansas before graduating with a doctor of osteopathic medicine degree from the Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine.[4]
Career
[edit]Shrum practiced pediatrics in Muskogee, Oklahoma before joining the faculty of the medical school faculty at the OSU Center for Health Sciences in 2002.[5] She served as chair of the Department of Pediatrics from 2004 to 2011. In 2011, OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine named her provost of OSU-CHS and dean of the OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine. She was promoted to president of OSU-CHS, becoming the youngest and first female president and dean of a medical school in the state of Oklahoma.[6] On March 15, 2019, Governor Kevin Stitt appointed her Secretary of Science and Innovation.[7] She resigned in June 2020.[8] In April 2021 she was named the president of Oklahoma State University and assumed the role on July 1, 2021. Shrum succeeded V. Burns Hargis who announced his retirement plans in October 2020.[6] Shrum resigned as president on February 3, 2025.[9] Vice Provost Jim Hess was officially appointed interim president on February 7, 2025.[10]
Awards
[edit]Shrum holds the George Kaiser Family Foundation chair in medical excellence and service and the Saint Francis Health System endowed chair of pediatrics. She was inducted into the Connors State College Athletic Hall of Fame in 2013[4] and the Oklahoma Women's Hall of Fame in 2022.[11]
Personal life
[edit]Shrum is married to Darren Shrum, whom she met in 1989 at a Broken Arrow Wal-mart where he was working and undergoing the management training program.[12] They have six children,[13] including three who were adopted from Ethiopia.[14]
References
[edit]- ^ Riley, Patrick (February 5, 2025). "Orange You Glad? OSU President Resigns—Is Governor Stitt Next in Line?". The Lost Ogle. Retrieved February 7, 2025.
- ^ "ShapED My Life - Dr. Kayse Shrum, President of Oklahoma State University". Oklahoma State Department of Education. September 6, 2022. Retrieved April 27, 2023.
- ^ "Dr. Kayse Shrum named next president of Oklahoma State University". April 3, 2021.
- ^ a b "Shrum to be inducted into Connors Hall of Fame". Tulsa World. Wagoner County American-Tribune. October 23, 2013. Retrieved April 28, 2023.(subscription required)
- ^ Stanley, Tim (May 5, 2021). "Coweta's own Dr. Kayse Shrum talks about her upcoming start as the president of OSU". Tulsa World. Retrieved November 2, 2021.
- ^ a b "Kayse Shrum, DO, takes charge at Oklahoma State University". The DO. August 18, 2021. Retrieved November 2, 2021.
- ^ "Dr. Kayse Shrum appointed as Secretary of Science and Innovation - Oklahoma State University". Oklahoma State University. March 15, 2019. Retrieved April 24, 2024.
- ^ Savage, Tres (June 29, 2020). "Cabinet changes: Jerome Loughridge, Kayse Shrum transition out". NonDoc. Retrieved April 24, 2024.
- ^ Evans, Murray (February 5, 2025). "Oklahoma State President Kayse Shrum resigns: What to know". The Oklahoman. Retrieved February 5, 2025.
- ^ Ndisabiye, Sasha (February 7, 2025). "As lawmakers await answers, Jim Hess named interim OSU president". NonDoc. Retrieved February 8, 2025.
- ^ "Shrum inducted into Oklahoma Women's Hall of Fame". Oklahoma State University. May 25, 2022.
- ^ Burke, Mack (August 25, 2021). "Dr. Kayse Shrum's achievements mark her path to leading the OSU System". State Magazine.
- ^ "Dr. Kayse Shrum named next president of Oklahoma State University". Oklahoma State University. April 3, 2021. Retrieved November 2, 2021.
- ^ "President Designee Shrum meets with media". Oklahoma State University. April 6, 2021. Retrieved June 13, 2023.
- ^ As Chief Transportation Advisor
- Living people
- American pediatricians
- American osteopathic physicians
- Heads of universities and colleges in the United States
- Women heads of universities and colleges
- Oklahoma State University faculty
- Presidents of Oklahoma State University
- Connors State College alumni
- Northeastern State University alumni
- University of Arkansas alumni
- Oklahoma State University alumni
- Women pediatricians
- People from Coweta, Oklahoma
- 1972 births
- 21st-century American women physicians
- 21st-century American physicians
- Stitt administration cabinet members