After an Oklahoma State University regents meeting, officials refused to answer questions about the reasons why former president Kayse Shrum resigned.

Even as they tapped a veteran educator to temporarily lead the state’s second largest university, officials remained tight-lipped Friday about what led to the abrupt departure of the school’s first female president and how they’ll select her replacement.

A special board meeting of the Oklahoma State University A&M Board of Regents is under way to find an interim president following Kayse Shrum's resignation.

LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Dr. Jim Hess has been named the Interim President of Oklahoma State University by the A&M Board of Regents. Hess is an Oklahoma Higher Education Hall of Fame inductee who brings 43 years of experience to the role.

The Florida International University Board of Trustees on Friday approved appointing Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nunez as the school’s interim president, setting the stage for Gov. Ron DeSantis to choose a new lieutenant governor.

The Florida International University Board of Trustees on Friday approved appointing Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez as the school’s interim president, setting the stage for Gov. Ron DeSantis to choose a

Oklahoma State University has named James Hess as the university's interim president following the resignation of Kayse Shrum.

An interim president has been named after Dr. Kayse Shrum resigned as the president of Oklahoma State University.

Oklahoma State University Board of Regents named Dr. James Hess interim president following President Kayse Shrum’s unexpected resignation.