On Friday, Sept. 25, the following announcement was made:

Wichita State University President Jay Golden has submitted his resignation to the Kansas Board of Regents. The Board is thankful for his service. We are appreciative of his hard work and dedication to the university and are grateful for his commitment to serving students. We wish him well in all his future endeavors. 

Wichita State Provost Rick Muma will serve as acting president while the Board considers options for an interim president. We are thankful that Rick is willing to step into this role.


As Wichita State looks ahead to the future, our job is to focus on moving forward together. We are resilient, and we are strong.

Hear from Acting President Rick Muma about what's next as the university adjusts and looks ahead.


The information on this page is accurate as of Sept. 29, 2020.  Comment on this topic.