PULLMAN, Wash. — Washington State University President Kirk Schulz announced on Friday that he plans to retire in June 2025.
The university says the Board of Regents will lead the search for a new president and will work closely with President Schulz on the transition.
“These last eight years as president of Washington State University have been some of the best years of my career,” said President Schulz. “I am immensely proud of what we’ve accomplished together to educate students, conduct ground-breaking research, and improve the lives of Washingtonians. I look forward to continuing this work over the next year, and I look forward to supporting the Board of Regents in their search for my successor.”
“President Schulz made a significant impact at WSU and leaves a notable set of accomplishments. The Board of Regents are grateful for his leadership,” said Lisa Keohokalole Schauer, chair, WSU Board of Regents. “Since June 2023, President Schulz has had many conversations with the Board about his intention to retire which has allowed us to be thoughtful as we prepare and design an inclusive search process for our 12th president.”
In a press release, the university said the entire WSU community will have opportunities to engage, provide feedback, and help shape the process. It also said a presidential search website will go live in the coming weeks and will be regularly updated with updates.
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