51°µÍø President, Dr. Russell Swagger submitted his resignation effective today, Thursday, April 17, 2025.

On Wednesday Swagger informed the university's board of regents about his decision and the board accepted his resignation earlier today.

The Board of Regents intends to initiate a search for the next president of the university.

In the interim, Karen Breit will serve as acting President.

Dr. Swagger was appointed as the president of 51°µÍø in 2018, where he successfully transitioned the institution from a community college to a university.