ASU president announces she’s stepping down

ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - Albany State University President (ASU) president Marion Ross Fedrick has announced that she is stepping down from her position.

“Beginning July 1, I have accepted a new role at Georgia State University (GSU) as Executive Vice President and Chief of Staff to President Brian Blake. Chancellor Perdue has graciously asked that I also serve as his Senior Advisor for HBCU Initiatives, and I have accepted that opportunity as well,” she said in a special message.

Fedrick said her new role at GSU allows her to transition to “one of the largest and most accomplished research institutions in the nation.”

In a recent Board of Regents meeting, it was announced that ASU achieved a 14.9% point increase from 2022 to 2023 for the retention of First-Time, Full-Time, and Part-Time Freshmen. This puts the university at the top of the list of any USG institution currently working with NISS.

“During the next few months, we will focus on finishing the year strong and ensuring a successful leadership transition, all while continuing to set ASU up for a sustainable future. By finishing the year strong, we will continue to follow our 2025 strategic plan, The Standard, to complete critical initiatives while undertaking new ones,” she said.

Fedrick said plans to work closely with the chancellor for a smooth transition to new leadership at ASU.

“We still have the rest of the semester together to wrap up our strategic plan, focus on a seamless leadership transition and celebrate the accomplishments of our students during spring graduation. I look forward to that time with you and will be forever grateful for your commitment to our mission, devotion to our students and support for creating the ASU of the future,” she said.

To stay up to date on all the latest news as it develops, follow WALB on Facebook and X (Twitter).

Have a news tip or see an error that needs correction? Let us know. Please include the article's headline in your message.

Keep up with all the latest South Georgia headlines on the WALB News app. Click to download it now on the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store. And for all things South Georgia weather, click to download the WALB First Alert Weather app on the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store.