Sam Olens’ Resignation Sparks Celebration For Some In KSU Community

Ross Terrell , Lisa Hagen | WABE

December 15th, 2017

In his resignation letter directed to faculty, students and staff, Kennesaw State University President Sam Olens said he’d had a “difficult start” at the school. His resignation is effective Feb. 15.

John Amis / Associated Press file

Sam Olens will soon be out as Kennesaw State University president.

His announcement on Thursday to resign came as welcome news for some in the school’s community.

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