ASU president announces departure from university, new role at Georgia State University

ALBANY, Ga. – In a statement released today, Albany State University President Marion Ross Fedrick announced she is stepping down from her role as ASU’s president.

“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.

At a Board of Regents meeting, it was announced that ASU achieved a 14.9 percentage 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 for 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.

“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.

CBS 44 South Georgia has reached out to ASU President Marion Ross Fedrick for further comment on her transition.

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