HAYS, Kan. (AP) — The president of Fort Hays State University has announced her resignation. KSNW reports that Mirta Martin announced Wednesday that her resignation as president of Fort Hays State is effective immediately. In a letter to staff, students and faculty, Martin said she's stepping down for "personal reasons." The Kansas Board of Regents selected Martin to lead Fort Hays State in May 2014. Regent Zoe F. Newton, Chair of the Kansas Board of Regents, said in a statement that the board is grateful for Martin's contributions. Martin's letter says Mike Barnett, the university's vice president for administration and finance, has been named acting president until the board names an interim president.
