Morakinyo A.O. Kuti

Dr. Morakinyo A.O. Kuti, CSU class of 85, became Central State University’s 10th president on July 1, 2024. He previously served as the Vice President for Research and Economic Development and Director of Land Grant Programs at CSU. Dr. Kuti has secured over $20 million that has enhanced CSU’s infrastructure, enabled faculty research and scholarly activities, and provided students with scholarships and experiential learning opportunities. Dr. Kuti led a team of faculty and staff that increased CSU’s external awards by 166% over three years reaching an historic high of $50.5 million in 2022. CSU’s ranking rose from 42 to 22 on the National Science Foundation survey of Higher Education of Research and Development Expenditures in three years. Dr. Kuti has a demonstrated record facilitating success for underrepresented students, particularly in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Dr. Kuti is married to Bridget Archie-Kuti, they have one son, Akintoye, CSU class of 24.