CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - Southeast Missouri State University President Dr. Carlos Vargas told Heartland News the Board of Governors chose not to renew his contract. “The board decided they ...

People are heard cheering him on and three women film Vargas on their cell phones. “Dr. V you rock! That’s my university!” one guy yells out. It’s all over in less than 10 seconds.

Carlos Vargas-Aburto, the university's provost and vice president for academic and student affairs, will serve KU as acting president, effective July 1, the university announced Tuesday.