Meet The Provost

​​Get to Know Dr. Sumanth Yenduri​ 

​​​SHSU appointed Dr. Sumanth Yenduri as its next Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs in July 2025. Yenduri previously served as dean of the College of Computing and Software Engineering at Kennesaw State University. ​ 

​At Kennesaw State, he oversaw more than 5,800 students, 135 faculty and staff members and a $25 million budget. Under his leadership, the college experienced a 36% enrollment increase and significant growth in graduate and doctoral programs. 

​A strategic and student-centered leader, Yenduri has launched several academic programs including a PhD in computer science, a master’s in artificial intelligence and multiple interdisciplinary certificates. He also implemented initiatives to improve retention, expand research output, enhance faculty development and build community and industry partnerships. 

​Throughout his administrative tenure, Yenduri has emphasized academic excellence, student achievement and operational effectiveness. He has overseen more than $9 million in research expenditure, expanded digital learning opportunities and led fundraising efforts in excess of $4 million in support of scholarships, research and infrastructure. 

​Prior to his role at Kennesaw State, Yenduri held chair and leadership positions at Southeast Missouri State University, Columbus State University and the University of Southern Mississippi. He holds a master’s and doctoral degree in computer science from Louisiana State University and a bachelor’s degree in computer science and systems engineering from Andhra University in India.