Asima Sahu, currently the vice-chancellor of Khallikote Unitary University (KUU) in Berhampur, has taken charge as the interim vice-chancellor of Berhampur University following the completion of Geetanjali Dash's four-year term. The appointment was made under the directive of Haribabu Kumbhampati, the governor and chancellor of state universities. Sahu's interim role will last for up to six months or until a new vice-chancellor is appointed. The state government has initiated the recruitment process for the new vice-chancellor by issuing an advertisement that invites applications from candidates with distinguished academic and administrative backgrounds. Interested applicants must have a minimum of 10 years of experience as a professor or in an equivalent position and should be under 66 years of age as of August 7, 2026. The deadline for submitting applications via email is May 24, with hard copies due by May 29.