After an extensive search, Deans of the College of Liberal Arts Meera Komarraju and Michael Molino recruited Chris Walls to temporarily replace Bachman.

[4] As of March 2017, financial constraints at the university have prevented the museum from starting a search for a replacement.

In February 2017, the museum lost its accreditation due to concerns about loss of staff and budget cuts.

[6] Chris Walls was never paid for his services as interim director, even though the museum brought in over $15,0000 via fundraising during his short tenure.

[citation needed] As a result of the state budget impasse, the museum was closed from May 2017 until January 2018.