Cal Poly Humboldt President Tom Jackson Jr. Resigns

Jackson steps down following criticism over handling of pro-Palestinian protests and a faculty no-confidence vote.

Tom Jackson Jr. will leave his role as president on August 11, transitioning to a tenured faculty position.
His tenure included leading the university through the pandemic and converting it to Cal Poly Humboldt.
Jackson faced backlash for his administration's response to student protests, leading to faculty no-confidence votes.
The university will appoint an interim president and conduct a national search for Jackson's successor.
Jackson's legacy includes significant campus expansions and increased state funding for academic programs.