BREAKING: Cal Poly Humboldt President Tom Jackson, Jr. to step down in August

BREAKING: Cal Poly Humboldt President Tom Jackson, Jr. is stepping down next month on August 11th.

The decision comes months after calls for his resignation from the California Faculty Association after a vote of no confidence after the administration’s response to the Pro-Palestinian occupation earlier this year. An interim president will be appointed soon while the university starts a national search for Jackson’s replacement.

In a press release, Jackson stated “Cal Poly Humboldt is an amazing place with special people. I have had the privilege to work alongside scientists and future scientists, teachers and future teachers, artists and future artists, engineers and future engineers, and leaders and future leaders. Like many of you, I wake up every day and remember what a gift I have been given: to have the opportunity to inspire and lead others. Your work makes a positive difference for our students. Please never forget that.”