The Murray State University Board of Regents has named Dr. Robert Jackson as the new president. Jackson will become the 14th president of Murray State University, effective March 1. Jackson had been serving as interim president since August 16 of last year.
He is a 1985 graduate of Murray State University. Jackson has served Murray State University in several capacities over the last decade including as co-chair of the University’s 2015-22 Strategic Plan and assumed the role of President of the MSU Foundation in 2013. Prior to that, he was the associate vice president for institutional advancement and government relations where he successfully led the University’s “Hold Thy Banner High” Capital Campaign which raised more than $70 million.
Jackson will replace former President Bob Davies who accepted the presidency at Central Michigan University last year. He had served as the president of Murray State University since July 2014.
