Rutgers President Jonathan Holloway to Step Down in 2025
Rutgers President Jonathan Holloway will step down from his position at the end of the academic year on June 30, 2025.
The news comes after controversies build over Holloway’s alleged handling of Pro-Palestinian protests at the campus, as well as an investigation into last month’s sudden resignation of Athletic Director Pat Hobbs have rocked his tenure of late.
In a statement issued on the Rutgers website, Holloway said:
“Servig as the university president has been an enormous privilege and responsibility.
“I found inspiration in the possibilities that this institution represented: a belief that cutting-edge research could thrive in a university that was deeply committed to making education as accessible as possible to a profoundly diverse student population. The reality behind this inspiration has been reaffirmed time and again during my tenure.
“This decision is my own and reflects my own rumination about how best to be of service.”
Under Holloway’s stewardship, Rutgers has broken records for undergraduate admissions and fundraising goals.
Added Rutgers Board of Governors Chair Amy Towers: “Jonathan Holloway has led Rutgers with integrity, strong values and a commitment to service and civility, while helping to steer the university through challenges facing higher education.”
Holloway took over as the 21st president of the University back in July of 2020 amid the global COVID-19 pandemic, and was the first African American to hold the title as Rutgers President.
Controversies
The New York Times underscored that while Holloway was incredibly successful in augmenting Rutgers standing as a preeminent institution, there were a number of controversies that hit the administration over the past two years.
Namely the Pro-Palestinian protests that took place on campus last spring, which Holloway brought to a peaceful end by agreeing to some of the demands of the protestors. Although the article in the Times points out he didn’t agree to divest from Israel or Israeli institutions.
Holloway would later testify in front of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce about anti-Semitism on campus.
Moreover, Holloway faced plenty of backlash over the University workers strike of 2023, in which Holloway received a vote of no confidence from the University senate for his handling of the matter according to reports.
Finally, last month the bombshell resignation of former Athletic Director Pat Hobbs, and the subsequent ongoing investigation into inappropriate behavior dominated headlines.
There was no word on a possible replacement at this time as the process is underway.
Deck Your Home with These Adorable Animal-Themed Items
Cat Stackable Kitchen Measuring Cups Set
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Paw Shaped Bamboo Charcuterie Board
Serve your friends cheese, meat and fruit on this paw-shaped charcuterie board! This cheese board also comes with three cheese knives and one fork. It even has a hole in the back to hang the board as a decorative piece when not in use.
Hugging Cows Magnetic Ceramic Salt and Pepper Shakers Set
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Snail Soap Dispenser
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Elephant Incense Burner
This elephant incense burner can help you relax even just by looking at it! Stick the incense to the elephant’s trunk and enjoy a few hours of relaxation. There’s no need to worry about incense ash since it comes with a silicone pad to catch all the mess.
Hugging Ducks Decorative Bookends
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Rabbit Wall Clock
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Sloth Hanging Planters
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Penguin Stainless Steel Vacuum Insulated Tumblers
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Cat Key Hook
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Bear Hands Oven Mitts
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