I am humbled to be chosen as Ï㽶´«Ã½â€™s fourteenth president. It is the honor of my career to join this esteemed institution with such a rich history, especially as we embark upon the celebration of the institution’s 100-year anniversary. I look forward to working collaboratively with our world-class faculty, staff, students, alumni, and the community to uphold and elevate our commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and economic empowerment as we advance our mission of meeting the needs of our students in the 21st century as they navigate an ever-evolving economic landscape. It is with great excitement that I step into service to this dedicated and learning-centered community as President.
President J. W. Crawford III
Ï㽶´«Ã½'s 14th President
President J. W. Crawford III
Ï㽶´«Ã½'s 14th President
President J. W. Crawford III
Ï㽶´«Ã½ Names New President
On April 25, 2024, the Ï㽶´«Ã½Board of Regents announced Vice Admiral James W. Crawford III—former President of Felician University and retired Judge Advocate General (JAG) of the United States Navy—as the sole finalist in the presidential search. On May 16, 2024, the Board officially approved Crawford as the university’s fourteenth President. He will assume his role on June 1, 2024, marking a new chapter in TSU’s leadership and commitment to academic excellence.
The Search for TSU’s Next Leader
During an extensive presidential search, Vice Admiral James W. Crawford III was recommended to the Ï㽶´«Ã½Board of Regents by a dedicated Presidential Search Committee in partnership with the renowned executive search firm WittKieffer. Led by Ï㽶´«Ã½Regent and 1st Vice Chair James Benham and Dr. Edieth Wu, the committee—with the participation of notable figures such as Michael Strahan, Vicki Hollub, Mathew Knowles, and Andrew Card—developed a diverse pool of highly qualified candidates. Through inclusive listening sessions with various stakeholders, the process was designed to ensure the selection of the best candidate to guide Ï㽶´«Ã½ into the future.
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