Oklahoma's Own Dr. Ruth Ray Jackson Named 17th President of Langston University

Dr. Ruth Ray Jackson has been named the 17th President of Langston University, Oklahoma, by the Oklahoma A&M Board of Regents. This follows an eight-month national search. Board Chair Joe Hall praised Dr. Jackson's leadership and vision, expressing confidence in her ability to lead the university.

Dr. Jackson joined Langston University in 2014 as Dean and Professor for the School of Education and Behavioral Sciences. She later held positions as the university’s Associate Vice President for Student Success and Vice President for Academic Affairs. Before Langston, she worked at Louisiana State University in Shreveport for 11 years.

Upon her appointment, Dr. Jackson expressed her commitment to leading Langston University. She stressed the importance of student empowerment, success celebration, and contributing to Oklahoma's betterment. She also expressed her belief in the university's faculty, staff, students, and alumni.

Sherman Lewis, a Langston University alumnus and member of the Presidential Search Committee, praised Dr. Jackson's work as interim President. He expressed confidence in her ability to lead the university.

Billy Taylor, A&M Regent and chair of the Presidential Search Committee, acknowledged the strong pool of candidates. He congratulated Dr. Jackson and thanked the search committee and the Langston University community. Langston University, established in 1897, is Oklahoma’s only Historically Black College or University (HBCU).

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