Temple University President Jason Wingard Resigns Amid Growing Crime Near Campus

Temple University's first Black president, Jason Wingard, has resigned after a tumultuous tenure marked by rising crime around campus, a graduate student strike, and a loss of confidence in his leadership among some faculty. The university has been contending with high levels of gun violence in Philadelphia, and parents have hired private security companies to protect their children. Wingard's presidency was also marked by declining enrollment and concerns about his leadership style. The faculty and staff union had called for a vote of no confidence in him, and his resignation came before the vote could be held.