Jack Thomas (academic)
Jack Thomas | |
|---|---|
| 11th President of Western Illinois University | |
| In office 2011–2019 | |
| Preceded by | Alvin Goldfarb |
| Succeeded by | Martin Abraham (interim) |
| Personal details | |
| Spouse | Linda |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | Alabama A&M University (BA) Virginia State University (MEd) Indiana University of Pennsylvania (PhD) |
Dr. Jack Thomas is an American academic administrator who served as the president of the Central State University from 2020 to 2023. Previously, he served as the 11th President of Western Illinois University from 2011 to 2019. He was the first Black President of Western Illinois University.