J. Luke Wood returns to his alma mater as Sacramento State's ninth president. (Photo courtesy of CSU)
Alumnus J. Luke Wood is appointed Sacramento State’s next president
Sacramento State’s incoming president is “Made at Sac State” and proud of it.
CSU trustees on Wednesday, May 24, announced the appointment of J. Luke Wood to lead the University as its ninth president. Wood is coming from San Diego State University, where he is vice president for Student Affairs and Campus Diversity and chief diversity officer.
Wood, 41, will assume the presidency July 16, after the departure of retiring President Robert S. Nelsen, who has led the University since 2015.
Wood is clear about his motivation to be president.
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