Wingard expected to resign on Friday, university announces
The Board of Trustees will designate a small group of senior Temple leaders to govern the university.
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The Board of Trustees will designate a small group of senior Temple leaders to govern the university.
Jason Wingard, the first Black president of the university, faced criticism over his handling of a strike and fears about rising crime in Philadelphia.
Temple announced Jason Wingard’s resignation after serving as president for almost two years.
Temple University's first Black President Jason Wingard is resigning amid safety concerns and dropping enrollment as crime plagues the northern Philadelphia campus.
Temple University President Jason Wingard will resign effective Friday, March 31, the university announced. Wingard was Temple's first Black president and served for less than two years as the university struggled with campus safety, falling enrollment, financial issues and labor disputes.