Edison O. Jackson (born October 1, 1942)[1] was the sixth president of Bethune-Cookman University in Florida from 2012 to 2017.
Previously, he was president of Medgar Evers College in New York City from 1989 to 2009.
He earned a Doctorate in Education from Rutgers University in 1983 with academic emphasis on the philosophy, function, role and administration of urban educational institutions.
From 2012 to 2017, Jackson served as president of Bethune-Cookman University.
[4] Jackson is also a member of Phi Beta Sigma fraternity.