Dr. Luke Wood is the ninth president of Sacramento State and a nationally recognized scholar on racial equity in education. He has authored or edited 16 books and published over 200 scholarly works. Under his leadership, Sacramento State launched the nation’s first Black Honors College and innovative programs like Combat U, a collegiate pathway into boxing and mixed martial arts. Dr. Wood will be featured in the Conversation with University Leaders segment at the Sac Black Lit Book Fest. Follow Dr. Luke Wood on @drlukewood