Edison O. Jackson (born October 1, 1942) was the sixth president of Bethune-Cookman University. Previously, he was president of Medgar Evers College from 1989 to 2009. In 2013, Jackson was appointed president of Bethune-Cookman University. He resigned amidst turmoil on July 11, 2017. Jackson is also a member of Phi Beta Sigma fraternity.