Rutgers University President Jonathan Holloway announced he will step down at the end of the 2024-25 academic year, citing exhaustion from a toxic political environment and the constant demands of the role. Serving since 2020, Holloway navigated significant challenges including the COVID-19 pandemic, the university's first faculty strike, and pro-Palestinian protests. Under his leadership, Rutgers saw record-breaking undergraduate admissions, significant research funding, and a rise in national rankings. Despite these achievements, Holloway faced controversies including a no-confidence vote from the faculty senate and criticism over handling student protests. Holloway plans to take a sabbatical before returning as a full-time history professor at Rutgers.