
Dr. Jacobs earned a bachelor’s degree in Spanish and history and a master’s degree in counseling at Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, Texas. She received a doctorate in educational administration from Texas A&M University.
The other finalist is Gerry St. Amand, vice president for university advancement at Northern Kentucky University. The regents are expected to choose between the two finalists after a mandatory 14-day waiting period.
Update: Dr. Jacobs was named president on May 10, 2011.


