Anthony L. Jenkins

Daily Record Staff//October 31, 2025//

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Anthony L. Jenkins became the eighth President of Coppin State University on May 26, 2020. Under his leadership, the university has achieved record enrollment growth, expanded its academic portfolio, and reached milestones in fundraising, student retention, graduation rates, corporate partnerships, endowment growth, and alumni engagement.

President Jenkins serves on the Board of Directors for the Federal Reserve Bank of Baltimore, the Hippodrome Foundation, and the Greater Baltimore Committee. He has been honored by over 20 civic organizations and universities and has appeared on more than 20 national and local media outlets. He is married to Toinette Jenkins, First Lady of Coppin State University, and they have two daughters, Ashley and Alicia.

What is your biggest accomplishment?

As “One Coppin” my faculty, staff , alumni, and administration have transformed Coppin State into a university of choice. We now attract students from 40 states, the District of Columbia, and 32 countries.

What is the biggest challenge facing higher education institutions?

There are several challenges facing higher education; however. I see the uncertainty at the state and federal levels, as well as ongoing misinformation regarding the value of a college education.

What do you do to unwind?

I spend as much time as possible with my wife and daughters. They are my everything.

This profile is part of The Daily Record's Higher Education Power List for 2025. Information used in this profile was sourced from the honoree. See the full list at origintdrdev.wpengine.com.