Gavin Newsom educational qualifications: Here’s where California’s Governor studied from

California Governor Gavin Newsom’s fierce criticism of Ivy League universities for “selling their souls” to the Trump administration is deeply intertwined with his own educational journey. Shaped by dyslexia, resilience, and a Jesuit education at Santa Clara University, Newsom’s defiance reflects his lifelong pursuit of intellectual independence and raises urgent questions about the integrity of higher education under political pressure.