The president of the University of Virginia, James E. Ryan, announced his resignation following pressure from the Trump administration amid a Justice Department investigation into the school’s diversity initiatives. Ryan stated he could not fight the federal government to save his job, which reflects broader concerns about governmental influence in higher education governance.
Explain It To Me Like I’m 5: The president of the University of Virginia is leaving his job because the government told him to step down during an investigation about how the school helps everyone be treated fairly.
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