US EditionUniversity of Virginia president resigns under Trump administration pressure on DEI: Report
- James E. Ryan stepped down as the University of Virginia’s chief executive on June 26, 2025, with the resignation formally accepted by the institution’s Board of Visitors.
- The resignation followed a Justice Department demand tied to settling a civil rights investigation into UVA's diversity practices amid pressure from the Trump administration.
- The DOJ warned the board that time was running short and patience was wearing thin after finding widespread race-based practices in admissions and other benefits.
- Ryan submitted a letter on June 17 expressing his deep regret as he announced his decision to resign, with his departure to take place as soon as possible but no later than August 15.
- Ryan’s departure signals the administration’s campaign against diversity programs and raises concerns about the university’s autonomy and funding amid political pressures.
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The President of the University of Virginia, Ryan, resigned. Ryan said he would not make any further efforts to save his job. Previously, US President Trump had launched an investigation against the state university. The reason was stated that the university was holding on to the promotion of minorities.
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Aims at preserving DEI against the will of the public and the president ended with a university head resigning instead of furthering his “quixotic” fight. Upon returning to the White House, President Donald Trump had taken a number of steps to combat the divisive Marxist agenda perpetuated under the banner of diversity, equity and inclusion. Following an investigation into the University of Virginia over alleged rebranding to skirt federal polic…
The president of the University of Virginia, who faces strong pressure from conservative critics and the Trump administration for the practices of diversity, equity and inclusion of the school, announced Friday that he would resign rather than "fight the federal government." The departure of James Ryan, who has been running the school since 2018, represents a drastic escalation in the Trump administration’s efforts to transform higher education.…
James Ryan was being investigated for his diversity policies on campus. His resignation would be requested directly by the Department of Justice.
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