University of Virginia’s president resigns under pressure from Justice Department
Jun 27, 2025•6 min
Episode description
James Ryan, the University of Virginia’s president, is resigning after a pressure campaign by the Trump administration and amid a Justice Department investigation into UVA’s diversity, equity and inclusion efforts. It marks what appears to be the first time the White House has forced out a university leader. Geoff Bennett speaks with Peter McDonough of the American Council on Education for more. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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