University of Virginia president resigns amid pressure from Trump admin over DEI initiatives

The University of Virginia president stepped down on Friday after facing intense pressure from the Trump administration over the institution's diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.

James E. Ryan, who had led the school since 2018, said he had already decided that next year would be his last and decided not to "fight the federal government in order to save my own job" until then.

To make a long story short, I am inclined to fight for what I believe in, and I believe deeply in...