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DOJ Pressure Too Much, Major University President Resigns Amid DEI Investigation |

Last updated: June 29, 2025 5:06 am
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University of Virginia President Resigns Amid Trump Administration Pressure

James Ryan, the President of the University of Virginia, has announced his resignation, citing mounting pressure from the Trump administration to dismantle the institution’s diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives.

In a letter to the university’s board chair dated Thursday, Ryan indicated that his resignation would take effect by August 15, as reported by The New York Times.

On Friday, Ryan elaborated on his decision in a communication to the university community.

“It is with a heavy heart that I announce my resignation as President of the University of Virginia,” Ryan expressed.

“To put it simply, I am inclined to advocate for my beliefs, and I hold a profound commitment to this University. However, I cannot engage in a unilateral battle against the federal government solely to preserve my position,” he continued. “Such a course of action would not only be impractical but would also seem selfish and self-serving to the hundreds of employees at risk of losing their jobs, the researchers facing funding cuts, and the numerous students who might lose financial aid or have their visa statuses jeopardized.”

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— Jim Ryan (@presjimryan) June 27, 2025

Ryan also mentioned that he had initially planned to step down in 2026 for reasons unrelated to the current circumstances.

In an April 28 letter from the Department of Justice, Ryan was urged to take decisive action regarding the university’s DEI frameworks.

The DOJ had received complaints alleging that the university was not in compliance with President Donald Trump’s executive orders aimed at dismantling discriminatory DEI practices.

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“Time is running out, and the department’s patience is dwindling,” warned a June 17 letter from Harmeet K. Dhillon, head of the Justice Department’s civil rights division.

Subsequently, the DOJ announced it would be launching an investigation into the university.

According to another report from The New York Times published on Thursday, the DOJ had also suggested that Ryan’s resignation could aid in resolving the DEI issues facing the institution.

BREAKING: University of Virginia president resigns after Trump admin pressured him over pro-DEI policies.

It’s notably a public university, which is different as the campaign’s almost exclusively targeted Ivy League schools up until now, according to AP.

James Ryan had led the… pic.twitter.com/6DdYBwoWru

— Resist the Mainstream (@ResisttheMS) June 27, 2025

Since taking office in 2018, Ryan has played a crucial role in leading the university.

Traditionally, the Trump administration focused its efforts on institutions such as Harvard and Columbia, predominantly targeting Ivy League schools. The involvement of UVA, a public university, signifies a notable shift in the administration’s approach towards DEI initiatives, as reported by the Associated Press.

This article was originally published by The Western Journal.

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