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UVa President Resigns: A DEI Battle Shakes Higher Education! UVa President Resigns: A DEI Battle Shakes Higher Education! The University of Virginia's President, James Ryan, unexpectedly resigned, sending shockwaves through the higher education system. The move comes amidst intense pressure from conservative critics and the Trump administration over the school's diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Ryan's departure is a significant escalation in the ongoing culture war surrounding DEI on college campuses. While the Trump administration's efforts have primarily targeted Ivy League schools, this instance marks a new chapter, focusing on a prominent public university. The rationale has also shifted, emphasizing concerns about DEI practices rather than solely alleged antisemitism. Conservative critics argued that Ryan hadn't sufficiently complied with federal orders to dismantle DEI policies. The Justice De...