All articles tagged with #president resignation
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Texas A&M University
General (Ret.) Mark A. Welsh III announces his resignation as President of Texas A&M University, expressing gratitude to the university community, including students, faculty, staff, and leadership, and reflecting on his positive experiences and the university's values.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by NBC News
Texas A&M University president Mark Welsh is resigning amid controversy over a classroom video involving gender education and the firing of a lecturer, following political pressure and campus turmoil.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by AP News
Texas A&M University president Mark Welsh is resigning following controversy over a classroom video involving gender education and the firing of a lecturer, amid political pressure and campus turmoil.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by WTOP
Howard University president Ben Vinson III will step down at the end of August after serving for about two years, with Wayne A.I. Frederick appointed as interim president during a national search for a permanent replacement. The university assures that there will be no disruption to academic operations despite leadership changes and ongoing student concerns about accounts and housing.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by The New York Times
Howard University President Ben Vinson III is stepping down after two years amid financial challenges, budget cuts from the Trump administration, and student billing controversies, with interim leadership taken over by former president Dr. Wayne A. I. Frederick.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by The Dig at Howard University
Howard University’s 18th president, Ben Vinson III, is stepping down in August 2025, with Wayne A. I. Frederick appointed as interim president to ensure stability during the transition, as the university continues its legacy of excellence and progress.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by The New York Times
The Justice Department has pressured University of Virginia President James E. Ryan to resign as part of an investigation into the school's diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, threatening to withhold federal funding unless he steps down, highlighting a rare and aggressive use of federal power to influence university leadership over ideological issues.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Associated Press
Vietnam's president has resigned amidst the ruling Communist Party's anti-corruption campaign, with Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan named acting president, marking the second leadership change in two years. The political shakeup raises concerns about Vietnam's stability as its fast-growing economy plays a crucial role in global supply chains. The appointment of Xuan, a rare instance of a woman ascending to a top political post in the country, comes amid a crackdown on dissent and widespread corruption. The anti-corruption campaign has led to economic impacts, including a slowdown in growth and increased political uncertainty, with analysts predicting continued turmoil until the next Communist Party congress in 2026.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CNN
Vietnam's Communist Party has accepted the resignation of President Vo Van Thuong, citing violations of party rules that negatively impacted public opinion. This move has raised concerns about political stability and its potential impact on foreign investors' confidence in the country. The resignation comes amid a wide-ranging anti-corruption campaign and follows the arrest of a former provincial head for alleged corruption. While the political crisis may be resolved with the swift election of a new president, there are concerns that repeated leadership reshuffles could further slow policy and administrative decisions, affecting business sentiment and foreign investment in Vietnam.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Financial Times
Vietnam is facing deepening political turmoil as President Nguyen Xuan Phuc resigned, citing health reasons, during a leadership crisis within the ruling Communist Party. This move comes amid growing public discontent over the government's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and economic challenges, raising concerns about the country's political stability.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Africanews English
Hungary's President Katalin Novak resigned over a child sexual abuse case pardon, following public outrage over her decision to pardon a man convicted of hiding a string of child sexual abuses in a state-run children’s home. Novak, a member of the ruling conservative party Fidesz and a key ally of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, admitted to making a mistake and causing bewilderment and unrest. Her resignation marks a rare episode of turmoil for the right-wing party, which has been accused of dismantling democratic institutions and rigging the media in its favor.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CNN
Hungarian President Katalin Novak resigns amid public outcry over her decision to pardon a man involved in a child sexual abuse case, which sparked protests in Budapest. Novak, a close ally of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, had pardoned the deputy director of a children's home who helped hide the crimes of the former director, who was convicted of sexually abusing underage boys. In her televised address, Novak apologized for her mistake and the lack of reasoning behind the pardon, acknowledging that it had raised doubts about the country's zero tolerance for pedophilia.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NDTV
Hungarian President Katalin Novak, a close ally of Prime Minister Viktor Orban, resigned following outrage over a pardon granted to a man implicated in a child sexual abuse case. The controversy was sparked by the pardon granted to a former deputy director of a children's home who had helped cover up his boss's sexual abuse of the children in their charge. Novak's resignation came after growing pressure from opposition politicians and protests outside the presidential palace, with former justice minister Judit Varga also withdrawing from public life over the affair.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Fox News
Hungarian President Katalin Novák resigned after facing backlash for pardoning a man convicted of concealing sexual abuse of children, prompting protests and demands for her resignation. Novák, who had been in office since 2022, admitted to making a mistake and causing unrest with her decision. Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, whose party is preparing for European Parliament elections, submitted a constitutional amendment to strip the president of the right to pardon crimes against children. The scandal also led to the resignation of Orban's former justice minister, Judit Varga.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by New York Post
Hungary's conservative president, Katalin Novák, resigned after granting a pardon to a man convicted in a child sexual abuse case, sparking public outrage and political turmoil. The decision led to unprecedented scandal for the long-serving nationalist government, with Novák acknowledging her mistake and apologizing. Her resignation came after more than a week of public outcry, and also implicated another key Fidesz figure, Judit Varga, who announced her retirement from public life. The move was met with mixed reactions from the public, with some expressing relief but also calling for fundamental changes in the government's system of governance.