All articles tagged with #presidential resignation
Originally Published 3 months ago — by The Guardian
The president of Texas A&M University, Mark Welsh, resigned amid controversy over 'gender ideology' in classrooms, which sparked protests, firings, and political backlash related to LGBTQ+ content and diversity initiatives in Texas.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Northwestern Now News
Northwestern University’s 17th president, Michael Schill, announced his resignation after a successful three-year tenure marked by record fundraising, high national rankings, and significant campus developments, citing the need for new leadership to guide the university forward amid ongoing challenges. An interim president will be appointed, and Schill plans to return to faculty duties after a sabbatical.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Quartz
Protests erupted in Kenya, South Africa, Nigeria, and Tunisia against high cost of living and political hurdles. Opposition leaders led the demonstrations, calling for constitutional reforms and the resignation of their respective presidents. South Africa is facing an energy crisis, while Kenyans accuse their president of lying about bringing down the cost of living. Nigerians have low confidence in their current administration, and Tunisians accuse their president of orchestrating a coup and cracking down on dissenting politicians.