University of Virginia president resigns under pressure from Trump administration

The president of the University of Virginia, James Ryan, has resigned under pressure from the Trump administration, according to two people familiar with the matter.Why it matters: Ryan's resignation comes after the Justice Department became convinced that Ryan was negotiating in "bad faith" on ending the school's DEI policies.A university spokesperson declined to comment. The New York Times reported his decision earlier Friday.Zoom out: The Trump administration is at war with some of America's most prestigious institutions of higher learning.Last month President Trump suspended the entry of international students to attend Harvard University through an executive order.In response, Harvard University has sued to continue to enroll international foreign students, with a federal judge blocking Trump's order earlier this month.The Ivy League university has also filed a federal lawsuit against the Trump administration over the freezing of $2.2 billion in federal funds designated for it.Zoom in: Ryan had intended to stay as president of the university through the next academic year. But he informed the university board of visitors that he now plans to resign this August.

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