US EditionTexas A&M President Mark Welsh to step down following political backlash
Mark A. Welsh III resigns after a viral gender-content controversy led to political pressure and administrative changes at Texas A&M, sparking a national search for his successor.
- Texas A&M President Mark Welsh will resign following political backlash over his handling of a gender identity-related teaching complaint during a children’s literature course.
- Welsh initially supported Melissa McCoul, a professor accused of promoting gender ideology, but later fired her after intense political pressure from Texas officials, including Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick and Governor Greg Abbott.
- Chancellor Glenn Hegar described Welsh as a dedicated leader but stated that it was the right moment for change at Texas A&M.
- The controversy has raised nationwide discussions regarding academic freedom and political influence in universities.
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Texas A&M president resigns after viral dispute over course
(NewsNation) — The president of Texas A&M University resigned from his role following a viral dispute between a professor and student over gender being taught in a children's literature course. Mark Welsh's resignation is set to go into effect on Sept. 19 at 5 p.m., according to a statement from Chancellor Glenn Hegar. “President Welsh is a man of honor who has led Texas A&M with selfless dedication,” said Hegar. “We are grateful for his service…
The president of Texas's largest university left his post on Friday, after a polemic triggered by conservative elected officials on gender education in a course on youth literature.
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