The president of the University of Virginia has announced he is resigning amid heavy pressure from conservative critics and the Trump administration over the school's diversity, equity and inclusion policies.

University of Virginia President James Ryan resigned Friday amid a Justice Department investigation into the school’s diversity, equity and inclusion policies. “I am writing, with a very heavy heart,

University of Virginia president James Ryan announced his resignation Friday amid pressure by the US Department of Justice for the university to dismantle its diversity, equity and inclusion programs.