Texas university president resigns over racial issues
AUSTIN, Texas – The president of a university in Texas has resigned over a new racial conflict.
Katherine Banks, the president of Texas A&M College, resigned after facing criticism of the way her administration handled the hiring of Kathleen McElroy, a prominent Black professor.
McElroy’s hiring had been met with opposition from a conservative alumni group because of her support for programs that promote race and diversity.
The university initially offered McElroy a permanent position but later changed the offer to a five-year contract.
Then it was changed again to a one-year contract.
McElroy ultimately decided not to accept the contract.
Banks’ resignation came after Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed a law eliminating diversity, equity, and inclusion programs and training at public universities.
In the run-up to the 2024 presidential election, issues like race and education have become key questions for many Republican candidates.
On Thursday, the Florida Board of Education approved new guidelines for teaching about the history of black Americans.
They included language that has been criticized as insensitive to the legacy of slavery.
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