Jim Ryan resigned as president of the University of Virginia on June 27, citing pressure from the federal government. Before announcing his resignation to the UVA community, Ryan addressed a crowd of supporters gathered outside his Carr’s Hill home.

UVA President James Ryan resigns amid a DOJ investigation into DEI practices, raising concerns over federal control of university funding.

University of Virginia President Jim Ryan stands before the Class of 2025 at Final Exercises in May. Ryan announced his resignation Friday. (Photo by Matt Riley, University Communications) J im Ryan, the University of Virginia’s ninth president who has served in that capacity since 2018, has resigned.