UVA installs interim president after predecessor resigned under Trump pressure

Published August 4, 2025 5:10pm ET



The University of Virginia on Monday appointed an interim president following his predecessor’s abrupt resignation, which was brought on by pressure from the Trump administration’s crackdown on the school’s diversity, equity, and inclusion policies.

The university board tapped Paul Mahoney to replace James Ryan, who announced his resignation in late June. UVA is one of many public universities undergoing federal scrutiny related to DEI practices.

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