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.

The Justice Department had demanded that Jim Ryan step down to resolve an investigation into the school’s diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.

President James E. Ryan has informed the school’s governing board that he will resign. His decision follows growing pressure from Department of Justice (DOJ) officials over the university’s diversity,