Texas A&M University President Mark A. Welsh III is resigning after a classroom video showing a student objecting to a children’s literature lesson on gender identity set off a political firestorm that culminated in the firing of a longtime professor and scrutiny from state leaders.
Chancellor Glenn Hegar announced on Sept. 19 that Welsh would step down effective Friday at 5 p.m., calling it “the right moment for change” at one of the nation’s largest universities. He did not address the video or the controversy it stirred.
“President Welsh is a man of honor who has led Texas A&M with selfless dedication,” Hegar said in a statement. “At the same time, we agree that now is the right moment to make a change and to position Texas A&M for continued excellence in the years ahead.”…