FAMU President Resigns Amid Donation Scandal
TL;DR
Larry Robinson, president of Florida A&M University, has resigned following backlash over the mishandling of a dubious $237 million donation. The resignation comes amid state scrutiny of the university's programs and political efforts to limit diversity initiatives. An investigation into the donation is ongoing, and the university's trustees will discuss Robinson's departure and the search for a new president.
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