Missouri University President Tim Wolfe has elected to resign amid race tension on campus.
The pressure for Wolfe to resign stems from how Wolfe handled various situations on campus, situations that students believed to be outward racism.
David Morrison of the Columbia Daily Tribune was the first to report the announcement, in which Wolfe said, “I take full responsibility.” Per Morrison, Wolfe will “Use my resignation to heal and start talking again. And make the changes necessary.”
Wolfe came under fire after student Jonathan Butler began a hunger strike on Nov. 2 to have Wolfe removed from his position. Butler was disturbed by the multitude of racist actions on campus that took place over the past few months.
“I already feel like campus is an unlivable space,” Butler told Michael E. Miller of the Washington Post. “So it’s worth sacrificing something of this grave amount, because I’m already not wanted here. I’m already not treated like I’m a human.”
A reported 30 players from the Missouri football team decided to join in the cause and force the hand of the school.
This isn’t just about race this about making a change standing up for what’s right! #weAreONE #ConcernedStudent1950 pic.twitter.com/NkYai0Kle5
— Trevon Walters ® (@trevon_walters) November 8, 2015
No word on who will replace Wolfe as president, but players are expected to return back to practice.
Trevon Walters confirms that MU football is getting back to work, preparing for BYU this week.
— David Morrison (@DavidCMorrison) November 9, 2015
