February 22, 2008
William and Mary's President Exits on His Own Terms
Gene R. Nichol calls it a clash over free speech; the board questions his management
The president and governing board at the College of William and Mary have parted ways in an unusually public split with a deeply partisan undercurrent. Gene R. Nichol says that the Board of Visitors forced him out for defending free speech and diversity on the campus, and that he turned down a generous severance package to go quietly.
Board members blame weaknesses in Mr. Nichol's management
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