Texas A&M president resigns amid controversy over withdrawn offer to Black journalism dean

Texas A&M University president Katherine Banks resigned after controversy erupted over a rescinded job offer to former New York Times editor Kathleen McElroy.
McElroy, who is Black, was initially offered the deanship of Texas A&M's journalism school but later declined diluted counteroffers.
Some faculty alleged McElroy's race played a role in the changing job terms, which Texas A&M denies.
McElroy cited conservative backlash against diversity initiatives as a factor in the failed hiring process.
Banks took responsibility despite denying knowledge of McElroy's altered job terms.