why did a&m president resigns

The president of Texas A&M University, Mark A. Welsh III, resigned amid controversy following the release of a viral video showing a student confronting a professor over a class discussion about gender identity. The video led to the professor's dismissal and sparked political backlash, with criticism directed at Welsh for his handling of the situation. Although Welsh did not explicitly state the reason for his resignation, it came at a time of heightened scrutiny and criticism from Republican lawmakers and others who opposed the discussions on gender ideology in the classroom. The university's Board of Regents and Chancellor Glenn Hegar acknowledged that it was an appropriate moment for a leadership change to position the university for the future. Welsh's resignation took effect in September 2025 after serving as president since December 2023.