University Of Texas System Chancellor Announces Resignation

The chancellor of The University of Texas System is stepping down from his role in 2018.

William McRaven announced his resignation Friday during a special meeting of the UT System board of regents, which was conducted by telephone and broadcast online.

Board Chairman Sara Martinez Tucker said she asked McRaven to stay on as chancellor until the end of the academic year in May, and he agreed.

“There’s going to be a lot of speculation as to why I’m stepping down,” said McRaven, whose contract expires at the end of the month. “But the fact is, this is a very personal decision for me. As many of you know, over the past several months I’ve been dealing with some health issues. They are not serious. Let me say that again: They are not serious. But they have caused me to rethink my future.”

According to the Texas Tribune, the retired Navy admiral has chronic lymphocytic leukemia.

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