U. of Missouri Chief Resists Calls to Resign After Football Team Joins Protest of Racism
Timothy M. Wolfe, president of the University of Missouri system, responded to increasing calls for his resignation by saying on Sunday that “change is needed” and that his administration was working “around the clock” to deal with concerns raised by protesters angry over the university’s handling of racial controversies. But his remarks, in a statement released by the university, made no mention of resigning and did little to satisfy the protesters. “Clearly, we are open to listening to all sides, and are confident that we can come together to improve the student experience on our campuses,” Mr. Wolfe said. “We want to find the best way to get everyone around the table and create the safe space for a meaningful conversation that promotes change. We will share next steps as soon as they are confirmed.”