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But at least one conservative Texas A&M alumni group - the Rudder Association - said it had filed a complaint about Dr. McElroy’s appointment.
Matthew Poling, the president of the group, said that members did not approve of Dr. McElroy’s work promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Her advocacy was the focus of an article in a conservative publication, Texas Scorecard, shortly after her appointment.
https://texasscorecard.com/state/aggies-hire-ny-times-diversity-advocate-to-head-journalism-program
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Texas A&M president 'retires immediately' after fallout from hiring Black journalist
https://www.npr.org/2023/07/21/1189283946/texas-am-president-retires-fallout-black-journalist-hiring
"The recent challenges regarding Dr. McElroy have made it clear to me that I must retire immediately," Banks said in her announcement.
The university announced last month it hired McElroy, a Texas A&M graduate, to lead its journalism program.
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