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Reddit Co-Founder Protests UVA President's Resignation Amid Politics

6/29/2025

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Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian voiced his anger over University of Virginia President Jim Ryan's resignation, attributing it to political pressure from the Trump administration. Celebrating Ryan's commitment to diversity, Ohanian's sentiments resonated with students and faculty, who rallied in protest, defending Ryan and condemning the encroachment of politics in education.

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Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian voiced his anger over University of Virginia President Jim Ryan's resignation, attributing it to political pressure from the Trump administration. Celebrating Ryan's commitment to diversity, Ohanian's sentiments resonated with students and faculty, who rallied in protest, defending Ryan and condemning the encroachment of politics in education.