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University of Colorado President Resigns
The president of the University of Colorado has resigned. While she indicates that she will stay on board for the conclusion of the Ward Churchill matter, it is quite obvious that the controversy surrounding the professor is a major contributing factor to her decision to resign. Fortunately, the president recently indicated that any action taken against Ward Churchill will not be based on his protected expression.
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