Stanford President Marc Tessier-Lavigne steps down, concluding turbulent seven-year term.
Stanford University President Resigns Amid Controversy
Stanford University President Marc Tessier-Lavigne has announced his resignation, bringing an end to his seven-year tenure at the prestigious California institution. The announcement comes after a period of intense scrutiny, with allegations of falsified research and criticism of the university’s handling of tessier-lavigne-resigns-ending-tumultuous-seven-year-tenure/” title=”Stanford President Marc Tessier-Lavigne steps down, concluding turbulent seven-year term.”>free speech incidents.
Clearing His Name
Tessier-Lavigne’s resignation follows a thorough investigation by a committee appointed by the school’s board of trustees. The committee cleared him of any wrongdoing in his previous research, although it did highlight instances where scientific rigor was not upheld.
“Although the report clearly refutes the allegations of fraud and misconduct that were made against me, for the good of the University, I have made the decision to step down as President effective August 31,” Tessier-Lavigne stated.
Richard Saller, a respected professor of European studies, will serve as interim president while the search for a permanent replacement is conducted. Tessier-Lavigne, on the other hand, will continue his work at the university as a professor.
Commitment to Research and Education
Despite stepping down as president, Tessier-Lavigne expressed his dedication to Stanford’s mission and his excitement to continue his scientific research on brain development and neurodegeneration.
“While I will be stepping down as President, I will remain on the Stanford faculty and look forward to continuing to conduct my scientific research on brain development and neurodegeneration under the auspices of one of the world’s preeminent educational institutions,” he affirmed.
Controversies and Challenges
In addition to the allegations of fraudulent research, Tessier-Lavigne’s presidency was marked by several free speech controversies. These incidents included attempts to block a lecture by former Vice President Mike Pence and disruptions during a lecture by U.S. 5th Circuit Court Judge Kyle Duncan.
While Tessier-Lavigne did not explicitly state that these controversies influenced his decision to step down, his resignation statement emphasized his pride in his time as president and his commitment to the Stanford community.
“I have been in this role for nearly seven years, and it has been the greatest honor and most fulfilling experience of my career,” he expressed. “I will always cherish my time as Stanford’s President, and I am proud of what we accomplished together during my tenure. … I look forward to continuing my relationship with all of you and those who become part of the Stanford community in the future.”
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