W&M President Fired

MechWahoo
Tue, 12 Feb 2008 12:21:45 +0000

Gene Nichol resigned today after W&M’s BOV notified him that his contract would not be renewed. Obviously, the Board felt political pressure. It is a shame, given that they knew what they were getting when President Nichol was hired.

Most everyone I know at W&M really liked him but they were concerned about the future of the school. With a legislature still dominated by conservatives, there was a real concern about funding. Such is the hazard of being a state school.

I’m glad we have a strong BOV and one of the best presidents in the county in Pres. Casteen. He’s not getting any younger, though, and it will be hard to replace him. I hope he is still around by the time I finish up at UVA.