SouthFloridaSunrise.com Staff report
May 15--Beleaguered Florida Atlantic University President Mary Jane Saunders resigned late yesterday in a decision that she hoped would allow the University to regain focus on its core missions rather be distracted by controversies in main stream and social media.
FAU Board of Trustees Chair Anthony K. G. Barbar accepted her letter of resignation late yesterday, responding with a letter expressing regret and praising her for her many accomplishments.
During the past school year, several incidents have been in the national and local news that have spawned protests and dissent by students, faculty, and university supporters.
