The University of Virginia president resigned on Friday under pressure from the Trump administration, as the government broadens its attacks on higher education to include public universities. James Ryan’s decision to step down comes after the justice department demanded he leave the university to resolve an investigation into the school’s diversity policies.

The school is under pressure to unwind its diversity, equity and inclusion programs.

The Justice Department had demanded that Jim Ryan step down to resolve an investigation into the school’s diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.