James Brady, the chairman of the University System of Maryland’s Board of Regents, resigned Thursday, overtaken by the whirlwind of controversy at the state’s flagship university that began with the June death of football player Jordan McNair, according to a statement he released.
“In recent months, the board has engaged in a deep and thorough process of responding to issues arising out of the tragic death of Jordan McNair,” Brady wrote. “I am very proud of that process.”
Vice chairman Barry Gossett Jr. will assume Brady’s duties, according to two sources.
The news capped off a tumultuous three days in which football coach DJ Durkin was reinstated by the regents and then fired by university President Wallace Loh, who has said he will retire in June.