In a statement released this afternoon, the University of Tennessee confirmed the reports that Beverly Davenport will in fact be leaving her position of chancellor. Jimmy Hyams broke the story earlier today, saying that Davenport had been fired.
While Davenport will no longer be the chancellor, she will stay on as a member of the faculty in the College of Communications and Information.
Here is a portion of the press release from University of Tennessee President Joe DiPietro.
“It is my responsibility as UT president to ensure the success of every campus, beginning with the leadership of every campus.