VMI leader blames ‘bias’ and ‘ideology’ for vote not to extend contract
VMI superintendent Cedric T. Wins blamed partisanship for a recent decision by the school’s governing board not to renew his contract.
‘Partisan choice’: VMI superintendent responds after vote not to extend contract
The Virginia Military Institute’s (VMI) first Black superintendent, Ret. Maj. Gen. Cedric Wins, says “partisan politics” played a key role in the Board of Visitors’ decision to not renew his contract — a move that comes after four and a half years of leadership at the nation’s oldest state-supported military college.
VMI board opted out of extending first Black superintendent's contract
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Retired Army Maj. Gen. Cedric T. Wins will step down in June from his post as the first Black superintendent of the Virginia Military Institute after the school’s board voted on Friday against extending his contract.
VMI board won’t renew contract of first Black superintendent
Five Black cadets and one former cadet said retired Army Maj. Gen. Cedric Wins has eased racial tensions since taking over, but they described lingering racism on campus.
VMI board ousts first Black superintendent in controversial vote
In a stunning decision that has already sparked political backlash,the Virginia Military Institute’s Board of Visitors voted Friday morning against extending the contract of Ret. Maj. Gen. Cedric Wins,
VMI superintendent accuses board of bias in his ouster
"My tenure will end because bias, emotion, and ideology rather than sound judgment swayed the board," Maj. Gen. Cedric Wins said in a statement. "Their actions undermine the rich legacy
VMI superintendent releases statement following board's vote not to extend contract
The superintendent of Virginia Military Institute released a statement Thursday, one week after the school's Board of Visitors voted not to extend his contract.
VMI’s first Black superintendent says ‘bias, emotion and ideology’ kept board from extending his contract
The first Black superintendent of the Virginia Military Institute (VMI) is weighing in after VMI’s Board of Visitors declined to extend his contract. In a lengthy statement, he accused the
VMI's first Black superintendent says ouster is based on politics, not job performance
The first Black superintendent of the Virginia Military Institute says his forced departure by the board stems from bias, ...
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Black general fired for daring to fix military school’s racism
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The First Black Leader of Virginia Military Institute Is Ousted
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VMI alums leading effort to get ‘explanation’ on ouster of Black superintendent
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Virginia Military Institute ousts superintendent following Accuracy in Media campaign
The Virginia Military Institute has announced it will not renew the contract of Superintendent Maj. Gen. Cedric T. Wins, ...