Mark A. Welsh III, the 27th president of Texas A&M University, announced on 18 September 2025 that he would resign from his post following controversy over a classroom lesson on gender identity. Welsh, a retired four-star general and former dean at Texas A&M, will officially step down on 19 September at 5:00pm. His decision comes after weeks of political pressure, public scrutiny, and divided opinions among faculty, students, and lawmakers.
