General Binford Peay resigned as superintdent of the Virginia Military Institute Monday. The school's Board of Visitors said it accepted Peay's resignation "with deep regret."
VMI has been the subject of scrutiny after reporting from the Washington Post and the Roanoke Times revealed racist incidents at the Lexington school. Governor Ralph Northam and others have called for an independent investigation into the culture on Post. A VMI spokesman has said the claims are not true and the school will fully cooperate.
Deputy superintendent for academics Bob Moreschi will fill the superintendent role on an interim basis, according to VMI's website.
Here is the complete announcement of Peay's resignation:
Today, our Superintendent tendered his resignation to the Board of Visitors. We accepted it with deep regret.
General Peay has served VMI as superintendent exceptionally well for more than 17 years. General Peay is a great American, patriot, and hero. He has profoundly changed our school for the better in all respects.
General Peay and his wife Pamela serve as a model of dedicated service to our nation and the Commonwealth.
We wish them well in their future endeavors.
The Board of Visitors must immediately turn its attention to the search for our new superintendent. In doing so, we will stay focused on our mission of preparing citizen-soldiers from all walks of life. I ask that our alumni remain focused on the positive mission and support the Institute and Board as we secure a future in which the Institute continues to contribute in unique and vital ways to our nation and state.
Mr. John W. Boland
President, VMI Board of Visitors
