VUU President Anderson to resign

Virginia Union University President Belinda Childress Anderson announced today that she plans to step down to pursue new opportunities.

Anderson, the 11th president of the small, historically black university in Richmond, did not give a reason for her decision.

In a statement, she said she wanted "to make way for the university to secure new leadership positioned to meet new challenges."

Anderson said she has notified the chairman of the university's board of trustees, Dr. Frank Royal, and has promised to work with the university to structure a transition plan.

Appointed president in 2004, Anderson is the first female to serve in the 141-year history of the university.