The president of Howard University in D.C. will step down from his post at the end of the month.

Ben Vinson III’s last day on the job will be Aug. 31, according to a university press release announcing his departure Friday. He served as the 18th president of the university for about two years.

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“At this point, I will be taking some time to be with my family and continue my research activities. I look forward to using my experiences as president to continue to serve higher education in the future,” he wrote.

The Howard University Board of Trustees

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