Michigan State athletic director resigns in fallout from abuse case
EAST LANSING, Mich. — Michigan State University’s athletic director announced his retirement Friday, becoming the second university official to step down this week over the school’s handling of sexual abuse allegations against disgraced former sports doctor Larry Nassar.
Mark Hollis, who had been in the job for 10 years, disclosed the move during a meeting with reporters on campus. He was asked why he would not stay on.
“Because I care,” Hollis said, holding back tears. “When you look at the scope of everything, that’s the reason I made a choice to retire now. And I hope that has a little bit, a little bit, of helping that healing process.