ECU Interim Chancellor Resigns

The interim chancellor of East Carolina University retired over the weekend.

The announcement comes after photos of Dan Gerlach at a bar with students made their way to social media. 

University system officials announced Saturday that Gerlach stepped down weeks after the controversial images became public.

Gerlach previously said that he went to a local pub with two male acquaintances in late September. The videos shared on social media show him interacting with college-aged young adult and taking selfies at the bar.

Gerlach was placed on leave, prompting students and supporters to start a social media campaign backing the embattled chancellor.

University of North Carolina Interim President Bill Roper said Gerlach's resignation is in the best interest of the university.  

Gerlach had been interim chancellor since April, taking over for Cecil P. Staton, who had been chancellor for three years.

Gerlach's retirement is effective immediately.