This is the Word Network Live in new york city. Im del walters. Just a few moments ago the president of the university of missouri said he is resigning. Tim wolf making that announcement after he was filed to appear before the board of governors, and they were called into emergency session to address the recent protest against recent acts of rayism on campus. Im resigning as president of the university of missouri system. My motivation in making this decision comes from a love, i love mu, where i grew up, the state of missouri. Ive thought and prayed about this decision. Its the right thing to do. Al jazeeras andy roskin is live for us. This just happened moments ago. What led up to the decision . Just a few moments ago there was a huge roar from the crowd. Theyre behind the tent city that has sprung up in the last few days here on campus for people demanding that president tim wolf resign. Its an emotional cheer from the crowd. We saw lots of tears. One person yelled out he can eat no