DETROIT (WXYZ) — The official notice that Wayne State University President Kimberly Andrews Espy resigned was emailed campus-wide just before 3:30 p.m. Wednesday.

A special meeting took place at 5 p.m. where the board formally accepted her resignation and named the law school dean, Richard Bierschbach, as the interim president.

Watch Darren Cunningham's video report in the video player below: Leadership shakeups at Wayne State University

"It doesn't really impact me one way or the other I would say," Aiden Langlois, a college senior told 7 News Detroit.

7 News Detroit spoke with WSU students about Espy's sudden departure, which leaves a vacancy after just two years on the job.

"I think it's important for students because it affects the campus culture and our education," sophomore Ar

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