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Truett McConnell president out after investigation into sexual abuse cover-up claims

Truett McConnell Acting President Dr. John O. Yarbrough speaks Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, to the press gathered at Odell Sanctuary to announce the University's parting of ways with former President Dr. Emir Caner. - photo by Scott Rogers

09272025 TRUETT 1.jpg — Truett McConnell Acting President Dr. John O. Yarbrough speaks Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, to the press gathered at Odell Sanctuary to announce the University's parting of ways with former President Dr. Emir Caner. - photo by Scott Rogers

Truett McConnell University announced at a press conference Friday morning that President Emir Caner is no longer employed by the Baptist college following allegations that he covered up a sexual abuse scandal involving the school’s now former vice president and a female student.