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Epps' wife donated a kidney to the 62-year-olddean three years ago, and he said his resignationwill allow him to "protect her investment."
Even so, Epps will continue to work part-timefor the College as a senior associate dean,serving as an "ombudsman, mediator, coordinator ofrace relations and dean for the senior class."
Illingworth, who was chosen last month to takeon most of Epps' responsibilities after anationwide search, has worked at Harvard for thepast 20 years as associate dean of admissions. Hewas chosen in part because, like Epps, he isregarded as a good communicator with students,Lewis says.
Although Epps--who was not involved in thesearch for his replacement--praised the choice ofIllingworth, he said he is worried about the fateof undergraduates after he gives up the positionhe has held for so long.
"That's what underlies my advocacy for thestudent center--it's emblematic," Epps adds.