The University hired some excellent mathematicians, and there White became a colleague of Story and Bolza . White began teaching advanced courses in his area of research interest, in particular on algebraic geometry, projective geometry, and invariant theory . However a serious political situation arose at Clark University and a vote of no confidence was passed in the president G Stanley Hall.
Ang University upahan ng ilang mahusay na mathematicians, at mayroong White ay naging isang kasamahan ng Story at Bolza. White nagsimula pagtuturo advanced na kurso sa kanyang lugar ng pananaliksik na interes, sa partikular na sa algebraic geometry, projective geometry, at invariant theory. Subalit sa isang malubhang pampulitikang sitwasyon arose sa Clark University at isang boto ng walang pagtitiwala sa sarili ay lumampas na sa presidente G Stanley Hall.