February 2023

by James A. BaconOnce upon a time, the University of Virginia was known for the excellence of its English Department — one of the most highly regarded in the country. Perhaps it still is. But you wouldn\’t know it from the decline in the number of students earning B.A. and graduate degrees.The number of degrees […]

The Jefferson Council is pleased to join other alumni free speech organizations in sponsoring a debate about climate change organized by the Cornell Free Speech Alliance in collaboration with the Steamboat Institute as part of the nationwide “University Open Inquiry Forum.”Nationally recognized scholars Steven Koonin of New York University and Robert Socolow of Princeton University

by Landon EppersonOn February 21st, on behalf of the Jefferson Council and Common Sense Society, British political commentator and author Douglas Murray paid an amiable visit to Grounds—a proper tour of the Lawn and a Gus Burger from the White Spot served as our great American welcome. Murray visited UVA to discuss a pertinent issue

Letter addressed to Executive Director James A. Bacon from an alumnus, Comm School Class of \’98, name withheld by request.James, the UVA community is fortunate for people like yourself that speak up. For calling out madness when it is happening when so many just grumble and shake their heads.My son just applied to UVA. With

by James A. BaconSo… how did the University of Virginia respond to the revelation of Bert Ellis\’ text messages in The Washington Post? Here\’s the statement the university provided the Post. These text messages demonstrate a disappointing disregard for the hard work of UVA faculty and staff, as well as the University’s core values of

by James A. BaconSo… how did the University of Virginia respond to the revelation of Bert Ellis\’ text messages in The Washington Post? Here\’s the statement the university provided the Post. These text messages demonstrate a disappointing disregard for the hard work of UVA faculty and staff, as well as the University’s core values of

Let a hundred flowers bloom and a hundred schools of thought contend! The Jefferson Council gives a shout-out to our friends at the Blue Ridge Center and the University of Virginia chapter of The Burke Society for bringing two notable conservative speakers to the grounds.From the Burke Society: Tonight (Feb. 16) Patrick Deneen, a Notre

The Jefferson Council is pleased to acknowledge that the appointment of Jefferson Council President Bert Ellis and three others to the University of Virginia Board of Visitors has been confirmed by both the Virginia state senate and House of Delegates.The four individuals appointed last June by Governor Glenn Youngkin — Ellis, Stephen P. Long, Amanda

The Jefferson Council is pleased to acknowledge that the appointment of Jefferson Council President Bert Ellis and three others to the University of Virginia Board of Visitors has been confirmed by both the Virginia state senate and House of Delegates.The four individuals appointed last June by Governor Glenn Youngkin — Ellis, Stephen P. Long, Amanda