Back in 2020, I was saddened and appalled when a student living on the Lawn scrawled “F— UVA” in massive letters on her door. Where did this animosity originate? How had such thinking gained traction at Mr. Jefferson’s University? The EscapeRoom exhibit provides part of the answer.
UVA as a “Maze of Predatory Systems” Read More »
Meet Marisa Williamson. The Harvard-educated assistant professor in the University of Virginia art department works in video, image-making, installation and performance art around themes of history, race, feminism, and technology.
In Their Own Words: Marisa Williamson Read More »
We applaud OpenTheBooks for its extensive research and for its willingness to hold the Ryan administration’s feet to the fire over the number of DEI administrators employed by UVA. But we must remember that there is an even bigger story to be told.
Who Counts as a DEI Employee? Read More »
The problem at UVA is not showcasing Bartov’s perspective. The problem is showcasing only one side of a contentious debate.
The Use and Misuse of a UVA Lecture Series Read More »
Meet Melody Pannell, UVA Health’s Director of Diversity and Community Engagement. Her job is to “cultivate an inclusive community, address social disparities and health inequities, and empower others.”
In Their Own Words: Melody Pannell Read More »
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion staff at the University of Virginia downplayed concerns about Tessa Farmer, an anthropology professor who reportedly offered extra credit to students to attend a Students for Justice in Palestine-organized teach-in.
Assigning Extra Credit for Attending Pro-Hamas Event Read More »
A review of upcoming events at the University of Virginia shows vividly how UVA has become an intellectual monoculture that explores only ideas that fall within a narrow partisan and ideological range.
What Viewpoint Diversity Looks Like at the University of Virginia Read More »
Was “student safety” a legitimate reason to reject a call for open debate about one of the most contentious set of issues to afflict UVA in years?
Did the Board of Visitors Illegally Meet in Closed Session? Read More »
OpenTheBooks’ exposé on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion costs at the University of Virginia is generating loads of attention.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Scrutiny Spreads Read More »
For anyone interested in UVA governance, it can be immensely helpful to consult Board of Visitors proceedings. Archiving the video is essential to maintaining transparency and accountability, and if UVA won’t do it, The Jefferson Council will.
Spring UVA Board of Visitors Video Archive Read More »