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In Struggle for Autonomy, UVA Board Eyes Role of Board Secretary

The process for selecting the Board of Visitors secretary at the University of Virginia might seem arcane to outsiders, but it consumed the attention of board members briefly Friday before everyone agreed to table discussion until the regularly scheduled meeting in September. According to the Board manual, the secretary preserves documents, prepares the minutes, keeps […]

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A Travesty of “Open Government”

Free Speech, Governance, TJC Article, Uncategorized / James Bacon

The University of Virginia’s Board of Visitors convened at noon in a specially scheduled meeting to discuss one of the most contentious and potentially momentous issues it has ever been called upon to address — the dismantling of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and racial preferences. The meeting will not be live-streamed. Not that it would

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DEI is NOT Dead: See our Published Ad

Free Speech, Investigations, Press Release, TJC Article / Jefferson Council

In advance of Tuesday’s critical University of Virginia Board of Visitors meeting, the Jefferson Council placed a bold, full-page advertisement in the Richmond Times-Dispatch exposing how Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) ideology remains deeply entrenched at UVA — and why it must be removed to protect the university’s founding principles.

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“Never Apologize For Loving the University”: FULL VIDEO

Commentary, Free Speech, TJC Article / Joel Gardner

We were honored to have Attorney General Jason Miyares conclude our 2025 Annual Meeting with his powerful address, “Never Apologize for Loving the University.” In his speech, the Attorney General reflected on the enduring legacy of Thomas Jefferson at UVA and warned how DEI initiatives continue to erode the university’s founding principles.

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Bert Ellis Responds to Governor Youngkin’s Letter

TJC Article / Jefferson Council

“UVA can once again be a beacon of excellence, the shining city on the hill, and a model for the nation. That is my mission. I have been steadfast in this fight, and I will remain so—regardless of the Governor’s decision.“

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Youngkin Fires Ellis

TJC Article / James Bacon

Governor Glenn Youngkin has fired Bert Ellis from the University of Virginia Board of Visitors, terminating the most outspoken member of the board supporting his goals of reining in tuition, promoting free speech and intellectual diversity, and eliminating diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) from the University’s policies and practices.

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Disassembling the Post’s Latest Hit Piece

TJC Article / James Bacon

Who leaked police-cam videos meant to embarrass Bert Ellis to The Washington Post? If we knew the answer to that, we could get a clearer view of the behind-the-scenes power play to shape the future of the University of Virginia.

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What Madness Is This?

TJC Article / James Bacon

Having bragged on national cable news that “DEI is done” at the University of Virginia, Governor Glenn Youngkin now is asking for the resignation of the man most determined to ensure that DEI is, in fact, laid to rest.

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Redacted

TJC Article / James Bacon

After more than a year of delays, the University of Virginia has finally released two reports ordered by the Attorney General — one detailing the University Police Department (UPD) response to the Nov. 13, 2022, mass shooting at UVA, and one reviewing the failure of the University’s Threat Assessment Team (TAT), despite abundant red flags, to prevent the tragedy.

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