by James A. BaconTwo years ago, University of Virginia President Jim Ryan issued remarks outlining his vision for making UVa an institution that is both “great” and “good.” In his view, a critical strategy for achieving that goal was recruiting and retaining the “best...
by James A. BaconThe Richmond Times-Dispatch ramped up the mainstream media’s criticism of Attorney General Jason Miyares in a story published over the weekend. The headline: “Jason Miyares removed the head lawyer at 3 state colleges. Professors and...
More columns and articles from The Jefferson Independent, the University of Virginia’s conservative, independent student publication:Opinion: The Booster Requirement: A Politically Shifting TimelineThe spring semester at UVA has officially begun, and, as...
by James A. BaconOn Jan. 16, the University of Virginia announced that Provost Liz Magill had been chosen to serve as the president of the University of Pennsylvania. The same day, President Jim Ryan announced her replacement, Ian Baucom, dean of the College and...
by Walter SmithIn February of 2021 University of Virginia President Jim Ryan appointed a committee to articulate the university’s commitment to free speech and free inquiry. With great fanfare, the Board of Visitors “unequivocally” endorsed the...
