Too Early to Construct Narratives

Too Early to Construct Narratives

In a statement to the University of Virginia faculty senate, Acting President J.J. Davis confirmed yesterday that the university had obtained outside counsel to assist in negotiations with the Department of Justice regarding “many areas of the inquiry” relating to the...
What’s Next for UVA?

What’s Next for UVA?

The departure of President Jim Ryan and Provost Ian Baucom suddenly leaves reformers in the driver’s seat at the University of Virginia. Now what? We know what we didn’t like — we didn’t like the reign of social-justice orthodoxy that stifled intellectual diversity...
The Back Story of Ryan’s Resignation Is Complicated

The Back Story of Ryan’s Resignation Is Complicated

The U.S. Department of Justice sent seven letters to University of Virginia officials seeking confirmation that the University had ended racial preferences and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) in the lead-up to President Jim Ryan’s resignation, according to...
Ryan’s Downfall Began with Bipartisan Board Vote

Ryan’s Downfall Began with Bipartisan Board Vote

President Jim Ryan resigned on June 27, 2025, after months of failing to demonstrate compliance with a unanimous vote from UVA’s bipartisan Board of Visitors, followed by an ongoing DOJ investigation into illegal discrimination. Here’s a timeline of the key...