Recently NICHE, an extensive data analytics platform used by families to evaluate and choose among educational institutions, published a list of the 25 most liberal colleges in the country. Most of the schools on the list were the usual suspects — Oberlin, Sarah Lawrence, Mt. Holyoke, Smith, Wellesley, a few SUNY schools. But the one […]
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Governor-elect Spanberger states that she wants to have an administration that reflects pragmatism rather than partisanship. But her Democrat colleagues in the state senate have already exhibited a degree of partisanship vis-à-vis UVA and other state universities unparalleled in the history of the Commonwealth. A standing committee of the state senate has rejected the last
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CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – It is now two weeks since the resignation of President Ryan, leaving UVA without a president and provost. It is unclear why the Board of Visitors has failed to meet during this crucial period to choose an interim president and reinstitute what certainly appears to have been a failed search process for
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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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In this must-watch address, Joel Gardner shines a spotlight on the growing concerns at the University of Virginia
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I’m fortunate to have gotten to know Jason Miyares over the past few years, at least from my point of view there was an immediate connection. Both of us being children of parents who escaped lands of tyranny and oppression to find freedom in the USA, this background gives one special appreciation for American exceptionalism.
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Bert Ellis has been the Board’s most consistent and vocal advocate for transparency, accountability, and responsible governance. Removing him now sends the wrong message to students, faculty, alumni, and the broader UVA community.
CHARLOTTESVILLE — The Jefferson Council joins the University of Virginia community in mourning the passing of President Emeritus John Casteen III. His decades of leadership left an enduring impact on UVA, guiding the university with a steady hand, a deep respect for its traditions, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. President Casteen was known for
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When they are not attempting to contextualize him, UVA leadership often quotes Mr. Jefferson’s statement about his creation: “For here we are not afraid to follow truth wherever it may lead”. In just the past week, however, two major incidents have illuminated how little the current administration actually believes in the words they utter. After
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