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The Lawn is a UNESCO World Heritage site and the physical argument for what Jefferson thought a university was. How UVA treats it, and how it talks about him, is not a side issue.

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Ryan Ignored Board of Visitors in Formulating Admissions Policy

by James A. BaconWhen University of Virginia President Jim Ryan and Provost Ian Baucom announced the university’s new admissions policy last week, they made a point of saying that they had sought…
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Ellis Recognized for His UVa Work

The Common Sense Society, an international organization dedicated to championing liberty, prosperity and beauty, has awarded its Common Sense Courage Award to Bert Ellis, serial entrepreneur, president emeritus of The Jefferson Council,…
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UVa Board Should Demand Transparency on Racial-Preference Initiatives

Last week Jefferson Council President Tom Neale sent the following letter to University of Virginia Rector Robert Hardie, members of the Board of Visitors, and selected UVa administrative officials. July 25, 2023Dear Mr.…
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A Tale of Two UNESCO World Heritage Sites

by James A. BaconItalians demand that people treat their UNESCO World Heritage sites with respect. Consider the recent example of the idiot who scratched graffiti onto a brick of the ancient Roman…

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Happy Independence Day from Tom Neale, President, The Jefferson Council

Dear Jefferson Council members and friends,The Jefferson Council Board and I wish you a very happy Independence Day.We alumni of the University of Virginia share a very unique academic heritage as the…

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