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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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Instead of Red Brick, a “Warm Red Drum”

by James A. BaconAmong its other actions last week the University of Virginia Board of Visitors approved a revised design for the $80 million Karsh Institute for Democracy building. In March several…
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Back in Vogue at UVa: Viewpoint Diversity

by James A. BaconThe University of Virginia leadership normally keeps its Board of Visitors meetings running on such a tightly scripted schedule that board members rarely get an opportunity to engage in…
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Equity: Equal Outcomes or Equal Opportunity?

by James A. BaconUniversity of Virginia President Jim Ryan begs to differ with critics of “Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.” The term “equity” has become a lightning rod in the debate over DEI,…
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Ryan: Supreme Court Ruling Will Not Diminish UVa Commitment to Diversity

by James A. BaconIf the United States Supreme Court rules in June that colleges and universities may no longer use race as a factor in admissions, the University of Virginia will continue…

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Hiring Guides Who Hate UVa… Not a Good Look

By introduction, I am a graduate of The College and Darden. I continue to believe the University is the most special place in the world, for all the reasons that I’m sure…

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