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Jefferson

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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Does Jim Ryan Value Jefferson’s Legacy?

by Walter SmithUniversity of Virginia President Jim Ryan has stated that, as long as he holds office, the Thomas Jefferson statue in front of the Rotunda will remain in place. UVa’s founder,…
Accountability

The Stunning Wealth of UVa’s Nonprofits

by James C. SherlockAs an alumnus of the University of Virginia, I like to check in occasionally to see how my alma mater is doing financially.Not the actual University, but the wealthy…
Free expression

Jefferson Defended

by James A. BaconI was proud of the University of Virginia last night.The Young Americans for Freedom organized an event, “Defending Thomas Jefferson,” featuring National Review editor Rich Lowry and Texas Congressman…
Accountability

This Is It! Act Now to Save the Honor Code, or It Dies

Letter from Bert Ellis, president of The Jefferson Council to All Friends of the University of Virginia.I am writing this letter as Bert Ellis, a passionate Double Hoo (College ‘75, Darden ‘79)…

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Free expression

Alumni of the World Unite!

This press release was issued today by the Alumni Free Speech Alliance, of which The Jefferson Council is a founding member. I serve as vice president-communications of the Council. — JABMillions of…

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