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The Curious Case of the Missing Podcasts

by Walter SmithIn 2019 the Carter G. Woodson Institute, founded to teach and research African-American studies at the University of Virginia, announced a major initiative: a six-part podcast series exploring “Jefferson’s complicated…
Honor

JTC Honor Committee Update

In a recent article The Daily Progress, Charlottesville’s daily newspaper, highlighted the continuing debate over the University of Virginia honor code. We thank reporter Faith Redd for reaching out to The Jefferson…
Accountability

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…
Jefferson

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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Racial Check Boxes Out at UVa Admissions. Racial Life Experiences In.

by James A. BaconThe University of Virginia will eliminate the race/ethnicity checkbox on admissions applications but will allow students to describe how their “personal experiences” — including but not limited to race…

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