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UVA Alumni Magazine Focuses on Leadership Transition
The September issue of Virginia Magazine, the University’s official alumni publication, devotes significant attention to the resignation of President Jim Ryan and the questions it raises for UVA’s future. In the alumni…
UVA Tumbles in FIRE’s New Free Speech Rankings
The truth is finally catching up with the myth. The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression’s (FIRE) just published its 2026 College Free Speech Rankings, reflecting FIRE’s new focus on the actual…
The Fallacy of “Shared Governance” at UVA: Part III
At UVA, “shared governance” is increasingly invoked, yet its meaning remains elusive. It is not a legal concept or historical norm, but has become a rhetorical tool used to push for expanded…
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The Fallacy of “Shared Governance” at UVA : Part II
The University of Virginia has not historically operated by shared governance. Since its founding as stipulated in the University’s Charter, decision-making authority has rested exclusively with the Board of Visitors, the legally…
The Fallacy of “Shared Governance” at UVA : Part I
Recently at the University, a number of groups have vocally espoused the position that “shared governance” has been a cornerstone of UVA life and institutional integrity— a notion that invokes collaboration between the…
Virginia Senate Committee Democrats Make a Mockery of Our Political System by Summarily Rejecting 14 Statewide University Board Members Without Cause and Without Debate
Today’s Senate Committee on Privileges and Elections in the Virginia General Assembly was a complete and utter mockery of representative government, more similar to Russia than the USA. That the Chair allowed…
Joel Gardner on Schilling Show: Activists Push One-Way “Shared Governance” Power Grab at UVA
This interview addresses the growing politicization of University life, reflected most clearly in the push for a politicized version of “shared governance” in UVA’s presidential search. Joel Gardner, president of The Jefferson…
Historical Precedent and Law Refute Criticism of UVA Board’s Presidential Search
Over the last half-century, presidential search committees at UVA have tended to follow an order that has remained relatively similar: It is led by the Board of Visitors (BOV) while including other…
Future of UVA: What’s Next?
Jefferson Council President Joel Gardner’s interview with WUVA on the future of UVA. “The agenda of the University of Virginia should be to have no agenda” ~ Joel Gardner on WUVA. Check…