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The Jefferson Council Hails New Board Appointments at the University of Virginia

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">As an organization committed to those Jeffersonian principles which formed UVA 205 years ago, The Jefferson Council is prepared to serve as an independent source of information and analysis for the new Board of Visitors.</p>
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An Open Letter to Governor Youngkin: Pick Fighters for the UVA Board

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Nominate individuals who will have the grit to fight for the university, its history, its legacy, and its students.</p>
Free expression

What Would Thomas Jefferson Say About Disruptions on the Grounds?

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Perhaps Ryan could draw spine-stiffening inspiration from the University's founder Thomas Jefferson, who dealt with student riots in 1825.</p>
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Morgan Bettinger Lawsuit Settled

<p>Morgan Bettinger has resolved her lawsuit with the University and its administrators. Learn more about her case and allegations of the UVA Administration’s responsibility for the alleged deprivations of her federally protected civil rights.</p><p> </p>

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Honor

How Widespread is Cheating at UVA?

<p>Honor Council members believe in the Honor Code and their efforts are to be commended. But if students are unwilling to turn in offenders, and if the faculty reformats its tests in lieu of prosecuting cheaters, then the "community of trust" does not seem to be working as advertised.</p>

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