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A Travesty of “Open Government”
The University of Virginia’s Board of Visitors convened at noon in a specially scheduled meeting to discuss one of the most contentious and potentially momentous issues it has ever been called upon to address — the dismantling of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and...
DEI is NOT Dead: See our Published Ad
In advance of Tuesday’s critical University of Virginia Board of Visitors meeting, the Jefferson Council placed a bold, full-page advertisement in the Richmond Times-Dispatch exposing how Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) ideology remains deeply entrenched at UVA — and why it must be removed to protect the university’s founding principles.
“Never Apologize For Loving the University”: FULL VIDEO
We were honored to have Attorney General Jason Miyares conclude our 2025 Annual Meeting with his powerful address, “Never Apologize for Loving the University.” In his speech, the Attorney General reflected on the enduring legacy of Thomas Jefferson at UVA and warned how DEI initiatives continue to erode the university’s founding principles.
A Travesty of “Open Government”
The University of Virginia’s Board of Visitors convened at noon in a specially scheduled meeting to discuss one of the most contentious and potentially momentous issues it has ever been called upon to address — the dismantling of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and...
DEI is NOT Dead: See our Published Ad
In advance of Tuesday’s critical University of Virginia Board of Visitors meeting, the Jefferson Council placed a bold, full-page advertisement in the Richmond Times-Dispatch exposing how Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) ideology remains deeply entrenched at UVA — and why it must be removed to protect the university’s founding principles.
“Never Apologize For Loving the University”: FULL VIDEO
We were honored to have Attorney General Jason Miyares conclude our 2025 Annual Meeting with his powerful address, “Never Apologize for Loving the University.” In his speech, the Attorney General reflected on the enduring legacy of Thomas Jefferson at UVA and warned how DEI initiatives continue to erode the university’s founding principles.
A Travesty of “Open Government”
The University of Virginia’s Board of Visitors convened at noon in a specially scheduled meeting to discuss one of the most contentious and potentially momentous issues it has ever been called upon to address — the dismantling of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and...
DEI is NOT Dead: See our Published Ad
In advance of Tuesday’s critical University of Virginia Board of Visitors meeting, the Jefferson Council placed a bold, full-page advertisement in the Richmond Times-Dispatch exposing how Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) ideology remains deeply entrenched at UVA — and why it must be removed to protect the university’s founding principles.
“Never Apologize For Loving the University”: FULL VIDEO
We were honored to have Attorney General Jason Miyares conclude our 2025 Annual Meeting with his powerful address, “Never Apologize for Loving the University.” In his speech, the Attorney General reflected on the enduring legacy of Thomas Jefferson at UVA and warned how DEI initiatives continue to erode the university’s founding principles.
A Travesty of “Open Government”
The University of Virginia’s Board of Visitors convened at noon in a specially scheduled meeting to discuss one of the most contentious and potentially momentous issues it has ever been called upon to address — the dismantling of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and...
DEI is NOT Dead: See our Published Ad
In advance of Tuesday’s critical University of Virginia Board of Visitors meeting, the Jefferson Council placed a bold, full-page advertisement in the Richmond Times-Dispatch exposing how Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) ideology remains deeply entrenched at UVA — and why it must be removed to protect the university’s founding principles.
“Never Apologize For Loving the University”: FULL VIDEO
We were honored to have Attorney General Jason Miyares conclude our 2025 Annual Meeting with his powerful address, “Never Apologize for Loving the University.” In his speech, the Attorney General reflected on the enduring legacy of Thomas Jefferson at UVA and warned how DEI initiatives continue to erode the university’s founding principles.
A Travesty of “Open Government”
The University of Virginia’s Board of Visitors convened at noon in a specially scheduled meeting to discuss one of the most contentious and potentially momentous issues it has ever been called upon to address — the dismantling of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and...
DEI is NOT Dead: See our Published Ad
In advance of Tuesday’s critical University of Virginia Board of Visitors meeting, the Jefferson Council placed a bold, full-page advertisement in the Richmond Times-Dispatch exposing how Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) ideology remains deeply entrenched at UVA — and why it must be removed to protect the university’s founding principles.
“Never Apologize For Loving the University”: FULL VIDEO
We were honored to have Attorney General Jason Miyares conclude our 2025 Annual Meeting with his powerful address, “Never Apologize for Loving the University.” In his speech, the Attorney General reflected on the enduring legacy of Thomas Jefferson at UVA and warned how DEI initiatives continue to erode the university’s founding principles.
A Travesty of “Open Government”
The University of Virginia’s Board of Visitors convened at noon in a specially scheduled meeting to discuss one of the most contentious and potentially momentous issues it has ever been called upon to address — the dismantling of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and...
DEI is NOT Dead: See our Published Ad
In advance of Tuesday’s critical University of Virginia Board of Visitors meeting, the Jefferson Council placed a bold, full-page advertisement in the Richmond Times-Dispatch exposing how Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) ideology remains deeply entrenched at UVA — and why it must be removed to protect the university’s founding principles.
“Never Apologize For Loving the University”: FULL VIDEO
We were honored to have Attorney General Jason Miyares conclude our 2025 Annual Meeting with his powerful address, “Never Apologize for Loving the University.” In his speech, the Attorney General reflected on the enduring legacy of Thomas Jefferson at UVA and warned how DEI initiatives continue to erode the university’s founding principles.
A Travesty of “Open Government”
The University of Virginia’s Board of Visitors convened at noon in a specially scheduled meeting to discuss one of the most contentious and potentially momentous issues it has ever been called upon to address — the dismantling of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and...
DEI is NOT Dead: See our Published Ad
In advance of Tuesday’s critical University of Virginia Board of Visitors meeting, the Jefferson Council placed a bold, full-page advertisement in the Richmond Times-Dispatch exposing how Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) ideology remains deeply entrenched at UVA — and why it must be removed to protect the university’s founding principles.
“Never Apologize For Loving the University”: FULL VIDEO
We were honored to have Attorney General Jason Miyares conclude our 2025 Annual Meeting with his powerful address, “Never Apologize for Loving the University.” In his speech, the Attorney General reflected on the enduring legacy of Thomas Jefferson at UVA and warned how DEI initiatives continue to erode the university’s founding principles.
A Travesty of “Open Government”
The University of Virginia’s Board of Visitors convened at noon in a specially scheduled meeting to discuss one of the most contentious and potentially momentous issues it has ever been called upon to address — the dismantling of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and...
DEI is NOT Dead: See our Published Ad
In advance of Tuesday’s critical University of Virginia Board of Visitors meeting, the Jefferson Council placed a bold, full-page advertisement in the Richmond Times-Dispatch exposing how Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) ideology remains deeply entrenched at UVA — and why it must be removed to protect the university’s founding principles.
“Never Apologize For Loving the University”: FULL VIDEO
We were honored to have Attorney General Jason Miyares conclude our 2025 Annual Meeting with his powerful address, “Never Apologize for Loving the University.” In his speech, the Attorney General reflected on the enduring legacy of Thomas Jefferson at UVA and warned how DEI initiatives continue to erode the university’s founding principles.
A Travesty of “Open Government”
The University of Virginia’s Board of Visitors convened at noon in a specially scheduled meeting to discuss one of the most contentious and potentially momentous issues it has ever been called upon to address — the dismantling of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and...
DEI is NOT Dead: See our Published Ad
In advance of Tuesday’s critical University of Virginia Board of Visitors meeting, the Jefferson Council placed a bold, full-page advertisement in the Richmond Times-Dispatch exposing how Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) ideology remains deeply entrenched at UVA — and why it must be removed to protect the university’s founding principles.
“Never Apologize For Loving the University”: FULL VIDEO
We were honored to have Attorney General Jason Miyares conclude our 2025 Annual Meeting with his powerful address, “Never Apologize for Loving the University.” In his speech, the Attorney General reflected on the enduring legacy of Thomas Jefferson at UVA and warned how DEI initiatives continue to erode the university’s founding principles.
A Travesty of “Open Government”
The University of Virginia’s Board of Visitors convened at noon in a specially scheduled meeting to discuss one of the most contentious and potentially momentous issues it has ever been called upon to address — the dismantling of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and...
DEI is NOT Dead: See our Published Ad
In advance of Tuesday’s critical University of Virginia Board of Visitors meeting, the Jefferson Council placed a bold, full-page advertisement in the Richmond Times-Dispatch exposing how Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) ideology remains deeply entrenched at UVA — and why it must be removed to protect the university’s founding principles.
“Never Apologize For Loving the University”: FULL VIDEO
We were honored to have Attorney General Jason Miyares conclude our 2025 Annual Meeting with his powerful address, “Never Apologize for Loving the University.” In his speech, the Attorney General reflected on the enduring legacy of Thomas Jefferson at UVA and warned how DEI initiatives continue to erode the university’s founding principles.
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