From the Publisher: Announcing our new editor

In our Fall issue, Richard Gard used this space to announce his retirement after eight years as the editor of Virginia Magazine. In this issue, I am pleased to announce that, after a competitive and rigorous search, we have found an extraordinary new editor to carry forward the magazine’s longstanding tradition of excellence.

While Judy Le may not be a familiar face (just yet), astute readers will recognize her name. In fact, some may remember that Richard mentioned Judy in his last letter—she’s been the managing editor of Virginia Magazine for nearly a decade and was the one who goaded him to write his essay in the Winter 2018 bicentennial special issue. Others may have seen her name atop the popular Time Capsule section, in which alumni have recounted specific parts of their time on Grounds—such as the coolest fashion of the time, the hottest cutting-edge technology, and, as you’ll see on Page 60, the kindest acts. 

But most of Judy’s work has happened behind the scenes—selecting, developing and editing the stories you see in these pages and on our website. For countless print cycles, Judy has been the through line, the constant, the critical piece that has pulled every issue together. Now it’s her time to take the helm.  

I’m thrilled for Judy to lead this magazine into the future and to keep telling the stories that are important to you, our readers. Here’s to an exciting new chapter ahead!

Lily West, President and Publisher
UVA Alumni Association and Virginia Magazine