Topic: Leadership
New Virginia law would target politics in university governance after turbulent year at UVA
The measure would change board appointments, curb partisan influence and reinforce academic freedom following leadership upheaval at UVA
March 31, 2026
UVA board affirms Scott Beardsley as president, orders review of hiring process
University leaders back appointment but launch a “rigorous” audit of the search after criticism from faculty, lawmakers and campus groups.
March 30, 2026
Piecing together the last days of Ryan’s presidency
Documents reveal surprising details of the turbulent last months, and even hours, of Ryan’s presidency.
Spring 2026
From President Scott C. Beardsley: Driven by the Mission
UVA’s new president says he and his team will be guided by the key question: What is our mission and how can we deliver its full potential?
Spring 2026
“I have to earn people’s trust”
Scott Beardsley, UVA’s new president, takes the helm after 10 years as the dean of Darden.
Spring 2026
Board of Visitors names new rector and vice rector
Carlos Brown and Victoria Harker, Virginia-based business and civic leaders who have had previous stints on the board, were unanimously elected to serve as rector and vice rector.
February 26, 2026
Gov. Abigail Spanberger reshapes UVA Board of Visitors after turbulent year
In one of her first official acts as governor, the UVA alumna appointed 10 new members to the BOV.
Spring 2026
How did we get here? A 2025 timeline
A look back at major events that shaped the university in one of its most tumultuous years.
Spring 2026
After calls to pause, presidential search committee defends its ongoing work
The group announced it would continue its search despite calls from both Virginia Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger and the Faculty Senate to press pause.
December 1, 2025
UVA counsel leaves for University of Arizona
Cliff Iler, who led recent interactions between UVA and the Department of Justice, has been named general counsel at the University of Arizona. Deputy university counsel Barry Meek will replace him in the interim.
Winter 2025
In the Midst of the Storm
Former Law School dean Paul Mahoney settles into his new role as interim president of UVA.
Winter 2025
“An honor of a lifetime”
Rector Rachel Sheridan (Col class of ’94, Law class of ’98) talks about her time at UVA as a student, her adjustment to the public spotlight and what she wants the university community to know.
Winter 2025
From Interim President Paul G. Mahoney: UVA is a Sturdy Ship
After Paul G. Mahoney’s unexpected elevation to interim president, he affirms UVA’s place in American democracy and role of training citizen leaders.
Winter 2025
UVA-DOJ deal pauses investigations, adds reporting requirement
Interim UVA President Paul Mahoney signed an agreement that suspends the Department of Justice’s five open investigations into potential civil rights violations at UVA.
Winter 2025
UVA rejects Trump administration compact for preferential funding
UVA in mid-October became the fifth school to decline a Trump administration compact promising preferential treatment in return for committing to a series of Trump administration policies.
Winter 2025
Two parts of DOJ investigation closed, Mahoney says
At the Board of Visitors meeting in September, interim UVA President Paul Mahoney revealed that two components of the Department of Justice investigation into UVA have been closed.
September 29, 2025
Interim UVA Health CEO Rosner appointed to 3-year term
On August 1, about 30 department chairs and other UVA Health leaders sent a letter to university leadership supporting him in the permanent role.
Winter 2025
Mounting Pressure
What the record shows about what happened between the Department of Justice, the Board of Visitors and former UVA President Jim Ryan, and the leadership void that UVA must fill.
Fall 2025
A Presidency Abbreviated
Against a backdrop of crises, former university president Jim Ryan had his share of wins and controversies
Fall 2025
Competing Narratives
How two alumni groups, The Jefferson Council and Wahoos4UVA, battled leading up to Ryan's resignation and in the wake of it.
Fall 2025
University librarian closes chapter
John Unsworth, who guided the library system through the renovation of Shannon library, retires in September. Taking the helm is librarian and artificial intelligence scholar Leo S. Lo.
Fall 2025
$5 billion UVA campaign hits $6 billion
UVA's Honor the Future campaign hits $6 billion, making it one of the largest campaigns ever by a public university.
Fall 2025
From the Publisher: Honoring Our Mission in a Time of Transition
During this unexpected time of transition, the Alumni Association remains committed to listening to and platforming alumni voices.
Fall 2025
Comm School dean steps down; search to resume
Nicole Thorne Jenkins, the former dean of the McIntire School of Commerce, stepped away from her position in June after leading a successful fundraising campaign and expanding the program.
Fall 2025
From Jim Ryan: To Alumni, with Gratitude
Remaining optimistic in a challenging time for higher education
Fall 2025