Gov. Terry McAuliffe and Darden School Dean Bob Bruner will serve as commencement speakers for the Class of 2015, the University announced Thursday morning.
McAuliffe will speak at Final Exercises for the College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences Saturday, May 16.
Bruner will speak at Final Exercises for all other schools Sunday, May 17.
The speakers were selected by a mixed committee of University faculty and students. The selections committee brainstorms a list of speakers and the final selection is made by University President Teresa Sullivan.
Read More
Two university presidents under pressure — one resigned, one got a raise
By Adeline Miller | YesterdayThe Trump administration has put pressure on major public institutions to eliminate DEI which they say violates the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
Paul Mahoney, former dean of Law School, selected as interim president
By Cecilia Mould and Naima Sawaya | 2 days agoMahoney’s unanimous appointment as interim comes amidst ongoing negotiations between the Board and the Department of Justice surrounding allegations that the University has not adhered to anti-discrimination civil rights laws.
Virginia General Assembly demands answers about Ryan's resignation in Aug. 1 letter
By Brendon Bordwine | 3 days agoIn a 10-page letter obtained by The Cavalier Daily, State Sen. Creigh Deeds, D-Charlottesville, demanded written responses and documentation from University Rector Rachel Sheridan and University Vice Rector Porter Wilkinson regarding the lead up to and fallout from former University President Jim Ryan's resignation.
