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Following the University’s Board of Visitors’ selection of Scott Beardsley as the University’s 10th president, students on Grounds are beginning to reflect on the decision and what it means for the future of the University. Beardsley, currently dean of the Darden School of Business, was chosen out of four finalists and will assume the presidency Jan. 1.
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With all the familiar sequels, reboots and adaptations keeping movie theaters afloat, “Knives Out” may be the most refreshing franchise of the last decade. The 2019 murder mystery from “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” director Rian Johnson grossed over $300 million worldwide, a remarkable number for a live-action original film. Netflix pounced on its success, inking a lucrative deal that guaranteed two sequels with Daniel Craig reprising his role as the lovable southern sleuth Benoit Blanc.
The University’s Board of Visitors met in a special meeting Friday and officially appointed Scott Beardsley, current dean of the Darden School of Business, as the University’s 10th president. A group of University employees — composed primarily of members of the University’s chapters of the American Association of University Professors and United Campus Workers of Virginia — protested outside prior to the meeting’s start, chanting for the search’s halt due to what they called a shameful process.
For its last non-conference home game, No. 21 Virginia hosted its final opponent of the year, American, on a quick turnaround. Just Saturday, Coach Ryan Odom’s squad turned a sluggish first half into a close win over rival Maryland, leaving with a 10-1 record with one last game before conference play.
Dec. 26
Dr. Anne Rotich, Director of Undergraduate Programs in the Department of African American and African Studies, informs us about her J-term course, Swahili Cultures Then and Now, which takes the students across the globe to Kenya. Dr. Rotich discusses the new knowledge and informational experiences students gain from traveling around Kenya, and how she provides opportunities for cultural immersion. She also analyzes the benefits of studying abroad and how students can most insightfully learn about other cultures.
Editor’s Note: This article is a humor column.
After a five-month-long search, the Board of Visitors named Scott Beardsley the University of Virginia’s 10th President Dec. 19. This entire process was plagued by pushback from the Faculty Senate, nine of the University’s 14 academic deans, the Student Council, Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger and other key stakeholders. Most of these critics cited concerns about the Board's legality and partisan lean, arguing that both of these factors could risk undermining its legitimacy if a president were appointed. By moving forward despite these widespread calls for delay, the Board sidelined key voices within the University community and concentrated power in a way Thomas Jefferson himself warned against — raising serious questions about the University’s adherence to its founding ideals.
Charlotte Walden, Public Relations Chair for the Student Docent Executive Board and fourth-year College student, discusses museum education, diversity in art history and the future of the Fralin Student Docents.
With Christmas upon us, there is hardly a better time to gather family and friends to watch classic holiday films — many of which set an extraordinarily high bar for merry attire. The world of holiday fashion is infinitely diverse and filled with relentless red and green sparkles that can overwhelm many. With holiday parties to attend and shopping to be done, however, a piece of tasteful — or occasionally obnoxious — knitwear is a foolproof outfit choice for any festive event.
After University President-elect Scott Beardsley was appointed to be the University’s 10th president Friday, several state leaders were quick to criticize his appointment, even those who view him favorably. Democrats made clear they are not backing down from the fight.
Coach Ryan Odom and his team knew that Maryland presented a greater challenge than the Terrapins’ (6-6, 0-2 Big Ten) record suggested. Even with star senior forward Pharrel Payne sidelined due to injury, Maryland played No. 2 Michigan competitively a week prior. As the former head coach at Virginia Tech, Coach Buzz Williams was no stranger to John Paul Jones Arena.
The University paid more than $1.8 million to the law firm McGuireWoods LLP for legal services related to the Justice Department’s investigations, according to invoices sent between April and August 2025. The documents, which cover legal work performed between April and August, show extensive attorney activity billed at rates approaching $1,000 per hour, though nearly all narrative descriptions of the work are redacted.
With the holiday season in full swing and a 10-day break in the rearview mirror, Virginia returned to John Paul Jones Arena Saturday to take on Winthrop. The Cavaliers (9-3, 1-0 ACC) annihilated the Eagles (7-7, 0-0 BSC) 88-53. Virginia controlled the game from start to finish, but it was a monster 41-point showing by junior guard Kymora Johnson that ultimately turned a commanding win into a demolition derby.
It’s been 16 years since James Cameron, titan of mainstream cinema, released the very first “Avatar,” which spawned a franchise that has grossed over $6 billion at the worldwide box office and netted four Academy Awards. “Avatar: Fire and Ash,” the franchise’s latest installment, was released Dec. 19, three years after the second film in the series, “Avatar: The Way of Water.”
By unanimous vote Friday, Scott Beardsley, dean of the Darden School of Business, will succeed former University President Jim Ryan. After months characterized by votes of no confidence and numerous protests, the Board chose to appoint the 10th president of the University on the last day of the fall semester — a day when most students had left for winter break. We, as a University community, should be exhausted by and furious at the Board’s continual refusal to prioritize any member of the community besides itself.
Thursday, Dallas FC selected Virginia freshman forward Nicholas Simmonds and senior midfielder Umberto Pelá in the MLS SuperDraft — a draft of eligible amateur soccer players — with the third and 44th overall picks respectively. Eligibility is extended to collegiate players who are sophomores or older, or collegiate players who have signed Generation adidas contracts. Simmonds signed a Generation adidas contract — a joint developmental program between adidas and the MLS — to become draft-eligible Wednesday.
The appointment of Scott Beardsley, the current Dean of the Darden Business School, to be tenth president of the University Friday sparked conversation amongst University leaders. Putting aside Beardsley’s character and expectations for his work as president, many wished the Board had waited before finalizing the president-elect.