The “One Year Series” — unpacking a year at the University since Ryan’s resignation
By Grace Little | July 6, 2026Jim Ryan, former University president and School of Law professor, resigned as president June 27, 2025.
Jim Ryan, former University president and School of Law professor, resigned as president June 27, 2025.
When reflecting on the events of the last year, students most strongly emphasized the value of student input and engagement in University affairs.
The Cavalier Daily asked University leaders and faculty from across Grounds — deans, executive administrators and governing leaders — to weigh in on the University’s institutional stability one year after former University President Jim Ryan’s announcement of his resignation June 27, 2025.