Jim Ryan, former University president and School of Law professor, resigned as president June 27, 2025.
Within hours of taking office, Spanberger appointed 27 members total across the governing boards at the University, George Mason and VMI.
“The University is much more than its leadership writ large, and I think [that is] really important to remember,” Sullivan said.
Here is a closer look at how Beardsley’s early tenure compares to that of his predecessor, Ryan.
Approximately one year since Ryan’s resignation, and six months since the appointment of University President Scott Beardsley and the reconstitution of the Board, many groups still remain hesitant to fully trust University leadership, and are asking it to continue investigating the events of the last year.
Here is a look at its areas of reform focus within the higher education landscape and notable actions it has taken against universities to instill its desired changes.
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.
