A media briefing was held Friday over Zoom where U.Va. Health leaders behind the initiative spoke on the program’s details and impact.
The University’s March 31 civil rights compliance report to the Department of Justice detailed a new set of changes within the Division of Student Affairs, including the discontinuation of funding for and administration of several affinity-based student initiatives and graduation-related ceremonies.
The Board of Visitors’ Committee on the College at Wise convened Monday in the David J. Prior Convocation Center in Wise, Va. following a series of Board meetings Thursday in Charlottesville.
The Board named Jackson Sleadd, Class of 2027 President and third-year College student, and Jeri Seidman, outgoing Faculty Senate chair and professor of Commerce, as the incoming student and faculty representatives to the University’s Board for the 2026-27 academic year.
The Finance Committee, chaired by Vice Rector Victoria Harker, is responsible for the University’s financial affairs and business operations, and the Committee manages the budget, tuition and student fees.
Written reports submitted by the Office of Audit and Compliance to the committee outlined high-risk findings in student services, information technology, parking operations and payroll administration at U.Va. Health.
The full Board of Visitors will convene Thursday to vote on tuition and fees for the 2026-27 academic year, hear an update on research at the University and discuss the University’s risk management programs.
The Faculty Senate’s Executive Council met Friday to hear updates from University President Scott Beardsley on his future strategic planning for the University, which will aim to build upon former University President Jim Ryan’s 2030 Plan.
During public comment, fourth-year Engineering student Alexander Church spoke out against the proposal, noting the University's budget should be limited to mitigate the need to increase tuition.
University President Scott Beardsley did not know as a college student that he would become president of the University — he said he “never envisioned” it, but then again, he said he never envisioned marrying a French woman or moving to Belgium, either.
The panelists reflected on campaigns, presidential transitions of power and the domestic policy challenges of the Obama administration — such as the federal budget, sustainable urban planning, civil rights and healthcare.
Vice Rector Victoria Harker immediately moved the committee into closed session to begin the interview process for the student representative position.
According to his close friends, colleagues and family members, he will be remembered for his commitment to the communities which he was involved in and for going above and beyond in everything he did, from his scientific discoveries to his care for the people around him.
University spokesperson Bethanie Glover announced in an email release Wednesday that the University will pause its search for a permanent executive vice president and provost, delaying the selection of a new provost until the next academic year at the earliest.
Senators heard from Jim Lambert, faculty representative to the Board of Visitors, who discussed the Board’s one-day meeting March 5.
