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Rector Dragas responds to McDonnell's statement

Below is a statement by University Rector Helen Dragas, following Gov. Bob McDonnell's letter to the Board of Visitors Friday calling for the University presidency be resolved Tuesday or else he would ask the Board to resign. "Statement by Helen E.


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Message from President Sullivan to University community

Below is an University-wide email President Teresa A. Sullivan distributed Thursday afternoon. McIntire School of Commerce Dean Carl Zeithaml was named future interim President on Tuesday June 26. "To members of the University community: Vigorous debate is one of the hallmarks of our university, and indeed of our nation.


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Jeff Walker's letter to the Council of Foundations

Below is a letter sent to members of the Council of Foundations, "which comprises representatives from all schools and programs and their related foundations," according to the University's website, by its chair, Jeff Walker.


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Faculty Senate releases statement of tasks

Below is an announcement the Faculty Senate made Wednesday to all University faculty members in the wake of the resignation of Vice Rector Mark Kington and selection of Commerce School Dean Carl Zeithaml as interim President: "Dear Colleagues, We are gratified by the resignation of Vice Rector Mark Kington yesterday.


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Vice Rector Mark Kington's resignation letter

Below is a transcribed version of the resignation letter Vice Rector Mark Kington sent to Gov. Bob McDonnell today: Dear Governor McDonnell: It has been a great honor to serve on the Board of Visitors of the University of Virginia, and I am deeply grateful to you for giving me that opportunity. In order to better serve this university which I love and respect, and to help bring about new leadership on the Board of Visitors at this critical time, I am resigning my position as Vice Rector and as a board member effective immediately.


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Comp. Sci. Prof. William Wulf's resignation letter

Below is a resignation letter submitted this morning by Computer Science Prof. William Wulf: Dean and Interim President Zeithaml, By this email I am submitting my resignation, effective immediately.


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Carolyn Dillard, the Community Partnership Manager for the University’s Center of Community Partnerships, discusses the legacy of Dr. King through his 1963 speech at Old Cabell Hall and the Center's annual MLK Day celebrations and community events. Highlighting the most memorable moments of the keynote event by Dr. Imani Perry, Dillard explored the importance of Dr. King’s lasting message of resilience and his belief that individuals should hold themselves responsible for their actions and reactions.