Attorney General Jay Jones (D) announced Jan. 23 that his office would initiate a “national talent search” as he hires new counsel to represent and advise the University and its leaders in legal matters.
The facility opened in 2006 as a part of JPJ to provide all student-athletes a nutritious and convenient dining experience in proximity to practice facilities.
Faculty also shared their hopes for what this new Board will accomplish, with most saying they hope the Board will prioritize active engagement with community members in the future.
Under the policy, Batten courses are guided by a grade normalization standard that aims for a class-wide mean GPA of approximately 3.5, rather than grading solely on raw scores or percentages.
According to the Flu Tracker on the Student Health and Wellness website, as of Jan. 24 there have been over 40 diagnosed cases of influenza at Student Health and Wellness since the start of the semester.
The University initially launched a nationwide search and formed a search committee Feb. 6, 2025 for the next EVP and provost after former University Provost Ian Baucom announced his resignation in January 2025.
Some students also said the previous Board acted with malfeasance, and expressed their gratitude for Spanberger’s appointments which, according to the students, are more bipartisan in their political views than former members.
Many group leaders expressed that while the future remains uncertain regarding University administration, they hope to continue voicing their concerns.
In his first meeting with the Faculty Senate as president, Beardsley introduced himself and provided an update on his work during the first several weeks of his term.
The three participating panelists also considered the role of politics in education and attitudes towards diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in education and the workforce.
According to the National Weather Service, Charlottesville residents can expect to see heavy snowfall beginning Saturday night that could later mix with frozen rain throughout Sunday.
One event the Committee discussed was a panel on AI usage and academic integrity that will take place at The Colonnade Club Feb. 20.
In a statement sent to the University Board of Visitors Jan. 15, 201 faculty members condemned the Board for its actions over the course of the search process for the University’s 10th president.
The JPJ athletic dining hall permanently closed at the end of the Fall semester, which has impacted meal accessibility for student-athletes.
Students in the University’s Persian Cultural Society gathered at Beta Bridge Monday afternoon to paint a mural of the Iranian flag with the words “Free Iran” and “Women, Life, Freedom.”
The agreement employs Beardsley through June 20, 2031, although the agreement says the Board can terminate this agreement earlier.
While the majority of Spanberger’s nominees have made contributions to Spanberger herself and other Democrats in recent election cycles, at least five have donated to Republican-affiliated candidates or organizations in the past.
For the current academic year, the estimated total cost of attendance for a first-year in-state College student is $40,468.
The review by both firms followed a letter of no confidence sent Sept. 5, 2024 to the Board of Visitors, in which 128 U.Va. Physicians Group-employed faculty demanded the removal of Kent and Kibbe.
The letters, sent to Youngkin Friday by Sheridan and Wilkinson, offer an articulation of how outgoing Board of Visitors members understood the internal conflicts that preceded their resignations.
