While the Jefferson Council argues that Ryan violated the University's founding mission, historians suggest that even Jefferson’s own views were far from consistent.
The University has a historical tradition of student self-governance, which allows students to take part in decision-making processes.
The newly approved resolution, titled “Advancing Free Inquiry and Viewpoint Diversity at U.Va.”, calls for efforts to create a campus environment that supports open political dialogue, constructive debate and respect for differing perspectives.
While some students praised the move as a stand for academic freedom, others questioned its impact amid recent DEI rollbacks and safety concerns
The Society has a storied history of honoring University leaders with the Pale Z.
TEDxUVA is a student-run organization that hosts independently organized TED-style events under official TED licensing
As students gathered at the Rotunda, organizers led chants such as, “Hey, hey, U.Va. DEI is here to stay!,” and “BOV, you can’t hide! You’re supporting genocide!”.
For the Summer 2025 term, the University will offer study abroad funding supported by a $2 million gift, which was used to create the Walker Global Experiences Scholarship program.
