Grace Little is a news editor for the 137th term. She is a third-year student from Dallas, Texas majoring in Neuroscience and the Interdisciplinary Major in Public Policy, Politics and Media Studies. She enjoys writing about the shifting landscape of higher education.
Jim Ryan, former University president and School of Law professor, resigned as president June 27, 2025.
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.
The letter addresses “federal government overreach” as one of Wahoos4UVA’s motivations for higher education governing board changes.
To restore trust in higher education, the report listed areas of recommendations pertaining to the classroom, cost, free speech and university governance that apply to higher education institutions nationwide.
The Buildings and Grounds Committee oversees the University’s land use planning and the care, maintenance and security of buildings across Grounds.
The Committee discussed “elections, appointments, performance, promotions and compensation of specific officers and employees” in closed session, according to the meeting agenda.
In an interview with The Cavalier Daily in March, University President Scott Beardsley said he aims to be a “global president” of the University.
The U.S. Supreme Court rejected Virginia Democrats’ final push for redistricting Friday ahead of the 2026 national midterm elections.
