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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.
In a 4-3 decision Friday, the Supreme Court of Virginia issued a ruling which affirmed the Tazewell County Circuit’s position on redistricting, nullifying the results of the Commonwealth’s contested April 21 redistricting vote.
Final examinations are still occurring at the University and are set to conclude Friday, but University students lost Canvas access Thursday afternoon.
The House of Delegates and state Senate accepted the majority of Spanberger’s recommendations, according to VPM, but legislators did not accept amendments to marquee bills on gun control, drug affordability and collective bargaining.
Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) had a deadline of 11:59 p.m. April 13 to act upon the bills that passed the 2026 General Assembly session, which took place from Jan. 14 to March 14.
