Jaylynn Perez is a third-year College student from Chesapeake, Va., majoring in government and Public Policy and Leadership. She currently serves as a news senior writer and video staffer, after previously serving as senior associate editor for the news desk. She enjoys covering topics such as University governance and local politics.
Brie Gertler, interim executive vice president and provost, also provided updates on the University’s developing approach to artificial intelligence.
The University submitted its Compliance Certification in September, according to University Spokesperson Bethanie Glover.
The Board also received an orientation on changes to NCAA athletics, completed its annual Atlantic Coast Conference certification, heard a report from Aaron Bloomfield, Faculty Senate chair and engineering professor, and discussed the University’s ongoing searches for a provost and several deans.
The Cavalier Daily joined 39 other collegiate news organizations and 15 student editors from across the country in signing an amicus brief Sept. 2.
The strategic planning committee began its work over the summer and includes faculty, staff and students, as well as ex-officio members from the Board of Visitors and University administration.
Students at the University are expressing a range of emotions, with two who spoke to The Cavalier Daily signaling relief at the Court’s decision, and one expressing opposition.
The project has grown since it was initially approved by the Board of Visitors in June 2025 as a $72 million, two-story data center facility.
Within hours of taking office, Spanberger appointed 27 members total across the governing boards at the University, George Mason and VMI.
Here is a closer look at student self-governance organizations at the University, beginning with the organization that administers elections for several of the governing bodies.
Grushka-Cockayne’s appointment succeeds Beardsley — who stepped down as Darden dean when he assumed the University presidency Jan. 1.
