If accountability is to remain at the heart of honor, then consequences must do more than educate — they must also reflect the seriousness of the violations committed.
The Fourth-Year Trustees chose Ryan because they believed he was the most qualified and appropriate candidate — a move that was met with overwhelming support throughout the community.
A truly unbiased presidential appointment process is something of a catch-22 in that there will always be political values in play from one side or another.
Just as Jefferson viewed last-minute judicial entrenchment as a violation of democratic norms, many at the University see the Board’s actions as similarly problematic.
By addressing the demand of University students — who often favor location above other factors in their housing search — this project would have also helped ease competition in nearby neighborhoods.
Removing essays entirely, rather than just reverting to their previous tradition of using expressive, personable prompts, marks a significant departure from the school’s admissions culture.
Virginia must remember that, in this new era of college athletics, success will depend not just on attracting talent, but on keeping it.
The city has made several past efforts to reduce homelessness, but the growing number of unhoused people suggests that these temporary solutions are simply not enough.
In this uncertain environment, the University must act creatively and strategically to ensure it can maintain its commitment to affordability.
