James E. Ryan
From Jim Ryan: To Alumni, with Gratitude
Remaining optimistic in a challenging time for higher education
Fall 2025
From President Ryan: Remembering John Casteen
President Ryan’s full remarks from President Emeritus John Casteen’s memorial service on April 15, 2025.
Summer 2025
From President Ryan: Meaningful Connections Facilitate Hard Conversations
Hoos Connected brings small groups of students together, led by upper-level student facilitators, to meet weekly to talk and engage in activities.
Spring 2025
From President Ryan: Wise, a True Gem in Southwest Virginia
UVA Wise owes much of its success to a firm commitment to accessibility and a deep connection with Southwest Virginia and Appalachia.
Winter 2024
From President Ryan: The future of student advising is bright
A new advising task force is designing a new first-year experience and implementing digital solutions that make the process easier and more effective
Fall 2024
From President Ryan: Sharing meals and meaningful discussion at a common table
UVA's Jeffersonian Dinners gather about a dozen people around a shared meal and help to facilitate a meaningful discussion
Summer 2024
From President Ryan: A Letter of Thanks
A message of gratitude to all who helped the “Honor the Future” capital campaign cross the $5 billion threshold
Spring 2024
From President Ryan: Supporting Great Staff to Be the Best Employer in Higher Ed
UVA is committed to being the best employer in higher education, with staff who are compensated fairly and who rightly feel that they are a vibrant part of the UVA community.
Winter 2023
From President Ryan: Meaningful Rankings Consider a School’s Outputs
The world of rankings and ratings should recognize that the best colleges and universities are the ones that offer the best value
Fall 2023
From President Ryan: The Rotunda Remains the Vibrant Heart of UVA
Even in the face of fires, additions, demolitions, and renovations, the Rotunda has played an outsized role in University life.
Summer 2023
From President Ryan: Difficult Losses and a Powerful Response
In the aftermath of the tragedy of Nov. 13, 2022, there was an outpouring of support from all corners of the University.
Spring 2023
From President Ryan: Change can reinvigorate the Honor System
The Honor System remains the epitome of UVA’s tradition of student self-governance
Summer/Fall 2022
Speaking of innovation, UVA has big plans for Northern Virginia
UVA envisions a “Grounds Away From Grounds.”
Spring 2022
From President Ryan: UVA Cancer Center Earns Recognition as It Rises to the Call
It is one of just 52 cancer centers in the nation to earn Comprehensive Cancer Center Designation.
Winter 2021
From President Ryan: Bridging Distances on Grounds
The Emmet-Ivy Corridor, a parcel of land larger than the Lawn, will bridge Central and North Grounds and the Athletic Precinct, and become the University’s new geographic center.
Fall 2021
From President Ryan: Unsung heroes in an unprecedented year
President Ryan applauds the efforts of people in the UVA community who have contributed good things in a tough year.
Summer 2021
From President Ryan: Starting the dialogue
President James E. Ryan introduces a new series, Democracy Dialogues.
Spring 2021
From President Ryan: Covid’s test of strength
President Ryan shares how the challenging times of Covid are making the University stronger.
Winter 2020
From President Ryan: They blazed a trail and still show us the way
How the lessons of coeducation still matter today.
Fall 2020
From President Ryan: A Week Like No Other
President James E. Ryan shares a reflection on the early days of UVA’s response to the coronavirus crisis.
Summer 2020
From the President: UVA’s road to Rhodes, and why it matters
President James E. Ryan discusses the University’s dedication to supporting students’ personal, intellectual and professional development.
Spring 2020
From President Ryan: Honoring a Complex Future
President Ryan looks at how UVA hopes to represent the best in higher education.
Winter 2019
Putting good and great into action
President Ryan presents a brief overview of the goals and strategies of his strategic plan, approved in August.
Fall 2019
A Good Example of Great
President James E. Ryan (Law class of '92) shares how he hopes UVA can be an example of excellence paired with purpose.
Summer 2019
A New-School Approach to Data Science
President James E. Ryan (Law class of '92) shares the vision for the new School of Data Science.
Spring 2019
Shaping the Future Together
President James E. Ryan shares his vision for the University, informed by UVA alumni and community members.
Winter 2018
Ryan: Two Promises, by Way of Introduction
New president James E. Ryan introduces himself and discusses what alumni can expect from him in the early days of his tenure.
Fall 2018