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Martha Carr

Martha Carr

Martha Carr is Associate Editor of Virginia Magazine.
New Virginia law would target politics in university governance after turbulent year at UVA

New Virginia law would target politics in university governance after turbulent year at UVA

The measure would change board appointments, curb partisan influence and reinforce academic freedom following leadership upheaval at UVA

March 31, 2026

UVA board affirms Scott Beardsley as president, orders review of hiring process

UVA board affirms Scott Beardsley as president, orders review of hiring process

University leaders back appointment but launch a “rigorous” audit of the search after criticism from faculty, lawmakers and campus groups.

March 30, 2026

A hidden cost of shedding pounds

A hidden cost of shedding pounds

A new study finds that while the medications reduce weight and blood-glucose levels, they can also cause patients to lose muscle mass.

Spring 2026

What is your strongest memory of student self-governance at UVA?

What is your strongest memory of student self-governance at UVA?

We asked UVA alumni to reflect on student self-governance. They mentioned the University Judiciary Committee, the Pep Band and more.

Spring 2026

Board of Visitors names new rector and vice rector

Board of Visitors names new rector and vice rector

Carlos Brown and Victoria Harker, Virginia-based business and civic leaders who have had previous stints on the board, were unanimously elected to serve as rector and vice rector.

February 26, 2026

Gov. Abigail Spanberger reshapes UVA Board of Visitors after turbulent year

Gov. Abigail Spanberger reshapes UVA Board of Visitors after turbulent year

In one of her first official acts as governor, the UVA alumna appointed 10 new members to the BOV.

Spring 2026