Topic: Academics
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
Piecing together the last days of Ryan’s presidency
Documents reveal surprising details of the turbulent last months, and even hours, of Ryan’s presidency.
Spring 2026
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
From President Scott C. Beardsley: Driven by the Mission
UVA’s new president says he and his team will be guided by the key question: What is our mission and how can we deliver its full potential?
Spring 2026
Making friends on adult mode
The healthy social ties that may have once felt natural are harder to come by once we grow up. UVA researchers offer insights and strategies.
Spring 2026
“I have to earn people’s trust”
Scott Beardsley, UVA’s new president, takes the helm after 10 years as the dean of Darden.
Spring 2026
After calls to pause, presidential search committee defends its ongoing work
The group announced it would continue its search despite calls from both Virginia Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger and the Faculty Senate to press pause.
December 1, 2025
In the Midst of the Storm
Former Law School dean Paul Mahoney settles into his new role as interim president of UVA.
Winter 2025
Helping kids break free of peanut allergies
A UVA Health study finds success in reducing peanut allergies in children using a desensitization approach.
Winter 2025
Cooling down electronics
Researchers at the School of Engineering are pioneering a method that could reduce overheating in cellphones and speed up electronic devices.
Winter 2025
Students support students in STEM
The Peer Led Learning program empowers students to teach difficult STEM concepts and study strategies, boosting their peers’ academic confidence.
Winter 2025
UVA rejects Trump administration compact for preferential funding
UVA in mid-October became the fifth school to decline a Trump administration compact promising preferential treatment in return for committing to a series of Trump administration policies.
Winter 2025
UVA drops two spots in national rankings, stays steady among publics
How UVA fared in recent rankings from U.S. News & World Report, Forbes and more
Winter 2025
Interim UVA Health CEO Rosner appointed to 3-year term
On August 1, about 30 department chairs and other UVA Health leaders sent a letter to university leadership supporting him in the permanent role.
Winter 2025
A Presidency Abbreviated
Against a backdrop of crises, former university president Jim Ryan had his share of wins and controversies
Fall 2025
How UVA grad schools stacked up in latest rankings
UVA grad schools receive high marks in the latest ranking from U.S. News & World Report
Fall 2025
Competing Narratives
How two alumni groups, The Jefferson Council and Wahoos4UVA, battled leading up to Ryan's resignation and in the wake of it.
Fall 2025
High stakes in higher ed
Federal funding, DEI, research and international students are under attack at UVA and elsewhere
Fall 2025
University librarian closes chapter
John Unsworth, who guided the library system through the renovation of Shannon library, retires in September. Taking the helm is librarian and artificial intelligence scholar Leo S. Lo.
Fall 2025
Former law dean to serve as interim president as panel guides presidential search
Paul G. Mahoney, who was dean of the Law School from 2008 to 2016, will act as interim until a 28-member committee finds a permanent president.
August 5, 2025
‘Saddened, disappointed and terrified’
The Alumni Association asked alumni for their reactions to Jim Ryan’s departure. Here are the results.
Fall 2025
Two more UVA Health leaders leave
Dr. Melina Kibbe, dean of the School of Medicine and chief health affairs officer for UVA Health, and Wendy Horton, CEO of the University Medical Center, will both leave for other positions.
Fall 2025
UVA president resigns amid pressure from Trump administration on diversity practices
J.J. Wagner Davis, executive vice president and chief operating officer, will serve as acting president before an interim is named.
July 1, 2025
Virginia’s visionary
Remembering John Casteen, who served as president of UVA for 20 years
Summer 2025
What was the most memorable class that you took just for fun?
From Introduction to Mindfulness to Archaeology of Virginia, alumni share memories of fun courses.
Summer 2025