Topic: Faculty
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
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
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
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
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
The empty plate
Alumni and faculty in the field of hunger discuss the scope of the problem and some potential solutions.
Summer 2025
Summer reading recommendations from around UVA
Book recommendations from professors, administrators, library managers and a beloved dining hall staffer
Summer 2025
Swine pollution adds to health disparities
A study used satellite data to measure ammonia concentrations, highlighting how communities of color bear the brunt of this unregulated pollution.
Summer 2025
Mapping where housing materials add to risk of infectious disease
New research underscores the importance of housing quality as a public health priority in the global fight against infectious diseases.
Summer 2025
UVA names new dean of students
Nicole R. Hall has been UVA’s associate vice president for career and professional development since 2023.
Summer 2025
UVA Health CEO resigns
His resignation followed a special meeting of the BOV to discuss allegations made against him in September.
Summer 2025
Cooling hot flashes: UVA professor tests new treatment
JoAnn Pinkerton has been working with the drug company Bayer on studies involving a medicine known as elinzanetant.
Spring 2025