Topic: Leadership
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
UVA baseball coach Brian O’Connor heads to Mississippi State
O’Connor announced June 1 that he was leaving UVA after 22 seasons.
Fall 2025
Virginia’s visionary
Remembering John Casteen, who served as president of UVA for 20 years
Summer 2025
Summer reading recommendations from around UVA
Book recommendations from professors, administrators, library managers and a beloved dining hall staffer
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
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
A homecoming for new men’s basketball coach Ryan Odom
Odom, who spent seven years of his childhood in Charlottesville, takes over for Tony Bennett as the head of UVA men’s basketball.
Summer 2025
BOV votes to dissolve university’s DEI office
The March 7 BOV resolution instructs the university to “transfer permissible programs to a new organizational home.”
Summer 2025
John Casteen, UVA’s seventh president and among its longest serving, dies
Casteen increased financial aid for students and built a more diverse university community.
March 24, 2025
UVA Health CEO resigns
His resignation followed a special meeting of the BOV to discuss allegations made against him in September.
Summer 2025
Bridging the Divide
Inside President Ryan’s ambitious plan for UVA to be a better neighbor—one of 10 key initiatives in the university’s 2030 Plan.
Spring 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
UVA provost to leave for Middlebury College presidency
Ian Baucom joined UVA in 2014 as dean of the College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences.
Spring 2025
Game Changer
Inside Tony Bennett’s decision to step down from Virginia basketball after 15 seasons at the helm
Winter 2024
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
Tony Bennett’s Highlight Reel
A collection of stories about Tony Bennett throughout his 15-year career as UVA head basketball coach
October 29, 2024
Amid dizzying changes to college sports, Tony Bennett bows out
Bennett walks away at the relatively young age of 55 as Virginia basketball’s winningest coach.
October 22, 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
Tinker, Tale-Teller, Soldier, Seven
Remembering the life of Alexander G. “Sandy” Gilliam Jr.
Fall 2024
The student voice: Serving on the BOV can be a 24/7 role
Students spent years lobbying the BOV for the privilege to represent their peers, ultimately winning BOV approval in March 1983.
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
Crazy Fast
Under Todd DeSorbo and his coaches, the UVA women’s swim team has won the past five ACC championships. Virginia Magazine took a deep dive into his method of well-anchored chaos.
Summer 2024