Topic: Leadership
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
Dean of Students Allen Groves leaves legacy of enthusiasm, compassion
After touching the lives of tens of thousands of students over more than a decade, Groves left in June for a new adventure.
Fall 2021
Dean Pianta steps down from School of Education
Robert Pianta has led the school for 14 years and will go on sabbatical at the end of the year.
August 2, 2021
New Faces at the Helm
With plans to extend UVA’s reach beyond Grounds, new deans are leading three UVA schools.
Fall 2021
UVA taps new VP Student Affairs
Hadley, a Tar Heel and Rhodes Scholar, leaves Wash U. to succeed Lampkin.
Summer 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
UVA adds enrollment VP, recruits for other top posts
Stephen Farmer (Grad class of ’86) returns to Grounds in a new role as University seeks replacements for multiple spots.
Winter 2020
BOV Blesses Racial Equity Plan
UVA’s board votes for more diversity, less Confederacy and new context for a Jefferson statue.
September 30, 2020
New task force prioritizes racial equity, and speed
UVA’s president gave a new racial equity action team a bold charge and a tight deadline.
Fall 2020
From President Ryan: They blazed a trail and still show us the way
How the lessons of coeducation still matter today.
Fall 2020
Comm School welcomes new dean
Nicole Thorne Jenkins comes to UVA from the University of Kentucky.
Fall 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
Carr’s Hill reopens
A UVA landmark comes back to life following a rich history and a $14M renovation
Spring 2020
Health System’s new EVP sees path forward after critical report
Dr. Craig Kent takes the helm after serving as a dean and vice president at Ohio State.
Spring 2020
Pat Lampkin to retire
After more than 40 years at UVA, the student affairs chief plans to step down in August.
Spring 2020
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
Ryan’s new strategic plan is bigger than its list of 10 key initiatives
There’s a lot more to UVA’s just-approved 2030 strategy than the list of 10 “key initiatives.” A lot more.
Fall 2019
Why Liz Magill may have more influence than any prior provost
The former Stanford Law dean, called a “complete partner” by Jim Ryan, will focus on faculty and research as the team implements the 2030 Strategic Plan.
Fall 2019
UVA boosts minimum wage to $15 per hour
The raise should better reflect the cost of living.
Summer 2019
UVA announces new Batten School dean
Ian H. Solomon brings more than 20 years of experience at the local, national and international levels.
Summer 2019
New diversity chief comes from Mizzou
Kevin G. McDonald takes over as UVA’s vice president for diversity, equity and inclusion on Aug. 1.
Summer 2019
New Operating Chief Starts
UVA’s new chief operating officer, Jennifer “J.J.” Wagner Davis, gets going
Spring 2019
Ex-President O’Neil Promoted Diversity, Free Speech
Remembering the University's sixth president.
Winter 2018
Laced Up, Ready to Go
UVA inaugurated its ninth president, James E. Ryan (Law class of '92), in October.
Winter 2018
Ryan Hits the Grounds Running
UVA President James E. Ryan gets off to a fast start, taking on tough issues and attracting high-level talent.
Fall 2018