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Department: President’s Letter

From President Ryan: A Letter of Thanks

From President Ryan: A Letter of Thanks

A message of gratitude to all who helped the “Honor the Future” capital campaign cross the $5 billion threshold

Spring 2024

From President Ryan: Supporting Great Staff to Be the Best Employer in Higher Ed

From President Ryan: Supporting Great Staff to Be the Best Employer in Higher Ed

UVA is committed to being the best employer in higher education, with staff who are compensated fairly and who rightly feel that they are a vibrant part of the UVA community.

Winter 2023

From President Ryan: Meaningful Rankings Consider a School's Outputs

From President Ryan: Meaningful Rankings Consider a School’s Outputs

The world of rankings and ratings should recognize that the best colleges and universities are the ones that offer the best value

Fall 2023

From President Ryan: The Rotunda Remains the Vibrant Heart of UVA

From President Ryan: The Rotunda Remains the Vibrant Heart of UVA

Even in the face of fires, additions, demolitions, and renovations, the Rotunda has played an outsized role in University life.

Summer 2023

From President Ryan: Difficult Losses and a Powerful Response

From President Ryan: Difficult Losses and a Powerful Response

In the aftermath of the tragedy of Nov. 13, 2022, there was an outpouring of support from all corners of the University.

Spring 2023

From President Ryan: Change can reinvigorate the Honor System

From President Ryan: Change can reinvigorate the Honor System

The Honor System remains the epitome of UVA’s tradition of student self-governance

Summer/Fall 2022

Speaking of innovation, UVA has big plans for Northern Virginia

Speaking of innovation, UVA has big plans for Northern Virginia

UVA envisions a “Grounds Away From Grounds.”

Spring 2022

From President Ryan: UVA Cancer Center Earns Recognition as It Rises to the Call

From President Ryan: UVA Cancer Center Earns Recognition as It Rises to the Call

It is one of just 52 cancer centers in the nation to earn Comprehensive Cancer Center Designation.

Winter 2021

From President Ryan: Bridging Distances on Grounds

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

From President Ryan: Unsung heroes in an unprecedented year

From President Ryan: Unsung heroes in an unprecedented year

President Ryan applauds the efforts of people in the UVA community who have contributed good things in a tough year.

Summer 2021

From President Ryan: Starting the dialogue

From President Ryan: Starting the dialogue

President James E. Ryan introduces a new series, Democracy Dialogues.

Spring 2021

From President Ryan: Covid’s test of strength

From President Ryan: Covid’s test of strength

President Ryan shares how the challenging times of Covid are making the University stronger.

Winter 2020

From President Ryan: They blazed a trail and still show us the way

From President Ryan: They blazed a trail and still show us the way

How the lessons of coeducation still matter today.

Fall 2020

From President Ryan: A Week Like No Other

From President Ryan: A Week Like No Other

President James E. Ryan shares a reflection on the early days of UVA’s response to the coronavirus crisis.

Summer 2020

From the President: UVA’s road to Rhodes, and why it matters

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

From President Ryan: Honoring a Complex Future

From President Ryan: Honoring a Complex Future

President Ryan looks at how UVA hopes to represent the best in higher education.

Winter 2019

Putting good and great into action

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

A Good Example of Great

A Good Example of Great

President James E. Ryan (Law '92) shares how he hopes UVA can be an example of excellence paired with purpose.

Summer 2019

A New-School Approach to Data Science

A New-School Approach to Data Science

President James E. Ryan (Law '92) shares the vision for the new School of Data Science.

Spring 2019

Shaping the Future Together

Shaping the Future Together

President James E. Ryan shares his vision for the University, informed by UVA alumni and community members.

Winter 2018

Ryan: Two Promises, by Way of Introduction

Ryan: Two Promises, by Way of Introduction

New president James E. Ryan introduces himself and discusses what alumni can expect from him in the early days of his tenure.

Fall 2018

Reflections on Our University

Reflections on Our University

In her final letter as president, Teresa A. Sullivan reflects on the achievements of her tenure.

Summer 2018

UVA’s Multiplier Effect in the Commonwealth

UVA’s Multiplier Effect in the Commonwealth

University President Teresa Sullivan shares her thoughts about UVA's value throughout the Commonwealth.

Spring 2018

Uncompromising

Uncompromising

President Teresa A. Sullivan reflects on UVA's student-athletes and discusses the future of UVA sports.

Winter 2017

200 and Counting

200 and Counting

Virginia President Teresa A. Sullivan says the bicentennial will be much more than a birthday celebration.

Fall 2017