""University leaders and the Board of Visitors are reviewing the letter and are ready to engage with the Governor-elect and to work alongside her and her team to advance the best interests of UVA and the Commonwealth," spokesperson Brian Coy wrote to Inside Higher Ed by email."
""The benefits of selecting a new president with a full, duly-constituted Board are clear,""
""removing any concern that the Board's actions are illegitimate due to a lack of authority,""
Abigail Spanberger called on the University of Virginia to pause its presidential search until she takes office in January and appoints new Board of Visitors members. Spanberger cited concerns about the departure of President Jim Ryan amid federal investigations into diversity, equity and inclusion practices and noted that the Board reached an agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice to pause those investigations. Spanberger argued government interference went unchallenged by the Board and undermined public confidence, pointing to no-confidence votes from the Faculty Senate and Student Council. The Board is missing members after state Democrats blocked certain appointments. UVA has been noncommittal publicly and indicated readiness to engage with Spanberger and her team to advance the institution’s interests.
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