US EditionU-Va. board leaders resign as Spanberger and Democrats take power
Gov.-elect Spanberger requested resignations from key University of Virginia board members to reshape leadership amid political and federal pressure, including a major donor who gave $100 million.
- Less than 24 hours before her inauguration, Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger asked at least five University of Virginia Board of Visitors members to step aside, leading to three resignations on Friday.
- All 12 members of the Board of Visitors were appointed by Glenn Youngkin amid months of pressure from the Trump administration, and shortly after her election, Abigail Spanberger asked the board to delay the presidential search but it appointed Scott C. Beardsley anyway.
- Other public universities in the state may face leadership changes following pressure from conservative alumni groups and Justice Department officials, with Paul Manning reporting DOJ lawyers demanded the UVA president resign or they would `bleed UVA white`.
- Some Virginia Democrats and faculty have urged removal of the hastily appointed president, and it remains unclear how this will affect Scott C. Beardsley, University of Virginia's recently appointed president.
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UVA board members resign ahead of Spanberger’s inauguration: Report
Top members of the University of Virginia’s Board of Visitors have reportedly resigned following pressure from state Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger (D). The New York Times reported Friday that Rachel Sheridan, head of the board, board member Porter Wilkinson and major donor Paul Manning have stepped down. All of the current and resigning board members were…
Richmond Times-Dispatch
The News VirginianUVa rector, vice rector and at least one other board member resign
UVa Rector Rachel Sheridan, Vice Rector Porter Wilkinson and board member Paul Manning have resigned at the request of Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger.
Top UVA officials resign after pressure from soon-to-be governor Spanberger: NYT
Multiple members of the University of Virginia (UVA) Board of Visitors have stepped down following pressure from Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger (D) less than 24 hours before her inauguration, according to the New York Times (NYT).
Multiple UVA board members resign under pressure from Spanberger
The head of the board overseeing the University of Virginia and two other top board members, including a major donor to the school, on Friday resigned under pressure from the state’s incoming Democratic governor, according to two people briefed on the matter and letters obtained by The New York Times. The resignations came after Abigail Spanberger asked at least five members of the board to step aside as she takes office Saturday. Those who subm…
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