US EditionU-Va. board leaders resign as Spanberger and Democrats take power
Three top leaders, including a major donor who contributed $100 million, resigned from UVA's Board of Visitors after incoming governor Spanberger requested turnover.
- On Friday, three members of the University of Virginia Board of Visitors resigned, including Rachel Sheridan, Porter Wilkinson and Paul Manning, less than 24 hours before the inauguration Saturday.
- After Jim Ryan's resignation, Abigail Spanberger, incoming governor, asked at least five Board of Visitors members to step aside Saturday and earlier urged delaying the new president search, but the board appointed Scott C. Beardsley.
- Donor and DOJ interactions surfaced in reporting, with Paul Manning, a board member and $100 million donor, discussing with senior officials in July who warned they would `bleed UVA white` if he did not act.
- The resignations leave Scott C. Beardsley's position uncertain, while Charles D. Stimson, George Mason board member, also offered his resignation, signaling potential shifts in Virginia public universities.
- The resignations come amid a national pressure campaign on universities, following months of Trump administration pressure and warnings from faculty and Virginia Democrats that tactics threaten academic independence.
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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…
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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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