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Governor applauds University of Virginia decision to shutter DEI office, calls it ‘common sense’
Glenn Youngkin, a Republican who has been Virginia governor since 2022, said “The Board of Visitors voted for common sense, saying ‘no’ to illegal discrimination and ‘yes’ to merit-based
University of Virginia board votes to end DEI office
UVA is the latest school to dismantle its office of diversity, equity and inclusion, and some say other Virginia universities could follow.
University of Virginia dissolves DEI office, prompting praise from Gov. Youngkin
Youngkin praised the move, saying the UVA Board of Visitors "voted for common sense, saying ‘no’ to illegal discrimination and ‘yes’ to merit-based opportunity."
University of Virginia to remove its DEI office: 'Voted for commonsense'
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin applauded the University of Virginia Board of Visitors' decision to close its DEI office after similar efforts at the federal level.
University of Virginia Dissolves DEI Office to Comply with Trump’s Executive Order
We stand for the universal truth that everyone is created equal, and opportunity is at the heart of Virginians’ and Americans’ future.’
Virginia universities are scaling back or rebranding their DEI programs
In a decision praised by Gov. Youngkin, UVA has officially eliminated its Office of DEI after a unanimous vote by the Board of Visitors, a choice that aligns with President Trump's executive order.
Missing University of Pittsburgh student was last on beach with people she met on trip, authorities say
The 20-year-old University of Pittsburgh student disappeared early Thursday while on vacation at a resort in Punta Cana, ...
Ron Sanchez Will Not Be Retained as Virginia Men’s Basketball Head Coach
Ron Sanchez, who served as the University of Virginia’s interim men’s basketball coach during the 2024-2025 season, will not be retained as the program’s full-time head coach. The announcement was ...
University of Pittsburgh student missing on spring break trip to the Dominican Republic
Sudiksha Konanki, 20, was last seen at around 4:50 a.m. Thursday while walking on a beach in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic ...
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World Court Elects UVA Graduate President of the International Court of Justice
Judge Yuji Iwasawa, a 1997 graduate of the University of Virginia’s School of Law, was first elected to the World Court in ...
UVA Board cuts DEI, Gov. Youngkin praises as ‘common sense’
University of Virginia’s Board of Visitors voted to dissolve the school’s office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion on Friday, March 7.