UVA Board Of Visitors Names New President

A short statement from The Jefferson Council

Congratulations to Dean Scott C. Beardsley on his appointment as President of the University of Virginia. We recognize his long-standing service as Dean of the Darden School of Business. As UVA enters a new chapter, we hope this transition marks a renewed focus on the core UVA principles that have been strained in recent years: all students and student groups treated equally, material diversity of thought in the faculty and administration, transparency in governance, and a return to the Honor System as a living, guiding ideal at the heart of Mr. Jefferson’s University. Given President Beardsley’s deep experience within UVA, we trust his understanding of this institution’s unique character will guide a renewed emphasis on creating a real level playing field for the free and civil exchange of ideas.