
UVA Presidency Sparks Political Clash in Virginia
The University of Virginia's new president, Scott Beardsley, is set to start Jan 1, but his appointment by a Gov. Youngkin-selected board sparks a political clash.
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The University of Virginia's new president, Scott Beardsley, is set to start Jan 1, but his appointment by a Gov. Youngkin-selected board sparks a political clash.

Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger plans to fill 22 vacancies on key university boards on her first day, addressing a governance crisis and setting the stage for her policy agenda.

Governor-Elect Abigail Spanberger has formally asked the University of Virginia to pause its presidential search until after her inauguration in January 2026.

The election of Abigail Spanberger as Virginia's governor is poised to significantly alter the state's public university system, signaling a potential policy shift.

Democrat Abigail Spanberger holds a 10-point lead over Republican Winsome Earle-Sears in the Virginia governor's race, according to the latest Roanoke College Poll. Threats to democracy and inflation