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Former UVA President Ryan offers account of his resignation

In a November 14 letter detailing his resignation, former University of Virginia president Jim Ryan raised new questions about the accuracy of accounts from Board of Visitors Rector Rachel Sheridan and Gov. Glenn Youngkin. The letter, addressed to the UVA Faculty Senate, was not originally intended for public release—but as a personal record, according to […]

Catie Ratliff | November 18, 2025

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Student journalist terminated following interview with UVA interim President Paul Mahoney

Getting an interview with, let alone answers from, upper leadership at the University of Virginia is an uphill battle for any news organization. The groups with the most access to UVA’s administration have increasingly been student outlets—particularly WUVA and The Cavalier Daily. WUVA, the sole student broadcast news and culture outlet at the university (and, […]

Catie Ratliff | November 12, 2025

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Concern expressed over UVA’s agreement with DOJ

University leaders, state representatives, and community organizers remain divided over the agreement signed by the University of Virginia and the U.S. Department of Justice on October 22. Democratic leaders across the country are calling for a reevaluation of the agreement. In a scathing October 26 letter, Virginia state Senate Majority Leader Scott Surovell and Senate […]

Catie Ratliff | November 5, 2025

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Historic pause in food benefits launches emergency program in Virginia

Millions of Americans continue to face uncertainty as the federal government shutdown stretches into its second month, resulting in an unprecedented pause in SNAP benefits. Despite the billions in emergency funding set aside, the U.S. Department of Agriculture says it cannot issue the funds amid the shutdown—a change from its own previously stated policies. Two […]

Catie Ratliff | November 5, 2025

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Right direction?

Less than a week after turning down the Trump administration’s Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education, the University of Virginia signed an agreement with the U.S. Justice Department on October 22.  Under the terms of the deal, the DOJ will suspend all ongoing investigations into civil rights violations at UVA, contingent on quarterly reports […]

Catie Ratliff | October 29, 2025

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Virginia’s attorney general and lieutenant governor elections heat up

UPDATE: After deadline, the Jones campaign submitted responses to C-VILLE’s questionnaire. His responses have been added to the bottom of this article, and have been edited for length and clarity. This is the third article in C-VILLE’s 2025 election series, covering local and statewide races in the lead-up to Election Day, November 4. Virginians will […]

Catie Ratliff | October 22, 2025

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Charlottesville School Board candidates on SROs, funding cuts, wellness, and more

This is the second article in C-VILLE’s 2025 election series, covering local and statewide races in the lead-up to Election Day, November 4. For candidate responses to additional questions, visit c-ville.com. Between the school board and City Council, Charlottesville residents will elect at least two new representatives this November. With council pretty much a foregone […]

Catie Ratliff | October 15, 2025