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Spanberger Calls for Delay in UVA Presidential Selection

11/14/2025

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Virginia governor-elect Abigail Spanberger urged the University of Virginia's Board of Visitors to postpone selecting a president until she fills five vacant seats.
She called the actions federal overreach tied to the ouster of former University of Virginia President James E. Ryan, who supported diversity initiatives.
Democrats in the legislature blocked confirmations of university board appointments made by outgoing Republican Governor Glenn Youngkin, leaving key positions unfilled.

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Virginia governor-elect Abigail Spanberger urged the University of Virginia's Board of Visitors to postpone selecting a president until she fills five vacant seats.
She called the actions federal overreach tied to the ouster of former University of Virginia President James E. Ryan, who supported diversity initiatives.
Democrats in the legislature blocked confirmations of university board appointments made by outgoing Republican Governor Glenn Youngkin, leaving key positions unfilled.