Dragas approved for second term to UVa.’s Board of Visitors
Helen Dragas is approved for a second term on the University of Virginia’s Board of Visitors.
Helen Dragas is approved for a second term on the University of Virginia’s Board of Visitors.
The rector of the University of Virginia’s Board of Visitors is closer to holding on to her job.
“This action does not imply any criticism of the University’s academic quality and programs,” provost John Simon said.
Sullivan’s five-year contract was extended Friday by the Board of Visitors for another year.
The group of about 20 students marched to the meeting Thursday afternoon.
Most Virginians would support the Commonwealth implementing a more strict immigration policy, one similar to a controversial law put in place in Arizona last year.
“While normally I would not make a statement… the events of the last three weeks at the University of Virginia have been anything but ordinary,” said McDonnell.
“While normally I would not make a statement concerning board and commission appointments, the events of the last three weeks at the University of Virginia have been anything but ordinary,” said McDonnell.
Did pressure from Governor force U.Va. leaders to reverse decision?
Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell sent a letter to the University of Virginia’s Board of Visitors demanding it take action at today’s meeting.
Board will meet reconsider Sullivan’s forced resignation
Hundreds of protesters rallied at the university Sunday calling on the Board of Visitors to reverse their decision and reinstate Sullivan.