The Cavalier Daily

07/08/2025

NEWS: The Board is charged with selecting an interim president and conducting a national search for a new president.

Here is a look at Board members’ political donations — all but one of whom has records of political donations which are overwhelmingly to Republican candidates and campaigns.

07/08/2025

NEWS: A group of faculty — who asked to remain anonymous — shared feelings of frustration, fear, disappointment and eagerness to act at a meeting.

During the conversation, faculty raised several questions about the external pressure that led to Ryan’s resignation, how concerned faculty may respond and how the process of finding a new President will be run.

07/08/2025

OPINION: Virginians must reflect their environmental concerns and combat the Trump administration’s dangerous deregulation of the Department of Transportation.

Specifically, the reduction of funds in public transportation may leave University students stranded without convenient means of transport. But more broadly, the environmental impacts which deregulation may have are long-lasting.

07/08/2025

LIFE: An active CIO which is over 50 years old, QSU continues to be a source of diverse community and student activism on Grounds.

This summer, QSU members say that the organization’s efforts to support the University’s Q***r community extend far beyond the 30 days of June.

07/08/2025

A&E: Three third-years and one recent graduate prove that creative work can be both personal and practical.

 The zeal among students in the University’s arts scene doesn’t fade over the three-month academic break — it carries itself into opportunities wherever they can be found. 

07/08/2025

SPORTS: Three of Virginia’s champion coaches collaborate on the title chase, navigating a new era.

Virginia's championship coaches often collaborate.

07/08/2025

NEWS: The conservative alumni group has long called for new University leadership, and Ryan’s resignation is an important victory in their campaign against DEI.

The Jefferson Council, a conservative alumni group, has advocated for Ryan’s removal for years, and now, Jefferson Council President Joel Gardner hopes that this “turning point” is taken advantage of.

07/02/2025

The new appointees assumed their positions on the Board Tuesday

The appointees officially mark the beginning of an entirely Youngkin-appointed Board. 

07/02/2025

Faculty Senate Chair Jeri Seidman discussed this critical moment for the University

At the time of publication, around 160 faculty members have signed an open letter condemning political interference.

07/02/2025

OPINION: Students, alumni and community members react to the end of Ryan’s seven-year tenure at this University

Following this resignation, The Cavalier Daily has received letters from the University community which provide various perspectives on what this moment means to them and to the University’s future.

07/02/2025

“Time is running short, and the Department’s patience is wearing thin,” the final letter read

07/02/2025

LIFE: Writers from The Cavalier Daily’s Life Desk discuss how state residency affected their transition to the University

As the 2025-26 school year inches closer, three Life writers came together to discuss their different perspectives as in-state and out-of-state students.