The University is the first institution to lose their president as a result of dramatic and unprecedented federal intervention. But we will not be the last.
With a longer-term view, it is clear that the College at Wise has held a good track record of growth, and one blip is not cause for concern for the University’s regional campuses.
This has grown into a pattern of failing the rights of noncitizens to due process and overstepping judicial checks and balances on the executive branch.
The bottom line is that an institutional shift has occurred. Today, DEI is done at the University — and we are all worse off because of it.
Although frustration at the timing and specificity of the police response to this situation is understandable, UPD’s response must be understood in the context of other safety challenges over the past few years.
The Contemplative Commons stands as a testament to the value of spaces that transcend commercial imperatives, fostering interdisciplinary engagement and experiential learning.
Throughout their tenures on the Student Council, these candidates have shown a sincere commitment to external accountability and an ability to critically analyze internal inefficiencies.
Each candidate has looked to the past to gain a comprehensive understanding of the Honor system and has also exhibited forward-thinking solutions to the Committee’s present challenges.
All four of these candidates articulated innovative and practical ideas to better promote the internal sustainability of UJC.
Furthermore, each of these candidates passionately established their focus on the protection of student resources through bargaining with administration.
It is high time to resist these authoritative and dangerous actions before there are no federal avenues left for resistance.
University leadership, Greek life organizations and students themselves must recommit to the safety provided by an effective and knowledgeable use of medical amnesty.
Looking beyond basketball and football reveals that Virginia Athletics is, in many ways, thriving.
Investing in low-barrier shelters now will pay off in increased stability for the homeless, which will undoubtedly improve the safety of shelters and the community writ large.
After all, measuring the University’s worth in terms of accrued capital, operational efficiency and numerical rankings molds this space into just another cookie-cutter institution.
