Education

The University of Virginia’s Faculty Senate called for the Board of Visitors to halt the search for next president and for the immediate resignation of Rector Rachel Sheridan and Vice Rector Porter Wilkinson during its Friday meeting.

The Governor-elect wants the search paused until she can fill five open seats on the BOV. Gov. Youngkin says she’s overreaching.

In a letter to the faculty senate, Jim Ryan said Rachel Sheridan – before becoming BOV rector – worked with the DOJ and the Governor’s office to force him to resign as UVA’s president.

A world-renowned UVA School of Medicine allergist has confirmed the first death in U.S. history of a “meat allergy” occurring after someone is bitten by a Lone Star tick.

Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger is calling on the University of Virginia Board of Visitors to pause its Presidential selection process until a full board is appointed and confirmed by the General Assembly.

But the Nov. 3 call at UVA showed local law enforcement is ready to respond.

Monticello, Montpelier and Highland are among the sites that are part of the program.

Virginia’s deal included no payment at all.

The administrator who began work as Page County Schools Superintendent just four months ago is taking what is described as an “extended and unexpected” leave of absence.

The current representative from the Rio district, who appears to have lost to Jim Dillenbeck, said she plans to run again for the seat.