President Jim Ryan and Karsh Institute of Democracy Executive Director Melody Barnes wrote this commentary for USA Today as UVA announced a huge investment in the study of democracy.
The documentary, made by UVA Center for Politics student interns, brings together students with a wide range of political views for candid discussion. Check out the trailer.
A Republican known for his appeal to moderates and for working across the aisle, Warner won the 2008 Thomas Jefferson Foundation Medal in Citizen Leadership, one of UVA’s highest external awards.
In The Conversation, Darden professor Gregory Fairchild writes of his grandfather’s experience in devastating race riots 100 years ago and his own research on the lingering economic and social harm of segregation.
UVA China Office Director Justin O’Jack recently took part in a table tennis match commemorating one that helped open diplomatic channels between China and the U.S. 50 years ago.