Jim Ryan

Former President of @UVA

[Jim Ryan @ProfJimRyan]

But it was exceptionally sweet, in no small part because of the love and affection shown to her by so many of you. Thank you. She will be dearly missed. (2/2)

[Jim Ryan @ProfJimRyan]

We lost our beloved dog, El, to cancer yesterday.  My family and I would like to thank all of you who visited Carr’s Hill for events or open houses and showered El with affection, which she absolutely loved.  As is true with all dogs, El’s life was too short. (1/2)

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It was an honor to be with the Class of 2026 at the Valedictory Exercises today. Congratulations to the graduates and their families! I’ve included a link to a video of the entire speech, but life is short… https://t.co/B7JLy8bz3j

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Today is my final day in office as President of UVA, and I’ve recorded a few thoughts in this video. Serving in this role has been the honor of a lifetime. https://t.co/OZLNKWJyX0

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Speaking of which, thanks also to all who reached out by email, text, or phone. It was a little overwhelming, to be honest, but deeply appreciated. I promise I will get back to each of you, but it might take just a bit. Thanks again. You have buoyed both my spirits and my faith.

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So appreciative of those who organized the run today and for all the friends, colleagues, and students who came out. Katie and I are more grateful than you know for your friendship and support.

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More encouraging research on Alzheimer’s: A team of researchers has discovered that blocking an immune molecule could help reduce the toxic plaques associated with Alzheimer’s and other memory disorders. Could be a great opportunity for new treatments.

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Loved reading about some students from the Year in Wise program who fell in love with UVA Wise and chose to stay, and others who continued their studies on Grounds. I’m grateful to Chancellor Henry for her partnership on this terrific program.

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Read to the end for a few tips on building math skills in young children.

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Does the whole idea of doing math make you anxious? Here’s how to avoid passing that along to your kids, according to School of Education and Human Development researcher Tanya Evans, who studies exactly how the brain learns math. https://t.co/j9m1VQQil2

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…better care for atherosclerosis patients. Congratulations to Mo and Coleen! https://t.co/37fJ4ss5mb

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Two extremely deserving doctors have won Thomas Jefferson Awards, which are UVA’s highest honor. Dr. Mohan “Mo” Nadkarni, the recipient of the Thomas Jefferson Award for service, co-founded the Charlottesville Free Clinic in 1992 and teaches Social Issues in Medicine…

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…a course that integrates service learning into the medical school curriculum and that has become a national model. Dr. Coleen McNamara, who won the Thomas Jefferson Award for scholarship, is a cardiovascular researcher whose discoveries have led to more personalized and…

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It was a bittersweet moment, but a real joy to be in conversation with someone who loves UVA as deeply as he does. Thanks for everything, Robert.

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4,380 days: that’s how long my friend and colleague Robert Hardie has served as a member of the Board of Visitors. I spoke with Robert for Inside UVA as he completes his term as the 50th Rector of the University of Virginia. https://t.co/Dxg4BAyqYc

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My heartfelt thanks go out to our campaign volunteers and the tireless efforts of so many around the University who have worked to strengthen UVA for generations to come.

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The Honor the Future Campaign hit the 6-billion-dollar mark last week, and I couldn’t be more grateful to the 250,000+ individual donors whose generosity made this happen. https://t.co/s415vooLuo

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Please join me in welcoming Coach Pollard to the UVA family.

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Chris Pollard is the winningest coach in all of Duke baseball history – and, fortunately for us, he’s bringing his decades of experience to Grounds. We’re thrilled to have him and can’t wait to see what he does with this team. https://t.co/IBzuLoH9cA