@ProfJimRyan

Former President of @UVA

 Charlottesville, VA
Joined July 2013
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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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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)
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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… news.virginia.edu/video/jim-…

Jim Ryan speaks at UVA’s Class of 2026 Valedictory Exercises

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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. youtu.be/ZW-dP8Yo9Gc?si=TtRK…
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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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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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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. news.virginia.edu/content/uv…

UVA Study: Brain’s Defense System May Drive Alzheimer’s

Blocking an immune system molecule in mice prevented memory loss and other signs of mental decline.

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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. news.virginia.edu/content/wi…

Wise move: A little-known pathway to UVA saves money and changes lives

The Year in Wise program guarantees UVA admission to students who excel at the Southwest Virginia campus. Some students said the experience was so positive they chose to stay.

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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. news.virginia.edu/content/ma…

Math Anxiety Is Contagious. This UVA Researcher Knows How To Break the Cycle

Tanya Evans, an associate professor, says the notion some people are naturally bad at math doesn’t add up.

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Read to the end for a few tips on building math skills in young children.
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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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…better care for atherosclerosis patients. Congratulations to Mo and Coleen! news.virginia.edu/content/un…

University’s top honors go to doctors known for their heart

From cardiovascular research to serving the homeless, UVA honored two physicians with Thomas Jefferson Awards on Friday.

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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. news.virginia.edu/content/in…

‘Inside UVA’: Hardie Says ‘It’s Been One of the Honors of My Life’ To Serve as Rector

Robert Hardie reflects on 12 years on the Board of Visitors in a wide-ranging conversation with President Jim Ryan.

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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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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. news.virginia.edu/content/re…

Record $6 Billion Raised in UVA’s ‘Honor the Future’ Campaign

The campaign, launched in October 2019, far exceeded its original $5 billion fundraising goal.

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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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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. news.virginia.edu/content/uv…

UVA names ‘perfect candidate’ Chris Pollard as its next head baseball coach

The accomplished former Duke University coach is returning to his home state to lead the Cavaliers.

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