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UVA Board Texts Reveal “War” Over DEI as Members Coordinate With Gov. Youngkin

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Jan 13, 2026
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UVA Board of Visitors moves to align with federal diversity preferences

Board members at the University of Virginia privately described their fight against diversity programs and other policies as “war” while corresponding with Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s administration over major university decisions this past year, according to text messages reviewed by The Washington Post.

The exchanges reveal deep conflict and coordination be…

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