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President Ryan Has Launched a Podcast, and Coach Bronco Mendenhall Kicks It Off
September 2, 2021“My hope is that listeners will have a better understanding of how UVA works and a deeper appreciation of the remarkably talented and dedicated people who make UVA the institution it is.”
UVA Selects Malo A. Hutson as Dean of the School of Architecture
May 14, 2021The University of Virginia announced today that Malo A. Hutson has been appointed the dean of the School of Architecture, effective July 1.
Jennifer West named Dean of Engineering and Applied Sciences
April 23, 2021The University of Virginia today announced the appointment of Jennifer L. West as the 14th dean of the School of Engineering and Applied Science, effective July 1.
Stephen Farmer Returns to Grounds as UVA's First Vice Provost for Enrollment
September 22, 2020The University of Virginia today announced that Stephen Farmer has been named UVA’s first vice provost for enrollment. His appointment begins Jan. 1.
Nicole T. Jenkins Named Next Dean of McIntire School of Commerce
May 6, 2020The University of Virginia announced that Nicole Thorne Jenkins has been named the next dean of the McIntire School of Commerce, effective July 1.
Ryan's 'Great and Good' Strategic Plan Wins Board Endorsement
June 7, 2019The Board of Visitors today endorsed President Jim’s Ryan’s roadmap for the University of Virginia’s future, a 10-year strategic plan designed to make UVA the best public university in 2030, and one of the best in the world, whether public or private.
6 Ways to Recruit Superstar Talent to Your New Company
February 22, 2016By Bastian Bergmann. Recruiting in today’s ultra-competitive job market is tough and success can often hinge on the team that you already have in place.
Three Things: How to Inspire Others
November 13, 2015Leaders are expected to inspire others. But how does one induce something as intangible as inspiration? The answer: by performing a specific set of behaviors. Leaders need to actually care about their causes, make their messages personally relevant to their followers and support others by making sure the right people are in the right roles.
The Art of Giving and Receiving Advice
September 2, 2015Seeking and giving advice are central to effective leadership and decision making. Yet managers seldom view them as practical skills they can learn and improve. Receiving guidance is often seen as the passive consumption of wisdom. And advising is typically treated as a matter of “good judgment”—you either have it or you don’t—rather than a competency to be mastered. Read full article here.
How Successful Leaders Think
January 29, 2015We are drawn to the stories of effective leaders in action. Their decisiveness invigorates us. The events that unfold from their bold moves, often culminating in successful outcomes, make for gripping narratives. Read more.