Bacon's Rebellion

Tag: Scott Douglas Gerber

  • Former UVA President’s Sabbatical Raises Governance Questions

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    James A. Bacon
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    by Scott Douglas Gerber When former University of Virginia President Jim Ryan recently sat for a friendly interview with Cville Right Now, he sounded delighted to be off the clock. He described mornings spent writing a leadership book; afternoons kite surfing, skiing, golfing, biking and traveling; and he joked, “I’m really good at not working.” The joke…

  • Gaslighting for DEI

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    James A. Bacon
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    Community DEI proponents must stop ignoring the law. It is illegal to consider race, gender, ethnicity or other protected traits in employment and admissions decisions at U.Va. by Scott Douglas Gerber The Sept. 4, 2025 op-ed by “5 U.Va. Community Members” about my Aug. 15, 2025 open letter to Interim President Paul Mahoney (both published in the Cavalier Daily)…