After U-Va. resignations, Spanberger names 27 to Virginia college boards

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Higher Education
After U-Va. resignations, Spanberger names 27 to Virginia college boards

The appointments were announced less than a day after five University of Virginia board members, including its leaders and a major donor, resigned under pressure.

Updated
January 17, 2026 at 5:19 p.m. EST today at 5:19 p.m. EST
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Abigail Spanberger speaks after being sworn in as the first female governor of Virginia on Jan. 17. (Marvin Joseph/The Washington Post)

By Dan Rosenzweig-Ziff

Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) quickly moved to shift leadership at the state’s universities in her first hours in office Saturday, appointing 27 people to fill board seats at three public colleges and signing an order calling for a review of the appointment process.

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[Buddyzbuddy]

1. Bravo! Bravo Governor.

I sooo want to call her Abby, but I don't dare take away the respect she so well deserves and has earned.

[mahatmakanejeeves]

3. I'm sure you meant to say

Brava! Brava Governor.

[Buddyzbuddy]

5. Thank you. I didn't know it was gender specific.

[Keepthesoulalive]

2. Thank you governor

UVA has one of the best hospitals in the country and the only thing republicans do is monetize and destroy. Ding dong sweater vest and his cronies are gone.

[Hstch05]

4. So relieved

that she is our new governor, and not "I am speaking"....