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Beardsley Builds Legacy Amid Turbulence | Charlottesville News
Six months in, University President Scott Beardsley is carving his legacy despite a rocky start—controversial appointment, federal scrutiny, and a rushed transition. He’s mirroring former President Jim Ryan’s playbook: deep listening tours, community engagement, and balancing urgent needs with long-term strategy. Beardsley’s “Grounds for Conversation” initiative is already gathering insights, while his emerging priorities tackle affordability, AI’s role, research, and athletic finances. With the provost search still unresolved, all eyes are on how Beardsley navigates turbulence to build a…
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