Virginia Democrats move to rein in 'politicized' university boards after UVA turmoil

Virginia Democrats move to rein in 'politicized' university boards after UVA turmoil

With Democrats now in full control of state government, Virginia lawmakers are proposing sweeping changes to the boards that govern public colleges and universities, saying that in the past few months Virginia Republicans and Republican-appointed board members have politicized higher education and destabilized campus leadership. A primary point of contention has been former University of Virginia President Jim Ryan’s ouster from his role in late…