Inside UVA

Office of the President at the University of Virginia
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Have you ever asked yourself: How are students navigating college campuses these days? What’s the future of collegiate athletics? And really, what is a Provost, anyway? Join University of Virginia President Jim Ryan and members of the UVA community as they dive Inside UVA with candid, open conversations in this WTJU co-sponsored podcast.

  1. JUN 2

    Inside UVA with Rector of the Board of Visitors Robert Hardie

    A rare “Triple Hoo,” Robert Hardie earned his B.A. from the University of Virginia in 1987, followed by an M.B.A. in 1995 and a Ph.D. in Management in 1999 from UVA’s Darden School of Business. As he prepares to conclude his term as rector on July 1, 2025, he joins us to reflect on his time at UVA — as a student, a board member, and rector.

    21 min

  2. MAY 19

    Inside UVA with Student Champions of Democracy Desiree Ho and Karly Scholz

    Students in the class of 2025, Desiree Ho and Karly Scholz spent the last four years at UVA becoming stronger advocates for democracy. The two join us today to discuss how they have sought to make the most of their time at the university, their work with the Karsh Institute of Democracy, and their plans for the future.

    21 min

  3. APR 24

    Inside UVA with sideline reporter Melissa Stark

    Melissa Stark has worked in broadcasting for over 25 years and is the sideline reporter for Sunday Night Football. Working as a reporter, journalist, and correspondent, Melissa has covered sporting events ranging from football to the Olympic Games. She joins us today to discuss her work, and how she was able to build a career as a woman in sports broadcasting.

    23 min

  4. MAR 27

    Inside UVA with an Expert in Twentysomethings Meg Jay

    Meg Jay, PhD, is a developmental clinical psychologist who specializes in twentysomethings. She is the author of multiple books including The Twentysomething Treatment: A Revolutionary Remedy for an Uncertain Age, and The Defining Decade: Why Your Twenties Matter. She joins us today to discuss her work, her own early adulthood, and how we can better understand this pivotal age.

    22 min

  5. FEB 27

    Inside UVA with Dean and CEO of UVA Northern Virginia Gregory Fairchild

    Since 2001, Gregory Fairchild has taught strategic management, entrepreneurship, and ethics in Darden's MBA and Executive Education programs. He has received several awards for teaching excellence at the Darden School and serves as the Dean and CEO of UVA Northern Virginia. He joins us today to talk about his leadership in expanding UVA's presence in Northern Virginia and to celebrate the grand opening of UVA Northern Virginia.

    28 min

  6. FEB 19

    Inside UVA with Best-Selling Novelist Amor Towles

    Amor Towles is a celebrated novelist, known for Rules of Civility, A Gentleman in Moscow, and The Lincoln Highway. His latest work, Table for Two, is a collection of short stories and a novella. Amor's journey from studying literature at Yale and Stanford to two decades in finance to becoming a best-selling author illustrates, among other things, the lifelong pursuit of learning and creativity that we celebrate here at UVA. He is also Inside UVA’s first guest from outside the university.

    36 min

  7. 12/03/2024

    Inside UVA with Puzzle Master Will Shortz

    Will Shortz is the editor of the New York Times Crossword and NPR's Puzzle Master. He sold his first puzzle at the age of 14, earned a degree in Enigmatology, the study of puzzles, and later came to UVA to study law. Will Shortz has served as the editor of the New York Times crossword and NPR's Puzzle Master for over 30 years, and has become a prolific name in the world of puzzles.

    23 min

  8. 10/22/2024

    Inside UVA with the Director of the Equity Center, Ben Allen

    Ben Allen is the executive director of the UVA Equity Center. A Charlottesville native, a quadruple Hoo, a former teacher and assistant principal, a former officer in the Army National Guard, and a current member of the Army Reserves, Ben's story is deeply connected to both the Charlottesville community and the university. In his role at the Equity Center, he's working to bridge the gap between UVA and the local community, ensuring that the university is not only a great place to learn but also a good neighbor.

    28 min
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Have you ever asked yourself: How are students navigating college campuses these days? What’s the future of collegiate athletics? And really, what is a Provost, anyway? Join University of Virginia President Jim Ryan and members of the UVA community as they dive Inside UVA with candid, open conversations in this WTJU co-sponsored podcast.

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  • Creator
    Office of the President at the University of Virginia
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    55
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © This podcast is a production of WTJU 91.1 FM and the Office of the President at the University of Virginia.
  • Show Website
    Inside UVA