Helen Dragas


I agree, to a point, with Paul Tudor Jones Published on Jul 19th, 2012 0 comments As a UVA alum, roughly contemporaneous with Paul Tudor Jones, I think he and I might agree on several points [June 21: "'Important alum': Donor Jones had role in Sullivan ouster"], notably: 1) The...
'Karmic fissure': Dragas, Sullivan enjoy healing ceremony Published on Jul 18th, 2012 40 comments In a continuing effort to promote a spirit of unity and reconciliation, UVA rector Helen Dragas and UVA President Teresa Sullivan attended a cleansing ceremony at the nearby Yogaville ashram. The...
Governor's power exceeds state's contribution Published on Jul 12th, 2012 0 comments With the Commonwealth contributing percent of The University's budget [June 21: "'Important alum': Donor Jones had role in Sullivan ouster"], why is any governor making any appointments to the...
Dragas to Simon: 'Quite an unhelpful comment' Published on Jul 3rd, 2012 189 comments Coping with the earliest suggestions that her action was not resonating quite the way she might have hoped, University of Virginia Rector Helen Dragas lashed out at the provost, John Simon, after he...
Dragas hugged: Controversial UVA rector embraced by Governor McDonnell Published on Jun 29th, 2012 194 comments Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell has doubled down his predecessor's bet on Helen Dragas, reappointing to the University of Virginia Board for a second four-year term a person who controversially fired...
Unanimous: BOV votes to reinstate Sullivan Published on Jun 26th, 2012 109 comments After two tumultuous weeks, UVA President Teresa Sullivan has been reinstated by unanimous vote of the Board of Visitors. Sullivan's words Her remarks to the BOV and to the multitude on the Lawn "...
Dragas' digs: Rector's new farm suggests plan to stick around Published on Jun 22nd, 2012 45 comments Even if Helen Dragas doesn't remain UVA rector into a second term, she'll have a place fit for a billionaire to entertain friends and colleagues near Charlottesville. Sources indicate– and her...
Message to the Rector Published on Jun 22nd, 2012 10 comments A passerby gives two thumbs up to a statement painted on Beta Bridge.
Dragas to Kington: 'Why we can't afford to wait' Published on Jun 20th, 2012 105 comments "Mark and I will both be in Charlottesville tomorrow and would appreciate a meeting with you." So begins the unraveling of a presidency. And a University. It was Thursday, June 7 that the above...
'Resign!' Students shout at Dragas after BOV picks interim prez Published on Jun 19th, 2012 156 comments A marathon session of the Board of Visitors ended the day after it began with no new resignations but with an interim president chosen and, afterwards, shouts of "resign" and "shame on you" ringing...
Sullivan appears: Pandemonium outside the Rotunda Published on Jun 18th, 2012 76 comments Shouts of "UVA, UVA" went up when recently ousted President Teresa Sullivan appeared before the marble steps of the Rotunda. Sullivan's statement: "Apparently, the area of disagreement appears to be...
Dragas shrugged: Defiant rector hires PR firm Published on Jun 18th, 2012 88 comments With the UVA Faculty Senate formally requesting her resignation and a Board of Visitors meeting with ousted President Theresa Sullivan slated for Monday afternoon, the pressure's on for UVA Rector...
Images from historic President Sullivan reinstatement 0 comments After two tumultuous weeks, UVA President Teresa Sullivan has been reinstated by unanimous vote of the Board of Visitors. "Good things that have come out of all this," said embattled UVA Rector Helen...