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.

Inside UVA with President Jim Ryan

Introducing Inside UVA! A new podcast with UVA President Jim Ryan. Come back to this feed for candid, open conversations with folks from all over the University community. First episode with Head Football Coach Bronco Mendenhall is out Wednesday, September 1st!

Introducing: Inside UVA with President Jim Ryan

UVA Head Football Coach Bronco Mendenhall is here for more than football. His real pursuit is developing the young people on his team into leaders with strong convictions. In the inaugural episode of Inside UVA, President Jim Ryan asks Coach Mendenhall about his unconventional equestrian recruitment tradition, coaching during COVID, and, of course, the upcoming 2021 Football season. Tune in for the first of many candid conversations with President Ryan about what's going on Inside UVA.

Inside UVA with Bronco Mendenhall

Vice President and Chief Student Affairs Officer Robyn Hadley has only been on the job three months. But she's already immersed herself in student life. In her new residence in one of the Pavillions on the Lawn she is literally surrounded by university life night and day. In this episode of Inside UVA, President Ryan asks the new Vice President about her time as a student athlete, what it's like to work with student organizations, and what her priorities are for this unusual academic year.

Inside UVA with the Chief Student Affairs Officer

Liz Magill has had a very eventful two years as the Provost at UVA. But first, do you know what the Provost actually does? Tune in to learn about this essential role at most universities. You'll also get the inside scoop on how UVA leadership made decisions during COVID-19 and maybe even learn a little bit about kickboxing.

Inside UVA with Provost Liz Magill

A lot has changed at UVA since Mr. Whitt Clement finished his undergraduate degree in 1970. And he's been around to witness and take part in that change, first as a Law Student, then serving on the Alumni Association Board, the Parent's Committee, and now on the Board of Visitors as Rector. In this episode of Inside UVA he shares stories from across his time at UVA and explains what the word "Rector" means.

Inside UVA with the Rector of the BOV

Even if you don't know what the Chief Operating Officer does, if you live, work or study at UVA, you've almost certainly gotten an email from Jennifer “J.J.” Wagner Davis. She's the one who lets us know when there's a snow day or a test to the emergency system, and this past year she's sent us a lot of updates about COVID-19. Tune in to hear about how UVA upended its operations to ensure safety during COVID-19 and get to know the person behind the emails.

Inside UVA with Chief Operating Officer J.J. Davis

The Honor Committee is one of UVA's most cherished and controversial institutions. The current Honor Committee Chair, Andy Chambers, says he knew he wanted to be a part of it from the first time he visited UVA. In this episode of Inside UVA, Andy Chambers and President Ryan talk about changes to the Honor System, student self-governance and what it means to live, work, and study in a community of trust. You might even learn a little bit about building your own guitar...

Inside UVA with the Honor Committee Chair

Natalia Wilson’s (COL ’02) father told her she was his immigration lawyer at age three. It took her a few more years to get officially licensed, but these days she’s a Principal at at a family law firm in Washington, DC. President Ryan sat down with Natalia Wilson to get her perspective as an alumna on the University and the impact it’s has on her life and career.

Inside UVA with Natalia Wilson, J.D. (Col '02)

Professor Ken Elzinga has perhaps taught more UVA students than any other faculty member. Every fall he teaches Econ 201 to nearly a thousand students, making his class the largest one at the university. He is known by his students not only for his engaging lectures but also for his commitment to their personal and intellectual development. In this conversation he talks about participating in Supreme Court cases, his faith, and some of his favorite vintage cars.

Inside UVA With Ken Elzinga

Dr. Rita Dove is one of the most acclaimed contemporary American poets. But every week a few dozen UVA students get to sit down in the classroom with her to read, write and discuss poetry. Charlottesville and UVA are honored to host Professor Dove and in this episode she discusses her early literary influences, from MAD Magazine to Shakespeare, the assignment her students live in fear of, and her experience serving as Poet Laureate of the United States from 1993 to 1995. Her latest book of poetry is Playlist for the Apocalypse.

Inside UVA with Poet Laureate Rita Dove

Dr. Craig Kent was never supposed to go into medicine. He grew up helping his dad run a ranch in Nevada that had been in his family since the 1880s. Eventually, he got his family’s blessing to become a vascular surgeon and he’s spent his career dividing his time between patient care, research, and hospital administration. He currently serves as the CEO of UVA Health.

Inside UVA with UVA Health CEO, Dr. Craig Kent

It might be the height of basketball season but the varsity athletes aren't the only ones practicing, working out and competing. UVA has over 60 club sports and intramural competitions, not to mention group fitness classes and four gyms open to students, faculty, staff and community members. It's all run by the department of IM-Rec. This week we talk to the Director of IM-Rec Sports, Erica Perkins about all the health and wellness opportunities available to the UVA community. 
Learn more: https://recsports.virginia.edu/index

Inside UVA with the Director of IM-Rec Sports

Dr. Bill Petri came to UVA for Medical School and never left! In his over 30 years here, he's authored over 400 publications and worked with dozens of undergraduate and medical students in his research lab. In the past couple years, he's also been a resource to the community, communicating important information and research related to COVID-19. In this episode he talks about why he loves working with student researchers and some of his favorite running spots in the Charlottesville area.

Inside UVA with Infectious Disease Expert, Dr. Bill Petri

Kayvon Samadani is a fourth year at UVA studying Public Policy and Environmental Science. He is also currently the president of the Inter-Fraternity Council at UVA, an organization that oversees the activities of 1,700 students across 32 chapters. In this epsiode he talks about his experience at UVA and how he got involved in Greek life and Greek leadership.

Inside UVA with the President of the Inter-Fraternity Council

Carla Williams says college athletics is the reason she was able to go to college. In high school, she was a star basketball player and her teachers helped her go to basketball camps and travel to play in front of college scouts. Once she made it to the University of Georgia she excelled on and off the court, eventually earning her doctorate and building her career in coaching and then athletic administration. When she was appointed as Director of Athletics at UVA in 2017, she became the first Black woman to be Athletic Director of a Power Five Conference.

Inside UVA with the Director of Athletics

Abel Liu wasn't planning on getting involved in Student Council when he started at UVA. But when he got here, he was excited about student self-governance and the opportunity to make a difference for his peers. Then COVID hit and he got that opportunity. Even before Abel was elected president, he was involved in lobbying for a credit/no credit option for students during the height of the pandemic in Charlottesville. Abel now serves as UVA's first ever Chinese-American Student Council President and the first University Student Council President in America to be transgender at the time of their election. In this interview, he talks about why he choose to make a cross-country move for college and some of his proudest accomplishments from his four years on Student Council.

Inside UVA with the '21-22 Student Council President

Inside UVA with Math Professor (& Movie Producer) Ken Ono

Ian Baucom has led a very eventful life. He grew up in South Africa, left a burgeoning acting career for military school in South Carolina, and even wrote a children’s fantasy novel! These unique experiences eventually led him to UVA, where he served as the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences for over 7 years, and recently became the Provost of the University. In this episode, you can hear Baucom discuss his unusual upbringing and share what he wants to accomplish in his new role at the University.

Inside UVA with New Provost, Ian Baucom

A 2016 Vogue magazine headline called our guest the "George Clooney of March Madness". He is a former NCAA and NBA sharpshooter, coaching legend, and national champion. If you haven't guessed yet, it's UVA's Head Basketball Coach, Tony Bennett. In this interview he talks about his very early start in basketball and going into the family business of coaching. We also get some snacking tips.

Inside UVA with Coach Tony Bennett

UVA Law Professor Leslie Kendrick is a podcasting pro. She’s spent many hours behind the mic with Dean Risa Goluboff exploring how law shapes society in their podcast, Common Law. In this episode, she talks about the ways in which her years studying English literature led her to become a free speech expert, her upbringing in Kentucky and her time serving as Vice-Dean of the UVA School of Law.

https://www.law.virginia.edu/commonlaw

Inside UVA with Free Speech Expert, Leslie Kendrick (Law ’06)

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Inside UVA with President Jim Ryan

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