Inside UVA

By: Office of the President at the University of Virginia
  • Summary

  • 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.
    This podcast is a production of WTJU 91.1 FM and the Office of the President at the University of Virginia.
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Episodes
  • Inside UVA with the Director of the Equity Center, Ben Allen
    Oct 22 2024

    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.

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    28 mins
  • Inside UVA with an Expert in Dialogue Across Differences
    Oct 8 2024
    Dr. Rachel Wahl is an associate professor in UVA’s School of Education and Human Development, where she focuses on fostering meaningful dialogue across political and social divides. As part of the Social Foundations Program in the Department of Leadership, Foundations, and Policy, and director of the Good Life Political Project at the Karsh Institute of Democracy, Rachel engages students in constructive political conversations. In this episode, she shares insights on the power of dialogue and its role in bridging differences.
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    33 mins
  • Inside UVA with UVA Alum Chris Long
    Jun 24 2024
    UVA Alum Chris Long was a star player on the UVA football team, earning all American honors and serving as captain. He went on to the NFL, where he played for 11 years on three teams, and won back to back Super Bowl championships for two different teams. Chris was recognized in 2018 as a Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year and his jersey number 91 has retired from the Virginia Cavaliers football program. Since his retirement from the NFL, Chris has led a busy life as a father, husband, media analyst, philanthropist and podcast host. Through the Chris Long Foundation, he has advanced initiatives to provide clean drinking water, and promote education, equity and access for hundreds of thousands of people around the world. Chris is also the host of the Green Light podcast, where he shares insightful NFL analysis and engages in entertaining and informative conversations with a wide range of guests.
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    52 mins

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