UVA Pres. Ryan releases statement on anniversary of Aug. 12th
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - University of Virginia President Jim Ryan is sharing his hopes as the community reflects on this sad anniversary.Ryan...
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - University of Virginia President Jim Ryan is sharing his hopes as the community reflects on this sad anniversary.Ryan released a statement early Thursday, August 11, talking about the difficult memories that this day and Aug. 12 bring up.'We cannot, and should not, forget those dark days five years ago. My hope is that the memory of those events, including the heroic and compassionate responses of community members, continues to inspire us to work to make the world a better and more welcoming place,' Ryan said in Thursday's statement.