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The Virginia Supreme Court’s refusal to review Stimson et al. v. Lucas et al. reaffirms that Gov. Glenn Youngkin cannot bypass the General Assembly to install allies on university governing boards. For the University of Virginia, Virginia Military Institute and George Mason University, this ruling offers stability amid turmoil.

By allowing the Fairfax County Circuit Court’s injunction to stand, the court confirmed that Youngkin’s unconfirmed appointees cannot serve on university boards. This enforces a fundamental principle of public governance: Boards must be properly constituted. For institutions under political pressure, adherence to the law is essential.

This requirement is especially significant at UVA and GMU. As Gov.-elect Abigail Span

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