An exterior of Madison Hall at dawn
Office of the President

UVA Presidents

Learn about former and current UVA presidents and how their leadership shaped the University of Virginia into an iconic institution.

Portrait of Edwin A. Alderman

Edwin A. Alderman

1905-1931

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 Portrait of John Lloyd Newcomb

John Lloyd Newcomb

1931-1947

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 Portrait of Colgate W. Darden Jr.

Colgate W. Darden Jr.

1947-1959

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Portrait of Edgar F. Shannon Jr.

Edgar F. Shannon Jr.

1959-1974

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 Portrait of Frank L. Hereford Jr.

Frank L. Hereford Jr.

1974-1985

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 Portrait of Robert M. O’Neil

Robert M. O’Neil

1985-1990

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Portrait of John T. Casteen III

John T. Casteen III

1990-2010

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 Portrait of Teresa A. Sullivan

Teresa A. Sullivan

2010-2018

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 Portrait of James E. Rya

James E. Ryan

2018-2025

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