At 10:24 p.m., April 1, 2020, the UVA Law administration reached out to the Law Weekly to respond to Frances Skardon’s Letter to the Editor, published 12:37 p.m. April 1, 2020. Read her letter here. The administration’s response is reproduced below without edits. The Law Weekly does not necessarily endorse the content or viewpoint herein published.
The Law Weekly has asked for further comment with a hope to hear back. This article will updated at such time. [Update: No further updates are expected.]
A message from Mary M. Wood, the chief communications officer for UVA Law:
“We are proud of all veterans and active-duty service members, especially those who attend or graduated from UVA Law. Though we are limited in what we can say about ongoing, individual student concerns due to federal privacy laws, this matter is still working its way through the usual process we use when questions over academic policies come up.” [10:24 p.m., April 1, 2020]
[Update]
“We can't comment on matters regarding individual students, but based on prior experiences, resolution should happen today.” [10:33 a.m. April 2, 2020]
[Update]
A decision has been made by the Academic Review Committee. Read the announcement here.
[Final Updates]
UVA Law’s statement via Mary M. Wood:
With Frannie Skardon’s permission, we are pleased to share her statement. We are thrilled with this outcome and regret any uncertainty the process caused. We have a long history of supporting service members at UVA Law, and we're indebted to them and all who serve. We are grateful for Ms. Skardon’s service to our country and the daily sacrifices service members make to protect us all. [3:27 p.m. April 2, 2020]
Dean Risa Goluboff's statement:
I’m so pleased that Frannie will be able both to serve our country in this moment of crisis and continue with her studies at the Law School. I appreciate the many members of our community who have reached out to express support for Frannie. They showed the best of the UVA community. UVA Law has always supported and taken great pride in our students, faculty, staff, and alumni who serve our nation. I am so proud of and grateful to Frannie for her service, and I look forward to seeing her in Charlottesville next fall. [3:27 p.m. April 2, 2020]
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