Robert Hardie
Robert Hardie is a UVA Alumni, Co-Chairman and CEO of H7 Holdings and Level One Partners (two private investment firms),[1] the current Rector of the University of Virginia's Board of Visitors,[2] and the husband of Molly Hardie.
Recent Controversy
On March 26, 2024, a small truck covered in LED screens traversed the length of the UVA campus, displaying a message that read, "Rector Robert Hardie won't confront Antisemitism, RESIGN NOW," in reference to current events in Gaza and Israel. According to a University spokesperson, the University is working to identify to individual or organization responsible for hiring the truck.[3]
Current Events
As a result of several donations to the University of Virginia's Athletics Master Plan, the newly-constructed Football Operations Center will be named after himself and his wife, following the approval of Board of Visitors during their meeting on June 7, 2024.[4] [5]
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References
- ↑ Web. Robert D. Hardie, Internal Publication, UVA Board of Visitors, retrieved June 4, 2024.
- ↑ Web. Hardie to serve as UVA Rector, Brown as Vice Rector, Bethanie Glover, News Article, UVAToday, June 16, 2023, retrieved June 4, 2024.
- ↑ Web. Billboard truck on Grounds calls for resignation of Board of Visitors Rector Robert Hardie, Thomas Baxter and Nathan Onibudo, News Article, The Cavalier Daily, March 26, 2024, retrieved June 4, 2024.
- ↑ Web. Meeting of the Buildings and Grounds Committee, Agenda, UVA Board of Visitors, retrieved June 4, 2024.
- ↑ Web. Buildings and Grounds Committee - June 7, 2024, Presentation, UVA Board of Visitors, retrieved June 4, 2024.