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Joel Gardner

Joel Gardner graduated from the University of Virginia with an honors degree in history in 1970 and from its School of Law in 1974 where he was a member of the Law Review. He practiced law at a major Wall Street firm and subsequently entered the investment banking world, where he was an M&A banker for three decades.

Gardner has been actively involved with the University of Virginia in numerous capacities since his graduation, including serving on four University boards and spearheading numerous fundraising efforts. He is also the author of a recently published highly acclaimed book about his undergraduate years at UVA—From Rebel Yell to Revolution. He recently served as a member of the UVA Committee on Free Expression and Free Inquiry.

Articles by Joel Gardner


UVA and the New “McCarthyism”–An Insider’s Perspective

Jan 20, 2022 · Joel Gardner · Comments Off on UVA and the New “McCarthyism”–An Insider’s Perspective

UVA and the New “McCarthyism” –An Insider’s Perspective, a new report by Joel Gardner discusses increasing politicization, censorship, and institutional bias at the University of Virginia. Despite recently adopting its … Continue reading “UVA and the New “McCarthyism”–An Insider’s Perspective”


UVA and the Dangerous Politicization of Our College Campuses

Nov 25, 2020 · Joel Gardner · Comments Off on UVA and the Dangerous Politicization of Our College Campuses

It is no secret that our colleges and universities have witnessed a sea change in campus culture over the past two decades. Political correctness has run rampant. High-profile incidents such … Continue reading “UVA and the Dangerous Politicization of Our College Campuses”

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  • Blueprints for Reform Jan 8, 2023

    The university system in the United States has accomplished a great deal of good, but it has strayed from its chief goals of scholarly inquiry and responsible teaching, especially in … Continue reading “Blueprints for Reform”

  • Student Loan Debt and Earnings at North Carolina Universities Jan 1, 2023

    From Student Loan Debt and Earnings at North Carolina Universities: Numerous degree programs throughout the UNC System equip students with the requisite knowledge and skills for meaningful careers that generate … Continue reading “Student Loan Debt and Earnings at North Carolina Universities”

  • Preserving the Canon: Great Books Programs at America’s Colleges and Universities Nov 10, 2022

    The Martin Center found thirty-four academic programs that involve a close study of Great Books of Western thought. Although some of the programs in this report aren’t advertised as Great … Continue reading “Preserving the Canon: Great Books Programs at America’s Colleges and Universities”

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