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I have also hoped that this noble College might one day claim not only Thomas Jefferson’s pedigree...

No, that's our job, here at UVA. After all, Jefferson is the "Father of the University of Virginia" (per the words inscribed on gravestone at Monticello).

Supposed rivalry aside, WM is a great school. My sister transferred from UVA last fall and absolutely loves it at WM. I'm happy to hear that Nichol is gone. Hopefully the next president will focus on more practical matters, like dealing with WM's understaffed Financial Aid office and remedying the on-campus housing shortage.

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No, that's our job, here at UVA. After all, Jefferson is the "Father of the University of Virginia" (per the words inscribed on gravestone at Monticello).

But Jefferson received HIS education from W&M.