Inside UVA

About Inside UVA

Have you ever asked yourself: How are students navigating college campuses these days? What’s the future of collegiate athletics? And really, what is a Provost, anyway? Join University of Virginia President Jim Ryan and members of the UVA community as they dive Inside UVA with candid, open conversations in this WTJU co-sponsored podcast.

Publisher

Office of the President at the University of Virginia

Category

arts · education · sports

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

30 Aug 2021

Latest episode

2 Jun 2025

Latest episodes

55 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   2 Jun 2025

   Inside UVA with Rector of the Board of Visitors Robert Hardie

   Robert Hardie reflects on his experiences as a student, board member, and rector at the University of Virginia, sharing insights from his time at the institution in this interview.

2. 

   19 May 2025

   Inside UVA with Student Champions of Democracy Desiree Ho and Karly Scholz

   Students in the class of 2025, Desiree Ho and Karly Scholz spent the last four years at UVA becoming stronger advocates for democracy. The two join us today to discuss how they have sought to make the most of their time at the university, their work with the Karsh Institute of Democracy, and their plans for the future.

3. 

   24 Apr 2025

   Inside UVA with sideline reporter Melissa Stark

   Melissa Stark has worked in broadcasting for over 25 years and is the sideline reporter for Sunday Night Football. Working as a reporter, journalist, and correspondent, Melissa has covered sporting events ranging from football to the Olympic Games. She joins us today to discuss her work, and how she was able to build a career as a woman in sports broadcasting.

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

654,406

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.2 / 5

33 ratings

Spotify

4.9 / 5

12 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 58 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

48

Social presence

0

YouTube

86

Engagement

81

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Guest appearances

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