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Casteen greets his last group of 1st-years

For the incoming first-year class at the University of Virginia, Sunday's Opening Convocation on the Lawn was the first time they were addressed by the university's president.

UVa. president to retire in 2010

University of Virginia President John T. Casteen III announced Friday that he will retire on Aug. 10, 2010, at the conclusion of his 20th year on the job.

U.Va. president to retire next year

University of Virginia President John T. Casteen III will retire next summer after 20 years at the helm of one of the nation's Public Ivies.

Timeline: U.Va.‘s John T. Casteen III

Highlights of Casteen's tenure: March 9, 1990 -- Casteen is named U.Va. president after a five-month search that included 150 candidates. He is inaugurated Oct. 6.