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Foundation-funded professor leads UVA initiative to accelerate life-saving medical discoveries

Mark Esser, chief scientific officer and head of the Paul and Diane Manning Institute of Biotechnology, is launching a new SPARK Tank competition to help fund biomedical research

July 30, 2026

Foundation-funded professor co-authors study linking brain activity to communication in autism

New study by Kevin Pelphrey offers insight into the biology of autism

July 20, 2026

Foundation announces results of its 2026 selection efforts

Meet the newest members of the Foundation community and read about the accomplishments of our graduating classes

July 13, 2026

Jefferson Scholars Foundation and UVA’s College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences announce appointment of historian and classicist Fred Drogula

Fred Drogula will join UVA’s Department of Classics as the Melville Foundation Jefferson Scholars Foundation Distinguished University Professor

July 9, 2026

Foundation establishes the Horniman Prize to honor a legacy of teaching, leadership, and service

Alec Horniman taught at the Darden School for more than 50 years

June 18, 2026

Jefferson Scholar selected to serve as student representative of UVA's Board of Visitors

Jackson Sleadd, JS '27, wants to make all students feel heard and connect with students of UVA's College at Wise.

June 3, 2026

Jefferson Scholar to bike across America to share stories of agriculture

Augusta Halle, JS '28, will stop at dozens of farms to hear from food producers.

April 28, 2026

Foundation-funded professor explores who's responsible when AI gets it wrong

David Danks works at the intersection of philosophy, cognitive science, and machine learning at UVA

April 28, 2026

Two Scholars from the Class of 2027 receive Goldwater Scholarships

Anisha Jarang and Nicholas Cormas, both third-year Scholars, will receive funding to pursue STEM research.

April 14, 2026

Jefferson Fellow alumnus shares five reasons why the Artemis II mission is a big deal

Matt Pryal shares why he thinks the Artemis missions will inspire new generations.

March 31, 2026

Jefferson Scholar launches new treasury platform for dues-based student organizations

Santiago Schmitt, JS '27, was inspired to launch the new platform after serving as treasurer of St. Elmo Hall.

March 22, 2026

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