Foundation-funded professor inducted into the American Academy of Sciences and Letters

November 10, 2026

Brad Wilcox, the Melville Foundation Jefferson Scholars Foundation Distinguished University Professor, is among 57 individuals recently selected for membership in the American Academy of Sciences and Letters in recognition of their scholarly achievement.

Faculty

W. Bradford Wilcox

Melville Foundation Jefferson Scholars Foundation Distinguished University Professor

Scholar alumnus named General Counsel of the Year

C.E. Rhodes currently serves as general counsel and executive vice president of Frost Bank

October 17, 2026

Two Walentas Scholars find a home at UVA School of Architecture

First-year Walentas Scholars Kaitlyn Johns and Julia Miller are UVA School of Architecture's first Walentas Scholars

October 6, 2026

Foundation-funded professor named 2026 AI2050 Senior Fellow

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

October 1, 2026

David Walentas shares lessons in courage and success during recent UVA visit

David Walentas earned his undergraduate degree in engineering at UVA and his MBA from Darden

September 21, 2026

Scholarships

Learn more about the selection process and nomination for the Jefferson Scholarship and the Walentas Scholarship from the Jefferson Scholars Foundation at the University of Virginia.

Fellowships

The Foundation supports world-class graduate students through Jefferson Fellowships and National Fellowships.

Faculty Support

Learn more about how the Foundation supports UVA faculty with the Distinguished Professorship Program and faculty awards.