Jefferson Scholar alumnus receives Knight-Hennessy Scholarship to study at Stanford University

May 10, 2024

Nathan Abraham, the David P. Carmack Memorial Jefferson Scholar from the Class of 2020, recently was selected to join the 2024 cohort of Knight-Hennessy Scholars at Stanford University, where he will pursue a JD at Stanford Law School. Nathan is one of 90 individuals across the globe selected this year and one of only 13 selected to study law.

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Alumni

Nathan Abraham

Class of 1983 - David P. Carmack Memorial Jefferson Scholar

Foundation professor Dorothy Leidner is bridging the gap between AI and human dignity

Dorothy Leidner teaches a course at UVA's McIntire School of Commerce entitled “Ethical Application of Artificial Intelligence”

May 6, 2024

Jefferson Scholars Foundation honors five outstanding UVA faculty members

The Foundation has announced the winners of its 2024 faculty awards

April 23, 2024

Jefferson Scholar receives Truman Scholarship to pursue her graduate studies

Lisa Kopelnik, JS '25, is the 12th Jefferson Scholar to receive a Truman Scholarship

April 18, 2024

Jefferson Scholars Foundation, School of Medicine, and Engineering School work together to attract renowned scholar in the field of nanotechnology

Evan Scott will join the University faculty as the 8th professor funded by the Foundation

April 18, 2024

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