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

June 3, 2026

Jackson Sleadd, the Kenneth and Stannye R. Reutlinger Jefferson Scholar, is the 45th student representative to UVA’s Board of Visitors and the 11th Jefferson Scholar selected for the role.

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

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

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

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.

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