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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

Foundation honors five UVA faculty members for excellence in teaching

Recipients represent the School of Medicine, the School of Architecture, the College of Arts & Sciences, and the School of Engineering and Applied Science.

March 16, 2026

Three Jefferson Scholars help lead student-run bookshop revival on the Corner

Molly Canipe, JS '26, Max Fleisher, JS '27, and Margot Ross, JS '28, are three of the UVA students behind Gingko Bookshop

February 26, 2026

Jefferson Scholar tells data-driven stories about environmental change

Elisabeth Doty, JS '26, plans to work as a high school biology teacher in Mississippi after graduation

February 24, 2026

Jefferson Fellow opens new photography exhibition in the lobby of UVA Health University Medical Center

Brett Goerl's photography exhibition is on display through March 12

January 21, 2026

Jefferson Scholar alumnus named president of major international medical society

Dr. Jamie Bourque, JS '99, will pursue an ambitious agenda as the new president of the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology

January 19, 2026

Foundation-funded professor ranked among nation's most-cited legal scholars

Danielle Citron

January 12, 2026

Jefferson Scholar alumnus finds success at the helm of a fast-growing startup

Chase Pion, JS '16, is the co-founder of Bezel, a thriving startup that sells pre-owned watches

October 14, 2025

A legacy of vision and service

Longtime supporter of the Foundation Eli Tullis (Col '51) has passed away

October 6, 2025

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.

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