News & Notes

Alex MacKay

Foundation-funded professor and notable economist honored by the American Economic Association

Alex MacKay is among two UVA faculty members to receive a 2025 AEJ Paper Award

April 26, 2025

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In the News

Three Fellows among recipients of this year’s Graduate Teaching Awards

June 1, 2020

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Matt Sonnenblick, JS ’20, reflects on his time as a Jefferson Scholar at U.Va.

May 21, 2020

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The Foundation has announced the Jefferson Scholars Class of 2024

May 15, 2020

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Risk & Resilience: Autism Families & Brain Science in the Time of COVID-19

May 13, 2020

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Scholar alumna’s mobile startup keeps international students connected

May 6, 2020

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One year after graduation, Scholar alumnus receives Pulitzer Prize

May 6, 2020

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Maurie McInnis, JS '88, named president of Stony Brook University

March 31, 2020

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Important update from the Foundation regarding COVID-19 and the Jefferson Scholars Selection Weekend

March 10, 2020

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Rob Schwartz, JS ‘21, receives Harrison Undergraduate Research Award

March 9, 2020

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Fellow alumnus launches new startup with the help of JSF's Exploratory Fund

February 26, 2020

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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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Fellowships

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

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Faculty Support

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