News & Notes

Henry Bearden

Jefferson Scholar puts an engineering mindset to work as an entrepreneur

Fourth-year Scholar co-founded a new business this summer in his hometown

September 8, 2026

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In the News

Longtime Darden faculty member and friend and supporter of the Foundation has passed away

July 21, 2020

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Visionary artist and generous benefactor Jane Walentas has passed on a legacy that will endure for years

July 21, 2020

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Second-year Scholar helps launch new podcast to keep community members informed in her hometown

July 10, 2020

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Foundation awards Jefferson and National Fellowships to a record 31 graduate students

June 10, 2020

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Professor funded by the Foundation shares his recent findings in autism research

June 9, 2020

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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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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.

Fellows on Election Day

Fellowships

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

Faculty Reception

Faculty Support

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