News & Notes

David Danks

Foundation-funded professorship brings leading AI ethics and philosophy scholar to UVA

David Danks appointed the William L. Polk Jr. and Carolyn K. Polk Jefferson Scholars Foundation Distinguished University Professor of Philosophy, Artificial Intelligence, and Data Science

July 5, 2025

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In the News

Scholar alumna delivers diabetes advice and support directly to patients' fingertips

August 13, 2019

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Exploring the science and lived experience of autism

July 1, 2019

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Exploring the social histories of the pavilion gardens in U.Va.'s Academical Village

May 29, 2019

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Foundation announces next class of Jefferson and National Fellows

May 22, 2019

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Looking back at four years as a Jefferson Scholar at U.Va.

May 17, 2019

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The Foundation announces the Jefferson Scholars Class of 2023

May 15, 2019

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Scholar alumna wins full scholarship to Stanford Law

May 9, 2019

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Uncovering the mysteries of the Milky Way galaxy and the decline of mason bee population

April 24, 2019

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Recognizing outstanding faculty at the University

April 23, 2019

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The power of the internet and the future of journalism

April 3, 2019

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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.