News & Notes

Owen Selden

Third-year Jefferson Scholar shares his recent experiences in Rwanda and what sparked his interest in global health

This summer, Owen Selden spent time in Rwanda conducting research at the University Teaching Hospital of Kigali.

September 19, 2023

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In the News

Four Jefferson Scholars receive Harrison Undergraduate Research Awards

March 2, 2017

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Jack Brake, JS '18, shares with UVA Today how he used the 2016 Harrison Undergraduate Research Award

February 27, 2017

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The Daily Progress spotlights the Foundation's efforts to attract top faculty to U.Va.

February 23, 2017

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First Chaired Jefferson Professor prepares to make his way to U.Va.

February 20, 2017

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JSF announces holder of first chaired professorship

February 17, 2017

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Two Jefferson Fellows help uncover ancient history in Pompeii, Italy

January 23, 2017

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Ross Baird, JS '07, invests in a solution to a fast-growing ecological threat in the United States

January 23, 2017

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Gretchen Steidle, JS '96, continues to champion conscious social change

January 20, 2017

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Caroline Woods, JS '05, publishes her first novel

January 16, 2017

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Ameet Sarpatwari, JS '03, thrives at the intersection of law and medicine

January 13, 2017

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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.