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

Shefalika Prasad, JS '21, hits the ground running at U.Va.

August 24, 2017

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National Geographic features the research of Jefferson Fellow alumnus Aaron Reedy

August 23, 2017

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Lear deBessonet, JS '02, brings her theatrical vision to a classic romance

July 25, 2017

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National Fellow Catherine Baylin Duryea pursues her passion for law and human rights at U.Va.

June 17, 2017

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Marc Blatt, JS '17, introduces a new course at U.Va. designed to improve emergency responses to the Latino community

June 7, 2017

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Jefferson Scholars Foundation awards fellowships to 20 outstanding graduate students

May 24, 2017

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Aryn Frazier, JS '17, featured for her social activism at U.Va.

May 23, 2017

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Nick Fenton, JS '17, is one of 12 U.Va. students to receive a Fulbright Scholarship

May 19, 2017

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The Foundation has announced the Jefferson Scholars Class of 2021

May 18, 2017

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Gavin Garner, recipient of the 2012 Hartfield Teaching Prize, continues to inspire students

May 11, 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.