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Seth Lewis

Foundation-funded professorship brings national leader in AI and journalism to UVA

Seth Lewis appointed Elcan Jefferson Scholars Foundation Distinguished Professor of Artificial Intelligence and Media Studies

June 20, 2025

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In the News

Jon Cohen, JF '18, explains why public officials should not turn to lotteries as a simple solution to complex financial problems

September 29, 2017

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Jefferson Scholars Foundation participates in United Way Day of Caring

September 28, 2017

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Citizenship and leadership continue well beyond graduation for members of the JSF community

September 27, 2017

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Gary Gallagher presents "How Americans Remembered the Civil War" as part of the Foundation's Warren F. Chauncey Lecture Series

September 25, 2017

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Jesse Han, JS '20, receives the 2017 Ig Nobel Prize

September 20, 2017

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Best-selling author and professor of ethical leadership at NYU, Jonathan Haidt, invited to speak to the U.Va. community

September 18, 2017

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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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Scholars gathering at the Foundation

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.