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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

Four Jefferson Scholars receive Harrison Undergraduate Research Awards

March 2, 2017

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Jack Chellman, JS '18, takes the lead in preserving the history and archives of the oldest student group on Grounds

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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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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Two Jefferson Fellows help uncover ancient history in Pompeii, Italy

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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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.