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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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Cincinnati Reds General Manager, Dick Williams (Col '93), discusses how the Jefferson Scholars Foundation attracted him to U.Va.

June 28, 2016

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Meghan O'Leary, JS '07, returns to U.Va. to continue her training for the 2016 Olympics

June 27, 2016

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Mythili Rao, JS '05, interviews Daniel Mendelsohn, Col '82, in the current issue of Virginia Magazine

June 13, 2016

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Maurie McInnis, JS '88, writes about the role of slavery at the University in the current issue of Virginia Magazine

June 10, 2016

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Parisa Sadeghi, JS '16, among eight U.Va. scholars to study abroad with a Fulbright Scholarship this year

June 9, 2016

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Twenty-one outstanding graduate students selected to become 2016 Jefferson Fellows

May 24, 2016

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The Foundation has announced the Jefferson Scholars Class of 2020

May 20, 2016

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Ross Baird, JS '07, explores how investors and entrepreneurs can work together to solve major real-world problems

May 11, 2016

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Allison Xu, JS '16, reflects on her time at U.Va. and her experience working for The Cavalier Daily

May 4, 2016

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Aaron Reedy, JF '17, among five graduate teaching assistants at the University to receive recognition for oustanding teaching

April 28, 2016

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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.