News & Notes

Henry Bearden

Jefferson Scholar puts an engineering mindset to work as an entrepreneur

Fourth-year Scholar co-founded a new business this summer in his hometown

September 8, 2026

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In the News

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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Ashleigh Elser, JF '16, is one of seven graduate students to receive the RBS-UVA Fellowship

April 28, 2016

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Vijay Edupuganti, JS '18, and Alicia Nobles, JF '17, selected as recipients of Double Hoo Research Grants

April 27, 2016

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Parisa Sadeghi, JS '16, makes a mark on both the University and Charlottesville communities

April 27, 2016

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Jefferson Scholar Alumna and Former Two-Sport Athlete at U.Va., Meghan O’Leary, Fulfills Her Olympic Rowing Dreams

April 25, 2016

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Melissa Murray, JS '97, named Interim Dean of UC Berkeley School of Law

March 23, 2016

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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.