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Jefferson Scholar alumnus finds success at the helm of a fast-growing startup

Chase Pion, JS '16, is the co-founder of Bezel, a thriving startup that sells pre-owned watches

October 14, 2025

A Legacy of Vision and Service

Longtime supporter of the Foundation Eli Tullis (Col '51) has passed away

October 6, 2025

Two Scholars featured as student leaders at UVA

Allison McVey (JS '26) serves as the University Judiciary Committee chair and Naima Sawaya (JS '26) is the editor in chief of The Cavalier Daily

September 19, 2025

Two Scholars were selected for research internships this summer as part of the German Academic Exchange Service

Mary Cotter (JS '26) and Anisha Jarang (WS '27)

September 5, 2025

Jefferson Scholar leads initiative to grow food as a tool for cancer prevention

Diya Gupta, JS '26, is interning at UVA’s Office for Sustainability

August 7, 2025

Two Jefferson Scholar alumni receive Rotary Global Grants to pursue their graduate studies overseas

Gray Gray (JS '24) and Owen Selden (JS '25) are among this year's Rotary Global Grant recipients

August 7, 2025

Foundation announces results of its 2025 selection efforts

Eighty-eight exceptional leaders, scholars, and citizens will join the Foundation community next year as the newest cohort of Scholars, Fellows, Distinguished Professors and Faculty Fellows

July 8, 2025

Foundation-funded professorship brings leading AI ethics and philosophy scholar to UVA

David Danks appointed the William L. Polk Jr. and Carolyn K. Polk Jefferson Scholars Foundation Distinguished University Professor of Philosophy, Artificial Intelligence, and Data Science

July 5, 2025

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

Jefferson Fellow receives 2025 UVA Engineering Outstanding Ph.D. Student Award

Ben Goffin, JF '25, among three Ph.D. candidates recognized for meaningful contributions to their fields

May 29, 2025

Foundation-funded professor shares his vision for new groundbreaking biotech institute

Mark Esser will drive innovation in biotechnology at UVA and beyond

May 21, 2025

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.

Fellowships

The Foundation supports world-class graduate students through Jefferson Fellowships and National Fellowships.

Faculty Support

Learn more about how the Foundation supports UVA faculty with the Distinguished Professorship Program and faculty awards.

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