Scholar alumna directs NBC's live production of a classic musical

December 3, 2021

Lear deBessonet, the James J. Bailey III Jefferson Scholar from the class of 2002, recently brought the joys of musical theater to live television with her direction of Annie, which aired on NBC yesterday evening. Lear is an Obie Award-winning director, the founder of Public Works, and the resident director of The Public Theatre in New York City.

Read Full Article

2002

Alumni

Lear deBessonet

James J. Bailey III Jefferson Scholar

Jefferson Fellow develops wearable navigation system to help divers with underwater search and rescue

Giovanna Camacho, JF '27, aims to address the challenges of underwater search-and-rescue missions with new technology

November 14, 2024

Longtime supporter and friend of the Foundation has passed away

Richard Berkeley was a "Triple Hoo," having received his B.A., J.D., and M.B.A. from the University of Virginia

November 12, 2024

Jefferson Scholar alumnus receives the 2024 Austin Film Festival Screenplay Award for Best Comedy Feature

Forrest Brown, JS '15, emerges as winner for his screenplay entitled Love That For You

October 28, 2024

Two Jefferson Scholar alumni lead pivotal cases to the U.S. Supreme Court

Scott Ballenger (JS '93) and Xiao Wang (JS '08) are both directors of law clinics at UVA School of Law

October 17, 2024

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.