News & Notes

Gregory Perryman

Jefferson Scholar selected to serve as student representative of UVA's Board of Visitors

Greg Perryman, JS '26, intends to support and strengthen student self-governance, affordability, and emerging issues in his new role.

March 31, 2025

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In the News

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Scholar alumna finds new ways to connect with high school students during pandemic

August 5, 2020

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Longtime Darden faculty member and friend and supporter of the Foundation has passed away

July 21, 2020

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Visionary artist and generous benefactor Jane Walentas has passed on a legacy that will endure for years

July 21, 2020

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Second-year Scholar helps launch new podcast to keep community members informed in her hometown

July 10, 2020

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Foundation awards Jefferson and National Fellowships to a record 31 graduate students

June 10, 2020

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Professor funded by the Foundation shares his recent findings in autism research

June 9, 2020

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Three Fellows among recipients of this year’s Graduate Teaching Awards

June 1, 2020

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Matt Sonnenblick, JS ’20, reflects on his time as a Jefferson Scholar at U.Va.

May 21, 2020

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The Foundation has announced the Jefferson Scholars Class of 2024

May 15, 2020

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Risk & Resilience: Autism Families & Brain Science in the Time of COVID-19

May 13, 2020

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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.