News & Notes

Augusta Halle

Jefferson Scholar to bike across America to share stories of agriculture

Augusta Halle, JS '28, will stop at dozens of farms to hear from food producers.

April 28, 2026

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In the News

Andrew Preston

Jefferson Scholars Foundation and UVA’s College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences announce the hiring of esteemed historian specializing in U.S. foreign relations

Andrew Preston will join UVA’s Corcoran Department of History as the W.L. Lyons Brown Jr. Jefferson Scholars Foundation Distinguished Professor in Diplomacy and Statecraft

June 27, 2024

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Maurie McInnis

Jefferson Scholar alumna named president of Yale University

Maurie McInnis, JS '88, joins Yale after serving as president of Stony Brook University for the last four years

May 30, 2024

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Recruitment Weekend

Foundation has announced the names of 46 high school seniors selected to join the Jefferson and Walentas Scholars’ Class of 2028

The Foundation administered two distinct and highly competitive selection processes to build the Class of 2028

May 28, 2024

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Nathan Abraham

Jefferson Scholar alumnus receives Knight-Hennessy Scholarship to study at Stanford University

Nathan Abraham (JS '20) plans to pursue a law degree to help change the criminal legal system

May 10, 2024

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The Chronicle featuring Dorothy Leidner

Foundation professor Dorothy Leidner is bridging the gap between AI and human dignity

Dorothy Leidner teaches a course at UVA's McIntire School of Commerce entitled “Ethical Application of Artificial Intelligence”

May 6, 2024

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UVA Rotunda

Jefferson Scholars Foundation honors five outstanding UVA faculty members

The Foundation has announced the winners of its 2024 faculty awards

April 23, 2024

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Catherine Cossaboom

Third Year Jefferson Scholar receives Goldwater Scholarship to study mathematics

Catherine Cossaboom, JS '25, receives prestigious award to continue her studies in mathematics

April 18, 2024

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Lisa Kopelnik

Jefferson Scholar receives Truman Scholarship to pursue her graduate studies

Lisa Kopelnik, JS '25, is the 12th Jefferson Scholar to receive a Truman Scholarship

April 18, 2024

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Evan Scott

Jefferson Scholars Foundation, School of Medicine, and Engineering School work together to attract renowned scholar in the field of nanotechnology

Evan Scott will join the University faculty as the 8th professor funded by the Foundation

April 18, 2024

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Kristin O'Donoghue

Fourth Year Jefferson Scholar named a James C. Gaither Junior Fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

Kristin O'Donoghue, JS '24, will assist a senior fellow in the program and will help with writing op-eds and policy proposals

April 9, 2024

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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.