The Jefferson Scholars Foundation received more than 2,000 nominations for the scholarships, which provide full financial support for four years of study at the University, as well as a number of enrichment programs.
Students in professor Wyatt Andrew’s media studies course, “Basic Multimedia Reporting,” created a documentary centered on students’ experiences during the quarantine.
A vibrant residential and student governance experience, blended with a few painful times, have left Omar Elhaj with memories and growth he never thought possible when he arrived on Grounds in 2016.
Inspired by a military posting in Bahrain, Reba Francis explored the global clean water crisis during her time at the School of Continuing and Professional Studies.
The fourth-year student was on spring break in Utah when the coronavirus forced UVA to shut down on-Grounds life for the rest of his undergraduate career. But his education continued.
From medical jobs to master’s degrees, Peace Corps to Ph.D.s, UVA’s Class of 2020 is still dreaming big, despite some major curveballs. Here’s where they are headed next.
UVA Heath researcher Dr. William A. Petri, who is working on a vaccine for COVID-19, takes heart from history.
First-generation college student Casedy Thomas grew up dreaming of attending UVA, but wasn’t sure it would ever happen. On Saturday, she’ll become a “Double Hoo” – and a doctor, to boot.