UVA’s 10th president, Scott Beardsley
Founder's Day
Thomas Jefferson’s birthday, April 13, has been celebrated at the University of Virginia since the University’s first academic session. Locally, the celebration is known as Founder’s Day.
Finals Weekend 2027
Finals Weekend 2027 will be held Friday, May 21 - Sunday, May 23.
Thomas Jefferson Foundation Medals
The Thomas Jefferson Foundation Medals in Architecture, Law, Citizen Leadership, and Global Innovation are given yearly on Founder's Day.