THE JEFFERSON COUNCIL
About
OUR MISSION
What We Stand For
The Jefferson Council is made up of a robust network of concerned and invested alumni who are committed to upholding Thomas Jefferson’s legacy of freedom and excellence. Our events, original research, and valuable partnerships work in coordination toward this mission by championing the following four objectives:
- Promote a culture of civil dialogue, intellectual diversity, and the free exchange of competing ideas
- Restore fiscal stewardship and academic accountability
- Preserve the beauty of the Lawn as the historic center of the Academical Village
- Champion and reinvigorate the Honor System
HOW WE STARTED
Why the Jefferson Council Exists
The Jefferson Council (TJC) was formed in 2020 by concerned and invested alumni in response to two events. First, a University of Virginia task force publication calling for a billion-dollar overhaul in accordance with an ideologically radical vision of “equity.” Second, the infamous “F— UVA” sign mounted on a Lawn resident’s door.
We spent our first year as an all-volunteer organization, primarily arranging events for diverse speakers and students to discuss ideas that they normally would not be exposed to on Grounds. We also dedicated significant time and resources to listening, learning, and documenting what was happening “on the ground” at UVA.
TJC has since become a robust network of over 15,000 UVA alumni, donors, students, and faculty who are committed to preserving a legacy of freedom and excellence at Mr. Jefferson’s University.