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Kevin Pelphrey

Foundation-funded professor co-authors study linking brain activity to communication in autism

New study by Kevin Pelphrey offers insight into the biology of autism

July 20, 2026

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In the News

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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One year after graduation, Scholar alumnus receives Pulitzer Prize

May 6, 2020

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Scholar alumna’s mobile startup keeps international students connected

May 6, 2020

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Maurie McInnis, JS '88, named president of Stony Brook University

March 31, 2020

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Important update from the Foundation regarding COVID-19 and the Jefferson Scholars Selection Weekend

March 10, 2020

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Rob Schwartz, JS ‘21, receives Harrison Undergraduate Research Award

March 9, 2020

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Fellow alumnus launches new startup with the help of JSF's Exploratory Fund

February 26, 2020

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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.