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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

Stefano Rumi, JS '18, helps expand the footprint of Babylon Micro-Farms, a new undergraduate-led company

May 5, 2017

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Two Jefferson Scholars selected as recipients of Double Hoo Research Grants

May 1, 2017

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Deniz Tunceli, JS '19, helps U.Va. win the College Mock Trial Association’s National Championship

May 1, 2017

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Jenifer Andrasko, JF '10, named U.Va. Alumni Association's first woman president

April 25, 2017

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Rhodes Scholar Aryn Frazier, JS '17, shares her future plans with UVA Today

April 18, 2017

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Attiya Latif, JS '18, is one of 62 college students across the country to win a Truman Scholarship

April 13, 2017

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Maeve Curtin, JS ’18, makes a difference through friendship and leadership

April 12, 2017

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Kristen Gunther, JF '09, helps pave the way for women in private equity

April 11, 2017

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Jefferson Scholars Foundation Awards Three U.Va. Faculty Members the 2017 Award for Excellence in Teaching

April 10, 2017

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Sasheenie Moodley, JS '17, receives a Rotary Global Grant to pursue a Ph.D. at Oxford

April 6, 2017

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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.