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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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Fourth Year Jefferson Scholar and Chair of the Honor Committee joins U.Va. President Jim Ryan for the newest episode of "Inside UVA"

November 17, 2021

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Scholar alumna named among 50 Outstanding Asian Americans in Business

September 17, 2021

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Fourth-Year Jefferson Scholar inspires students to learn about environmental science through a native lens

September 14, 2021

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Third-year Scholar is one of 50 students selected to participate in U.Va.’s 22nd Century Scholars program

July 27, 2021

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Scholar alumna receives a Rotary Global Grant to pursue graduate studies abroad

July 1, 2021

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Saunders Family commits $10 million to the Foundation to endow two University Professorships

June 29, 2021

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Foundation awards Jefferson and National Fellowships to 29 graduate students

May 27, 2021

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Mazzen Shalaby, JS '21, receives the Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award

May 27, 2021

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Three Scholars from the Class of 2021 receive recognition for outstanding academic achievement

May 25, 2021

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The Foundation has announced the Jefferson Scholars Class of 2025

May 19, 2021

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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.

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Fellowships

The Foundation supports world-class graduate students through Jefferson Fellowships and National Fellowships.

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Faculty Support

Learn more about how the Foundation supports UVA faculty with the Distinguished Professorship Program and faculty awards.