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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

Two Scholars and two Fellows among this year's recipients of Double Hoo Research Grants

May 14, 2021

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Scholar alumna joins the faculty at U.Va. School of Law

May 14, 2021

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Foundation-funded professor shares research on the development of autism in girls and boys

May 3, 2021

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2021 Shadwell Speaker Series featuring Dr. Francis Collins and Professor Vivian Riefberg

April 29, 2021

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Top autism expert partners with colleagues across multiple schools and disciplines to better understand the effects of autism in girls

April 22, 2021

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Jefferson Scholar elected chair of U.Va.'s Honor Committee

April 22, 2021

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Scholar alumnus serves 70-county district as top-ranking federal law enforcement official

April 12, 2021

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Scholar alumnus named acting U.S. Attorney

March 4, 2021

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Foundation awards $20,000 to outstanding U.Va. faculty members

February 4, 2021

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Professor funded by the Foundation identifies top four challenges of a COVID-19 vaccine rollout

January 27, 2021

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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.