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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

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Madison Smither, JS '21, selected as one of 10 finalists for a prestigious science innovation award

August 6, 2018

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Andy Oldham, JS '01, is confirmed to the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals

July 18, 2018

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City of Chattanooga names street in memory of Jefferson Scholar alumna Glynn Key

June 19, 2018

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Stephanie Roe, JF '20, helps U.Va. team win first place in Patagonia Case Competition

June 15, 2018

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Two Jefferson Scholars receive Fulbrights to study abroad

June 4, 2018

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Maeve Curtin, JS '18, receives Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award at U.Va.'s annual valedictory exercises

May 21, 2018

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Three Jefferson Fellows receive Double Hoo Research Grants

May 18, 2018

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Twenty-eight exceptional graduate students selected to receive Jefferson and National Fellowships

May 17, 2018

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The Foundation has announced the Jefferson Scholars Class of 2022

May 10, 2018

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Two Jefferson Scholars launch a new student-run political journal with funding from the Jefferson Scholars Foundation

April 27, 2018

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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.