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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

Michael Bateman, JS '19, is helping to build a global community that celebrates kindness

April 3, 2017

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Attiya Latif, JS '18, named a recipient of the 2017 John T. Casteen III Diversity-Equity-Inclusion Leadership Award

March 29, 2017

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A first in U.Va. and JSF history: Five Jefferson Scholars in a single year awarded prestigious Rhodes and Marshall Scholarships

March 14, 2017

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Jefferson Scholar alumnae help empower women through fashion

March 9, 2017

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Jack Chellman, JS '18, takes the lead in preserving the history and archives of the oldest student group on Grounds

March 2, 2017

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Four Jefferson Scholars receive Harrison Undergraduate Research Awards

March 2, 2017

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Jack Brake, JS '18, shares with UVA Today how he used the 2016 Harrison Undergraduate Research Award

February 27, 2017

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The Daily Progress spotlights the Foundation's efforts to attract top faculty to U.Va.

February 23, 2017

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First Chaired Jefferson Professor prepares to make his way to U.Va.

February 20, 2017

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JSF announces holder of first chaired professorship

February 17, 2017

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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.