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Women in Leadership & Philanthropy

Seeking to strengthen bonds between U.Va. and its alumnae and women stakeholders, and to increase the number of women serving the University and its foundations through volunteer leadership and philanthropic activities.

Reunions Panel - Strategies for Women's Careers

Bouncing back from challenging situations is a key characteristic common among successful women leaders who have broken through the glass ceiling. Read the highlights and hear the podcast from this Reunions '09 panel discussion.

U.Va. Women in the News

Quarterly updates from various publications highlighting exciting activities involving U.Va. women. Women across the University with ties past and present are succeeding on the Grounds and beyond, and contributing as leaders and decision-makers in their communities.

Notable U.Va. Benefactors

View stories about giving at U.Va. In customizing their giving, these alums have aligned their passion and gifts to support areas of need at the University. These alums and community members are thinking strategically about their giving and contributing to the vitality of the University in the 21st century.

U.Va. Gift Catalog Site

The Women in Leadership & Philanthropy program has gathered some noteworthy ideas into an online catalog which offers a selective list of specific gift ideas from around the Grounds. Suggested amounts may cover the entire cost of a particular initiative, or present opportunities to combine smaller individual gifts into a larger, group gift. Your contribution will be considered a contribution to the University of Virginia annual fund and will be credited to the cause you select. For more information, Visit the site

Get Vodcasts, Podcasts & Highlights of the Women in Leadership Conference

The inaugural Women in Leadership Conference was held at the University of Virginia September 26 - 27, 2008, featuring distinguished speakers and panels on contemporary topics in the worlds of business, public life, science, and the arts. For more information, Visit the site

Sign Up for the WLP Newsletter

Sign up to receive the free WLP eNewsletter. The quarterly eNewsletter will allow you to stay in touch with the latest activities involving U.Va. women.