The University of Virginia is well known for its tradition of student leadership. At the Maxine Platzer Lynn Women’s Center, we consistently see students giving their time and talents to a wide variety of ongoing civic engagements.

A message from Women's Center Director, Abby Palko

Have you ever wondered whether genetics or environment is the primary factor for alcohol dependence? Wondered what is the most devastating drug? Or what are those monkeys doing on the beach?

While orange and yellow mountains, apple picking at Carter's Mountain, and trick-or-treating on the Lawn are just a few of the many trademarks of Charlottesville during the fall months, nothing is better or more unique than the 

Written by Latoria White

At the Maxine Platzer Lynn Women’s Center, we stand with survivors of gender-based violence.

The first person in her family to attend college, mechanical engineer Pamela Norris has founded two research laboratories, secured several patents and drawn more than $25 million worth of research grants to t

Former two-sport Virginia student-athlete and Jefferson Scholar to be recognized at halftime of the women’s basketball game on Jan.

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