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Spring Term June 8, 2023Live from Sweden

W&L students in this Spring Term’s “Swedish Theater” course were immersed in culture during their three weeks in Stockholm, Sweden.

Spring TermJune 2, 2023‘Democracy Is Worth Defending’

The 2023 Spring Term course Threats to Democracy examined the form of government and explored the current challenges it faces.

Class of 2023May 30, 2023The Road Less Traveled

Washington and Lee’s Class of 2023 includes nine recipients of the Certificate of International Immersion awarded by W&L’s Center for International Education.

CommencementMay 25, 2023W&L Graduates 453 Students at 236th Commencement

In his remarks, President Will Dudley told the Class of 2023 the ability to think freely, critically, and humanely has prepared them to be conscientious interpreters of the world.

CommencementMay 23, 2023Washington and Lee University to Celebrate 236th Commencement, Baccalaureate

W&L celebrates its 236th undergraduate Commencement Thursday, May 25, at 10 a.m.

Around TownMay 23, 2023Playing It Forward

Washington and Lee seniors David Onyejekwe ’23, Jake McCabe ’23 and Bailey Keel ’23 have created lasting connections with the local community as volunteer coaches for Lex Lax youth lacrosse.

Spring TermMay 19, 2023A Model of Possibility

Professor of Biology Robert Humston’s Spring Term course takes a deep dive into environmental problem-solving.

On CampusMay 18, 2023Planned Maintenance to Sydney Lewis Hall Expected to Begin May 22

The project will require periodic modifications to pedestrian and vehicular traffic in the area.

Spring Term May 16, 2023Haunted History

Professor of History Mikki Brock’s Spring Term course explores our fascination with the supernatural.

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"I recognized that this was a unique opportunity that I wouldn’t get to experience anywhere else."~ Molly Pennisi ’24

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In Case You Missed It

June 9, 2023

1. W&L Law’s Boaz Publishes Article in the Georgetown Immigration Law Journal

Prof. Matt Boaz published "Speculative Immigration Policy."

June 5, 2023

2. W&L Law’s Miller Publishes Article in the NYU Journal of International Law and Politics

Prof. Russ Miller published "Pandemic as Transboundary Harm: Lessons from the Trail Smelter Arbitration."

June 2, 2023

3. In Memoriam: Al Gordon, Professor of Fine Arts Emeritus

Gordon taught at W&L from 1974 to 2001.

June 1, 2023

4. Maddie Coleman Earns Old Dominion Athletic Conference Women’s Lacrosse Coach of the Year Award

The first-year head coach led the Generals to their 13th straight conference title.

May 26, 2023

5. Eight W&L Students Awarded Gilman Scholarships to Study Abroad

The Gilman Scholarship Program offers awards of up to $5,000 to U.S. undergraduate students who are Pell Grant recipients.

People & News

Faculty FocusJune 9, 2023W&L Law’s Boaz Publishes Article in the Georgetown Immigration Law Journal

Prof. Matt Boaz published "Speculative Immigration Policy."

Campus ConstructionJune 8, 2023Early Summer Update On Campus Construction Projects

University Chapel closed June 5 as renovations get underway; Marketplace and Café 77 project is on target for fall completion.

New EmployeesJune 6, 2023Get to Know the Newest Members of the W&L Community – 6/6/23

The following individuals recently joined the Washington and Lee employee workforce.

Faculty FocusJune 5, 2023W&L Law’s Miller Publishes Article in the NYU Journal of International Law and Politics

Prof. Russ Miller published "Pandemic as Transboundary Harm: Lessons from the Trail Smelter Arbitration."

Faculty AccoladeJune 6, 2023W&L Professor Leads Journalism Seminars on the Coverage of Religion

Aly Colón created and organized “Covering Faith and the Faithful” seminars for journalists in Los Angeles and New York City.

In MemoriamJune 2, 2023In Memoriam: Al Gordon, Professor of Fine Arts Emeritus

Gordon taught at W&L from 1974 to 2001.

Faculty AccoladeJune 1, 2023Maddie Coleman Earns Old Dominion Athletic Conference Women’s Lacrosse Coach of the Year Award

The first-year head coach led the Generals to their 13th straight conference title.

Faculty AccoladeJune 1, 2023Gene McCabe Named Old Dominion Athletic Conference Men’s Lacrosse Coach of the Year

Generals’ mentor garners the award for the third time after winning his fourth ODAC title.

Faculty AccoladeMay 30, 2023W&L Professor Receives Grant from the American Association of University Women

Mengying Liu will use the funds to research high-throughput crystallographic mapping in the United Kingdom.

On CampusMay 25, 2023Peale’s iconic Washington portrait returns to W&L

The W&L-owned portrait, which has been on loan to Mount Vernon, will be displayed in a new Reeves Museum exhibit, which opened to the public on May 24.

AccoladesMay 25, 2023Chris Seaman Named Robert E.R. Huntley Professor of Law

Seaman joined the Washington and Lee Law faculty in 2012. His research and teaching interests include intellectual property, property, and election law and voting rights.

Student AccoladeMay 24, 2023W&L’s Allie Stankewich ’23 Earns Fulbright to Uganda

Stankewich has been awarded a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to teach English in Uganda.