W&L Welcomes New Faculty
Combined, the College, the Williams School and the Law School have hired 23 Faculty Members.
Featured News, Views and More from Around W&L
Under the Baobab Tree
How one W&L graduate empowers women farmers in Africa.
Washington and Lee Welcomes the Class of 2026
The university’s first-year class represents 26 countries and 43 U.S. states.
Summer Opportunities: Off the Beaten Path
Washington and Lee students blazed their own trails this summer to pursue their passions.
Summer Opportunities: Internships Abroad
Despite challenges presented by the Covid-19 pandemic, many students were able to travel this summer for valuable professional experience in other countries.
W&L’s Staniar Gallery Presents Fall 2022 Programs and Exhibitions
The first of three fall exhibitions at Washington and Lee University’s Staniar Gallery is now open to the public.
Summer Opportunities: Summer Research Scholars and the Office of Community-Based Learning
Student participants stay in Lexington to develop research techniques and obtain valuable work experience.
Museums at W&L: Fall 2022 Programs and Exhibitions
The Museums at W&L invite the public to their opening reception for "Museum Menageries" on Sept. 15 at 6 p.m.
Fall Convocation To Kick Off New Academic Year
The W&L community is invited to the 2022 Convocation on the Front Lawn on Sept. 7 at 5:30 p.m.
Seen and Heard
View all SOC »"With back-to-back record-breaking years for fellowships, it is clear that our students are being inspired by their peers’ success, and I fully expect our application numbers to continue to grow in response.”~ Matthew Loar, W&L Director of Fe
In Case You Missed It
1. Caleb Dance
Caleb Dance serves as associate professor of classics2. Summer Experience: Elizabeth Pruitt ’24L
Elizabeth Pruitt spent her summer working at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in Fort Worth, TX.3. W&L Law’s Murchison Presents to Federal Bar Association
Prof. Brian Murchison reviewed the last term term of the U.S. Supreme Court and the development of the "major questions" doctrine.4. Meet Trip Wright ’25
Wright chose to attend W&L after witnessing how the school stresses communal and academic relationships between students and faculty with its small class model.5. Meet Chaz Jackson ’25
Jackson chose W&L because of the ability to explore different areas of academic interests.People & News
W&L Studio Art Lab Technician Named Artist in Residence
Christine Carr to take part in a yearlong effort with the City of Roanoke Stormwater Utility.
W&L Professor Awarded $1.1 Million Grant from the National Science Foundation
Dan Johnson seeks to develop assessment tools to foster creativity in STEM education.
W&L Welcomes New Faculty
Combined, the College, the Williams School and the Law School have hired 23 Faculty Members.
W&L Professor Wins Prestigious Economics Prize
Peter Grajzl named a 2022 winner of the Elinor Ostrom Prize.
Caleb Dance
Caleb Dance serves as associate professor of classics
W&L Politics Professor Receives Research Grant
Zoila Ponce de León will utilize the grant to study immigration and deportation in the U.S. and Brazil.
W&L History Professor Sarah Horowitz Publishes Book
“The Red Widow” hit bookshelves on Sept. 6 and has received positive reviews.
W&L Development Officer Tabbed to CASE District III Cabinet
Kenny Melvin was elected by his peers to serve a two-year term.
Director of Staniar Gallery Selected for Inclusion in Upcoming Art Festival
Clover Archer’s work will be featured in the Art in Odd Places Story exhibition in New York City later this month.
Jake Reeves
Jake Reeves serves as an assistant director of inclusion and engagement for LGBTQ+ support.
W&L Art Professor Awarded VCCA Fellowship
Sandy de Lissovoy is one of 22 fellows to participate in the prestigious residency program from Virginia Center for the Creative Arts.
Karla Murdock to Deliver Lecture in Honor of Endowed Professorship
The title of Murdock’s talk is “Paying attention: Habits of Mind and Psychological Well-being.”
