Interdisciplinary Innovation
Three new Spring Term Abroad courses allow the liberal arts ethos to shine as professors in different disciplines combine forces.
Featured News, Views and More from Around W&L
W&L Celebrates 454 Graduates at 239th Commencement
The ceremony included remarks by President Will Dudley and Meaghan Endres ’26, president of the Executive Committee of the Student Body.
Office Space: Erich Uffelman
Bentley Professor of Chemistry Erich Uffelman offers us an office tour.
Four Years in Focus
Senior Ryan Doty reflects on his time at Washington and Lee and the experiences he’ll carry with him into his next chapter.
Going Global
Since its inception in 1971, Washington and Lee’s Spring Term Abroad program has taken countless students around the world with unique classes focused on immersive learning.
Seen and Heard
View all SOC »Regardless of background, regardless of a STEM or humanities major, we seek to invent, uncover and create. At least, that’s what I consider to be the value of my liberal arts education at W&L: an active engagement of cross-disciplinary perspectives, threading into each other to weave a multicolored tapestry of intellect, integrity and innovation.~ Ryan Doty ’26
People & News
Ryan Connell Named a Finalist for the Inaugural FloCollege CSC Spotlight Award
The athletics broadcaster and multimedia creative specialist was named one of 18 finalists for the award to be presented on June 9 in Las Vegas.
W&L’s Alexander Kagan ’27 Named a Constitutional Studies Fellow by the Hertog Foundation
Kagan will spend two weeks in an intensive learning experience focused on American constitutional history and development.
W&L’s Sarp Sahin ’26 Earns Fulbright Cardiff University Award
Sahin will continue his research of Parkinson’s disease at Cardiff University in Wales before attending medical school.
W&L’s Elly Dyer ’26 Selected for Teaching Assistant Program in France
Dyer is looking forward to gaining classroom experience in France before pursuing a career in education policy.
Li Kang Selected to Attend Self-Knowledge for Humans and Artificial Systems Summer Institute
The assistant professor of philosophy received a stipend to attend the National Endowment for the Humanities-funded programming at the University of California, Berkeley.
Jane Hopkinson-Wood Named WGCA Southeast Region Coach of the Year
The third-year head coach guided the Generals to a fourth-place finish at the NCAA Division III Championship.
Founders Hall Construction Set to Begin
Demolition of the Early-Fielding Memorial Building will begin in mid-June, and construction of the new admissions and financial aid building will begin this fall.
W&L’s Chuck Rutberg ’26 Selected for Teaching Assistant Program in France
Rutberg is looking forward to building on his French language skills before pursuing a career in the federal government.
Three W&L Students Awarded Boren Scholarships for Global Language Study
With the scholarship, the graduating seniors will conduct intensive language studies in Indonesia and Japan.
Religion Professor Appears as Featured Guest on the Visually Sacred Podcast
Jeff Kosky headlined the episode focused on how art can mediate the invisible, evoke wonder and challenge the disenchantment of modernity.
W&L’s Margaret Schweppe ’26 Selected for U.S. Teaching Assistantship to Austria
Schweppe is looking forward to developing her German language and teaching skills in an immersive environment before joining PricewaterhouseCoopers as a management consulting analyst.
W&L Students Accepted for Publication at the Gaming and Technology Conference
Trey Custodio ’26 and Sanjog Basnet ’27 explore gaming preferences and behavior.
Faces of W&L
What’s Next for Lauren Long ’26
Long, a biochemistry major, will be attending Indiana University School of Medicine in the fall.
Meet a Colleague: Jenny David
Jenny David serves as a prospect research analyst in Advancement Operations.
Meet a Colleague: Josh Poole
Josh Poole serves as copy services assistant.
Meet a Colleague: Chris Link
Chris Link serves as a Public Safety officer.
Meet a Colleague: James Ito
James Ito serves as Museums registrar.
Meet a Colleague: Jamie Lipps
Jamie Lipps serves as director of publications and design.
Meet Will Knight ’26
Knight says the opportunity to pursue different extracurriculars, including football, track & field and fly fishing, has been invaluable.
Meet a Colleague: Soo Yon Ryu
Soo Yon Ryu serves as assistant professor of business administration.
