W&L Launches $650 Million Capital Campaign
Washington and Lee University announced on Friday, Oct. 25, the launch of a $650 million comprehensive capital campaign, Leading Lives of Consequence: The Campaign for Washington and Lee.
Featured News, Views and More from Around W&L
Historic Gift Allows Washington and Lee University to Adopt Need-Blind Admissions Policy
Alumnus Bill Miller donates $132 million to expand access and affordability.
Spooky Action on Campus
W&L’s quantum computing program is among the first in the nation offered at a small liberal arts institution.
Championing Tennis
Recently retired CEO of the USPTA John Embree ’75 hopes to inspire members of the younger generation to pursue a career in his beloved sport.
Opportunity to Thrive
Adhip Adhikari ’27 spent much of his summer creating a library at a secondary school near his family's home in Katmandu, Nepal.
Seen and Heard
View all SOC »“Professor Bent’s energy is infectious. There is a reason people change their majors to art history after taking one of his classes.”~ Ellie Penner ’23
In Case You Missed It
1. In Memoriam: Frank Miriello, Former Head Football Coach
Miriello spent 26 years coaching football at Washington and Lee and remains the program’s all-time wins leader.2. Matthew Loar ’07 Authors Paper in the Peer-Reviewed Classical Quarterly
The director of fellowships and student research dissects and expands upon possible allusion in Virgil’s “Aeneid.”3. Faculty Profile: Tammi Etheridge
Tammi Etheridge is an expert in food and drug law with a talent for seeing both sides of complex issues.4. Meet Yardley Borten ’25L and Sadie Mapstone ’25L, Head Kirgis Fellows
The Kirgis Fellow program is a mentoring program designed to assist first-year and transfer students with the adjustment to law school.5. Meet Saylor Snowden ‘25L, Research Burks Scholar
Being a Burks Scholar is a way for Saylor Snowden to pay it forward for help she received as a first year law student.People & News
In Memoriam: Frank Miriello, Former Head Football Coach
Miriello spent 26 years coaching football at Washington and Lee and remains the program’s all-time wins leader.
Washington and Lee University to Replace Foundation Landscaping Surrounding University Chapel
The diverse palette of plant materials includes native plant species focusing on varied colors, sizes and textures to accentuate the beauty of the historic structure.
W&L’s Robert Humston Receives Grant to Study the Trout Population in the Jackson River
The director of environmental studies and professor of biology received the funding from the Virginia Departments of Wildlife Resources and Environmental Quality.
W&L Students Attend Diverse Economics Conference at the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond
The Williams School and Department of Economics provided the opportunity for students to network and explore careers in the field of economics.
Elliott King Presents Paper at Conference at The Peggy Guggenheim Museum in Venice
The W&L professor of art history attends conference exploring and celebrating Surrealism in Italy.
W&L Welcomes New Trustees Josephine Covington ’96, P’24 and Jack Huffard ’90, P’28
Josephine S. Covington ’96, P’24 and John C. “Jack” Huffard Jr. ’90, P’28 joined the Washington and Lee University Board of Trustees on Oct. 25, at the board’s fall meeting in Lexington.
Matthew Loar ’07 Authors Paper in the Peer-Reviewed Classical Quarterly
The director of fellowships and student research dissects and expands upon possible allusion in Virgil’s “Aeneid.”
Washington and Lee University Recognized for its Sustainability Efforts
The university earned high marks in the Princeton Review Guide to Green Colleges and is highlighted in the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education’s 2024 Sustainable Campus Index.
Business Administration Professor Presents to Shenandoah Valley Business Leaders
Jeff Schatten discussed his research on artificial intelligence and how it can be used to improve efficiency at work at the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley’s annual Business Forum Luncheon.
Inaugural W&L Policy Forum Explores Key Political and Economic Issues
More than 100 participants gathered to discuss cybersecurity, trade policies and the future of U.S. policy.
Athletics Hall of Fame Ceremony to Celebrate Endowment Honoring the Farrars
The James D. Farrar Jr. ’74 and Katharine Capito Farrar Endowment supports the Athletics Hall of Fame and will help fund athletics-related student opportunities.
Bright Frimpong Co-Authors Paper in the Information Systems Journal
The business administration professor and his advisors explore the role of crowdfunding in developing Indigenous communities.
Faces of W&L
Meet Jana Hulsey ’25
Valuable connections with professors have opened Hulsey’s world to new subjects and opportunities to make an impact.
Meet a Colleague: Kolton Cannon
Kolton Cannon serves as a graphic designer in the Office of Communications & Public Affairs.
Meet Jenna Bernstein ’25
Bernstein discovered a passion for coding at W&L and has sought out every opportunity to get involved with technology on campus.
Meet a Colleague: Debbie Price
Debbie Price is the Administrative Assistant for Law Admissions and has worked at the Law School since August 2015.
Meet a Colleague: Katherine Dau ’19
Katherine Dau ’19 serves as the director of annual giving.
Meet Paige McBoyle ’26
McBoyle chose W&L for its close-knit community and the opportunity to excel academically and athletically.
Meet a Colleague: Alex Klein
Alex Klein is an assistant professor of law who teaches courses in criminal law.
Meet a Colleague: Devony Hines
Devony Hines serves as the associate director of admissions.
