Giving First-Year Students An Edge
Washington and Lee's Leading Edge program welcomed the Class of 2027 to campus with dynamic programs designed to build community.
Featured News, Views and More from Around W&L
Washington and Lee Welcomes the Class of 2027
The university’s first-year class represents 26 countries and 43 U.S. states and territories.
Students Realize Dreams Through Innovative Summer Internships
Grant funding through W&L's Johnson Program allows student recipients to pursue passion projects and career development around the world.
Lending a Helping Hand
Washington and Lee students gain new perspectives after internships through the Shepherd Program.
W&L Around the World
Washington and Lee students explored the world this summer thanks to grant funding opportunities through the Center for International Education.
Seen and Heard
View all SOC »“I would say that this is a program that’s undoubtedly worth doing. You have this built-in network of W&L students with you, but you also have every opportunity to go and meet people in a wonderful city.”~ Kelly Hayes ’24
In Case You Missed It
1. Summer Experience: Jared Hunter ’24L
Jared Hunter spent the summer as an associate at Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP in New York City.2. Spotlight: Disabled Law Students Association
The Disabled Law Students Association is striving to create a community for students with disabilities and a more accessible legal field.3. W&L Outcomes: Andrew Tartakovsky ’23
Andrew Tartakovsky ’23 received a Fulbright grant to teach English in Azerbaijan.4. Summer Experience: Mariya Denisenko ’24L
Mariya Denisenko worked as a summer associate at Sidley Austin’s Chicago office.5. Meet a 1L: Symone Gibbs ’26L
Symone Gibbs is from Smithfield, Virginia and received her undergraduate degree from Virginia Commonwealth University.People & News
W&L Financial Aid Staff Member Selected to Participate in College Board Enrollment Leadership Academy
Shanice Hardy will take part in the year-long program focused on leadership skills and enrollment management practices.
W&L Professor Coordinates 42nd Annual National Association of Black Geoscientists Technical Conference
Karena Gill handles all aspects of the event slated to be held Sept. 27-30 in Washington, D.C.
W&L Student Co-Authors Paper Published Online by Sage Journals
Katie Yurechko ’24 presented research related to content creators circumventing TikTok’s content moderation algorithms.
W&L Art Professor Completes VCCA Fellowship
Sandy de Lissovoy was one of 22 fellows to participate in the prestigious residency program at Mt. San Angelo.
Get to Know the Newest Members of the W&L Community – 9/12/23
The following individuals recently joined the Washington and Lee employee workforce.
W&L Professor Receives Award from the American Accounting Association
Megan Hess collected the award at the AAA Annual Meeting in August.
New Connolly Center Director Publishes Two Collaborative Works
Professor Jay Margalus co-authored pieces featured in bioRxiv and for the International Symposium on Academic Makerspaces.
W&L Welcomes New Faculty
A total of 20 new faculty are joining the university this year.
W&L Welcomes New Visiting Faculty, Professors of Practice and Postdoctoral Fellows
A total of 25 new instructors join the W&L community.
Get to Know the Newest Members of the W&L Community – 9/6/23
The following individuals recently joined the Washington and Lee employee workforce.
Josh Caraballo ’25 Receives National Accounting Scholarship
Caraballo is one of 369 students from across the U.S. to receive the merit scholarship from the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board.
Get to Know the Newest Members of the W&L Community – 8/31/23
The following individuals recently joined the Washington and Lee employee workforce.
Faces of W&L
Meet a Colleague: Ashley Evans
Ashley Evans joined W&L Law in November 2022 as the Head of Collection Services for the Law Library.
Meet a Colleague: Tom Hackman
Tom Hackman serves as theater technical director.
Meet a Colleague: Erica Ingersoll
Erica Ingersoll is an Executive Assistant in the Dean’s Office of the Law School.
Meet a Colleague: Schuyler Phillips
Schuyler Phillips serves as a sergeant with public safety.
Meet a Colleague: Brooke Peccie ’17
Brooke Peccie ’17 serves as assistant director of career and professional development.
Meet a Colleague: Matt Phillips
Matt Phillips serves as an assistant athletic trainer.
Meet a Colleague: Matt Boaz
Matt Boaz is acting director of the Immigrant Rights Clinic and a Professor of Practice.
Meet a Colleague: Amanda Harlow
Amanda Harlow serves as an administrative assistant in admissions.
