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.
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Alumnus Bill Miller donates $132 million to expand access and affordability.
Three W&L students partnered with an NGO in Ghana this summer to create a training program for aspiring female entrepreneurs.
Nadia Ayoub, professor of biology, loves sharing her passion for open-ended scientific exploration with colleagues and students.
W&L’s quantum computing program is among the first in the nation offered at a small liberal arts institution.
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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
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1. Candice Robinson Co-Authors Book About the Sociology of Cardi-B
The assistant professor of sociology explores Black femininity through a contemporary perspective.2. German Law Journal Celebrates 25 Years
Founded by W&L Law professor Russell Miller, the Journal is one of the world’s leading forums for legal scholarship from a transnational and comparative perspective.3. Mark Drumbl Co-Organizes International Conference on Post-Conflict Justice
Held at the University of Saskatchewan, the conference included a presentation by W&L Law student Will Vardy '26L.4. Alumni Spotlight: Adrianne Williams ‘17L
Adrianne Williams is an Assistant Corporate Counsel at Amazon and owner of an athletic workout brand called The Fitness Collaboration.5. Sarah Haan Publishes “Corporations and Labor Unions in Election Law” in the Oxford Handbook of American Election Law
The book chapter examines the role of corporations in campaign finance and reform efforts.People & News
The assistant professor of environmental studies authored a paper titled “Guano and the Rise of the American Empire.”
Miriello spent 26 years coaching football at Washington and Lee and remains the program’s all-time wins leader.
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.
The director of environmental studies and professor of biology received the funding from the Virginia Departments of Wildlife Resources and Environmental Quality.
The Williams School and Department of Economics provided the opportunity for students to network and explore careers in the field of economics.
The W&L professor of art history attends conference exploring and celebrating Surrealism in Italy.
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.
The director of fellowships and student research dissects and expands upon possible allusion in Virgil’s “Aeneid.”
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.
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.
More than 100 participants gathered to discuss cybersecurity, trade policies and the future of U.S. policy.
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.
Faces of W&L
Mattie Clear is an archivist and assistant professor.
Joseph, a captain of the men’s soccer team, chose W&L for its well-rounded liberal arts curriculum and reputable school of commerce.
Molly Steele is the dean of career and professional development.
Valuable connections with professors have opened Hulsey’s world to new subjects and opportunities to make an impact.
Kolton Cannon serves as a graphic designer in the Office of Communications & Public Affairs.
Bernstein discovered a passion for coding at W&L and has sought out every opportunity to get involved with technology on campus.
Debbie Price is the Administrative Assistant for Law Admissions and has worked at the Law School since August 2015.
Katherine Dau ’19 serves as the director of annual giving.