W&L Graduates 453 Students at 236th Commencement
In his remarks, President Will Dudley told the Class of 2023 the ability to think freely, critically, and humanely has prepared them to be conscientious interpreters of the world.
Featured News, Views and More from Around W&L
Washington and Lee University to Celebrate 236th Commencement, Baccalaureate
W&L celebrates its 236th undergraduate Commencement Thursday, May 25, at 10 a.m.
Playing It Forward
Washington and Lee seniors David Onyejekwe ’23, Jake McCabe ’23 and Bailey Keel ’23 have created lasting connections with the local community as volunteer coaches for Lex Lax youth lacrosse.
A Model of Possibility
Professor of Biology Robert Humston’s Spring Term course takes a deep dive into environmental problem-solving.
Planned Maintenance to Sydney Lewis Hall Expected to Begin May 22
The project will require periodic modifications to pedestrian and vehicular traffic in the area.
Haunted History
Professor of History Mikki Brock’s Spring Term course explores our fascination with the supernatural.
School of Law Honors Graduates at 2023 Commencement Ceremony
The Washington and Lee University School of Law celebrated its 168th commencement on Friday, May 12, awarding 106 juris doctor degrees.
W&L Honors Distinguished Alumni, Returning Classes at Reunion Weekend
The university welcomed more than 940 alumni and guests from the classes of 1973–2008 back to campus for its annual spring reunion festivities.
W&L Podcast Releases New Episode Featuring Jeff Schatten
"W&L After Class" invites listeners to join a conversation with W&L’s expert faculty on their teaching, research interests and passion projects.
Seen and Heard
View all SOC »"I recognized that this was a unique opportunity that I wouldn’t get to experience anywhere else."~ Molly Pennisi ’24
In Case You Missed It
1. Eight W&L Students Awarded Gilman Scholarships to Study Abroad
The Gilman Scholarship Program offers awards of up to $5,000 to U.S. undergraduate students who are Pell Grant recipients.2. Chris Seaman Named Robert E.R. Huntley Professor of Law
Seaman joined the Washington and Lee Law faculty in 2012. His research and teaching interests include intellectual property, property, and election law and voting rights.3. W&L’s Allie Stankewich ’23 Earns Fulbright to Uganda
Stankewich has been awarded a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to teach English in Uganda.4. Two Washington and Lee ROTC Students Receive Project Global Officer Grants
Christy Childs ’26 and Griffin Conti ’26 will receive funding to study foreign languages this summer.5. W&L Law’s Trammell Selected to Present at Yale/Stanford/Harvard Junior Faculty Forum
Alan Trammell will present "The False Promise of Jurisdiction Stripping," which is forthcoming in the Columbia Law Review.People & News
Peale’s iconic Washington portrait returns to W&L
The W&L-owned portrait, which has been on loan to Mount Vernon, will be displayed in a new Reeves Museum exhibit, which opened to the public on May 24.
Chris Seaman Named Robert E.R. Huntley Professor of Law
Seaman joined the Washington and Lee Law faculty in 2012. His research and teaching interests include intellectual property, property, and election law and voting rights.
W&L’s Allie Stankewich ’23 Earns Fulbright to Uganda
Stankewich has been awarded a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to teach English in Uganda.
W&L to Perform Maintenance on Ivy Adorning University Chapel
The iconic vines will receive significant pruning to ensure their overall health.
Two Washington and Lee ROTC Students Receive Project Global Officer Grants
Christy Childs ’26 and Griffin Conti ’26 will receive funding to study foreign languages this summer.
W&L’s Wren Markley ’23 Selected for Prestigious JET Program
Markley will start their role in the Japanese Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program by early August 2023.
Washington and Lee University Receives Grant from the Samuel H. Kress Foundation
All funds will support W&L students with Professor George Bent’s digital humanities project “Florence As It Was.”
W&L Welcomes New Trustees Cynthia Cheatham ’07, Kelly Golub ’93 and Jim Lawson ’77
All three were sworn in as trustees of their alma mater on May 19.
Get to Know the Newest Members of the W&L Community – 5/17/23
The following individuals recently joined the Washington and Lee employee workforce.
W&L Professor Named President-Elect of the Virginia Association of Economists
Niels-Hugo Blunch was selected for the post at the organization’s annual meeting last month.
Five W&L Students Awarded Boren Scholarships for Global Language Study
The David L. Boren Scholarship supports the intensive study of languages deemed important to U.S. interests.
W&L Professors and Students Co-Author Peer-Reviewed Paper on Web-Weaving Spiders
Professors Nadia Ayoub and Kyle Friend, and students Jamal Magoti ’23, Maria Luzaran ’23, Cooper Lazo ’24 and Eman Muamar ’24 all contributed to the paper that appeared in the open science platform Frontiers.
Faces of W&L
Meet a Colleague: Will Wallace
Will Wallace serves as the associate director of athletic communications.
Meet Meg Graham ’23
Graham appreciates how W&L empowers students to follow their passions.
Meet a Colleague: Florentina Butler
Florentina Butler is the Associate Director of Law School Advancement.
Catching up with Wes Haydon ’09
Haydon credits the W&L community for inspiring him and guiding him toward success.
Meet a Colleague: Heidi Bustos
Heidi Bustos serves as the assistant director of inclusion and engagement.
Meet Lauren Reese ’23
Reese was motivated by her summer research experience to pursue a career in medicine.
Meet a Colleague: Margaret Anne Hinkle
Margaret Anne Hinkle is an assistant professor of earth and environmental geoscience.
Meet a Colleague: Jenny Mitchell
Jenny Mitchell is the Archivist and Special Collections Librarian in the School of Law.
