Student Organization Spotlight: Mock Convention
Meet the executive leadership of Mock Convention as they prepare for the 2028 convention cycle.
Featured News, Views and More from Around W&L
Q&A: Why Do People Lean into the Supernatural Around Halloween?
W&L’s Mikki Brock discusses the supernatural origins of the holiday, what fueled early modern witch hunts and why “The Witch” is her favorite scary movie.
Laying the Groundwork
Alexis Thompson ’27 and Maria Eduarda Gomes Saff Ferreira ’27 have contributed to foundational research under the guidance of assistant professor of cognitive and behavioral science Nikki Lee.
Choosing Chile
Grace Rustay '27 explored her career aspirations and the Chilean landscape while studying abroad at the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile.
Office Hours: Lasting Bonds
Bentley Professor of Chemistry Erich Uffelman reflects on mentorship in and out of the classroom.
Seen and Heard
View all SOC »“I do believe it’s helping not only the community but also the future of Lexington and Rockbridge County.”~ Kara Moon ’29
People & News
Washington and Lee Receives Grants to Advance Liberating Ideas Initiative
Grants from the Jessie Ball duPont Fund and the Deliberative Citizenship Network will support ongoing programming dedicated to promoting intellectual pluralism and civil discourse.
Ivan Shmatko publishes article in the Oñati Socio-Legal Series journal
The assistant professor of sociology authored a paper titled “Against synecdochic thinking: Southern criminology and the erasure of ‘Eastern Europe.’”
KT Vaughan Named Virginia Library Association’s Inaugural Academic Librarian of the Year
The new statewide honor recognizes outstanding achievement and leadership in academic librarianship.
Washington and Lee Receives $75,000 Freeman Foundation Grant for Internships in Southeast Asia
The grant will establish a six-week summer internship program for W&L students in Vietnam, Thailand and Malaysia.
Jeff Kosky Delivers Lecture at Stanford University’s Taube Center for Jewish Studies
The Abigail Grigsby Urquhart Professor of Religion gave his talk on the burning bush and wonder in the Bible.
Pete Abitante ’78 Receives Omicron Delta Kappa’s Pillar of Leadership in Athletics Award
The retired NFL executive was honored for a 46-year career that spanned three commissioners, 46 Super Bowls and the league’s growth around the world.
W&L Welcomes the 39th Class into its Athletics Hall of Fame
Basketball player Chris Jacobs ’91, tennis player Ericka Shapard ’98, field hockey and lacrosse player Emmy Mathews ’11 and football and lacrosse player Luke Heinsohn ’13 were all inducted the weekend of Oct. 23-24.
Alexander Ramirez Publishes Paper in International Literary Magazine
The visiting assistant professor of English’s short story, “The Recipe,” was published in the fall 2026 issue of the Prairie Schooner blog.
W&L Welcomes Hundreds to Campus for Young Alumni Weekend
The classes of 2016, 2021 and 2026 reconnected with their peers in Lexington to record the second-highest attendance in program history.
Mengying Liu Publishes Journal Article
The assistant professor of engineering examines unseen damage for hydrogen transportation and storage.
In Memoriam: Verne Canfield, former head men’s basketball coach and associate professor of physical education
Canfield coached the men’s basketball team for 31 years and was one of the most accomplished coaches in Washington and Lee University history.
Owen Collins Performs at the Rochester Fringe Festival
The professor of theater performed in an ensemble show, titled “Small Talk Theater,” at the Central Library of Rochester.
Faces of W&L
Meet a Colleague: Wendy Castenell
Wendy Castenell is an assistant professor of art history.
Meet a Colleague: Steve McAllister
Steve McAllister serves as vice president for finance and treasurer.
From 4-H to Law School: Meet Catalina Clouthier ’28L
An early fascination with animals and agriculture has shaped the path of a W&L Law student pursuing a career in environmental and natural resources law.
Meet a Colleague: Haley Sigler
Haley Sigler is a professor and Director of the Education Studies program.
Meet a Colleague: Bob Stewart
Bob Stewart is a professor of cognitive and behavioral science.
Meet a Colleague: Bethany Ozorak
Bethany Ozorak serves as associate director of Community-Based Learning.
Meet a Colleague: Melissa Neal
Melissa Neal serves as university registrar.
What’s Next for Reagan Reiferson ’26
The business administration major is working for a design and project coordinator in Austin, Texas.
