Student Organization Spotlight: Native American Student Organization
W&L’s Native American Student Organization (NASO) connects the campus to educational programming, events and resources celebrating Indigenous history, culture and community.
Featured News, Views and More from Around W&L
Minor Focus: Law, Justice and Society
W&L's Law, Justice and Society minor examines legal concepts from an interdisciplinary lens.
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.
Historic Gift Allows Washington and Lee University to Adopt Need-Blind Admissions Policy
Alumnus Bill Miller donates $132 million to expand access and affordability.
Project Uplift
Three W&L students partnered with an NGO in Ghana this summer to create a training program for aspiring female entrepreneurs.
Seen and Heard
View all SOC »“One of the distinctive things that we do is have classrooms with undergraduates and law students in the same room.”~ Tim Lubin, Jessie Ball duPont Professor of Religion
In Case You Missed It
1. Professor Suzette Malveaux Receives Clyde Ferguson, JR. Award from AALS
The award recognizes an outstanding legal educator who, during their career, has achieved excellence in the areas of public service, teaching, and scholarship.2. Faculty Spotlight: Russell Miller
Professor Russell Miller's latest book offers students, comparative law scholars, and practitioners an introduction to and survey of the German legal system.3. Alumni Spotlight: Kate Thompson ’21L
Kate Thompson is a clerk for the Honorable Ronald L. Buch of the United States Tax Court.4. W&L Foreign Language Teaching Assistants Attend FLAVA Fall Conference
The teaching assistants were provided the opportunity to learn about the American education system and connect with other language educators.5. Mariam Drammeh ’25 Earns David G. Elmes Pathfinder Prize in Psychology
The Elmes Pathfinder Prize recognizes a student who has shown extraordinary promise in psychological science through outstanding scholarship in basic or applied psychology.People & News
Bryan Snyder ’95 Named Old Dominion Athletic Conference Volleyball Coach of the Year Award
The Generals’ mentor has claimed the award 12 times in 25 seasons.
Lumumba Shabazz Selected as Old Dominion Athletic Conference Men’s Soccer Coach of the Year
The first-year head coach has led the Generals to a 14-3-5 overall record and an ODAC championship.
Tiffany Pins Earns Old Dominion Athletic Conference Women’s Soccer Coach of the Year Award
The third-year coach has led the Generals to a 20-1-1 overall record and an ODAC title.
Enjoy an Eventful 2024 Holiday Season
W&L celebrates the 2024 holiday season with a wide variety of campus and local events.
‘W&L After Class’ Podcast Releases New Episode Featuring Gene McCabe
In this month’s episode, McCabe, head men’s lacrosse coach and assistant director of athletics for compliance, discusses how competitive sports provide those moments that feed the soul in the midst of a changing world.
Connell Cunningham Jr. Named Scholar in Residence for the Office of Community-Based Learning
The visiting assistant professor of chemistry will serve a one-year term for the 2024-25 academic year.
Washington and Lee Commemorates Veterans Day
The W&L community gathered to honor the military service of current and retired members of the staff, faculty and student body.
Dick Kuettner Honored with the Helen Warriner-Burke FLAVA Distinguished Service Award
The director of the Global Discoveries Laboratories and adjunct professor of romance languages and teacher education received the award at the Virginia Board of Education meeting.
W&L History Professor Authors New Book and Appears in WIRED Online Video
Mikki Brock wrote her second book and recently answered questions on her specialty – witches, witchcraft and witch hunts.
Candice Robinson Co-Authors Book About the Sociology of Cardi-B
The assistant professor of sociology explores Black femininity through a contemporary perspective.
Mauricio Betancourt Publishes Article in the Peer-Reviewed Journal Socius
The assistant professor of environmental studies authored a paper titled “Guano and the Rise of the American Empire.”
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.
Faces of W&L
Meet a Colleague: Vicki Pickle
Vicki Pickle serves as financial aid coordinator.
Meet Emma Marvelli ’27
Marvelli enjoys building a community on campus as an RA and through her academic work.
Meet a Colleague: Caleb Simon
Caleb Simon is the Assistant Director of Law Career Strategy and joined W&L in October 2024.
Meet a Colleague: Seth Jones
Seth Jones is a technology integration specialist in ITS.
Meet Nolan Rickett ’27
This neuroscience major takes advantage of W&L’s beautiful natural surroundings, including walking the back campus trails.
Meet a Colleague: Mattie Clear
Mattie Clear is an archivist and assistant professor.
Meet Will Joseph ’26
Joseph, a captain of the men’s soccer team, chose W&L for its well-rounded liberal arts curriculum and reputable school of commerce.
Meet a Colleague: Molly Steele
Molly Steele is the dean of career and professional development.
