Finding the Why
Phil Marella '81 is the founder of Dana's Angels Research Trust, an organization dedicated to funding research on Niemann-Pick disease type C.
Featured News, Views and More from Around W&L
Path to Professorship
For Troy Larsen ’22, the dream to become a professor began as an undergraduate and became a reality thanks to opportunities made possible by W&L’s Office of Fellowships.
Career Connections
The W&L network is perhaps most illustrative in the early-career assistance and opportunities our alumni provide to current students.
Students Help Shape Library Life Through Advisory Board
W&L’s Library Student Advisory Board allows students to have a voice in the university library’s events and initiatives.
A Tale of Two Love Stories
Thirty years apart, a W&L love story continues.
Seen and Heard
View all SOC »“W&L’s interdisciplinary approach has shaped me into a far more well-rounded student than I ever expected to become. It didn’t just push me to explore subjects outside my major — it also brought me into a community of friends whose interests range across every corner of the curriculum. Simply spending time with people who think about the world differently has expanded my own perspective in ways that no single program could have done on its own.”~ Juyoung Kim '26
In Case You Missed It
1. Preserving a Tradition
Tom Millhiser ’81L and his wife Shelly have established an endowment to fund the purchase of the W&L Law walking sticks.2. Experience Spotlight: Allison Hermann ’26L
Allison Hermann participated in the general externship program, working in the Augusta County Commonwealth Attorney’s Office in Staunton.3. Community Grants Committee: Call for Proposals
W&L’s Community Grants Committee will evaluate proposals in March 2026.4. Career Paths: Christian Davis ’26L
After graduation, Christian Davis will clerk for Justice D. Garrison Hill on the Supreme Court of South Carolina.5. Kreitler Scholarship Honors a Life Well-Lived Through a Legacy of Opportunity
“There was never any question that Dick’s legacy would go to W&L,” said Robin Kreitler. “He loved W&L and began giving back at an early age.”People & News
Washington and Lee University to Host 2026 Entrepreneurship Summit
The two-day program will be held on campus March 20-21.
Isaac James ’27 Awarded VMFA Fellowship
The junior studio art and mathematics double major was one of five undergraduate students statewide to receive a $4,000 fellowship award.
Brittney Kemp Named Old Dominion Athletic Conference Women’s Basketball Coach of the Year
The Generals’ second year head coach garnered the award for the first time in her W&L tenure.
Washington and Lee Seeks Accreditation for Engineering Program
It is anticipated the Class of 2030 will be the first students eligible to earn an accredited engineering degree from W&L.
University Development Staff Publishes Paper in the Journal of Education Advancement and Marketing
Emily Pogue and Amanda Minix co-authored an article on engaging young alumni in leadership-level annual giving.
W&L Student Team Competes at VFIC Applied Ethics Bowl
The W&L Ethics Bowl team recently participated in an annual statewide competition.
Krzysztof Jasiewicz Publishes Chapter in ‘The Oxford Handbook of Polish Politics’
The William P. Ames Jr. Professor of Sociology and Anthropology Emeritus’ chapter focuses on the collapse of the communist system in Eastern Europe.
Sarp Sahin ’26 Publishes Research Paper
The senior’s research on Parkinson’s disease was published in Brain: A Journal of Neurology
Eric Deggans Authors Book Chapter
The Knight Chair in Journalism and Media Ethics discussed his experience as an NPR TV critic in “Reading Media: How to Do Textual Analysis.”
W&L Student Accepted into Public Policy and International Affairs Program
Lucas Kim ’27 will participate in the program this summer at Princeton University.
Icy Keneah ’26 Named to Allstate NACDA Good Works Team
The senior women’s basketball player was one of 20 winter sports athletes honored nationwide for volunteerism and civic engagement.
Ehi Rajsky Co-Authors Paper Published in the AICPA Tax Advisor Journal
The assistant professor of accounting was joined by two W&L students to produce a paper titled “Effects of the OBBBA on Higher Education.”
Faces of W&L
Meet Eleanna Giannoula ’28
Giannoula, an international student from Greece, said W&L's genuine community drew her in.
Meet a Colleague: Leslie Bretz
Leslie Bretz serves as social media marketing manager at W&L.
Meet Juyoung Kim ’26
Kim, a physics major, counts performing in Croatia and Slovenia with the University Singers as one of his most memorable experiences.
Meet a Colleague: Julie Jackson
Julie Jackson serves as director of advancement communications.
Meet Adam Soltan ’27L
Adam Soltan discusses how his professors and classmates have helped him meet the challenge of law school.
Meet Bella Ferrate ’26
Ferrate chose W&L for its accredited Williams School and the ability to embrace the liberal arts experience.
Meet a Colleague: Emily Pogue
Emily Pogue serves as senior associate director of annual giving.
Meet Haley Lawson ’27L
Haley Lawson came to W&L Law for the rigorous education and to be pushed outside of her comfort zone.
