W&L’s DART Fellowship Participants Gain Valuable Experience in Lab Research and Patient Care
Maren Barclay ’27, Beamlak Abebe ’28 and Martha Afoakwa ’27 spent their summer in research labs across the country through the DART Fellowship program.
Featured News, Views and More from Around W&L
Tips on Navigating the First-Year Experience
Nathan Graves, associate dean for first-year experience, and Leah Beard, assistant dean of student leadership share tips for students, parents and families navigating their first Fall Term at W&L.
Local Impact
Community-Based Learning interns leave their mark on Rockbridge County.
Finding Your Path
For Washington and Lee University’s Jack Evans ’25 and Adja Ndiaye ’26, receiving a Gilman Scholarship redefined what was possible during their four years on campus and beyond.
Q&A: Why are Shows like ‘The Pitt’ so Popular?
Ahead of the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, W&L’s Eric Deggans and Stephanie Sandberg discuss the current state of television and why this year’s nominees have found such broad appeal in the streaming age.
Seen and Heard
View all SOC »“Not only have we interacted with the community in a new way, but we have also created a community amongst ourselves.”~ Molly Coman ’27
People & News
Wan-Chuan Kao’s Work Featured by Arizona State University
The associate professor of English teaches medieval poetry through the lens of critical whiteness studies.
Robin LeBlanc Authors New Book
Titled “Proprietors for a Democratic City,” the book explores how ordinary citizens remake public spaces and amplify their political voice.
Megan Fulcher Named Scholar in Residence for the Office of Community-Based Learning
The professor of cognitive and behavioral science will develop and run science enrichment programs.
Ryan Jones Co-Authors Article in The Journal of Biogeography
The visiting assistant professor of biology examined the genetic differences, relationships and evolutionary history of camel spiders from the Baja California Peninsula.
W&L Announces 2026 Distinguished Young Alumni Award Winners
Bren Flanigan ’16 and Madison Sanders ’16 will be recognized during Young Alumni Weekend.
Andrea Lepage’s edited collection published as part of the ‘X as Intersection: Writing on Latinx Art’ Digital Publishing Initiative
The Pamela H. Simpson Professor of Art History is one of 10 editorial board members producing edited collections on Latinx art.
Office of Community-Based Learning Announces 2026-27 Faculty Collaborative
This year’s collaborative includes 16 faculty members representing a variety of disciplines.
Kyle McCoil Named Chair of the 2026 Student Organization Misconduct Institute
The associate dean of student affairs will facilitate discussions surrounding misconduct in higher education.
Josh Poole Co-Authors Fantasy Novel, ‘The Shards of Acrilon’
Poole’s book will be launched with a book signing at Downtown Books on Sept.22.
W&L Joins Four Virginia Institutions in NEH Grant to Preserve Revolutionary-Era Collections
The grant will fund conservation and digitization of collections documenting Virginia’s role in the nation’s founding.
2026 Five-Star Distinguished Alumni Award Winners Announced
These W&L alumni exemplify leadership, service and professional excellence and will be honored during Five-Star Festival, Sept. 18-19.
Washington and Lee Receives Grant from the Teagle Foundation
The planning grant will create a shared first-year humanities experience and expand pathways through the curriculum.
Faces of W&L
What’s Next for Reagan Reiferson ’26
The business administration major is working for a design and project coordinator in Austin, Texas.
Meet a Colleague: Trish Campbell
Trish Campbell serves as the manager of Café 77.
Meet a Colleague: Colin Reid
Colin Reid serves as a professor of accounting.
Meet a Colleague: Lauren Kozak
Lauren Kozak serves as Title IX coordinator and director of disability resources.
Meet a Colleague: Rob Straughan
Rob Straughan is the Crawford Family Dean of the Williams School of Commerce, Economics, and Politics.
Meet a 1L: Griffin Polinsky ’29L
Griffin Polinsky is from Wilmington, North Carolina and received his undergraduate degree from Northeastern University.
Meet a Colleague: Colleen Drake
Colleen Drake serves as senior program coordinator in the Division of Student Affairs.
Meet a 1L: Brody El Ahmar ’29L
Brody El Ahmar is from Berwick, Maine and received his undergraduate degree from American University.
