Meaning, Culture and Survival
A new book by Harvey Markowitz, associate professor of anthropology, examines Native Americans and Catholic missionaries.
Featured News, Views and More from Around W&L
W&L’s New Efforts Take Load Off Landfills
Trash-sorting stations, one of the university's newest sustainability projects, send more material to recycling and compost bins instead of to the dump.
Sustainability in Stockholm
During a four-week internship with Enact Sustainable Strategies in Stockholm, Julia Carullo '20 has been inspired by Sweden's dedication to sustainability in business practices.
A ‘Dream Act’
Tolu Olubunmi ’02 speaks up for immigrants and refugees.
Woods Creek Apartments Get Major Updates
By the start of the 2018-19 academic year, the 1970s-era apartments will sport a fresh exterior look and extensively remodeled interiors.
Seen and Heard
"Without the support of Professor Robert Humston and the rest of the [Environmental Studies] Department, I would have never taken advantage of this unique and impactful event."~ Juliana Keeling '19
In Case You Missed It
1. Cambridge University Press Partners with German Law Journal at W&L Law
Cambridge University Press and the editorial board of the German Law Journal are pleased to announce that they will partner in the publication of the journal from 2019.2. Archer and Lepage Awarded Virginia Humanities Grant
The $7,000 Virginia Humanities grant will support an upcoming exhibit in Staniar Gallery.3. What Makes A Great Leader?
As a Presidential Leadership Scholar, Dana Bolden '89 discussed effective leadership styles with Presidents Bush and Clinton.4. Turning Data into Knowledge
Moataz Khalifa discusses his new job as Leyburn Library's director of data education.5. Chapter Updates
New events are being planned for the upcoming year. We hope you'll join us!News
Hall Receives NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship
Mary-Frances Hall '18 is the 23rd W&L student-athlete selected to receive a scholarship over the last 15 years.
Archer and Lepage Awarded Virginia Humanities Grant
The $7,000 Virginia Humanities grant will support an upcoming exhibit in Staniar Gallery.
Friends of the Library
Washington and Lee has received a $2.5 million gift from Hal F. and Barbra Buckner Higginbotham to endow the university librarian position.
Paul Youngman Named Associate Provost at Washington and Lee
Youngman succeeds Marcia France, who becomes dean of undergraduate studies at Duke Kunshan University in China.
Seen & Heard
Silwal Op-Ed Discusses Resilience of Children
In a Roanoke Times piece, Silwal discusses current events and the impact they bear on children.
Rush Op-Ed Condemns Call for Constitutional Convention
In the Richmond Times-Dispatch article, Rush discusses the political implications of a constitutional convention.
Horowitz Addresses Conspiracies, Scandals in Washington Post Piece
Horowitz is an associate professor of history at Washington and Lee.
Strong Talks Presidential Scandals in the Richmond Times-Dispatch
Strong is the William Lyne Wilson Professor in Political Economy at Washington and Lee.
People & Programs Distinctly Dubyuhnell
Our Students
Green Solutions for a Modern World
Attending the Princeton Environmental Ideathon was a natural progression for Juliana Keeling '19, who started a sustainable packaging company when she was still in high school.
Our Faculty
Office Hours: Seth Michelson
The assistant professor of Spanish, who devotes time both inside and outside the classroom to writing and translating poetry, recently compiled a book of poems written by incarcerated undocumented teens.
Our Alumni
A Powerful Connection
Gerry Barousse '80 helped found the Bayou District Foundation, which is developing a community that replaced a flooded housing development in New Orleans.
Our Programs
Alumnus Receives First ODK Endowed Scholarship in honor of Kenneth P. Ruscio
The scholarship will be the first awarded in the 2018-19 academic year.
