Studying Medicine in Pakistan
A grant from the Endeavor Foundation allowed Midha Ahmad '21 and Sawera Khan '21 to spend the summer in Pakistan, where they compared alternative medicine to traditional treatment.
Featured News, Views and More from Around W&L
Walking in Sunshine
Blue Ridge Autism and Achievement Center’s Lexington branch recently held a grand opening celebration for a nature trail built by Washington and Lee University engineering students through a community partnership.
Destined for Public Service
Balen Essak '20 interviews Maisie Osteen '14L about her experiences with the Shepherd Program and as an assistant public defender.
Scaling the Entrepreneurship Summit
Jesse Evans '20 spent his summer ensuring that this year's summit, which takes place Sept. 21-22, will be a success.
Habitat Hotel Takes on Lexington’s Housing and Hotel Shortage
A philanthropic twist on AirBnB, W&L's Habitat Hotel raises thousands for much-needed affordable housing in Rockbridge.
Seen and Heard
"It was important to me to see the many types of leadership that led our country — each offered tangible lessons on how I could lead in my professional life and, more importantly, my Presidential Leadership Scholars project."~Dana Bolden ’89
In Case You Missed It
1. Henry Sharp Jr., Professor of Mathematics Emeritus, dies at 94
Sharp taught at W&L from 1983-1991.2. W&L Law’s Sarah Haan Contributes to First Amendment News Online Symposium
Haan is one of 15 women to provide commentary for a special online symposium commemorating the 200th issue of First Amendment News.3. What’s a YAC and How You Can Be One Too
If you are a younger member of our alumni community and wondering how you can get involved with the law school, our Young Alumni Council, or YAC, is the answer.4. Linda Greenhouse to Deliver Annual Tucker Lecture at W&L Law
The lecture will take place Thursday, Oct 11 at 4:00 p.m. in the Millhiser Moot Court Room, Sydney Lewis Hall on the campus of Washington and Lee.5. Summer in Germany
Mark Donohue '19 spent the summer working as a software engineering intern at a company called AGCO, located in southern Bavaria.News
Henry Sharp Jr., Professor of Mathematics Emeritus, dies at 94
Sharp taught at W&L from 1983-1991.
Former W&L Trustee Thomas C. Frost Jr. ’50 Dies at 90
The San Antonian native served on the board from 1972-1982.
President Dudley’s Response to the Report of the Commission on Institutional History and Community
Today, President Dudley shared his response to the Commission on Institutional History and Community's report.
W. Barlow Newbolt, Professor of Physics Emeritus, Dies at 83
Newbolt taught at W&L from 1962 to 2000.
Seen & Heard
W&L History Professors Talk Monuments in Washington Post
Professors Michelle Brock, Sarah Horowitz and Molly Michelmore discuss the message and weight behind Confederate monuments on college campuses
Finch Addresses Political Debates in Roanoke Times
In the op-ed, Professor Kevin Finch argues that Virginians should end the debate about debates.
Silwal Op-Ed Discusses Resilience of Children
In a Roanoke Times piece, Silwal discusses current events and the impact they bear on children.
Rush Commentaries Featured in Multiple Media Outlets
Mark Rush, Waxberg Professor of Politics and Law at W&L, has recently discussed constitutional amendments, 3D-printed guns and electoral maps.
People & Programs Distinctly Dubyuhnell
Our Students
Confronting Cancer with Research
Erin An '19 has spent time this summer researching immunotherapy treatments for pediatric cancer at the University of Virginia.
Our Faculty
Best of Both Worlds
Professor Kevin Finch, who just released a new documentary, loves that W&L faculty have “this wonderful combination of academic credentials and practical experience.”
Our Alumni
A Natural Inclination
As a senior ecologist with Trihydro Corp., Jana Heisler White '98 works on environmental protection and remediation.
Our Programs
Quick Hit: Students See Sustainable Farming in Action
During The Leading Edge Pre-Orientation Program on sustainability, first-year students were treated to a visit to Polyface Farms in Swoope, Virginia.
