The Value of Wandering
More than any other experience at W&L, the Outing Club has taught Bowen Spottswood '18 about living life joyfully.
Featured News, Views and More from Around W&L
No Longer a ‘Reluctant Leader’
As graduation approaches, Truth Iyiewuare '18 looks back at his growth as a member—and then president—of the Student Association for Black Unity at W&L.
A Johnson Scholar’s Next Steps
Courtney Hauck '18 looks forward to continuing her debt-free education with a fellowship to Columbia Law School.
Washington and Lee Alumnus Tom Wolfe ’51 Dies at 88
Wolfe, one of W&L's most accomplished alumni, will be remembered for his talent, wit and generosity.
From Dream to Reality
Shapley Davis '18 produced and premiered his own short film, and he hopes to continue making films as he heads off to USC's film school after graduation.
Seen and Heard
"I cannot describe the excitement I felt after developing my first roll of film...when I saw the fully developed negatives, I knew I wanted to work with film as much as possible."~ Ellen Kanzinger '18
In Case You Missed It
1. Thomas V. Litzenburg Jr. ’57, Retired Director of the Reeves Center, Dies at 84
Litzenburg, who worked at W&L from 1991 until 2003, was also the former acting university chaplain.2. Two W&L Students Awarded 2018 Critical Language Scholarships
Elizabeth McDonald will study in Japan and Riley Ries will study in Kyrgyzstan.3. Halford Ryan, Professor of English and Speech Emeritus, Dies at 74
Ryan taught at Washington and Lee for 40 years until his retirement in 2010.4. A Picture-Perfect College Experience
Ellen Kanzinger '18 provides a snapshot of the many opportunities she had to hone her photography skills at Washington and Lee.5. W&L Students Receive National Science Foundation Awards
The NSF only funds about 11,000 of the 40,000 proposals it receives annually for research, education and training projects.News
W&L to Award Two Honorary Degrees at 2018 Commencement
W&L will recognize the outstanding contributions of professors Marjorie Agosín and Harlan Beckley at its 231st commencement.
Thomas V. Litzenburg Jr. ’57, Retired Director of the Reeves Center, Dies at 84
Litzenburg, who worked at W&L from 1991 until 2003, was also the former acting university chaplain.
Two W&L Students Awarded 2018 Critical Language Scholarships
Elizabeth McDonald will study in Japan and Riley Ries will study in Kyrgyzstan.
Halford Ryan, Professor of English and Speech Emeritus, Dies at 74
Ryan taught at Washington and Lee for 40 years until his retirement in 2010.
Seen & Heard
W&L’s Colón Talks Journalism Ethics with the Associated Press
Journalism professor Aly Colón weighs in on Fox News support of Hannity.
W&L’s Rush on Gerrymandering
Rush's piece was published in The Virginian-Pilot
W&L’s Swasy on the Labor of Bringing a Baby into Appalachia
Swasy's piece was published in Splinter News.
President Dudley on Taxing George Washington’s Legacy
W&L President William C. Dudley writes about the endowment tax in an opinion piece in The Washington Post.
People & Programs Distinctly Dubyuhnell
Our Students
A One-Man Special Projects Department
While studying in Sydney, Bradley Callaham '19 interns at LINK, the world’s largest international business brokerage firm.
Our Faculty
Professor Blunch Attends DAEiNA Conference at Princeton University
Blunch recently attended the 7th annual meeting of Danish Academic Economists in North America (DAEiNA) at Princeton University. This year, he was able to fully enjoy the program as a participant, rather than as an organizer.
Our Alumni
Authenticity in Leadership
A conversation with W&L trustee Brodie Riordan '03 about leadership, and the importance of diversity on the board and in the student body.
Our Programs
Make Some Noise for Education
W&L’s University Collections of Art and History partnered with Professor Eric Moffa’s teacher education class to create a fun lesson plan for local middle school students.
