The expanded W&L Promise means new students entering W&L in fall 2027 whose families earn less than $200,000 will pay no tuition, and those whose families earn less than $75,000 will pay no tuition, room or board.
This summer, students in W&L’s Summer Research Scholars program are taking an interdisciplinary and interactive approach to environmental studies with ArcGIS mapping software.
A classicist specializing in archaic Greek poetry, W&L’s Kevin Crotty explains why, if you liked Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey,” you will love the original epic poem.
With a grant from the Keck Geology Consortium, W&L’s Madhumita Chakraborty and a team of students tested private wells and springs throughout Rockbridge County to determine water chemistry and quality.
Inspired by life-changing study abroad opportunities, many W&L students decide to pursue fellowships that allow them to complete meaningful work on a global stage.
One of the reasons I chose to come to W&L was for the flexibility to take a variety of courses to help me figure out what I wanted to do. My career plans changed a dozen times in my four years, and I think that’s the amazing thing about a liberal arts education. ~ Marshall Wilt ’26
The writer-in-residence and visiting assistant professor of environmental studies spoke on Chautauqua’s theme “The Ethics of Enough.”
Written with Sheri Rysdam of Eastern Oregon University, the book offers strategies for responding to writing in positive and motivating ways.
Twelve faculty members will join new positions during the 2026-27 academic year.
Twenty-eight new faculty and staff members are joining the university this year.
Ivan Shmatko was cited by the Canadian Association for Graduate Studies after receiving a nearly perfect score from the program’s eight expert judges.
The funds will be used to support W&L’s leadership and character education programming during the 2026-27 academic year.
Construction on a variety of projects continues throughout campus and the Lexington community.
Toni Locy was among three expert panelists to discuss the First Amendment at the National Press Club and was recently quoted on her professional experiences.
Jacob Kraus and his research team studied a biodiverse area of China to determine the optimal sizes for nature reserves.
The associate professor of theater worked with Nelson Barre of Roanoke College to introduce and assess four essays about modern theater.
Chloe Kim ’28 and Mackenzie Morante ’27 have both continued their public service in Washington, D.C., this summer.
The poem is from the Henry S. Fox Professor of English’s 2025 book “Mycocosmic.”
Griffin Polinsky is from Wilmington, North Carolina and received his undergraduate degree from Northeastern University.
Colleen Drake serves as senior program coordinator in the Division of Student Affairs.
Brody El Ahmar is from Berwick, Maine and received his undergraduate degree from American University.
Ruthie Ross is from Seattle, Washington and received her undergraduate degree from the University of California, Irvine.
Rachel Rowland serves as a project manager in University Facilities.
Ethan Yeung is from San Francisco, California and received his undergraduate degree from the University of California, Santa Cruz.
Chloe Plescher is from Holland, Michigan and received her undergraduate degree from Grand Valley State University.
Jarvis Chandler is from Chesterfield County, Virginia, and received his undergraduate degree from the Virginia Military Institute.
