Laying the Groundwork
Alexis Thompson ’27 and Maria Eduarda Gomes Saff Ferreira ’27 have contributed to foundational research under the guidance of assistant professor of cognitive and behavioral science Nikki Lee.
Featured News, Views and More from Around W&L
Choosing Chile
Grace Rustay '27 explored her career aspirations and the Chilean landscape while studying abroad at the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile.
Office Hours: Lasting Bonds
Bentley Professor of Chemistry Erich Uffelman reflects on mentorship in and out of the classroom.
Rooted in Place
Drawing on a passion for land stewardship, Elisabeth Nicholson ’27 and Riley Mitchelson ’27 pursued environmentally focused summer internships that encouraged them to more deeply consider their relationship with the world around them.
Student Organization Spotlight: Friday Underground
Friday Underground is a student-run weekly event open to the entire W&L community.
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
Alexander Ramirez Publishes Paper in International Literary Magazine
The visiting assistant professor of English’s short story, “The Recipe,” was published in the fall 2026 issue of the Prairie Schooner blog.
W&L Welcomes Hundreds to Campus for Young Alumni Weekend
The classes of 2016, 2021 and 2026 reconnected with their peers in Lexington to record the second-highest attendance in program history.
Mengying Liu Publishes Journal Article
The assistant professor of engineering examines unseen damage for hydrogen transportation and storage.
In Memoriam: Verne Canfield, former head men’s basketball coach and associate professor of physical education
Canfield coached the men’s basketball team for 31 years and was one of the most accomplished coaches in Washington and Lee University history.
Owen Collins Performs at the Rochester Fringe Festival
The professor of theater performed in an ensemble show, titled “Small Talk Theater,” at the Central Library of Rochester.
In Memoriam: Glenn Oswald Thornhill Jr. ’63, P’02, Trustee Emeritus
Thornhill served on the Board of Trustees from 1996 to 2005.
W&L Welcomes New Trustee Kevin Batteh ’95, ’98L
Batteh was sworn in as a trustee on Oct. 16.
Shaleigh Howells Completes Indigenous Cultural Landscape Research Fellowship
The NAGPRA program coordinator supported Indigenous histories and stewardship in Shenandoah National Park.
W&L Welcomes Five-Star Generals to Campus
Alumni from the classes of 1976 and earlier enjoyed reconnecting with each other as well as a variety of weekend programming.
Stephanie Sandberg Publishes Journal Article and Co-Edits Latest Issue
The associate professor of theater proposes a new model for theater production.
W&L’s Leah Naomi Green Recognized for Two National Poetry Prizes
Green’s poetry earned the Thomas Merton Prize from the Center for Interfaith Relations and a spot on the Alpine Fellowship’s poetry prize shortlist.
Nadia Ayoub and Natalia Toporikova Published in PLOS One
The W&L professors investigated the circadian rhythm of spiders.
Faces of W&L
From 4-H to Law School: Meet Catalina Clouthier ’28L
An early fascination with animals and agriculture has shaped the path of a W&L Law student pursuing a career in environmental and natural resources law.
Meet a Colleague: Haley Sigler
Haley Sigler is a professor and Director of the Education Studies program.
Meet a Colleague: Bob Stewart
Bob Stewart is a professor of cognitive and behavioral science.
Meet a Colleague: Bethany Ozorak
Bethany Ozorak serves as associate director of Community-Based Learning.
Meet a Colleague: Melissa Neal
Melissa Neal serves as university registrar.
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.
