Washington and Lee University’s Economic Impact Estimated at $275 Million
W&L plays a consequential role in supporting the region’s economy.
Featured News, Views and More from Around W&L
Q&A: Are wildfires getting worse?
An environmental economist and former U.S. Forest Service firefighter, W&L’s Cal Bryan discusses what the public needs to know about the current state of wildfire management and prevention.
Scandinavian Summer Abroad
Neuroscience major Casey Arkoette ’28 is conducting cutting-edge research in Copenhagen, Denmark, while exploring the local culture.
Saving the Season: How Special Collections and University Alumni Preserved a Piece of W&L’s Athletics History
Reel-to-reel videos from the 1974 lacrosse season were preserved, digitized and turned into a documentary about one of the most notable teams in the school’s rich athletics history.
Malachi Zarahn ’28 Becomes First W&L Student Selected for UVA’s Roadmap Scholars Initiative
The two-year program is designed to help students chart their path into the legal profession.
Seen and Heard
View all SOC »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
People & News
Lesley Wheeler’s Poem ‘Return Path’ is Featured on The Slowdown Podcast
The poem is from the Henry S. Fox Professor of English’s 2025 book “Mycocosmic.”
KT Vaughan Appointed to the Library of Virginia Board
The Hal F. and Barbra Buckner Higginbotham University Librarian will serve a five-year term.
W&L’s Sophie Csatlos ’29 Selected for VFIC Presidential Scholars Program
In its inaugural year, the statewide program is designed to cultivate the next generation of values-based leaders.
W&L’s Campus Kitchen Awarded a Grant from the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank
The $45,000 Partner Impact and Innovation Grant will be used to purchase a new walk-in refrigerator and freezer.
Jackson Flower ’25 Publishes Paper in the Penn Undergraduate Law Journal
The article is based on a capstone paper Flower wrote for his minor in law, justice and society at W&L.
Lorri Olan Recognized as a Top Pre-Law Adviser in the U.S.
The director of career and professional development — pre-law and engagement initiatives lead was cited as one of the 50 best by Juris Education.
April Washburn Elected President of the Board of Directors for the New England Buying Consortium
The director of the University Store is in the middle of a two-year term as NEBC vice president and will serve a two-year term as president beginning in March 2027.
Economics Professor Delivers Keynote Address at the European Society for Empirical Legal Studies Annual Conference
Peter Grajzl’s lecture focused on his research studying the evolution of English law in the early modern and industrialization eras and the law’s impact on the economy.
Washington and Lee Names Six Faculty Members to Endowed Professorships in The College and The Williams School
These faculty have been recognized for their outstanding teaching, scholarship and service to the university.
Sofia Elverdin Selected as Co-Recipient of the Best Dissertation Prize From the American Political Science Association’s Women, Gender and Politics Section
The assistant professor of politics will receive her prize at the association’s annual meeting in Boston in September.
W&L Completes Renovations to University Chapel
University Chapel welcomes visitors to its updated galleries beginning June 24.
W&L Chemistry Professor Publishes Paper in the Journal of Organic Chemistry
Erin Gray and several of her former students co-authored a paper titled “Photocatalytic Iminyl Radical Cyclization for the Synthesis of Quinazolinones.”
Faces of W&L
Meet a Colleague: Alex Radsky
Alex Radsky serves as assistant wrestling coach.
What’s Next for Joyce Yoo ’26
Yoo, a chemistry major, will be attending Rice University to pursue a doctorate in chemistry.
Meet a Colleague: Brandon Spalding
Brandon Spalding serves as head men's cross country coach and assistant men's track & field coach.
What’s Next for Natalie Richards ’26
Richards, a strategic communication major, will be working at Rational 360 as a Public Relations Fellow.
Meet a Colleague: Missy Carter
Missy Carter serves as the office manager for Public Safety.
What’s Next for Marshall Wilt ’26
Wilt is working in wealth management at J.P. Morgan Private Bank in Atlanta.
What’s Next for Devlin Daugherty ’26
Daugherty will be attending graduate school at James Madison University to study occupational therapy.
Meet a Colleague: Pascale Couturier
Pascale Couturier serves as assistant director of financial aid.
