Washington and Lee University to Renovate Former Boatright Room in Leyburn Library
The research and reading room for the Special Collections and Archives will be updated and renamed in honor of Tom Wolfe ’51.
All Stories In Chronological Order
Symone Gibbs ‘26L Wins 2025 Halper Award
Gibbs received the award for her article examining pre-trial solitary confinement.
Mark Drumbl and Mohamed Kamara Publish New Book on Children’s Fights
The book takes an innovative look at children and violence and features contributions from numerous W&L professors and visiting scholars.
Preserving Excellence
On Oct. 25, 2024, Billy Webster ’79, chair of Leading Lives of Consequence: The Campaign for Washington and Lee, addressed alumni, parents, faculty, staff and friends during the campaign launch celebration on campus. Below is an excerpt from his remarks.
Two W&L Students to Study Abroad with Critical Language Scholarship
The Critical Language Scholarship Program funds a summer of overseas language and cultural immersion.
Nationwide Injunctions Scholarship of Suzette Malveaux Gets National Exposure
Her 2017 article “Class Actions, Civil Rights, and the National Injunction” argues against the elimination a key judicial mechanism.
Next DeLaney Center Dialogue to Feature Shane Lynch and Craig Robertson
The faculty members and choral directors at Washington and Lee University and Virginia State University will discuss their historic collaborative performances held in February.
Office Space: Jay Margalus
Jay Margalus, Johnson Professor of Entrepreneurship and Leadership and director of the Connolly Center for Entrepreneurship, offers us an office tour.
W&L’s Jeff Kosky Publishes New Book
The professor of religion explores the meaning of having a heart.
In Memoriam: Mimi Elrod, Former W&L First Lady and Associate Director of Special Programs
Elrod worked at Washington and Lee University for 22 years before becoming the first female mayor of Lexington, Virginia.
