Rush Addresses Electoral Reform in Virginia Capitol Connections
In the magazine piece, politics professor Mark Rush outlines steps that could end partisan gerrymandering and rid Virginia of the “antiquated” winner-take-all electoral system.
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Tackling Social Issues
Nick Watson '22 is spending the summer working on housing issues as part of his Shepherd internship with the Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity in Vermont.
Poynter Quotes Colón on Capitalizing B in Black
W&L journalism professor Aly Colón is quoted in a piece about a recent decision by the AP Stylebook and other journalism institutions to begin capitalizing the B in Black in articles about people and culture.
W&L Law’s MacDonnell on Amendments to Military Justice System
MacDonnell argues against new proposals to shift prosecutorial powers from military commanders to senior military lawyers.
Political Satire from the American Revolution
A plate decorated with a widely distributed political cartoon of the American Revolution was used as commentary on the political, social and economic issues of the time.
Black Alumni Endow George Floyd Fund to Support Office of Inclusion and Engagement
A group of dedicated alumni took action to leverage meaningful changes on campus to increase inclusion and diversity.
Professor Toni Locy Pens Article About R.E. Lee
In a piece published in The Nation, Locy asserts that General Robert E. Lee does not deserve to be associated with W&L.
W&L Law’s Russ Miller Testifies before Senate Judiciary Committee
The June 24 hearing examined the issue of China’s legal responsibility for the global COVID-19 pandemic.
Professor Deborah Miranda Interviewed on Radio Show
Miranda was invited on radio station KPFA’s UpFront to discuss Junipero Serra, the myth of California missions, and the colonization of native people.
Facilitating Community-Driven Communication
The ESOL program at W&L, founded in 2001 to facilitate communication in the local community, now serves dozens of non-native English speakers each year with teaching, tutoring, translation and interpretation services.
