Where Geology Meets Public Health
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.
The College Archive (1731 Stories)
Biology Faculty Member Co-Authors Paper in Global Ecology and Conservation
Jacob Kraus and his research team studied a biodiverse area of China to determine the optimal sizes for nature reserves.
Stephanie Sandberg Serves as a Guest Editor for the Critical Stages Journal
The associate professor of theater worked with Nelson Barre of Roanoke College to introduce and assess four essays about modern theater.
Two Students Selected for the John W. Warner Public Service Award
Chloe Kim ’28 and Mackenzie Morante ’27 have both continued their public service in Washington, D.C., this summer.
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.”
Fellowship Awards Allow Washington and Lee Recipients to Forge New Paths
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.
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.
What’s Next for Joyce Yoo ’26
Yoo, a chemistry major, will be attending Rice University to pursue a doctorate in chemistry.
Exploring the World
Johnson Enhancement Funds Open up Opportunities for W&L Johnson Scholars.
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.
Scandinavian Summer Abroad
Neuroscience major Casey Arkoette ’28 is conducting cutting-edge research in Copenhagen, Denmark, while exploring the local culture.
What’s Next for Natalie Richards ’26
Richards, a strategic communication major, will be working at Rational 360 as a Public Relations Fellow.
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.
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.
Staying Involved Through Spring Term
Abroad and on campus, W&L alumni donated their time and shared their knowledge and experiences to enhance several Spring Term courses.
What’s Next for Marshall Wilt ’26
Wilt is working in wealth management at J.P. Morgan Private Bank in Atlanta.
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.”
Sarah Zimmerman ’26 Receives Old Dominion Athletic Conference’s Marjorie Berkley Award
The soccer and basketball star was honored as the top female scholar-athlete in the conference.
Summer Reading Recs
Four W&L professors share their must-reads to help you round out your reading list.
What’s Next for Devlin Daugherty ’26
Daugherty will be attending graduate school at James Madison University to study occupational therapy.
Greg Dresden Receives George Pólya Award from the Mathematical Association of America
The professor of mathematics was recognized for his paper “Epitrochoids and Hypotrochoids Together Again.”
From Screen to Square Film Screening: ‘Something the Lord Made’
The upcoming screening will be held June 17 in Stackhouse Theater.
Campus Kitchen and the Connolly Center Cook Up New Ideas
A new partnership between the Campus Kitchen and the Connolly Center for Entrepreneurship is giving student food businesses a commercial home on campus.
Net Gain
Seniors Teresa Yoon, Cecelia Schweitzer and Juyoung Kim watched their team grow from seven players to a 20-plus-per-practice community.
Cara Rogers Stevens to Deliver Lecture on Thomas Jefferson
Stevens will discuss her recent book on June 12 as part of the Office of Lifelong Learning’s Summer College program.
W&L’s Alexander Kagan ’27 Named a Constitutional Studies Fellow by the Hertog Foundation
Kagan will spend two weeks in an intensive learning experience focused on American constitutional history and development.
W&L’s Sarp Sahin ’26 Earns Fulbright Cardiff University Award
Sahin will continue his research of Parkinson’s disease at Cardiff University in Wales before attending medical school.
What’s Next for Lauren Long ’26
Long, a biochemistry major, will be attending Indiana University School of Medicine in the fall.
Interdisciplinary Innovation
Three new Spring Term Abroad courses allow the liberal arts ethos to shine as professors in different disciplines combine forces.
W&L’s Elly Dyer ’26 Selected for Teaching Assistant Program in France
Dyer is looking forward to gaining classroom experience in France before pursuing a career in education policy.
Li Kang Selected to Attend Self-Knowledge for Humans and Artificial Systems Summer Institute
The assistant professor of philosophy received a stipend to attend the National Endowment for the Humanities-funded programming at the University of California, Berkeley.
W&L’s Chuck Rutberg ’26 Selected for Teaching Assistant Program in France
Rutberg is looking forward to building on his French language skills before pursuing a career in the federal government.
Three W&L Students Awarded Boren Scholarships for Global Language Study
With the scholarship, the graduating seniors will conduct intensive language studies in Indonesia and Japan.
Office Space: Erich Uffelman
Bentley Professor of Chemistry Erich Uffelman offers us an office tour.
Religion Professor Appears as Featured Guest on the Visually Sacred Podcast
Jeff Kosky headlined the episode focused on how art can mediate the invisible, evoke wonder and challenge the disenchantment of modernity.
W&L’s Margaret Schweppe ’26 Selected for U.S. Teaching Assistantship to Austria
Schweppe is looking forward to developing her German language and teaching skills in an immersive environment before joining PricewaterhouseCoopers as a management consulting analyst.
Going Global
Since its inception in 1971, Washington and Lee’s Spring Term Abroad program has taken countless students around the world with unique classes focused on immersive learning.
Four Years in Focus
Senior Ryan Doty reflects on his time at Washington and Lee and the experiences he’ll carry with him into his next chapter.
W&L Students Accepted for Publication at the Gaming and Technology Conference
Trey Custodio ’26 and Sanjog Basnet ’27 explore gaming preferences and behavior.
Wan-Chuan Kao Receives Fellowship at the Suzy Newhouse Center for Humanities
The associate professor of English will perform research leading to a new monograph at the Wellesley College-based academic center next year.
W&L’s Sarp Sahin ’26 named ODK National Leader of the Year in Academics and Research
Sahin’s award will support his graduate studies at Cardiff University as a Fulbright scholar.
W&L’s Tom Finnegan ’26 Awarded U.S. Teaching Assistantship to Austria
Finnegan is looking forward to sharing his passion for sustainable food systems with the students at a “green” school near Klagenfurt am Wörthersee.
Washington and Lee University to Celebrate 239th Commencement, Baccalaureate
W&L celebrates its 239th undergraduate Commencement at 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 28.
The Cadaver Society Pledges Largest Gift in its Long History of Philanthropy
The Cadaver Society’s commitment to the Leading Lives of Consequence campaign will name the new terrace at Founders Hall and bolster the W&L Fund.
W&L’s Molly Biggs ’26 Earns Fulbright to Germany
Biggs is looking forward to teaching English in Germany, where she can build on previous youth leadership experiences and develop important skills for a career in the climate sector.
Brody Sandifer-Williams ’28 and Edison Dokken ’28 Awarded the CIE Arabic Summer Scholarship
Washington and Lee’s Center for International Education awarded funding to the sophomores to study Arabic in Meknes, Morocco, this summer.
University Singers Perform Annual Commencement Concert
The annual tradition for parents and families of graduating students will be held May 26.
W&L’s Hamza Zia ’26 Awarded FAO Schwarz Fellowship
Zia will complete a two-year fellowship at Reading Partners nonprofit in New York City.
W&L’s Sandrine Uwantege ’27 Receives Davis Projects for Peace Grant
The grant will support Uwantege’s work to empower and expand opportunities for first-time teenage mothers in her home country of Rwanda.
W&L’s Celeste Álvarez ’26 Selected for Fulbright to Guatemala
Álvarez looks forward to immersing herself in a different culture with the Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship and will attend W&L Law when she returns, with plans to become an immigration lawyer.
W&L’s Jenefer Davies Receives Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award
The professor of dance and theater will use the award to conduct research in London.
W&L’s Juyoung Kim ’26 Earns Fulbright to South Korea
Kim will teach English in a Korean school before pursuing a master’s degree in quantum technology and engineering at a German university.
Adam Scales Publishes Article in The Learning Assistance Review
The assistant director of academic success authored a paper titled “Redesigning a First-Year Experience Course to Support Students’ Transition to University.”
Ammar Alhajmee ’26 to Receive the Global Learning Leadership Award
The accounting and German double major from Iraq will be presented with the award at the Center for International Education awards ceremony on May 26.
Annual Spring Spotlight to be Held on Campus May 22
This year’s in-person presentations will be accompanied by a keynote magic show on May 20.
W&L’s Dax Citron ’26 Selected for U.S. Teaching Assistantship to Austria
Citron is looking forward to returning to Vienna, where she spent a semester abroad, and further developing her German language skills.
From Screen to Square Film Screening: ‘Mudbound’
The upcoming screening will be held May 11 in Stackhouse Theater.
W&L Alumni and Student Awarded NSF Fellowships
Oriana Gutierrez ’24, Connor Lafo ’26 and Gabrielle Ursin ’25 have received pre-doctoral graduate research fellowships from the National Science Foundation to support their research.
Washington and Lee University Surpasses $1 Million in Community Grants
Since its founding in 2008, the Community Grants Committee has awarded more than $1 million in grants to local non-profit organizations.
Shining a Light
Luke Davis ’28 spent Winter Term creating an independent study project centered around his passion for education and advocacy.
W&L Introduces New Language Partner Program
A new student-initiated program at Washington and Lee invites the campus and wider Rockbridge area communities into informal world language practice.
Emma Malinak ’25 to Present Final DeLaney Center Dialogue Discussion of the 2025-26 Academic Year
Malinak will offer personal perspective on covering the Black community in present day Lynchburg, Virginia.
W&L Presents ‘Faculty Fusion: Celebrating Musical Collaboration’
The performance will take place on May 12 at 8 p.m. in the Lenfest Center’s Wilson Concert Hall.
W&L’s Grayden Holliday ’26 Earns Fulbright Research Award to Austria
Holliday will work on computational protein design at the Graz Institute of Technology before pursuing a Ph.D. in biochemistry at the University of Washington.
Washington and Lee Announces March Community Grants
Washington and Lee University’s Community Grants Committee has made 12 grants totaling over $31,000 to non-profit organizations in Lexington and Rockbridge County.
Anima e Grazia Presents a Mother’s Day Recital
The W&L faculty duo will perform at 3 p.m. on May 10 in Wilson Concert Hall.
Cellist Anita Graef to Perform at W&L’s Lenfest Center
The May 8 performance is sponsored by the university’s Concert Guild.
Best Foot Forward
Icy Keneah ’26 turned a childhood love of fun socks into a nonprofit serving communities in Rockbridge County and her hometown of Richmond, Virginia.
W&L Presents Screening of the West End’s ‘The Audience’
Helen Mirren stars as Queen Elizabeth II in the award-winning play by Peter Morgan, creator of Netflix’s “The Crown.”
Celebrating Two Decades of Dance
Alumni returned to campus March 25-28 to celebrate 20 years of dance at W&L with current students and faculty.
W&L’s Nona David ’26 Selected for U.S. Teaching Assistantship to Austria
An aspiring educator, David looks forward to combining her love for education and language-learning.
W&L Students Finish Fourth at The BIG Pitch Comp Stock Pitch Competition
Preston Childress ’26 and Nat Fisher ’27 were among 16 finalists selected from nearly 300 applicants to participate in the event held at Southern Methodist University.
Celebrate and Commemorate at W&L Alumni Weekend 2026
Alumni from the classes ending in 1 and 6 are invited to return to campus April 30-May 3 for a weekend of celebration and support of Washington and Lee.
Office Space: Laura Ulmer
Laura Ulmer serves as the associate dean of student engagement in Student Affairs at Washington and Lee University.
Making Civic Magic
Shepherd Program students spent their Winter Term imagining how to create healthy spaces for civic discourse in the Rockbridge area.
W&L Presents Premiere Screening of ‘The Brownsburg Conversations’
The May 6 screening of the feature-length documentary is free and open to the public.
Beyond the Classroom
Lela Casey ’25 took her education around the world with a series of immersive language learning opportunities made possible by W&L’s Office of Fellowships.
Washington and Lee Receives Grant from Virginia Department of Environmental Quality
The grant will support a cross-campus collaboration to optimize efforts to reduce food waste.
In Memoriam: Holly Shablack, Assistant Professor of Cognitive and Behavioral Science
Shablack joined the CBSC Department at Washington and Lee University in 2022.
W&L Holds 2026 Leadership Excellence Awards
The annual banquet recognizes the many individual and group accomplishments of W&L students within the past year.
To the Moon and Back with Andy Scott ’99
Scott, systems analysis integration lead for the Orion program at Lockheed Martin, shares about his role in the Artemis II mission.
W&L’s Staniar Gallery Presents ‘This Earthen Door’ and ‘The Blue of Distance’
The combined exhibition, featuring the work of artists Amanda Marchand and Leah Sobsey, will open April 27, with an artist’s talk by Sobsey slated for May 13.
W&L’s Patrick Solcher Awarded Fulbright to Spain
For Solcher, teaching English in Spain is an opportunity to meaningfully immerse himself in a new culture and continue building his language skills.
W&L’s Janie Harrison Earns Fulbright to Spain
Harrison looks forward to developing both her teaching and language skills with the Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship.
Harte Center Peer Tutoring Program Achieves Certification from the College Reading and Learning Association
The designation allows W&L’s tutors to earn international certification.
W&L’s Aiden Gray ’27 Awarded Goldwater Scholarship
Gray’s funded research will focus on autonomous oceanographic systems and materials science.
Student Organization Spotlight: Around the Globe
Around the Globe is a student organization offering dance classes and workshops for W&L students to learn new dances from around the world.
DeLaney Filmmaker-in-Residence to Present DeLaney Center Dialogue Discussion
Nich Perez will present “From Conversations to Documentary: Translating Community Exchange into a Feature-Length Documentary,” in two events that reflect on his upcoming film, “The Brownsburg Conversations.”
W&L’s Emma Marvelli ’27 Awarded Goldwater Scholarship
Marvelli’s funded research will focus on patterns of groundwater erosion.
W&L Announces 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award Winners
This year's honorees will be recognized during Alumni Weekend from April 30-May 3.
Meet Malik Hardy ’26
Hardy discovered his business administration studies allow him to work closely with others to solve real-world problems.
ODK Holds Spring Initiation for W&L Honorees
W&L trustee Cliff Holekamp ’96 addressed new members of ODK during their spring induction ceremony.
Phi Beta Kappa Initiates New Members During 2026 Convocation Ceremony
The Phi Beta Kappa chapter at Washington and Lee University welcomed 53 students into the prestigious honor society.
James Hill Welborn III to Deliver Lecture on the Codes of Honor During the Civil War
Welborn will discuss his recent book on April 9 in the Harte Center.
W&L Presents Screening of the West End’s ‘The Fifth Step’
Jack Lowden and Martin Freeman star in the critically acclaimed new play, being screened in Stackhouse Theater on April 14.
Jon Eastwood Publishes Paper with Tom Wolff ’14
The professor of sociology and anthropology and W&L alum explore building computational literacy into sociological curricula.
Meet Elka Prechel ’26
Prechel chose W&L for its high-level academics and the culture of the women's basketball program.
Jacob Kraus Publishes Paper in the International Journal of Primatology
The paper examines how differences in the energy and nutrient costs among black-and-white snub-nosed monkeys influences their behavioral and dietary flexibility.
W&L Jazz Ensemble Presents Winter Showcase
The student ensemble will be joined by the Rockbridge County High School Jazz Combo Band in their April 9 Performance.
W&L to Host “Slices of Research” Program at Salerno Wood Fired Pizza & Taphouse
Newly promoted faculty members will present their research in a PechaKucha format on April 14.
Gabriel Hogan ’27 Co-authors Workshop Paper
In the paper, the junior computer science and business administration double major explored architectural VPN vulnerabilities and the systemic challenges that allow them to persist.
W&L Presents Student Production of ‘The Play That Goes Wrong’
The play runs April 8-11 in Johnson Theatre in the Lenfest Center for the Arts.
W&L Celebrates Earth Month
The campus community will promote sustainability and environmental advocacy with various events throughout the month of April.
W&L’s University Libraries Celebrate a Milestone Birthday
Washington and Lee’s university library system held its 250th anniversary celebration March 11-12 with events and programs that highlighted the library’s past and present.
POSTPONED | W&L Hosts 21st Annual Tom Wolfe Weekend
The weekend’s seminar will feature award-winning author George Saunders discussing his new novel, “Vigil.”
W&L’s Laura Brodie to Give Glasgow Endowment Reading
Brodie’s April 1 reading will also celebrate her 25 years at W&L, ahead of her retirement in May.
W&L’s University Bluegrass Ensemble Presents Winter Concert
The performance will take place on April 8 at 8 p.m. in the Lenfest Center’s Wilson Concert Hall.
250 Years of Learning
Washington and Lee University’s library system celebrates a quarter millennium of scholarship.
W&L Students Explore Career Paths Over February Break
Washington and Lee’s Office of Career and Professional Development recently took students to New York City for an immersive week of alumni networking and career exploration.
W&L Presents Senior Recital with Garrison Famiglio
Famiglio’s vocal recital will take place on April 4 at 8 p.m. in Wilson Concert Hall.
W&L Ethics Bowl Team Competes at National Competition
The team competed at the APPE National Championship for the first time in school history.
W&L’s Contact Committee Presents an Evening with Actor Christopher Jackson
The Tony Award nominee and Grammy and Emmy Award winner will speak on April 2 in the Lenfest Center’s Keller Theatre.
Aeron Tynes Hammack to Deliver Lecture as Part of the Class of 1963 Scholars in Residence Program
Hammack’s talk will be held March 26 in Science Addition 214.
Behind the Lens
DeLaney Filmmaker-in-Residence Nich Perez invites W&L students into the world of documentary film with two new film projects screening in Stackhouse Theater this spring.
W&L’s Staniar Gallery Presents ‘Undercurrents’
The senior thesis exhibition will be on view from March 23 through April 10.
W&L Professor Chris Gavaler Publishes New Book
The professor of English authored a book titled “The Color of Paper,” which was released in February.
W&L Repertory Dance Company Presents Winter Concert
The award-winning ensemble will be joined by alumni in the March 26-28 performances to celebrate 20 years of the dance program at W&L.
W&L Presents Senior Recital with Nat Bersett
Bersett’s vocal recital will take place on April 3 at 8 p.m. in Wilson Concert Hall.
W&L’s University Wind Ensemble Presents Concerto-Aria Winners Concert
The performance will take place on April 6 at 8 p.m. in the Lenfest Center’s Wilson Concert Hall.
W&L’s Ciel Morrill to Study Abroad with Critical Language Scholarship
The Critical Language Scholarship Program funds a summer of overseas language and cultural immersion.
In Memoriam: Frederic L. Schwab, Professor of Geology Emeritus
Schwab taught geology at Washington and Lee University for 36 years.
Brooks Fischer ’97: The Value of the Humanities in Business
Fischer returned to campus on March 18 to share how he used his English major as a building block to his successful career as managing partner at Yates Insurance and to impart to students the benefit of exploring the humanities and the arts.
Jackson Doane ’27 to Present at the American Cleft Palate Craniofacial Association Annual Conference
The junior will discuss advocacy and healing for craniofacial care patients.
Caitlyn Thompkins ’25 to Present DeLaney Center Dialogue Discussion
Thompkins will share observations on her postbaccalaureate project, titled “The Legacy of Segregated Medicine: An Oral History of Race and Healthcare in Rockbridge County, Virginia.”
Meet Toluwalope Bakare ’28
Bakare and her friends started a club on campus to celebrate African culture through dance.
W&L Presents Senior Recital with Isabel Duarte
Duarte’s vocal recital will take place on March 28 at 8 p.m. in Wilson Concert Hall.
W&L Presents Senior Recital with Ava GianGrasso
GianGrasso’s violin recital will take place on March 29 at 1 p.m. in Wilson Concert Hall.
Cliff Holekamp ’96 to Deliver Keynote at ODK Initiation Ceremony
On March 27, the entrepreneur and W&L trustee will address 41 new initiates of W&L’s Alpha Circle of ODK.
W&L Dance Program Celebrates 20 Years
The anniversary weekend, March 26-28, will feature alumni master classes and performances from alumni and current students.
W&L Presents Premiere Screening of ‘KAMAL’S’
The March 25 screening of the feature-length food documentary is free and open to the public.
UVA’s Dan Kramer to Deliver Phi Beta Kappa Convocation Address
The director of the University of Virginia’s International Studies Office will address the new initiates on March 26.
W&L’s Glynn Family Professor to Give Public Lecture
Adriana Greci Green’s March 31 talk will focus on Native regalia represented in Western American art.
Entrepreneur Jay Coen Gilbert to Deliver Keynote at Annual Institute for Honor Symposium
This year’s symposium will take place March 20-21 and address the intersection of corporate responsibility and sustainable development.
Susan Chadwick Selected as Director of Financial Aid
The director of CSS Profile and IDOC at the College Board will begin her appointment July 1.
Jeffrey Evans to Deliver Lecture on ‘Old George’ Sculptor
Evans will explore the work of Matthew Kahle and his peers on March 25 in Payne Hall.
Meet Spratt Allison ’26
As a leader of the Peer Connections program, Allison hopes to help other students feel at home.
Graham Frankel Smith ’02: The Speaking Tradition Fosters Connection
The mayor of Mountain Brook, Alabama, reflected on the importance of the Speaking Tradition in creating community in a recent blog.
Michelle Cowan, Gavin Fox and Keri Larson Receive Honors for Their Published Article
The business administration faculty members were cited for their article that appeared in the August 2025 issue of the Journal of Marketing Education.
W&L Hosts 18th National Symposium of Theater in Academe
“Emotion, Pathos and the Human Condition in Theater and Film” will feature a dynamic lineup of creative workshops, presentations, discussions and stage performances March 26-27.
W&L Music Presents Winter Choral Concert
The performance will take place on March 20 in the Lenfest Center’s Wilson Concert Hall.
W&L Presents Senior Recital with Juyoung Kim, Nicholas Rizzo and Camille Ramos
The piano trio’s recital will take place on March 22 at 3 p.m. in Wilson Concert Hall.
W&L’s University Orchestra Presents ‘reNEWal’
The performance will take place on March 26 at 8 p.m. in the Lenfest Center’s Wilson Concert Hall.
Jeff Kosky to Headline Final Beyond the Page Event
The professor of religion will discuss his book, “From the Heart: A Memoir and a Meditation — On a Vital Organ.”
Eric Schwitzgebel to Deliver Robert W. Root ’42 Endowment Lecture at W&L
The philosopher will give a talk on AI and consciousness in Northen Auditorium on March 26.
Isaac James ’27 Awarded VMFA Fellowship
The junior studio art and mathematics double major was one of five undergraduate students statewide to receive a $4,000 fellowship award.
Seth Cantey to Deliver Lecture in Honor of His Appointment to the Lewis G. John Term Professorship in Politics
Cantey’s talk, titled “Freedom Money: Bitcoin’s Promise and How it Could Fail,” will be held March 30 in Northen Auditorium.
Washington and Lee Seeks Accreditation for Engineering Program
It is anticipated the Class of 2030 will be the first students eligible to earn an accredited engineering degree from W&L.
Dr. Daphne Miller is the Next Speaker in the Mudd Lecture Series
The physician and clinical professor at the University of California, San Francisco will give a lecture on March 19 in Stackhouse Theater.
Meet Eleanna Giannoula ’28
Giannoula, an international student from Greece, said W&L's genuine community drew her in.
Community Grants Committee: Call for Proposals
W&L’s Community Grants Committee will evaluate proposals in March 2026.
W&L’s Contact Committee Presents an Evening with Designer Stuart Weitzman
The luxury shoe brand founder will speak on March 18 in Stackhouse Theater in Elrod Commons.
W&L Presents Senior Recital with Bill Zheng
Zheng’s percussion recital will take place on March 15 at 3 p.m. in Wilson Concert Hall.
W&L Presents Senior Recital with Meredith Harron
Harron’s vocal recital will take place on March 13 at 8 p.m. in Wilson Concert Hall.
The Atlantic’s Jeffrey Goldberg to Speak at W&L
As part of the Mudd Center’s Leadership Lab, Goldberg and W&L’s Eric Deggans will discuss journalism, ethics and leadership in the modern age on March 17.
Jon Eastwood to Present Nobel Prize Symposium Talk
The William P. Ames Jr. Professor of Sociology will discuss this year’s Nobel Peace Prize winner on March 10 in Leyburn Library.
W&L Student Team Competes at VFIC Applied Ethics Bowl
The W&L Ethics Bowl team recently participated in an annual statewide competition.
Brian Alexander to Hold Fireside Chat with Former Ambassador Brian Nichols
The March 12 event is presented in conjunction with Moffat Takadiwa’s exhibit “Recoded Memories,” on view in the Reeves Museum of Ceramics.
Bobby Carter to Deliver Institute on Media Ethics Keynote
The host and producer of NPR’s Tiny Desk concerts will discuss how he maintains and grows one of the biggest online hits in NPR’s history.
Meet Juyoung Kim ’26
Kim, a physics major, counts performing in Croatia and Slovenia with the University Singers as one of his most memorable experiences.
Brian Alexander to Give ‘America at 250’ Lecture at W&L
Alexander will discuss Thomas Jefferson’s rules of parliamentary practice and the meaning of power in American democracy on March 11.
W&L Presents Screening of the West End’s ‘Inter Alia’
The March 10 screening features Rosamund Pike in a new one-woman play by Suzie Miller.
Krzysztof Jasiewicz Publishes Chapter in ‘The Oxford Handbook of Polish Politics’
The William P. Ames Jr. Professor of Sociology and Anthropology Emeritus’ chapter focuses on the collapse of the communist system in Eastern Europe.
Sarp Sahin ’26 Publishes Research Paper
The senior’s research on Parkinson’s disease was published in Brain: A Journal of Neurology
W&L Piano Program Presents ‘Magical Mystery Tour’
The March 8 performance will be followed by a reception.
Eric Deggans Authors Book Chapter
The Knight Chair in Journalism and Media Ethics discussed his experience as an NPR TV critic in “Reading Media: How to Do Textual Analysis.”
Finding the Why
Phil Marella '81 is the founder of Dana's Angels Research Trust, an organization dedicated to funding research on Niemann-Pick disease type C.
William & Mary’s Middle Eastern Music Ensemble to Perform at W&L
The March 6 performance will showcase the musical traditions Arab, Turkish, Persian, Armenian and Greek cultures.
Ukrainian Folk Quartet DakhaBrakha to Perform at W&L
The March 5 performance will showcase the group’s transnational sound rooted in Ukrainian culture.
Path to Professorship
For Troy Larsen ’22, the dream to become a professor began as an undergraduate and became a reality thanks to opportunities made possible by W&L’s Office of Fellowships.
W&L Student Accepted into Public Policy and International Affairs Program
Lucas Kim ’27 will participate in the program this summer at Princeton University.
Meet Bella Ferrate ’26
Ferrate chose W&L for its accredited Williams School and the ability to embrace the liberal arts experience.
W&L Presents Author and Climate Scientist Michael Mann
The Presidential Distinguished Professor of Earth and Environmental Science from the University of Pennsylvania will discuss his new book, “Science Under Siege,” on March 4.
Icy Keneah ’26 Named to Allstate NACDA Good Works Team
The senior women’s basketball player was one of 20 winter sports athletes honored nationwide for volunteerism and civic engagement.
Kameliya Atanasova is the Next Speaker in the Anne and Edgar Basse Jr. Author Talk Series
Atansova will deliver a lecture on the joys and challenges of writing a book on March 3.
Mikki Brock to Headline Fourth Beyond the Page Event
The professor of history will discuss her book, “Plagues of the Heart.”
Ehi Rajsky Co-Authors Paper Published in the AICPA Tax Advisor Journal
The assistant professor of accounting was joined by two W&L students to produce a paper titled “Effects of the OBBBA on Higher Education.”
W&L Presents the University Singers’ ‘Tour Home’ Concert
The performance will take place on March 3 at 8 p.m. in the Lenfest Center’s Wilson Concert Hall.
A Tale of Two Love Stories
Thirty years apart, a W&L love story continues.
Students Help Shape Library Life Through Advisory Board
W&L’s Library Student Advisory Board allows students to have a voice in the university library’s events and initiatives.
Visiting History Professor Authors Article in Spanish Edited Volume
Leticia Fernández-Fontecha’s article, published in “Dibujos para una guerra 1936-39,” examines children’s drawings from the Spanish Civil War.
Fosca Maddaloni-Yu to Deliver Lecture on W&L’s Ceramics Collection
The Feb. 18 talk is part of the Art Museum and Galleries at W&L’s “Lunch and Learn” series.
Annual Souper Bowl Raises Funds for W&L’s Backpack Program
This year’s event raised more than $13,000 to support the Campus Kitchen’s hunger-fighting project.
Mudd Lecture Series to Explore Conservation Practice of Rewilding
The day-long symposium will take place on Feb. 12 and feature talks by faculty and community members.
Russ Miller to Headline Third Beyond the Page Event
The J.B. Stombock Professor of Law will discuss his book, “An Introduction to German Law and Legal Culture.”
Marisa Charley Awarded the Spring 2026 Civic Engagement Mini-Grant
Charley will utilize the grant to design pedagogical approaches that strengthen students’ civic engagement and learning.
A Culture of Kindness
Jenny Galeana ’26 arrived on campus as a Gunn-Pemberton Scholar in 2025 and found a welcoming community that inspires her to be her best.
Wendy Castenell Co-edits Volume of the Nineteenth Century Studies Journal
The special volume explores ideas of race during the 19th century.
Educational Odyssey
Ashton Evans ’26 reflects on a W&L experience full of mentorship, global learning and skills she will carry with her for life.
W&L’s Staniar Gallery Presents Emma Steinkraus’ ‘Pas de Deux’
The solo exhibition will open Feb. 16, with an artist’s talk on March 5.
W&L’s Staniar Gallery Presents Matt Eich’s ‘Sunlight, Shadow, Rainbow / Grace Notes’
The solo exhibition will open Feb. 16 with an artist’s talk slated for March 10.
W&L a Top Producer of Fulbright U.S. Students for Eighth Straight Year
Washington and Lee was ranked sixth among the baccalaureate institutions recognized by the Fulbright Program.
W&L Adds New Creative Writing Major
Washington and Lee's new creative writing major helps students hone their craft.
W&L Presents Faculty Recital with Akiko Konishi
The piano performance will take place on Feb. 15 at 3 p.m. in the Lenfest Center’s Wilson Concert Hall.
W&L Exchange: A Campus Resource for Sustainable Sharing
The Exchange connects the university community with free supplies while reducing waste.
From the Sidelines to the World Stage
Kaylee Hartung ’07 will cover two of the world’s premier sporting events during a single month.
W&L’s SonoKlect Series Presents Transient Canvas
The Feb. 14 performance will be followed by a reception.
In The Lead: Linking Community and Career
From a public health Volunteer Venture trip to alumni mentorship, the W&L network opened doors and supported dreams for Liv Ullmann ’25.
An Extraordinary Evolution
What started as a Spring Term Abroad class in the Galapagos Islands — and a passion project by biology professor emeritus Cleveland Hickman — received new life as a mobile app.
Micah Tongen ’26 Publishes and Presents Research Paper
The senior presented his work at the Computational Humanities Research Conference.
Career Connections
The W&L network is perhaps most illustrative in the early-career assistance and opportunities our alumni provide to current students.
Refining an Industry
Eric Herrera ’20 was recently named to the 2026 Forbes 30 Under 30 list for his work with chemical manufacturing startup MaverickX, which he cofounded with Jesse Evans ’20.
Winter Reading Recs
Washington and Lee University’s library staff recommend their current favorite winter reads.
W&L’s DART Internship Program Places Students in Cutting-Edge Research Labs
At prestigious labs around the country, W&L students have pushed themselves and the frontiers of science to help those with a rare disease.
W&L Presents Screening of the West End’s ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’
The Feb. 10 screening features Gillian Anderson and Vanessa Kirby in this 2014 adaptation of a timeless masterpiece.
Jon Eastwood to Deliver Lecture in Honor of His Appointment to the William P. Ames Jr. Professorship in Sociology
Eastwood’s talk, titled “Reflections on the Sociology of Cynicism and Distrust,” will be held Feb. 19 in Northen Auditorium.
Manasse/Nakamatsu Duo to Perform at W&L’s Lenfest Center
The Feb. 7 performance is sponsored by the university’s Concert Guild.
W&L’s Lesley Wheeler to Host Writing Workshop
The Jan. 29 workshop is open to the public and designed for writers of any genre.
Alexis Thompson ’27 Submits Research Paper
The junior explores resilience in individuals at risk for mood disorders.
W&L Presents ‘Wild Wild East’ with Musician and Composer Sunny Jain
Jain and his band will perform their self-titled album on Feb. 5.
Making Space for Makerspaces
W&L students have access to cutting-edge tools and technology through W&L’s commitment to hands-on pedagogy.
‘W&L After Class’ Podcast Releases New Episode Featuring Angela Sun
To kick off the seventh season of “W&L After Class,” assistant professor of philosophy Angela Sun reflects on aesthetics from the lens of her field of research.
W&L Presents Peter Beinart in Conversation with Seth Cantey
The two politics professors will discuss themes from Beinart’s new book, “Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza,” on Feb. 3.
Leticia Fernández-Fontecha is the Next Speaker in the Anne and Edgar Basse Jr. Author Talk Series
Fernández-Fontecha will deliver a lecture on infant pain denial on Feb. 3.
Linh Ngo ’26 Earns David G. Elmes Pathfinder Prize in Psychology
The Elmes Pathfinder Prize recognizes a student who has shown extraordinary promise in psychological science through outstanding scholarship in basic or applied psychology.
W&L’s Campus Kitchen Hosts 14th Annual Souper Bowl
All proceeds from the Feb. 1 event will support the Campus Kitchen at W&L’s Backpack Program.
Kyle Friend to Present Nobel Prize Symposium Talk
The associate professor of chemistry and biochemistry will discuss this year’s Nobel Prize winners in physiology or medicine on Feb. 5 in Leyburn Library.
[CANCELED] W&L Presents MLK Remembrance Concert
The Jan. 25 performance will include selected readings and musical reflections.
W&L Without Borders
Brandon Bishop ’26's journey shows how W&L’s global opportunities, language instruction and fellowships can transform a student’s path.
[CANCELED] JACK Quartet to Perform at W&L’s Lenfest Center
The Jan. 24 performance is sponsored by the university’s Concert Guild.
Adriana Greci Green to Serve as Glynn Family Professor at W&L
The former curator of Indigenous Arts of the Americas at the Fralin Museum of Art at the University of Virginia will serve a teaching and curatorial residency during Winter Term 2026.
W&L’s Institutional History Museum and Galleries Presents Final Installment of ‘The American Revolution’ Screenings
The community screenings will include thematic highlight reels from the PBS series and feature conversations with university faculty and community members.
From Screen to Square Film Screening: ‘Rising Hope’
The upcoming screening will be held Jan. 21 as part of W&L’s celebration of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.
Benjamin Lee is the Next Speaker in the Mudd Lecture Series
The professor of electrical and systems engineering and of computer and information science at the University of Pennsylvania will give a lecture on Jan. 22 in Stackhouse Theater.
Mauricio Betancourt Co-Authors Article in the Environment, Development and Sustainability Journal
The assistant professor of environmental studies served as the first author for a paper titled “Revisiting sustainable development: a time-series, cross-national study of the nexus between human well-being and environmental impact.”
Mengying Liu to Present Nobel Prize Symposium Talk
The assistant professor of engineering will discuss this year’s Nobel Prize winners for chemistry on Jan. 15 in Leyburn Library.
W&L Presents Screening of the West End’s ‘Dr. Strangelove’
The Jan. 20 screening features BAFTA Award winner Steve Coogan in four roles.
Alain-Philippe Durand to Deliver Lecture as Part of the Class of 1963 Scholars in Residence Program
Durand’s talk “Contrarian Humanities Entrepreneurs” will be held Jan. 29 in Northen Auditorium.
W&L Ethics Bowl Team Qualifies for National Competition
The team secured its bid with a runner-up showing at the APPE Intercollegiate Ethics Bowl regional competition in Baltimore.
Art Museum and Galleries at W&L: Winter 2026 Programs and Exhibitions
Explore exhibitions and collections at the Art Museum and Galleries with select programming through May.
Nathaniel Goldberg Publishes New Book
The professor of philosophy’s book, “Philosophy of the History of Philosophy,” was published in November.
Where Tradition Meets Entrepreneurship: The University Store’s Student and Alumni Connection
The University Store has become an unexpected incubator, offering a platform to launch and grow entrepreneurial ventures.
Two W&L Students Awarded Gilman Scholarships to Study Abroad
The Gilman Scholarship Program offers awards of up to $5,000 to U.S. undergraduate students who are Pell Grant recipients.
Washington and Lee Announces November Community Grants
Washington and Lee University’s Community Grants Committee evaluated 17 proposals in November and made 12 grants totaling over $28,000 to non-profit organizations in Lexington and Rockbridge County.
W&L Presents ‘Putting Soul Back into Fashion’ with Blues Singer Bette Smith
In addition to her Jan. 15 performance, Smith will host a “listening party” and a blues theme dinner on Jan. 14.
The Roanoke Symphony Orchestra to Perform ‘Holiday Brass’ at Lenfest Center for the Arts
The Dec. 13 performance is a part of the Orchestra’s 73rd season and will take place in the Lenfest Center’s Wilson Concert Hall.
Emily L. King Featured on Connecticut Public Radio’s ‘The Colin McEnroe Show’
The visiting assistant professor of writing and English appeared on the weekday radio program to discuss her expertise on the interplay of honor and vengeance in literature.
W&L’s Staniar Gallery Presents Joey Fauerso’s ‘In a Classroom’
The solo exhibition will open Jan. 8, 2026, with an artist’s talk slated for Jan. 13.
Brian ’96 and Katie ’95 Boland on Building a Well-Being Economy
The Bolands have dedicated their time and energy to building a more equitable economic system.
The Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life Hosts End-of-Year Banquet
The office brought W&L student leaders together to celebrate their accomplishments and contributions.
New MESA and Arabic Minors Broaden W&L Students’ Horizons
Washington and Lee’s new Arabic minor grew out of its innovative, interdisciplinary Middle East and Southeast Asian Studies program.
Joey Barretta Published in American Political Thought
The visiting assistant professor of politics authored a paper titled “Frederick Douglass's Five-Decade Fight Against Colonization.”
W&L Students Win Second Place in Undergraduate Geoscience Poster Competition
The group presented their research at the 2025 GSA Connects Annual Meeting.
The Perfect Match
Washington and Lee students connect with local schools through the Burish Program.
Meet W&L’s AI Fellow: Your Guide to Navigating Artificial Intelligence
Sybil Prince Nelson ’01 helps faculty, staff and students discover how to use AI responsibly and effectively — from designing assignments to understanding when human creativity should take the lead.
Meet Ella Moser ’26
A Spring Term Abroad class in Spain connected Moser with a piece of home.
DeLaney Center to Host Third Annual Race and Southern-ness Symposium
The Dec. 4 event will feature prominent military leaders and scholars conversing about how racial and regional identity impact service in the armed forces.
W&L Presents Student Production of ‘These Shining Lives’
The play runs Dec. 2-5 in Johnson Theatre in the Lenfest Center for the Arts.
Enjoy a Festive 2025 Holiday Season
The W&L community celebrates the 2025 holiday season with a wide variety of campus and local events.
W&L Hosts Annual Holiday Candlelight Service
The lessons and carols program will be held Dec. 4 at 8 p.m. at Lexington’s Grace Episcopal Church.
W&L Presents Holiday Pops Concert 2025
Tickets to the Dec. 2 performance can be obtained with a non-perishable food donation to benefit Campus Kitchen at W&L.
Dominique Lamb ’08 to Deliver Lecture on Housing Equity
The Nov. 13 lecture on W&L’s campus is free and open to the public.
In Memoriam: Sidney J. Williams Jr., Professor of Romance Languages Emeritus
Williams taught Spanish at Washington and Lee University for 40 years.
Mengying Liu receives The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society Early Career Leaders Professional Development Award
The assistant professor of engineering is one of three recipients recognized globally.
W&L’s Mudd Center Announces Next Leadership Lab
Judge Michael Luttig ’76, P’14 and Lewis Powell III ’74, P’18, P’20 will lead a discussion on power and accountability on Nov. 13.
Finding Her Voice
Isabel Duarte ’26 found a path at W&L that blends music and science in perfect harmony.
Washington and Lee Presents ‘W&L Dancers Create…’
The W&L Repertory Dance Company’s performances will run Nov. 13-15.
Meet Luis Chong ’28
Chong loves spending time in nature, especially visiting the gazebo on campus.
The Language of Humanity
Professor of French Mohamed Kamara describes his interconnected teaching, scholarship and service.
Mikki Brock Named to the Shortlist for Research Book of the Year in Scotland
The history professor’s book “Plagues of the Heart” was published last year.
Antonio Reyes Publishes New Book
The professor of Spanish co-authored a book titled “Understanding the Language of Virtual Interaction,” that was released in August 2025.
W&L Bluegrass Ensemble Presents Fall Concert
The Nov. 15 performance is free and open to the public.
W&L Presents Senior Recital with Colin Looby ’26
Looby’s voice recital will be held on Nov. 16 at 3 p.m. in Wilson Concert Hall.
Jane Harrington is the Next Speaker in the Anne and Edgar Basse Jr. Author Talk Series
Harrington will talk about her new book, “Women of the Fairy Tale Resistance,” on Nov. 13.
W&L’s University Orchestra Presents ‘Stories, Songs and Dances’
The performance will take place on Nov. 13 at 8 p.m. in the Lenfest Center’s Wilson Concert Hall.
The Journey to ‘Jeopardy!’
TJ Fisher ’15 held a five-game winning streak in October 2025, securing a spot in the Tournament of Champions.
Meet Reagan Reiferson ’26
Reiferson has found her "homes" on campus in her sorority and the Outing Club.
Seth Michelson to Discuss His New Book, ‘Hope on the Border: Immigration, Incarceration, and the Power of Poetry’
Michelson’s discussion will be held Thursday, Nov. 6 in Northen Auditorium.
W&L Presents a Masterclass with Pianist J.Y. Song
The Nov. 9 event is sponsored by the university’s Concert Guild.
Record Attendance Marks the Sixth Washington and Lee Real Estate Forum
Washington and Lee's Real Estate Forum, held October 8–9, saw record-breaking attendance at its sixth biannual event.
W&L Presents an Evening with Renowned Afghan Musician Humayan Khan
Khan will be joined by musicians from across the country in the Nov. 7 concert.
In Memoriam: Harlan Beckley, Former Acting University President and Fletcher Otey Thomas Professor of Religion Emeritus
Beckley worked at Washington and Lee University for 40 years and served as the founding director of the Shepherd Program for the Interdisciplinary Study of Poverty and Human Capability.
Eric Deggans Quoted in Associated Press Story
The Knight Chair in Journalism and Media Ethics comments on the erasure of diverse perspectives in journalism.
Campus Kitchen at W&L Hosts Annual Turkeypalooza
The community is encouraged to participate and donate to support Campus Kitchen’s seasonal programming, which kicks off Nov. 9.
Cosmic Connections
W&L students studied samples of moon rocks from NASA to better understand the geological history of Earth, discovering new ways to view the world around them.
Student and Veteran Journalists to Present at W&L’s 80th Institute on Media Ethics
The symposium on journalism ethics in the real world will take place Nov. 6-7.
Alyce Mahon to Deliver Annual Pamela H. Simpson Lecture
Mahon will discuss the lived and created landscapes of American Surrealist Dorothea Tanning in her Nov. 4 lecture.
Office Space: Jemma Levy
Jemma Levy, associate professor of acting and directing at Washington and Lee University, gives us a tour of her office.
Meet Gibson Ward ’27
Ward has found his 'home' on campus with the Shepherd Program.
David Marsh and Adrienne Jones to Serve as Scholars in Residence for the Office of Community-Based Learning
Marsh will work with Nature Camp in Vesuvius, Virginia, and Jones will collaborate with the Legal Aid Justice Center for the 25th Judicial District.
W&L Jazz Ensemble Presents Fall Showcase
Joined by the Vosbein Magee Big Band, the student ensemble will perform on Nov. 6 at 8 p.m. in the Lenfest Center’s Wilson Concert Hall.
W&L Presents Screening of the West End’s ‘Present Laughter’
The Nov. 4 screening features Andrew Scott in a Laurence Olivier Award-winning performance from the play’s 2019 run.
Ellen Mayock Speaks at Centennial Celebration of Carmen Martín Gaite and Co-Edits Volume
The Ernest Williams II Professor of Romance Languages shares her research on the Spanish author.
Tom McClain to Present Nobel Prize Symposium Talk
The assistant professor of physics will discuss this year’s Nobel Prize winners for physics Thursday, Oct. 30.
Community Grants Committee: Call for Proposals
W&L’s Community Grants Committee will evaluate proposals in November 2025.
Where Creativity Meets Commerce: W&L’s New Arts Management Minor
Collaboration between the business administration and theatre, dance and film studies departments has created pathways for students to blend creative interests with professional skills.
Alecia Swasy Quoted in Poynter Story
The Reynolds Professor of Business Journalism offered insight on the influence of X, former known as Twitter, on the media industry.
W&L Alumni Receive Omicron Delta Kappa Scholarship
Two Washington and Lee University graduates received scholarships from the National Leadership Honor Society to support graduate and professional study.
The Marlbrook Chamber Players Present ‘An Afternoon of Elegance and Passion’
The ensemble will perform at W&L’s Lenfest Center for the Arts on Nov. 2.
Laura Jane Ramsburg Selected as Director of the Staniar Gallery
The experienced arts administrator joins Washington and Lee from Hollins University’s Eleanor D. Wilson Museum.
KT Vaughan Initiated as Next President of the Oberlin Group of Libraries
The Hal F. and Barbra Buckner Higginbotham University Librarian will serve a one-year presidential term as part of her three-year membership on the executive board.
W&L’s University Wind Ensemble Presents ‘Gradients’
The performance will take place Nov. 3 at 8 p.m. in the Lenfest Center’s Wilson Concert Hall.
2025 Ball Award Winners Make an Impact in Students’ Lives
Alina de Zoysa ’25 and Henry Chen ’25 are applying lessons learned at W&L to their work helping K-12 students succeed.
W&L Presents an Evening with Acclaimed Classical Music Performers
The Nov. 1 performance is sponsored by the university’s Concert Guild.
AI Conversations on Campus
W&L’s forward-thinking mindset surrounding the emergence of AI leads to engaged classwork, research and discussions.
Benjamin Backer is the Next Speaker in the Mudd Lecture Series
Backer, founder and CEO of Nature is Nonpartisan, will give a lecture on Oct. 28 in Stackhouse Theater.
Lindley Center In Action
Washington and Lee’s Lindley Center for Student Wellness welcomes students into a new space designed for a holistic approach to wellness.
Suzanne Delle Presents Paper at the 10th International Conference on Communications & Media Studies
The visiting assistant professor of theater attended a conference to present a different approach to teaching playwriting.
Meet Elisabeth Marek ’26
Marek chose W&L for the ability to prioritize her academics with the goal of entering medical school, while also pursuing her love of riding.
Bill Hamilton to Deliver Lecture in Honor of His Appointment to the John T. Perry Jr. Professorship in Research Science
Hamilton’s talk, titled “Twenty Years of Research in Yellowstone National Park: Lessons Learned from Bison and the People that Value Their Presence in North America,” will be held Oct. 22 in Science Addition 214.
W&L’s Staniar Gallery Presents Daphne Arthur’s ‘Fragile Intangibilities’
The solo exhibition will open Oct. 27, with an artist’s talk slated for Nov. 11.
The Art Museum and Galleries at W&L Reimagines the Legacy of Post-Consumer Waste with Moffat Takadiwa’s ‘Recoded Memories’
The exhibition, on view starting Oct. 24, brings the Zimbabwean artist’s sculptural exploration of memory, waste and the environmental aftermath of global power structures to the heart of Virginia.
International Perspectives
This year’s cohort of Davis United World College Scholars have come from across the globe to make their mark on W&L.
W&L’s Lenfest Center Presents ‘UNDERSCORED’ with Ephrat Asherie Dance
The Oct. 23 performance is an exhilarating adventure through a living archive of the New York City’s club underground scene, rooted in connection, celebration and memory.
Change Agents: DeLaney Center Interns Help Drive Social Progress
Eleven W&L students participated in the first full year of programming spread across multiple states.
Meet Icy Keneah ’26
Keneah, co-captain of the women’s basketball team, says her bond with her teammates goes far beyond the court.
W&L Presents Screening of ‘Sometime, Somewhere’ Featuring W&L’s Seth Michelson
The screening will take place at 6 p.m. Oct. 16 in Stackhouse Theater.
First-Year Foundation
Leading Edge pre-orientation trips introduce first-year students to the unique opportunities available at Washington and Lee University.
Washington and Lee University to Host Real Estate Forum
The event will be held in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 8-9.
W&L’s Contact Committee Presents an Evening with Shark Tank’s Daymond John
The award-winning entrepreneur will speak on Oct. 23 at 7 p.m. at Grace Episcopal Church.
W&L Choral and Instrumental Program to Hold Parents and Family Weekend Concerts
Kick off the weekend’s festivities with W&L’s choral ensembles on Oct. 24 and instrumental ensembles on Oct. 25 in Wilson Concert Hall.
W&L Receives $450,000 Grant from the National Science Foundation
The funding will be used to purchase a confocal Raman imaging microscope for geoscientific investigations.
W&L Music Presents Fall Choral Concert
The Oct. 17 performance will take place in the Lenfest Center’s Wilson Concert Hall and will feature W&L’s University Singers, Glee Club and Cantatrici.
Shepherd’s Summer Interns Make an Impact Around the World
The Shepherd Program offers undergraduates three distinct pathways to complete its eight-week, full-time summer internship, each designed to deepen students’ understanding of poverty.
Meet Gaby White ’27
White has embraced several leadership opportunities at W&L.
The Lenfest Center Presents ‘Voices of the Pamunkey’ Film Screening
The Oct. 14 event will feature two short films by multimedia artist and Pamunkey citizen Ethan Brown.
The Lenfest Center Presents ‘Table Talks at Kamen Gallery: Art, Insight & Lunch’
The interactive experience will be in Kamen Gallery at noon on Oct. 14 and is a part of the Lenfest Center’s Outreach & Engagement Series.
Rare Student Research Opportunity
The W&L Art Museum has released a new digital catalog of the Groke Mickey collection of rare Chinese fan paintings.
Julia Whitehead to Deliver Lecture on Kurt Vonnegut’s Legacy
Whitehead is the founding CEO of the Kurt Vonnegut Museum and Library.
Christa Bowden’s Artwork Earns an Honorable Mention Citation at the SlowExposures Photography Festival
The professor of art was one of 47 photographers to display her work in the event’s main exhibit.
W&L Announces New Lecture Series Featuring Faculty’s Milestone Works
Beyond the Page is a yearlong series of talks organized by the Provost’s Office to celebrate the significant achievements of the university’s faculty.
DeLaney Center to Launch its 2025-26 Screen to Square Film Series with ‘Sinners’
The first film of this year’s series will take place on Oct. 1 in Stackhouse Theater.
Blending Passion with Integrity
For Sam Tannahill ’91, W&L provided a foundation of integrity, leadership and intellectual curiosity that have guided his personal and professional life.
W&L Presents Screening of the West End’s ‘Vanya’
Andrew Scott stars in the one-man adaptation of Anton Chekhov’s play, being screened in Stackhouse Theater on Oct. 7.
2025 Five-Star Distinguished Alumni Awards
These alumni exemplify leadership, service and professional excellence and will be honored during Five-Star Festival, Oct. 3–5, 2025.
Thomas Grove ’02 Wins a Pulitzer Prize with Wall Street Journal Team
The Central and Eastern European correspondent’s article was a part of a Wall Street Journal series investigating Elon Musk that won best national reporting.
Lesley Wheeler Featured in Best American Poetry 2025 and Publishes Book Chapter
The English professor’s poem “Sex Talk” and essay “Talkin’ New York” were highlighted in larger collections.
Bringing Humanity Into The Conversation
Kate LeMasters ’15 cultivated a career of addressing public health inequalities with marginalized societies.
W&L’s Mudd Center Presents Screening of ‘Anthropocene: The Human Epoch’
The Sept. 30 screening features the work of Edward Burtynsky, whose solo exhibition is on view at the Reeves Museum of Ceramics.
Author Matthew Gavin Frank to Give Glasgow Endowment Reading at W&L
Frank will read from his new book “Submersed: Wonder, Obsession and Murder in the World of Amateur Submarines” at the Oct. 2 event.
Meet Ryan Doty ’26
Doty's many creative pursuits range from research in the chemistry lab to taking photos around campus.
Domnica Radulescu Headlines First Beyond the Page: Milestone Works by Faculty Event
The Edwin A. Morris Professor of Comparative Literatures will discuss her forthcoming book, “My Father’s Orchards.”
W&L Presents Faculty Recital with Anthony Cincotta and Anna Billias
The saxophone and piano performance will take place on Oct. 5 at 3 p.m. in The Lenfest Center’s Wilson Concert Hall.
Andi Coulter is the Next Speaker in the Anne and Edgar Basse Jr. Author Talk Series
Coulter will deliver a lecture on fan-driven marketing for independent artists on Oct. 6.
W&L’s SonoKlect Series Presents Matt Niess and The Capitol Bones
The Oct. 4 performance will be followed by a reception.
Elliott King Featured in AMC+ Series ‘True Crime Story: Smugshot’
The professor of art was interviewed for an episode titled “The Dali Heist.”
W&L Presents Screening of Craig Quintero’s Expanded Reality Films
The films will be screened Sept. 25-26 in the IQ Center, followed by an artist’s talk.
W&L Presents Faculty Recital with William McCorkle
McCorkle will perform a selection of European works for the organ on Sept. 28 at Lexington Presbyterian Church.
‘W&L After Class’ Podcast Releases New Episode Featuring Lena Hill
The Washington and Lee University provost and professor of English speaks to serendipitous opportunities of the liberal arts.
Washington and Lee’s Community-Based Learning’s Summer Internship Program Reaches New Heights
W&L’s Office of Community-Based Learning sent its largest-ever internship cohort into the local community this summer.
Bringing W&L to Santiago
Four Washington and Lee University students traveled to Santiago, Chile, this summer through the CIEE Summer Global Internship program.
Meaghan M. Walsh Publishes Article and Authors Book Chapter
The curatorial fellow explores race in New York City through the artwork of George Luks.
Pianist Nicola Melville to Perform at W&L’s Lenfest Center
The Sept. 26 performance is sponsored by the university’s Concert Guild.
Campus Kitchen Announces 2025-26 Just Food Series
W&L alumni return to campus as lecturers for the annual event series, which examines how food systems interact with issues of social justice.
Former Shenandoah Contributors to Give Annual Shannon-Clark Lecture at W&L
The Sept. 25 lecture will feature Ukrainian poet Julia Kolchinsky and poet and essayist Jaswinder Bolina.
W&L Museums Curatorial Fellow Receives Scholarship from The Decorative Arts Trust
Fosca Maddaloni-Yu will utilize the scholarship to participate in the trust’s study abroad trip to Japan.
W&L’s Staniar Gallery Presents ‘Locating the Law: Places of German Constitutional History’
The photography exhibition will run from Sept. 4 through Oct. 31, with a panel discussion on Oct. 22.
Erich Uffelman to Deliver Provost’s Lecture
The annual address that celebrates W&L faculty for excellence in scholarship and teaching will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Sept. 17 in University Chapel.
Washington and Lee Welcomes the Class of 2029
Hailing from 42 states and 35 countries, the Class of 2029 represents an impressive range of accomplishments, interests and backgrounds.
W&L’s Lenfest Center Opens 2025-26 Season with ‘The Missing Element’ with the Beatbox House
The Sept. 18 performance fuses street dancing and beatboxing in a cinematic whirlwind of sound and movement.
Adrienne Jones to Present First DeLaney Center Dialogue Discussion of 2025-26 Academic Year
Jones will share observations on the myriad impacts faced by suspended drivers in North Carolina.
W&L Students Learn and Network in New York City
Washington and Lee students interested in finance completed valuable summer internships in New York City this summer.
W&L’s Mudd Center Announces 2025-26 Lecture Series
“Taking Place: Land Use and Environmental Impact” kicks off Sept. 11 with a keynote address by political scientist Thea Riofrancos.
Environmental Studies Professor Publishes Paper in the Studies in History and Philosophy of Science Journal
Ryan McCoy’s paper addresses how local knowledge can contribute to climate research.
Art History Professor Authors Book Chapter
Andrea Lepage examines how academic galleries can serve as transformative learning spaces.
Barton Myers to Deliver Lecture in Honor of His Appointment to the Martin and Brooke Stein Professorship in History
Myers’ talk, titled “The Grand Old Man of the Army: General Winfield Scott and the American Civil War,” will be held Sept. 24 in Northen Auditorium.
Bill Hamilton Co-Authors Paper in Science
The article, also featured on the journal’s cover, sheds new light on the value of bison recovery efforts in Yellowstone National Park.
The Lenfest Center Presents ‘Native Art & Ancestral Inspiration: Drawing Endurance’
The pop-up exhibit will be on view in Kamen Gallery beginning Sept. 4 and is part of the Lenfest Center’s Outreach & Engagement Series.
W&L Presents Screening of the West End’s ‘Hamlet’
The Sept. 9 screening is part of the Lenfest Center’s National Theatre Live Series.
W&L Welcomes New Fixed Term Faculty, Fellows and Assistant Coaches
Twenty-seven new faculty and staff members are joining the university this year.
Art Museum and Galleries at W&L: Fall 2025 Programs and Exhibitions
This academic year’s lineup of exhibits and events will explore the theme of “Materiality & Transformation.”
Fran Elrod Elected Future Chair of the Governing Board for the Shepherd Higher Education Consortium on Poverty
The associate director of W&L’s Shepherd Program will serve a two-year term leading the consortium’s governing board and council beginning in September 2026.
W&L’s Staniar Gallery Presents Minjeong An’s ‘Private Pictograph’
The solo exhibition will run from Sept. 4 through Oct. 17 and kicks off the gallery’s fall season.
Convocation to Kick Off New Academic Year at Washington and Lee
The event will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Sept. 3 on the Front Lawn with remarks by Alexandra R. Brown, Fletcher Otey Thomas Professor of Bible.
Office Hours: Tour de Force
Assistant professor of mathematics Sybil Prince Nelson ’01 finds meaning in all her endeavors.
Catarina Passidomo ’04 Contributes Book Chapter
The associate professor of environmental studies authored a chapter in “The Wiley Blackwell Companion to Cultural and Social Geography.”
W&L Students Thrive in Oxford
W&L students spent their summer immersed in history, literature and the time-honored British tutorial system through the Virginia Program at Oxford.
In the Business of Good Journalism
W&L’s Reynolds Journalism Internship Program places students in newsrooms across the country, where they become fully immersed in the life of a journalist for 12 weeks.
Micah Schwartzman and Vincent Phillip Muñoz to Keynote 2025 Fall Academy
Lucas Morel will moderate a discussion with the two esteemed professors of law about the recent Supreme Court ruling on freedom of religion and education.
W&L’s Lenfest Center for the Arts Presents 2026-26 Season, ‘Your Gateway to Global Experiences’
Tickets for the entire season will be available to purchase beginning Aug. 15.
In Memoriam: Heather Ross Miller, Thomas H. Broadus Jr. Professor of English Emerita
The famed author worked for Washington and Lee University for 11 years.
W&L Celebrates Another Year of Fellowship Success
Another record-setting year for nationally competitive fellowships at W&L can be attributed to students’ dedication and desire to pursue meaningful work on a global stage.
Washington and Lee University to Host Inaugural Summit on the Future of AI
The PLAI Summit offers a full day of programming and discussion in tandem with W&L's Young Alumni Weekend.
W&L Outcomes: Charlie Mlcek ’25
Mlcek is returning to Capitol Hill as an AI Policy Fellow through the Horizon Institute for Public Service.
Saluting A Masterful Mentor: W. Dabney Stuart
James McLaughlin ’86, author of the novels “Panther Gap” and “Bearskin,” salutes W. Dabney Stuart, S. Blount Mason Professor of English Emeritus.
Elliott King to Deliver Lecture at the Virginia Museum of the Fine Arts
The professor of art history will host a talk that reconsiders artist Frida Kahlo’s relationship with surrealism.
In The Lead: New Chapter
Adhip Adhikari ’27 constructed a library at a secondary school in Kathmandu, Nepal, with the help of the Washington and Lee University community.
Campus Kitchen at Washington and Lee Receives Donation from Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation
The donation will support the Campus Kitchen Backpack Program.
Art History Professor Named to Editorial Board for Digital Publishing Initiative
Andrea Lepage will assist in developing a series of essays focused on Latinx artists.
Studying Salamanders
Summer Research Scholars Brian Kim ’26 and Ansley Stotts ’27 have spent their summer conducting field research in a unique outdoor classroom.
Biology Professor Interviewed by ABC News
Bill Hamilton discusses wildlife migration in Yellowstone National Park.
W&L Outcomes: Tara Trinley ’25
Trinley has accepted an officer commission with the U.S. Army National Guard and plans to attend law school after completing her training.
W&L’s Jack Evans ’25 Awarded Fulbright to Uzbekistan
Evans received a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to teach English in Uzbekistan and plans to pursue a career in national security and diplomacy.
Songs of Summer
Meredith Harron ’26 trained and performed with the Mediterranean Opera Festival this summer through a Johnson Opportunity Grant.
Freddy Fuentes Presents Paper at the Southeastern Council of Latin American Studies Conference
The visiting assistant professor of English lectured on Magical Realism as Eco Writing.
Greg Dresden Receives Honorable Mention Citation for the Mohammad K. Azarian Award
The professor of mathematics was recognized for the exploration of infinite geometric patterns.
W&L Outcomes: Luke Fountain ’25
After graduation, Fountain will complete a fellowship at CNBC doing business reporting for digital and television platforms.
W&L’s Mary Kate Murschell ’25 Earns U.S. Teaching Assistantship to Austria
Murschell will teach English in Austria before working for an accounting firm in Philadelphia.
Squirreled Away
The 13-lined ground squirrels currently residing in the Science Center for associate professor of biology Jessica LaPrice’s research have inspired a cross-campus collaboration that showcases W&L’s emphasis on hands-on learning.
W&L Outcomes: Cat Caples ’25
After making connections through the W&L alumni network, Caples will be working as a mechanical and design engineer at Hardwire LLC.
Journalism Professor Quoted in Cardinal News Article
Patrick Walters’ comment appears in a story about the 1963 Civil Rights Movement in Danville, Virginia.
W&L’s Mariam Drammeh ’25 Selected for U.S. Teaching Assistantship to Austria
Drammeh will teach English in Austria before beginning graduate school at Duke University.
W&L’s Tuvshin Anderson ’25 Awarded U.S. Teaching Assistantship to Austria
Anderson will teach English in Vienna before attending graduate school.
W&L Outcomes: Caroline Linen ’25
One of the Class of 2025 valedictorians, Linen will work as a medical assistant for a year while interviewing for physician assistant programs.
Krzysztof Jasiewicz Receives the Susanne M. Lotarski Distinguished Achievement Award
The William P. Ames Jr. Professor of Sociology and Anthropology Emeritus was presented the award by the Polish Institute of Arts & Sciences of America.
‘W&L After Class’ Podcast Releases New Episode Featuring Will Dudley
The Washington and Lee University president discusses his role as an educator and the ways in which a liberal arts experience crafts an interesting mind.
Tackling the Bucket List
Students in the Outing Club’s new pilot Spring Term program had the chance to step outside their comfort zones one more time before Commencement.
Best Practice
Dr. Charles Frankum ’90 lays claim to being one of the few surgeons in the country who flies himself to appointments at rural hospitals.
Religion Professor Serves as Featured Speaker at the University of Chicago
Jeff Kosky headlined two separate events held on May 13.
W&L Outcomes: Luke Avigliano ’25
Avigliano is studying for the MCAT this summer and then will be working as a scribe for a pediatrician.
Remarkable Women
At the 2025 undergraduate Commencement, Barbara Jenkins ’92L, Kate Jenkins Howard ’99 and Kylie Therrien ’25 became the first female triple generation legacy at Washington and Lee University.
Marcos Perez Cited for his Book ‘¿Qué tienen los piqueteros en la cabeza?’
The associate professor of sociology received an honorable mention citation for the Premio Iberoamericano Book Award.
W&L’s Kiki Mittner ’25 Earns U.S. Teaching Assistantship to Austria
Mittner will teach English in her grandmother’s Austrian hometown before attending law school.
W&L’s Thomas Leggett ’25 Selected for Fulbright to Taiwan
Leggett received a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to teach English in Taiwan and plans to pursue a career in civil engineering.
W&L Outcomes: Alaina Pastore ’25
This fall, Pastore will enter a one-year master's program at the Shakespeare Institute at the University of Birmingham in Stratford-Upon-Avon, England.
Marisa Charley and the W&L Bonner Program Featured in Article Posted on Higher Ed Jobs
The story focuses on the Bonner Program’s collaborative work with the Street Medicine Institute.
Lela Casey ’25 Receives Fellowship from the Center for Arabic Study Abroad
The recent graduate will serve a year-long fellowship studying Arabic in Morocco.
Leandro Laperne ’28 Participates in the American Enterprise Institute Summer Honors Program
The rising sophomore completed a week-long program held in Washington, D.C.
W&L’s Matthew Flynn ’25 Awarded Fulbright to Finland
Flynn will pursue a master’s degree in digital social science at LUT University in Finland.
Sascha Goluboff Participates in the Sancho Panza Literary Society Summer Workshop
The professor of cultural anthropology and director of the Community-Based Learning Program experienced a 10-day residency at Trinity College in Dublin.
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.
W&L’s Tara Trinley ’25 Earns Fulbright to Moldova
Trinley was selected for a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to teach English in Moldova and plans to pursue a career in transnational litigation.
Introducing Austin Term
A creative new Spring Term course brought students to Austin, Texas, for alumni mentorship, career exploration and literary analysis.
Kameliya Atanasova Publishes Her First Book
The assistant professor of religion and history authored a book titled “Sufism and Power in the Ottoman Empire: The Writings of Ismail Hakki Bursevi (1653–1725).”
W&L’s Abby Moore ’25 Selected for Fulbright to Australia
Moore will conduct biomedical research at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre in Australia.
W&L’s Lily Nannini Awarded Fulbright to Germany
Nannini was selected for a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to teach English in Germany.
What the Mountain Gives You
Chris Paudel ’28 set out to challenge himself — and cultural stereotypes — through a mountaineering expedition in his home country of Nepal.
A Model of Sustainability
Students explored real-world applications of sustainable business practices in the Social Innovation in Scandinavia Spring Term Abroad course.
Poetry in Motion
Aby Joyner ’28 believes in the power of photography and poetry, publishing two books, with another in progress.
Shepherding Curiosity
Two innovative sociology research projects conducted in collaboration with professor of sociology Jonathan Eastwood give “networking” a whole new meaning.
W&L’s Kristina Ayers Earns Fulbright to Netherlands
Ayers was selected for the inaugural Fulbright/Netherlands-America Foundation Heersink Family Foundation Award to conduct public health research.
A Renaissance Man Remembered
When David Peterson, professor of history emeritus, died in 2023, he left a bequest to Washington and Lee University’s History Department. The unrestricted gift allowed the department to utilize the funds as it determined would best serve today’s students.
Washington and Lee University to Celebrate 238th Commencement, Baccalaureate
W&L celebrates its 238th undergraduate Commencement at 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 29.
From Screen to Square Film Screening: ‘The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman’
The June 5 screening is the final installment of the 2024-25 Screen to Square series.
Meet Martha Greer Walker ’27
At W&L, Walker discovered a passion for English and its focus on learning how to think critically, creatively and empathetically.
James S. Lambert Selected as Director of Lifelong Learning
The former provost at Southern Virginia University begins his W&L appointment on July 1.
Domnica Rădulescu Publishes Her First Book Written Directly in French
The novel, her fourth overall, is titled “Tu viens du pays des vampires” and hit bookshelves in France and Canada in April.
Greg Dresden Publishes Article in The College Mathematics Journal
The professor of mathematics authored a paper and produced illustrations that were used on the cover of the popular journal.
American Dream
Tolu Olubunmi ’02 has made her journey to citizenship an opportunity to inspire and serve others.
W&L’s Aerial Dance Program Presents Spring Term Performance
“Vertical Dance” will run May 22-23 and is the culmination of the four-week Spring Term aerial dance class.
W&L’s Lily George ’25 Selected for U.S. Teaching Assistantship to Austria
George will teach English in Austria before attending medical school.
Sambridhi Tuladhar ’25 to Receive the Global Learning Leadership Award
The accounting major will be presented the award at the Center for International Education awards ceremony on May 27.
University Singers Perform Annual Commencement Concert
The annual tradition for parents and families of graduating students will be held May 27.
Eight W&L Students Awarded Gilman Scholarships to Study Abroad
This round of recipients marks a record-setting Gilman Scholar cohort for W&L.
W&L’s Katie Wagner ’25 Earns U.S. Teaching Assistantship to Austria
Wagner will teach English in Austria before pursuing a career as a German language educator.
Chris Gavaler to Debut One-Act Play at the Live Arts Waterworks Festival
The professor of English’s show will screen on May 21 and 23 in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Seth Michelson Set to Publish New Book in October
The associate professor of Spanish shares the stories of undocumented youth held in detention centers and refugee camps in the United States and Mexico.
Lucas Morel Selected for Prestigious ACS Mellon Academic Leadership Fellowship
The John K. Boardman Jr. Professor of Politics will use the fellowship to lead W&L’s “Liberating Ideas” initiative.
W&L’s Anshika Patel ’26 Receives Davis Projects for Peace Grant
Patel plans to expand the reach of Wings of Women, the community-driven initiative she founded in her home country of India.
Meet Zanita Akinkugbe ’27
Akinkugbe’s goal of becoming a pediatric oncologist has been reinforced by her research lab work.
Melissa Kerin Quoted in ProPublica Article
The professor of art history and director of the Mudd Center for Ethics offered her opinion on the nuances of the return of a Buddha sculpture by the Art Institute of Chicago to the Government of Nepal.
Washington and Lee Announces March Community Grants
Washington and Lee University’s Community Grants Committee has made thirteen grants totaling over $32,000 to non-profit organizations in Lexington and Rockbridge County.
Following the Money
The Follow the Money workshop and Spring Term course bring W&L students together with business journalists from across the nation.
W&L’s Mudd Center Announces Leadership Lab Initiative
The public lecture series kicks off May 7 with an inaugural talk by Kenneth Ruscio ’76.
Ain’t No Mountain High Enough
Brandon Chalk '00 followed his love for the outdoors all around the world, summiting the highest peaks on each of the seven continents with his wife, Kristine Chalk.
From Mystery to Mastery
A chance encounter in the Science Center as a child set Alyssa Cirrincione ’25 on a path to pursue her curiosity at W&L.
Author Erin Crosby Eckstine to Give Glasgow Endowment Reading at W&L
Eckstine will read from her debut novel, “Junie,” at the May 6 event.
Anima e Grazia Presents a Mother’s Day Recital
The W&L faculty duo will perform on May 11 at 3 p.m. in Wilson Concert Hall.
Meet Nona David ’26
David serves as head intern of the Burish internship program that connects local schools with student volunteers.
Business Administration Professor Publishes Book in Tandem with W&L Alumna
Jeff Schatten and Teresa Aires ’19 co-wrote a book on the impacts of artificial intelligence on the workforce.
W&L Presents Screening of the West End’s ‘Fleabag’
The May 7 screening concludes the Lenfest Center’s National Theatre Live series.
W&L’s Jack Evans ’25 Named a Grand Strategy Fellow by the Hertog Foundation
Evans will spend four weeks in an intensive learning experience focused on the most pressing national security challenges facing the U.S.
W&L Presents Faculty Recital with William McCorkle
McCorkle will perform a selection of works on the harpsichord on May 6 in Wilson Concert Hall.
W&L Presents Faculty Recital with William Taylor and Patrick Summers
The pianists will perform works from the Final Fantasy video game series on May 2 in Wilson Concert Hall.
Student Organization Spotlight: International Student Mentors
W&L’s International Student Mentors Program pairs new international students with upper-division students to help them navigate life on campus.
Leading Expert and Scholar of Chinese Export Ceramics to Deliver Lecture at W&L
William R. Sargent’s talk on May 2 is part of the closing ceremony for Stephanie Shih’s ‘LONG TIME NO SEE (好久不見).’
‘Unlikely Pairings’ Ignite Curiosity at Science, Society and the Arts Conference
The interdisciplinary conference gave students the chance to share original research that integrated their academic interests and personal passions.
‘W&L After Class’ Podcast Releases New Episode Featuring Beth Staples
In this month’s episode, Staples speaks of the power of imagination and storytelling and the continuous, and evolving, legacy of the Shenandoah literary magazine.
W&L’s Staniar Gallery Presents ‘Hugo Crosthwaite: Tijuacolor’
The exhibition will feature a live mural performance from April 28 to May 10, with an artist’s talk slated for May 12.
Looking Forward and Giving Back
The Class of 2025’s Senior Gift Committee co-chairs have already sailed past their monetary goal as they look toward Commencement.
Meet AJ Thomas ’26
Thomas enjoys the balance between athletics, academics and making lifelong connections with fellow students.
Ainsley Daigle ’13 Named to Billboard’s Women in Music 2025 List
The vice president at Firebird Artist Management was honored in the multisector category.
The Ultimate Teammate
Four sets of twins on W&L varsity sports teams share what it’s like competing side-by-side with their siblings.
W&L’s Katalyn Denby ’26 Awarded Goldwater Scholarship
Denby’s funded research will focus on erosional river processes.
W&L Announces 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award Winners
This year's honorees will be recognized during Alumni Weekend from May 1-4.
ODK Holds Spring Initiation for W&L Honorees
Dean Tamara Futrell addressed new members of ODK during their spring induction ceremony.
Celebrate and Give Back at W&L Alumni Weekend 2025
Alumni from the classes of 1975-2010 are invited to return to campus May 1-4 for a weekend of celebration and the presentation of the 25th and 50th reunion gifts.
Meet Elizabeth Marshall ’25
Marshall has embraced many extracurriculars as a math tutor, University Ambassador, equestrian team student-athlete and more.
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.
Four W&L Students to Study Abroad with Critical Language Scholarship
The Critical Language Scholarship Program funds a summer of overseas language and cultural immersion.
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.
W&L’s Jeff Kosky Publishes New Book
The professor of religion explores the meaning of having a heart.
Phi Beta Kappa Initiates New Members During 2025 Convocation Ceremony
The Phi Beta Kappa chapter at Washington and Lee University welcomed 47 students into the prestigious honor society.
W&L Repertory Dance Company Presents Winter Concert
The award-winning ensemble’s performances will run April 9-11 and feature works created by nationally renowned choreographers.
W&L Jazz Ensemble Presents Winter Showcase
The student ensemble will be joined by the Rockbridge County High School Jazz Band in their April 10 performance.
Connecting a Global Movement
Students in W&L’s Bonner Program spent the last year creating a digital map of health care networks for people experiencing homelessness worldwide.
Meet John Williams ’25
Williams is a self-starter, including founding several small businesses and a club squash team.
W&L Environmental Studies Professor Awarded Mednick Memorial Fellowship
Mauricio Betancourt will receive $2,250 from the Virginia Foundation for Independent Colleges to support his research on the Peruvian guano trade.
W&L Celebrates Earth Month
The campus community will promote sustainability and environmental advocacy with various events throughout the month of April.
Authors Athena Dixon and Matthew Vollmer to Give Reading at W&L
The April 3 reading by the former Shenandoah contributors is part of the literary magazine’s 75th- anniversary celebrations.
Mary Anne Franks to Give Reading on ‘Fearless Speech’
The George Washington University professor’s talk will be held April 3 on W&L’s campus.
W&L Presents Screening of British Theater Production ‘Frankenstein’
The April 7 screening is part of the Lenfest Center’s National Theatre Live series.
Leah Naomi Green to Hold Reading and Conversation on Language and Narrative
The April 7 event is part of the Museums at W&L’s ‘Lunch and Learn’ series.
The Marlbrook Chamber Players Present Their Seasonal Concert
The ensemble will perform at W&L’s Lenfest Center for the Arts on April 6.
From Screen to Square Film Screening: ‘Get on Up’
The upcoming screening is the third installment of the academic year and will be shown on April 2 in Stackhouse Theater.
W&L Presents the University Singers Tour Kick-off Concert
The performance will take place on April 8 at 8 p.m. in the Lenfest Center’s Wilson Concert Hall.
Meet Isabel Duarte ’26
Duarte has embraced leadership development through the Choral Conducting Mentorship Program.
Jim Withers is the Next Speaker in the Mudd Lecture Series
Withers, founder of the Street Medicine Institute, will give a lecture on March 26 at 5 p.m. in Stackhouse Theater on W&L’s campus.
W&L’s University Wind Ensemble Presents ‘Sounds of Spring’
The performance will take place April 7 at 8 p.m. in the Lenfest Center’s Wilson Concert Hall.
Darby Burgett ’26 Awarded Public Policy and International Affairs Fellowship
Burgett will attend the PPIA Junior Summer Institute at Princeton University this summer.
Inaugural ‘W&L Salutes’ Alumni Event Strengthens Connections, Honors the Military Service of W&L Community Members
The weekend event was commemorated with a ceremonial coin presentation with a coin designed by ROTC Cadet Carey Camp ’25.
W&L Presents Senior Recital with Matt Flynn
Flynn’s vocal recital will take place on April 4 at 8 p.m. in Wilson Concert Hall.
W&L Presents Senior Recital with An Shelmire
Shelmire’s piano recital will take place on April 5 at 8 p.m. in Wilson Concert Hall.
W&L Presents Okaidja Afroso’s ‘Jaku Mumor: Ancestral Spirit’
The March 29 performance is part of the Lenfest Center’s Outreach & Engagement Series.
W&L Presents Senior Recital with Yuchen Qian
Qian’s piano recital will be held on March 30 at 3 p.m. in Wilson Concert Hall.
W&L Hosts 20th Annual Tom Wolfe Weekend
The weekend’s seminar will feature Jayne Anne Phillips discussing her Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, “Night Watch.”
W&L’s Leticia Fernández-Fontecha Publishes New Book
The visiting assistant professor of history explores the history of children’s pain in relation to social and medical perception.
Justin Davis is the Next Speaker in the Anne and Edgar Basse Jr. Author Talk Series
Davis will deliver a lecture titled “Web Scraping for Research on Novel Data” on campus on March 27.
Tricia Miller ’93 Featured in Insider Athens Magazine
Miller was named one of the most inspiring women in Athens, Georgia.
Inside SSA
A group of students passionate about research has been working tirelessly to make this year’s Science, Society and the Arts 2025 conference an event to remember.
Meet Ashton Mouton ’28
Mouton entered college with plans to be a surgeon, but a sociology class changed his career path.
Campus Kitchen Continues Just Food Series with Local Partners
The March 20 webinar will focus on the challenges in addressing childhood obesity.
Paul Youngman Named Interim Dean of the College at Washington and Lee
Paul Youngman, associate provost for academic development and operations and professor of German, has been appointed to a one-year term as interim dean of the College at Washington and Lee University.
W&L’s Staniar Gallery Presents ‘Conceptual Boundaries’
The senior thesis exhibition will be on view from March 24 through April 11.
W&L Presents a Conversation with Reporters Russ Buettner and Sue Craig
The Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalists from the New York Times will give a public talk on March 25, followed by a book signing.
W&L Presents an Evening with Playwright and Actor Christine Toy Johnson
Johnson will present excerpts of her recent musical and give a public talk on March 24 at 7 p.m. in Johnson Theater.
Carla Lalli Music to Deliver Keynote Remarks for W&L’s Science, Society, and the Arts Conference
The award-winning cookbook author will deliver a public talk on March 20, with student research presentations on March 21.
Brooke deRosa ’01’s ‘The Yellow Wallpaper’ Enjoys World Premiere at Carnegie Hall
DeRosa composed the music for the opera based on the short story by Charlotte Perkins Gilman.
W&L Presents Senior Recital with Heidi Thiessen ’25
Thiessen’s voice recital will be held on March 28 at 8 p.m. in Wilson Concert Hall.
Forging Their Futures
Helen Ezgo ’25 and Maina Shodmonbekova ’25 traveled across the world to expand their horizons at W&L thanks to the John M. Gunn International Scholarship.
Washington Portrait to be Featured in Exhibit Commemorating 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence
Washington and Lee will loan iconic Peale portrait to upcoming Virginia history exhibit on view in Richmond and Yorktown.
W&L’s University Orchestra Presents Concerto-Aria Winners Concert
The performance will take place March 27 at 8 p.m. in the Lenfest Center’s Wilson Concert Hall.
Eric Deggans Named Knight Chair in Journalism and Media Ethics at W&L
The NPR personality, journalist and media analyst will assume the position in July.
Rebecca Benefiel Featured in PBS NOVA Documentary on Ancient Pompeii
Benefiel is among a host of experts that reveal the truths about the social and economic makeup of the city before the eruption of Mount Vesuvius.
Charlotte Clymer to Deliver Institute on Media Ethics Keynote
Clymer will discuss advocacy communications in her March 19 lecture.
Tetiana Sylina to Deliver Lecture on the Challenges Facing Ukrainian Journalism
The award-winning journalist’s talk will be held March 12 on W&L’s campus.
W&L Students Host Holi Celebration
Celebrate the Hindu festival of colors on March 23 on Cannan Green.
W&L’s J.T. Torres Co-Authors New Book
The director of the Harte Center for Teaching and Learning examines the relationship between critical thinking and writing.
Honor the Service of W&L Community Members at ‘W&L Salutes’ Alumni Event
Programming on March 15 and 16 will honor W&L alumni, faculty and staff who have served in the armed forces and help them connect with one another and current ROTC students.
Heart of the Matter
Dr. Matthew Sackett ’90, P’18 is on the cutting edge of cardiac treatments.
Meet Chris Smith ’26
A SHECP internship solidified Smith’s career path to become an advocate for those in need.
Journalism Panel to Examine Power and Influence Behind Sports and Media
The March 13 panel discussion at Leyburn Library will be moderated by John Miller ’77 and feature experienced sports journalists.
W&L Presents Senior Recital with Lui Blomberg ‘25
Blomberg’s piano and composition recital will be held on March 23 at 3 p.m. in Wilson Concert Hall.
W&L Music Presents Winter Choral Concert
The performance will take place on March 18 in the Lenfest Center’s Wilson Concert Hall.
Student Organization Spotlight: Career Fellows
W&L Career Fellows offer peer-to-peer support for students exploring their career aspirations.
Community Grants Committee: Call for Proposals
W&L’s Community Grants Committee will evaluate proposals in March 2025.
W&L to Host Two Former Members of Congress on Campus
The Congress to Campus program will bring former Congressmen Dave Trott and Lewis F. Payne to campus March 16-18.
University of Virginia Professor Sylvia Chong to Deliver Lecture on Commodity Orientalism
The March 14 talk is part of the Museums at W&L’s ‘Lunch and Learn’ series.
Explore Careers in the Arts at ‘Encore’ Alumni Event
Programming on March 15 invites students, alumni and faculty to reconnect and celebrate the evolution of W&L’s arts programs.
W&L Presents Senior Recital with Adelaide Loving ’25
Loving’s voice recital will be held on March 14 at 8 p.m. in Wilson Concert Hall.
Jon Eastwood Publishes New Book
The professor of sociology’s book, titled “Social Structure: Relationships, Representations and Rules,” was released on Feb. 26.
Rachel Kousser to Deliver the Herman Ward Taylor, Jr. Lecture in Classics
The classicist and art historian’s talk on Alexander the Great will be held March 4 on W&L’s campus.
Innovation and Collaboration
Mackenzie Brooks, associate professor and digital humanities librarian, has made an impact on campus through her innovative and collaborative approach to teaching and scholarship.
Banu Subramaniam of Wellesley College to Deliver Lecture on Modern Plant Sciences
The plant evolutionary biologist’s talk will be held on Mar. 13 at 5:30 p.m. on W&L’s campus.
This Year’s Bentley Musical is ‘The Prom’
The show runs March 13-15 in Keller Theatre in the Lenfest Center for the Arts.
W&L Presents Screening of the West End’s ‘Prima Facie’
The March 5 screening is part of the Lenfest Center’s National Theatre Live series.
Award-Winning Quilter Stephen Towns to Deliver Next DeLaney Dialogue Lecture
On March 4, Towns will present an artist talk in Wilson Concert Hall while his works will play a central theme in a DeLaney Reading Club Breakfast held in the Staniar Gallery and Wilson Hall Room 2010.
W&L a Top Producer of Fulbright U.S. Students for Seventh Straight Year
Washington and Lee was ranked sixth among the baccalaureate institutions recognized by the Fulbright Program.
Empowering Others
After fighting societal norms in India, Rima Kumari ’26 champions education for other women.
Ceramicist and Physicist Hideo Mabuchi to Deliver Lecture on Ceramics and Cultural Belonging
The Stanford University professor’s talk will be held on March 6 at 5:30 p.m. on W&L’s campus.
W&L’s Lesley Wheeler Publishes New Book
The English professor’s poetry collection explores natural and human transformation.
W&L Piano Program Presents ‘Superstars: Piano Virtuosos through the Ages’
The March 9 performance will be followed by a reception.
W&L’s Contact Committee Presents an Evening with Actor and Musician Ross Lynch
The “The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina” actor will speak on March 12 at 7 p.m. in the University Chapel.
Brett Strohsacker ’06 Gives a Bird’s-Eye View of Super Bowl Victory
The vice president of football communications for the Philadelphia Eagles enjoys his team’s second Super Bowl victory.
Bedrock Values
Howard Capito ’68 established the Christopher D. Connors Endowment for Earth and Environmental Geoscience to honor the “living legend” and support student internships in geology and related fields.
‘W&L After Class’ Podcast Releases New Episode Featuring Matthew Loar ’07
In this month’s episode, Loar dives into the transformative power of fellowships and student research in shaping individuals.
Meet Sofia Iuteri ’27
Iuteri’s work with the Connolly Entrepreneurship Society and business administration professors has led to the expansion and growth of her own nonprofit.
Living a Legacy
After 38 years in the federal government, Mark Bradley ’78 has made sure to think beyond himself and serve the greater good.
Simple Interventions
For Dr. Kelli Jarrell ’12, a multidisciplinary approach is foundational to her career in social emergency medicine.
Ambassador Ertharin Cousin to Deliver Keynote at Annual Institute for Honor Symposium
This year’s symposium will take place March 14-15 and address the intersection of corporate responsibility and sustainable development.
Showcasing History, Culture and Community
W&L’s third annual NPHC Step Show Competition invited the campus and local community into a vibrant tradition.
W&L Student Team Named Runner-Up at VFIC Applied Ethics Bowl
Five students from Washington and Lee University participated in the annual statewide competition in February.
Shane Lynch Named Lead Instructor for International Choral Conducting Course
W&L’s director of choral activities will serve as an expert guest tutor at The Cork International Choral Festival.
Alden Wicker ’09 to Serve as the Fishback Visiting Writer at W&L
The author will deliver the Fishback Lecture on Wednesday, Feb. 12, via Zoom.
Annual Souper Bowl Raises Funds for W&L’s Backpack Program
This year’s event raised more than $11,000 to support the Campus Kitchen’s hunger-fighting project.
Mudd Lecture Series to Examine the Ethics of Medical Aid in Dying
The virtual panel discussion will take place on Feb. 11 at 4 p.m.
W&L’s SonoKlect Series Presents Los Tres Músicos
The Feb. 15 performance will be followed by a reception.
Meet Elizabeth Barr ’27
Barr’s love of nature led her to a biology major and getting her scuba certification with the Outing Club.
High-wire Act
Whether he is trying a case or drumming with a jazz band, Curtis Joseph ’93, ’96L doesn’t miss a beat.
Positivity Meets Personal Connections
Mariam Drammeh ’25 has approached research, internships and campus involvement with an eye toward a future rooted in service to others.
W&L’s Staniar Gallery Presents Stephen Towns’ ‘Loud as the Rolling Sea’
The solo exhibition will open Feb. 17 with an artist’s talk slated for March 4.
W&L’s University Singers Present Shared Choral Concert
Joined by the Virginia State University Choir, the concert will take place Feb. 16 at 7 p.m. in the Lenfest Center’s Wilson Concert Hall.
Rho Gammas Guide First-Years Through Sorority Recruitment
Sorority recruitment counselors, or Rho Gammas, assist first-year women in W&L’s formal recruitment process to join Panhellenic sororities.
Candice Robinson is the Next Speaker in the Anne and Edgar Basse Jr. Author Talk Series
Robinson will deliver a lecture titled “The Sociology of Cardi B: A Trap Feminist Approach” on campus on Mar. 4.
Authors DW McKinney and Sylvia Jones to Give Glasgow Endowment Reading at W&L
The public reading by the former Shenandoah editorial fellows will take place Feb. 11 in Northen Auditorium.
W&L Students Host Lunar New Year Celebration
The Feb. 8 event will include performances and a dinner.
Meet Schuler Hildenbrand ’27
Hildenbrand, an American history major on the pre-med track, enjoys being able to explore many disciplines at W&L.
W&L Presents Premiere Screening of ‘Letters to Eleanore’
The Jan. 30 screening of the award-winning documentary about disability, perseverance and the story of a girl and her wheelchair is free and open to the public.
W&L Hosts Statewide National Pan-Hellenic Council Step Show Competition
The Feb. 8 event celebrates the history and culture of NPHC organizations.
The King’s Singers to Perform at W&L’s Lenfest Center
The British a capella group’s Feb. 7 performance is sponsored by the university’s Concert Guild.
Michael Kern ’06 to Deliver Lecture on Trends in Education and Psychology
The Feb. 3 lecture on W&L’s campus is free and open to the public.
DeLaney Center Screen to Square Film Series to Show an Episode of ‘High on the Hog’
This year’s second installment will focus on the Netflix show that traces how African American cuisine has transformed America.
On Our Honor
Past presidents of Washington and Lee University’s Executive Committee reflect on how it prepared them for a life of values-driven leadership.
Meet Riley Mitchelson ’27
Mitchelson embraces extracurriculars such as volunteering with the Nabors Service League and teaching salsa through Around the Globe.
W&L’s Campus Kitchen Hosts 13th Annual Souper Bowl
All proceeds from the Feb. 2 event will support the Campus Kitchen at W&L’s Backpack Program.
W&L Hosts Sixth Annual Black Future Leaders Experience Conference on Feb. 1
This year’s Black FLEX conference theme is “Black Masquerade: Unmasking Hidden Heroes.”
Boris Berman to Perform at W&L’s Lenfest Center
The pianist’s Feb. 1 performance is sponsored by the university’s Concert Guild.
Harte Center to Debut Prompting, Learning and Artificial Intelligence Lab
The space opens Jan. 27 and will be dedicated to exploration and experimentation with generative AI tools.
Sandy de Lissovoy is the Next Speaker in the Anne and Edgar Basse Jr. Author Talk Series
De Lissovoy will deliver a lecture on “Unpacking an Art Exhibit and Thinking Like Collage” on Jan. 27.
‘W&L After Class’ Podcast Launches New Season With Episode Featuring Holly Pickett
In the podcast’s first episode of season six, Pickett, professor of English, discusses the power of humanities in a rapidly changing world and the life lessons that can be continuously unearthed in Shakespearean text.
W&L to Host ‘Slices of Research’ Program at Salerno Wood Fired Pizza & Taphouse
Newly promoted faculty members will present their research in a PechaKucha format on Jan. 28.
Campus Kitchen Continues 2024-25 Just Food Series
The Jan. 27 webinar will focus on food relief efforts in Rockbridge County and Western Virginia.
W&L Presents MLK Remembrance Concert
The Jan. 26 performance will include selected readings and musical reflections.
Student Organization Spotlight: WLUR
At WLUR-FM, Washington and Lee University's radio voice since 1967, students get an introduction to audio production, podcasting and more.
In Memoriam: Rod Smith, Editor of Shenandoah and Adjunct Professor of English
Smith served as the literary magazine’s editor for 23 years.
Living Lab
This fall, W&L students learned environmental field methods at a six-acre site in Rockbridge County set aside for experiential learning.
W&L Presents Compagnie Hervé Koubi’s ‘Ce que le jour doit á la nuit’
The Jan. 16 performance is part of the Lenfest Center’s Outreach & Engagement Series.
The Science of Sleep
Associate professor Ryan Brindle’s sleep lab gives students unparalleled opportunities to conduct hands-on research at the undergraduate level.
Erica Lord is the Next Speaker in the Mudd Lecture Series
Lord, a multimedia artist at the Institute of American Indian Arts, will give a lecture on Jan. 14 at 5:30 p.m. in Wilson Concert Hall.
Lisa Greer to Deliver Lecture in Honor of Her Appointment to the Harry E. and Mary Jayne W. Redenbaugh Term Professorship
Greer’s talk, “Coral Reefs Past, Present and Future and Our Human Footprint,” will be held Jan. 15 in Science Addition 214.
Museums at W&L: Winter 2025 Programs and Exhibitions
The Museums at W&L invite the public to explore its exhibitions and collections with select programming through May.
W&L’s Staniar Gallery Presents Erica Lord’s ‘The Codes We Carry: Beads as DNA Data’
The solo exhibition will open Jan. 9 with an artist’s talk slated for Jan. 14.
Meet Allison Munck ’27
Munck has pursued her filmmaking passion through class projects, summer research and the Film Society Club.
Chris Elford to Present Nobel Prize Symposium Talk
The assistant professor of Chinese will discuss the Nobel Prize in literature presented to Korean writer Han Kang on Jan. 14.
Nneka Dennie to be Presented the MLA Prize for Bibliographical or Archival Scholarship
The assistant professor of history will receive her award on Jan. 10 at the association’s annual convention in New Orleans.
Washington and Lee Announces November Community Grants
Washington and Lee University’s Community Grants Committee made twelve grants totaling over $27,000 to non-profit organizations in Lexington and Rockbridge County.
Twelve W&L Students Awarded Gilman Scholarships to Study Abroad
The Gilman Scholarship Program offers awards of up to $5,000 to U.S. undergraduate students who are Pell Grant recipients.
Paul Youngman ’87 Serves as a Panelist for the Austrian Cultural Forum
The associate provost and professor of German participated in a moderated discussion at the Austrian Embassy in early December.
Celebrating 10 Years of QuestBridge
Since 2010, the university has enrolled 326 students through QuestBridge’s match program, helping high-achieving, low-income students access higher education.
Student Organization Spotlight: The Executive Committee
Washington and Lee’s Executive Committee remains committed to upholding the university's rich tradition of student self-governance.
Meet Sarah Zimmerman ’26
Zimmerman values the connections she’s made with her soccer and basketball teammates and coaches that she knows will last long after graduation.
Melissa Harris-Perry to Keynote W&L’s 2025 MLK Celebration
The scholar, writer and political commentator will headline the weeklong programming on campus.
Florence As It Was Chosen for National Competition
The interdisciplinary research project has been selected to participate in an open competition among medieval digital humanities projects for K-12 students.
W&L Ethics Bowl Team Qualifies for National Competition
The team secured its place with a third-place finish at the APPE Intercollegiate Ethics Bowl regional competition in Chicago.
Ady Dewey Co-Authors Paper in Journal of Virtual Exchange
The Reynolds Visiting Assistant Professor of Strategic Communications explores the role of laughter in cross-cultural virtual settings.
‘To Be Where Your Feet Are’
The Kendrick Award, established in memory of Bryant Kendrick ’67, encourages W&L students to experience the natural world.
Meet Nava Berwick ’27
Berwick embraces other cultures through her Japanese major and performing classical Indonesian dances.
Student Organization Spotlight: Native American Student Organization
W&L’s Native American Student Organization (NASO) connects the campus to educational programming, events and resources celebrating Indigenous history, culture and community.
DeLaney Center to Host Second Annual Race and Southern-ness Symposium
The Dec. 5 event will feature panelists from the higher education, business and health care industries discussing the theme “Black Female Leadership in the 21st-century South.”
Mariam Drammeh ’25 Earns David G. Elmes Pathfinder Prize in Psychology
The Elmes Pathfinder Prize recognizes a student who has shown extraordinary promise in psychological science through outstanding scholarship in basic or applied psychology.
Meet Emma Marvelli ’27
Marvelli enjoys building a community on campus as an RA and through her academic work.
Minor Focus: Law, Justice and Society
W&L's Law, Justice and Society minor examines legal concepts from an interdisciplinary lens.
Enjoy an Eventful 2024 Holiday Season
W&L celebrates the 2024 holiday season with a wide variety of campus and local events.
W&L Hosts Annual Holiday Candlelight Service
The Dec. 5 lessons and carols program in the University Chapel is free and open to the public and will also be streamed online.
W&L Presents Holiday Pops Concert 2024
Tickets to the Dec. 3 performance can be obtained with a non-perishable food donation to benefit Campus Kitchen at W&L.
Latest DeLaney Center Dialogue Discussion Features Musician and Scholar Tammy L. Kernodle
Kernodle will also participate in a Reading Club Breakfast discussion involving her essay “My Song is My Weapon: The Long Sonic History of Black Resistance.”
Connell Cunningham Jr. Named Scholar in Residence for the Office of Community-Based Learning
The visiting assistant professor of chemistry will serve a one-year term for the 2024-25 academic year.
Meet Nolan Rickett ’27
This neuroscience major takes advantage of W&L’s beautiful natural surroundings, including walking the back campus trails.
Dick Kuettner Honored with the Helen Warriner-Burke FLAVA Distinguished Service Award
The director of the Global Discoveries Laboratories and adjunct professor of romance languages and teacher education received the award at the Virginia Board of Education meeting.
W&L History Professor Authors New Book and Appears in WIRED Online Video
Mikki Brock wrote her second book and recently answered questions on her specialty – witches, witchcraft and witch hunts.
Carl Elliott is the Next Speaker in the Mudd Lecture Series
Elliott, a bioethicist at the University of Minnesota, will give a lecture on Nov. 14 at 5 p.m. in Northen Auditorium.
Candice Robinson Co-Authors Book About the Sociology of Cardi-B
The assistant professor of sociology explores Black femininity through a contemporary perspective.
W&L Presents Shakespeare Adaptation “Hamlet 50/50”
The production runs from Nov. 19-21 in Johnson Theatre on the W&L campus.
W&L Presents Senior Recital with Anna Waters ’25
Waters’s clarinet recital will be held on Nov. 17 at 3 p.m. in Wilson Concert Hall.
Project Uplift
Three W&L students partnered with an NGO in Ghana this summer to create a training program for aspiring female entrepreneurs.
W&L To Host Fifth Social Impact Careers Summit
The recurring summit allows undergraduate and law students to network with and learn from alumni and others making a social impact through their professional lives.
Meet Will Joseph ’26
Joseph, a captain of the men’s soccer team, chose W&L for its well-rounded liberal arts curriculum and reputable school of commerce.
Lawyer and Historian Paul Lombardo to Deliver Lecture on Buck v. Priddy Court Case
The Nov. 18 lecture is open to the public and marks the centenary of the case argued in Amherst County, Virginia.
Mauricio Betancourt Publishes Article in the Peer-Reviewed Journal Socius
The assistant professor of environmental studies authored a paper titled “Guano and the Rise of the American Empire.”
Poet Matthew Zapruder to Give Glasgow Endowment Reading at W&L
The public reading will take place Nov. 12 in Northen Auditorium.
Campus Kitchen at W&L Hosts Annual Turkeypalooza
The community is encouraged to participate and donate to support Campus Kitchen’s programming, which kicks off Nov. 10.
Science, Society and the Arts Hosts Research Opportunity Exhibition
The event will be held at 5 p.m. Nov. 13 in the Northen Auditorium.
Dan Mazilu to Present Nobel Prize Symposium Talk
The professor of physics will discuss this year’s Nobel Peace Prize winner on Friday, Nov. 15.
W&L’s University Orchestra Presents ‘Solstice’
The performance will take place Nov. 14 at 8 p.m. in the Lenfest Center’s Wilson Concert Hall.
Spider Sense
Nadia Ayoub, professor of biology, loves sharing her passion for open-ended scientific exploration with colleagues and students.
Jeff Schatten to Offer Public Lecture on Artificial Intelligence Tools and Their Applications
The talk, “Everything That Can Be Automated Will Be Automated: AI Tools Transforming Today’s World,” will be held on Nov. 12 in Northen Auditorium.
Musician and Scholar Tammy Kernodle to Deliver Lecture at W&L
Kernodle’s Nov. 15 lecture is supported by W&L’s Phi Beta Kappa chapter.
Author Mita Mahato to Speak on Her Recent Book ‘Arctic Play’
The talk will be held at 7 p.m. on Nov. 7 in the Northen Auditorium.
Meet Jana Hulsey ’25
Valuable connections with professors have opened Hulsey’s world to new subjects and opportunities to make an impact.
W&L’s Robert Humston Receives Grant to Study the Trout Population in the Jackson River
The director of environmental studies and professor of biology received the funding from the Virginia Departments of Wildlife Resources and Environmental Quality.
Mohamed Kamara to Deliver Lecture in Honor of His Appointment to the H. Laurent Boetsch Jr. Term Professorship in International Education
Kamara’s talk, “Reconceptualizing Humanitarianism,” will be held Nov. 13 in Hillel 101.
Elliott King Presents Paper at Conference at The Peggy Guggenheim Museum in Venice
The W&L professor of art history attends conference exploring and celebrating Surrealism in Italy.
Son Nguyen to Present Nobel Prize Symposium Talk
The visiting assistant professor of physics will discuss this year’s Nobel Prize in physics on Thursday, Nov. 7.
Washington and Lee Presents ‘W&L Dancers Create…’
The W&L Repertory Dance Company’s performances will run Oct. 31 through Nov. 2.
Cuarteto Casals to Perform at W&L’s Lenfest Center
The string quartet’s Nov. 8 performance is sponsored by the university’s Concert Guild.
Award-Winning Poet Sally Wen Mao to Deliver Glasgow Reading at W&L
The public reading on Nov. 7 will be accompanied by a writing workshop for W&L students.
W&L Jazz Ensemble Presents Fall Showcase
Joined by the Vosbein Magee Big Band, the student ensemble will perform on Nov. 7 at 8 p.m. in the Lenfest Center’s Wilson Concert Hall.
Tingting Li to Deliver Lecture as Part of the Class of 1963 Scholars in Residence Program
Li’s talk “Insights into Low-Carbon Solution in the Current Automotive Industry” will be held Oct. 25 in Science Addition 114.
Community Grants Committee: Call for Proposals
W&L’s Community Grants Committee will evaluate proposals in November 2024.
Spooky Action on Campus
W&L’s quantum computing program is among the first in the nation offered at a small liberal arts institution.
Matthew Loar ’07 Authors Paper in the Peer-Reviewed Classical Quarterly
The director of fellowships and student research dissects and expands upon possible allusion in Virgil’s “Aeneid.”
Meet Jenna Bernstein ’25
Bernstein discovered a passion for coding at W&L and has sought out every opportunity to get involved with technology on campus.
Washington and Lee University Recognized for its Sustainability Efforts
The university earned high marks in the Princeton Review Guide to Green Colleges and is highlighted in the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education’s 2024 Sustainable Campus Index.
Poet Yahya Ashour to Give Glasgow Endowment Reading at W&L
The public reading will take place Nov. 4 at 6:30 p.m. in Northen Auditorium.
The Marlbrook Chamber Players Present Their 20th-Anniversary Concert
The ensemble will perform at W&L’s Lenfest Center for the Arts on Nov. 3.
W&L’s University Wind Ensemble Presents ‘Classics Reimagined’
The performance will take place Nov. 4 at 8 p.m. in the Lenfest Center’s Wilson Concert Hall.
W&L’s Staniar Gallery Presents Wanda Raimundi-Ortiz’s ‘Quiero Ir pa’l monte’
The solo exhibition will run from Oct. 28 through Dec. 13.
Opportunity to Thrive
Adhip Adhikari ’27 spent much of his summer creating a library at a secondary school near his family's home in Katmandu, Nepal.
Latif Bolat to Perform Turkish Folk Concert
The Oct. 20 concert is sponsored by W&L’s Middle East and South Asia Studies Program.
Meet Paige McBoyle ’26
McBoyle chose W&L for its close-knit community and the opportunity to excel academically and athletically.
DeLaney Center to Open its 2024-25 Screen to Square Film Series with ‘The Color Purple’
This year’s first film will be screened on Oct. 15 in Stackhouse Theater.
‘W&L After Class’ Podcast Releases New Episode Featuring Melissa Kerin
In this month’s episode, Kerin, professor of art history, discusses how following her curiosity of the ways in which people tell stories opened her to opportunities to study remote Buddhist shrines in the Himalayas and examine how we live and die as the director of the Roger Mudd Center for Ethics.
Meditation Garden Series Offers Space for Reflection
The Museums at W&L will lead guided meditations on Saturdays from Oct. 12 through Nov. 2 in the Watson Galleries, in conjunction with Emma Steinkraus’ “Impossible Garden/Dusk & Dawn” exhibit.
Meet Darnell Pelzer Jr. ’25
Pelzer has enjoyed connecting with others with shared interests through the Gaming Club, University Singers, SABU and the Office of Sustainability.
Ryan McCoy Awarded Grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture
Environmental studies professor to supervise student assessments of the USDA Midwest Climate Hub.
W&L Music Presents Fall Choral Concert
The Oct. 22 performance will feature W&L’s University Singers, Glee Club and Cantatrici.
Ricardo Nuila is the Next Speaker in the Mudd Lecture Series
Nuila, associate professor of medicine, medical ethics and health policy at Baylor College of Medicine, will give a lecture on Oct. 22 at 5 p.m. in Northen Auditorium.
W&L Presents Faculty Recital with William McCorkle
McCorkle will perform a selection of Bach’s works for organ on Oct. 20 at Lexington Presbyterian Church.
Campus Kitchen Announces 2024-25 Just Food Series
The annual event series examines the ways in which food systems interact with issues of social justice.
The Museums at W&L Present Emma Steinkraus’ ‘Impossible Garden: Dusk & Dawn’
The exhibition, on view starting Oct. 2, celebrates women artists in overlooked genres.
Chris Gavaler and Nathaniel Goldberg Publish Paper in the Canadian Journal of Philosophy
The professors co-authored an article that investigates the different ways comics are ordered.
Catarina Passidomo ’04 Authors Paper in the Peer-Reviewed Journal Food, Culture & Society
Passidomo explores how food and food narratives can build and reinforce regional and social identities.
Inspiring Minds
George Bent, Sidney Gause Childress Professor in the Arts, has spent his career at W&L inspiring and being inspired by his students.
Professors Chris Gavaler and Nat Goldberg to Discuss Their New Book, ‘Revising Reality’
The discussion will be held Wednesday, Oct. 2 in the Harte Center Gallery.
Student Org Spotlight: wluLEX
W&L’s student-run social media team arrived this fall ready to explore multiple social media platforms and showcase the vibrance of the Fall Term.
Chong Wang Awarded the Simons Research Enhancement Grant from the American Mathematical Society
Wang will utilize the grant to explore energy-driven pattern formation in complex physical and biological systems.
‘A Night of Miigis Moments’ Brings Indigenous-Led Performance To W&L
The Oct. 8 event is presented by Red Sky Performance and is part of the Lenfest Center’s Outreach & Engagement Series.
Indigenous Artist Sandra Laronde to Deliver Lenfest Center Series Keynote Address at W&L
An authentic Indigenous dinner will accompany Laronde’s talk on Oct. 7 and is part of the Lenfest Center’s Outreach & Engagement Series.
Meet Kam Saalfrank ’25
Mentorship from his major and faculty adviser has helped Saalfrank challenge himself academically and professionally.
Washington and Lee Welcomes the Class of 2028
Hailing from 40 states and 31 countries, the class of 2028 emerged from the most selective process in the university’s undergraduate history.
W&L’s Contact Committee Presents Political Commentator Meghan McCain for Parents and Family Weekend
The Oct. 3 event is free and open to the W&L community.
Impacting Lives Through Words
Veronika Kolosova ’25 has explored the liberal arts experience at W&L through campus involvement and an interdisciplinary approach to her studies.
Owen Collins Publishes Article in the Theatre Design & Technology Journal
The article “Organic Dance Designs” tells the story of the theatrical work of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin Fellowship.
W&L Choral and Instrumental Programs to Hold Parents and Family Weekend Concerts
Kick off the 2024-25 season with W&L’s choral ensembles on Oct. 4 at 8 p.m. and instrumental ensembles on Oct. 5 at 8 p.m. in Wilson Concert Hall.
W&L Alumni Receive Omicron Delta Kappa Scholarships
Three Washington and Lee University graduates received scholarships from the National Leadership Honor Society to support graduate and professional study.
From Shakespeare to Sci-Fi
While exploring the connections between “Station Eleven” and William Shakespeare, professor of English Holly Pickett and her crew of summer research students examined the foundational value of the humanities to society.
Carl L. Hart to Deliver Robert W. Root ’42 Endowment Lecture at W&L
The expert in neuropsychopharmacology will give a talk in Stackhouse Theater on Oct. 16.
The Lenfest Center Presents an Evening of Poetry Reading with Rena Priest
Washington’s first indigenous State Poet Laureate will deliver a reading on Oct. 1 as part of the Lenfest Center’s Outreach & Engagement Series.
Former Washington Post Editor to Deliver Lecture on Politics and Journalism
Marty Baron’s Oct. 1 talk is open to the public.
Hands-On Experience
Students participating in two new Leading Edge programs during this year’s first-year orientation were able to complete tactile projects while building community on campus.
W&L Faculty Recital Celebrates the Beauty of Nature
Heather Dobbins and Anna Billias will perform Sept. 29 at 3 p.m. in Wilson Concert Hall.
University of Chicago’s Professor Kaneesha Parsard to Give Annual Shannon-Clark Lecture at W&L
Parsard’s lecture on Sept. 26, titled “The Friending Plot: Sexual & Economic Freedoms in Early 20th Century Caribbean Fiction,” is free and open to the public.
Meet Winnie Leahy ’25
A philosophy class Leahy’s first semester led to a passion for thinking about different perspectives and relating to others’ experiences.
W&L’s SonoKlect Series Presents the Music of Royce Campbell
The jazz guitarist will be accompanied by the Vosbein Magee Big Band at the Sept. 28 performance.
Margaret Anne Hinkle Awarded a Collaborative Grant from the National Science Foundation
Hinkle and fellow scientists from the University of Pittsburgh will share the $550,000 award to examine the potential of adapting acid mine drainage remediation systems to produce critical minerals in economically viable concentrations.
The Lenfest Center Presents ‘Native American Peoples and Lands: Historic Connections to W&L’
The public talk will take place in Kamen Gallery on Sept. 27 and is part of the Lenfest Center’s Outreach & Engagement Series.
Julie Woodzicka to Deliver Lecture in Honor of Her Appointment to the William R. Kenan, Jr. Professorship
Woodzicka’s talk on reacting to stressful situations will be held Oct. 8 in Northen Auditorium.
W&L Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
The Office of Inclusion and Engagement and Comunidad Latina Estudiantil will host a kick-off celebration on Cannan Green on Sept. 16.
Synthesizing the Stats: Matt Dodson ’20
This New York Giants scouting research coordinator knows it’s more than just a numbers game.
Associate Professor Catarina Passidomo ‘04 to Present DeLaney Center Dialogue Discussion
Passidomo will use her essay “Rooted in Sand: A Reflection on Teaching and Tomatoes” to explore “Tomatoes and Southern Racial Realities.”
Masako Konishi to Deliver Lecture as Part of the Class of 1963 Scholars in Residence Program
Konishi, Chief Merchandising Officer at Forever 21, will deliver her talk on Sept. 25.
W&L’s Lenfest Center Opens 2024-25 Season with ‘Afrique en Cirque’
The Sept. 24 performance is part of the Lenfest Center’s Outreach & Engagement Series.
Erin Gray Receives American Chemical Society’s Undergraduate New Investigator Grant
The assistant professor of chemistry will utilize the funds to conduct fundamental research in organic chemistry.
Compassion in Action
This summer, students working with associate professor of theater Stephanie Sandberg explored the practice of compassion through the eyes of documentarians.
W&L Gathers to Honor Fallen in 9/11 Attacks
The Washington and Lee University community will commemorate the tragedy of Sept. 11, 2001, with a memorial service and the placing of 2,977 American flags on Stemmons Plaza.
Where the Wild Things Are
Marcie Bernard ’25 explored the different avenues of veterinary medicine in the Amazon Rainforest as she worked to rehabilitate and rewild animals at Hoja Nueva.
Snapshots of Summer
W&L students share their experiences getting to know the larger Lexington and Rockbridge community during the summer months.
W&L’s Staniar Gallery Presents Bridget Conn’s ‘Foveal Relay’
The solo exhibition will run from Sept. 5 through Oct. 18 in Lykes Atrium.
W&L’s Staniar Gallery Presents Liz Liguori’s ‘Where We Meet’
The solo exhibition will run from Sept. 5 through Oct. 18 and kicks off the gallery’s fall season.
Cultivating a Community of Care
Through the Davis Projects for Peace Grant and a Fulbright ETA, Allie Stankewich ’23 is building relationships with the communities she serves in East Africa.
W&L History Professor Receives Fellowship at the Suzy Newhouse Center for the Humanities
Mikki Brock will perform research leading to a new book at the Wellesley College-based academic center this year.
Dan Johnson Awarded National Science Foundation Grant
The collaborative grant will be used to build a transformative educational assessment of creative thinking for STEM education and research.
Summer School
Elka Prechel ’26 was inspired by a Spring Term Abroad to explore her passion for teaching in France and Italy this summer.
W&L Outcomes: Katie Yurechko ’24
After a summer internship with the University of Washington, Yurechko will be pursuing her master’s degree at the University of Oxford.
Late Summer Update on Campus Construction Projects
The Marketplace extension is now open to the public and all projects remain on schedule.
W&L Welcomes New Faculty
Twenty-nine new faculty are joining the university this year.
W&L Welcomes New Visiting Faculty, Postgraduate Fellows and Assistant Coaches
Washington and Lee University has welcomed 26 new faculty members who will serve as visiting professors, postdoctoral fellows or assistant coaches this fall.
Rebecca Benefiel to Deliver Provost’s Lecture
The annual address that celebrates W&L faculty for excellence in scholarship and teaching will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Sept. 12 in University Chapel.
The Terra Foundation for American Art Awards Museums at W&L a $50,000 Grant
The funds will support ‘Stephanie Shih: LONG TIME NO SEE (好久不見),’ an exhibition born out of the 2023 inaugural Artist-in-Residence program.
W&L Army ROTC Student Earns Prestigious Award While Completing Basic Training
Kylee Cross ’27 received the Soldier Leader of the Cycle Award at her graduation ceremony on August 1.
In Memoriam: Irwin Taylor Sanders II, Professor of History Emeritus and University Historian
Sanders worked at Washington and Lee for over 40 years, providing countless lectures on the university’s history.
Unearthing Answers
By enlisting guidance from the W&L science community, Emma Marvelli ’27 combined a Spring Term abroad class with summer research to better understand Virginia meta-basalts and their potential for combating climate change.
The Lenfest Center Presents ‘Indigenous Dress and Culture’
The pop-up exhibit will be on view in Kamen Gallery beginning Sept. 1 and is part of the Lenfest Center’s Outreach & Engagement Series.
Members of the Summer Research Scholars Program Featured in Online Publication
Assistant professor Michelle Cowan and students Victoria Bliley ‘26 and Zachary Puckett ’26 had their summer research cited in the July edition of spectra.
Museums at W&L: Fall 2024 Programs and Exhibitions
This academic year’s lineup of exhibits and events will highlight the university’s Reeves Museum of Ceramics and the Watson Galleries.
W&L Outcomes: Kathleen Roberts ’24
Roberts is pursuing her doctorate in educational psychology through the LIME program at Southern Methodist University in Dallas.
Business in Barcelona
Eliza Spaht ’26 took a course on the economics of winemaking with the Council on International Educational Exchange’s Business and Culture program in Barcelona, Spain.
Convocation to Kick Off New Academic Year at Washington and Lee
The event will be held on the Front Lawn at 5:30 p.m. on Sept. 4, and Roosevelt Montás from Columbia University will provide remarks.
W&L Outcomes: Jack Maloy ’24
In September, Maloy will move to Germany for a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship.
‘W&L After Class’ Podcast Releases New Episode Featuring Lisa Alty
In this month’s episode, Alty discusses how a distasteful high school chemistry experience, enrolling in college as a first-generation student and seeing W&L evolve since the early years of coeducation shaped her approach to teaching.
An Extraordinary Opportunity
Through W&L’s Summer Research Scholars program, Landon Rollins ’26 and John Paul Hammond ’27 are working in Special Collections to process an alumnus’ expansive performing arts collection.
W&L’s Mudd Center Announces 2024-25 Lecture Series
“How We Live and Die: Stories, Values, and Communities” kicks off Sept. 19 with a keynote address by Duke University professor Adjoa Boateng Evans.
Student Organization Spotlight: First-Year Orientation Committee
The First-Year Orientation Committee has been planning since last fall to offer programming to welcome the Class of 2028 to W&L’s campus later this month.
W&L’s Lenfest Center for the Arts Presents 2024-25 Season, ‘Expand the Arts!’
Tickets for the entire season will be available to purchase beginning Sept. 9.
W&L Classroom Technologies Team Receives Prestigious Award
Annie Foster, Andy Briggs, Todd Goetz and Patrick Sheridan were honored for their campus collaboration efforts at the Higher Ed AV Awards Ceremony.
Aly Colón Selected for Inclusion in Marquis Who’s Who
The recently retired journalism professor was cited as a preeminent figure in the field of media ethics.
W&L Outcomes: Kathryn Cover ’24
Cover is working as a public relations apprentice at Prosek Partners in New York City.
Summer Knights
The A. Paul Knight Internship Program in Conservation, named in memory of a late Washington and Lee student, allows students to pursue their passion for environmental conservation.
W&L Alumna Maria Kisker ’21 Selected for Fulbright to Taiwan
Kisker will pursue a master’s degree in political economy at National Tsing Hua University.
W&L Outcomes: Lucy Donahue ’24
After graduation, Donahue is working as a financial analyst at Amazon and pursuing her CPA.
Reconstructing the Past
Summer Research Scholars are spending their summer helping to bring one of the world's oldest cities to life through modern technology.
Banking on Women
Siya ’27 married her passions for service with her economics and mathematics majors to intern this summer at Grameen Bank in Bangladesh through the Shepherd Program.
W&L Mathematics Professor Co-Authors Articles in Peer-Reviewed Journals
Chong Wang collaborated with three additional professors to publish two recent articles.
W&L Outcomes: Perry Kramer ’24
After a backpacking trip through Southeast Asia, Kramer is moving to NYC and will start working for Boston Consulting Group (BCG) in October.
Elliott King Cited on NPR’s ‘All Things Considered’ Program
The popular afternoon-drive radio segment referenced the Salvador Dalí expert’s impressions on the AI-generated Dalí voice at the Dalí Museum in St. Petersburg, Florida.
English Professor Named 2024 Wells College Press Chapbook Award Winner
K. Avvirin Berlin was recognized for her manuscript ‘Obsidian.’
W&L’s Leslie Wingard Cunningham to Headline an Associated Colleges of the South Summer Virtual Workshop Session
The ACS will sponsor virtual sessions on faculty inclusivity and generative artificial intelligence on Aug. 2 and Aug. 15.
Lending a Healing Hand
With the support of a Johnson Opportunity Grant, Sofia Iuteri ’27 is expanding the reach of the nonprofit she founded at 16.
Andra Gillespie to Keynote 2024 Fall Academy
The Emory University professor will deliver a lecture titled ‘Same Vocabulary, Different Meanings’ on Wednesday, Aug. 21, in Evans Hall.
W&L Engineering Professor Publishes Paper in Science Advances
Mengying Liu collaborated with researchers from Texas A&M University on the peer-reviewed article.
Flying High
Misha Lin ’25 is taking her dance education to the next level this summer with intensive aerial dance training, finishing with a two-week international festival in August.
W&L Outcomes: Shanna Kim ’24
Kim is pursuing her Master of Public Policy at Duke University.
‘W&L After Class’ Podcast Releases New Episode Featuring Jenefer Davies
In this month’s episode, professor Davies talks of creating and building W&L’s dance program to be a place where preconceived notions dissipate and the liberal arts education flourishes.
Summer of Growth
Addie-Grace Cook ’25, a politics major with a double minor in Middle East and South Asia studies and poverty and human capability studies, is spending her summer making an impact in the greater Rockbridge community through a Shepherd Program internship with Project Horizon.
Live from the Paris Olympics
Alex Maragos ’13’s love of journalism started through the profession’s inside access to sports. He brings it full circle in covering the 2024 Paris Olympics for NBC 5 Chicago.
W&L Celebrates Fellowship Awards Record
Through hard work, supportive faculty and staff and an expanded Office of Fellowships, a record number of W&L students received nationally competitive fellowship awards in 2023-24.
Paula Kiser Co-Authors Article in College & Research Libraries
The digital scholarship librarian and associate professor teamed with three other scholars to publish an article analyzing instructional practices before and after the COVID-19 pandemic.
Turning a Vision Into Reality
Melos Ambaye ’25 is helping children in Ethiopia as part of her Shepherd summer internship.
W&L Visiting Math Professor Co-Authors Article in Peer-Reviewed Journal
Kumudu Gamage teamed up with two others for a paper on solving three-dimensional elliptic interface problems.
W&L Outcomes: Lillie Taylor ’24
Taylor is moving to Niigata Prefecture, Japan, to work as an assistant language teacher for the JET Program.
Roots Pilgrimage
Ryan Doty’s summer passion project explored his family lineage through poetry and photography.
Saving the Sea Turtles
At the New England Aquarium, Julia Luzzio ’25 is expanding her horizons and gaining hands-on experience working with wildlife.
W&L Outcomes: Jackson Jacobs ’24
Jacobs is working as a software engineer at RVO Health.
Contemplating Happiness
The Exploring Happiness Spring Term Abroad class examined how happiness is defined, valued and pursued within different cultural contexts.
Diego Millan Receives the Jack Rosenbalm Prize for American Humor
The assistant professor of English and Africana studies was cited for his article on Chester Himes’ book ‘If He Hollers Let Him Go.’
Campus Kitchen at Washington and Lee Receives Donation from Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation
The donation will support the Campus Kitchen Backpack Program.
Chris Gavaler and Nathaniel Goldberg Collaborate to Publish Third Book Together
The W&L professors’ latest publication uses pop culture concepts to untangle real-world histories.
W&L Outcomes: Caroline Christianson ’24
Christianson will be working as a research coordinator studying autism in infants and young children.
W&L’s Tess Deyerle ’24 Selected for Teaching Assistant Program in France
Deyerle will teach English to French public school students before pursuing a career in special education.
Nneka Dennie Receives Mellon Emerging Faculty Leaders Award
The assistant professor of history is one of 10 faculty members nationwide to win the prestigious award.
Juneteenth Celebrations
The upcoming week in the Lexington and Rockbridge County area features multiple opportunities to honor Juneteenth and connect with the local community.
From Screen to Square Film Screening: ‘The Watsons Go to Birmingham’
The Juneteenth screening is the final installment of the 2023-24 Screen to Square series and will feature a panel of local students.
W&L’s Jemma Alix Levy to Direct Shakespeare’s ‘As You Like It’
The performances run June 19 through July 14 at The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey’s outdoor stage.
Running Up the Hill
Students in Washington and Lee's six-week Washington Term program learn the pace of Washington, D.C. during their Spring Term.
W&L’s Trip Wright ’25 Awarded Prestigious Beinecke Scholarship
The scholarship will support Wright’s future studies in urban sociology.
W&L Earth and Environmental Geoscience Professor Publishes Peer-Reviewed Article
Margaret Anne Hinkle collaborated with additional authors to produce an article focused on manganese exposure in spring and well water in the Shenandoah Valley.
W&L’s Kathleen Roberts ’24 Earns Spot Among LIME Scholars
Roberts will pursue her doctorate at Southern Methodist University through the selective leadership program.
W&L Outcomes: Pari Ahmadi ’24
Pari Ahmadi ’24 will be working as a clinical research coordinator at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute before attending medical school.
W&L Celebrates 448 Graduates at 237th Commencement
In his remarks, President Will Dudley told the Class of 2024 that their liberal arts education — which develops intellect and character and encourages leadership and service — has prepared them to make significant contributions wherever they go.
W&L’s Rheannon Loth ’24 Awarded a U.S. Teaching Assistantship to Austria
Loth will teach English in Austria for nine months before applying for the Peace Corps.
W&L’s Hamza Zia ’26 Receives Davis Projects for Peace Grant
Zia plans to continue his work with the PINK Center Project in his home country of Pakistan.
W&L’s Ian Kinney ’24 Selected for U.S. Teaching Assistantship to Austria
Kinney will teach English in Austria at an agricultural research institute, blending his interests in German and environmental studies.
Making Space
Cole Gershkovich ’24 found his purpose studying spaces that foster belonging and empowerment among individuals with mental health challenges.
Rock Stars
After 25 years, W&L faculty member Chris Connors teaches his swan song Spring Term class, Field Methods and Regional Geology of the Appalachians.
Five W&L Students Awarded Gilman Scholarships to Study Abroad
The Gilman Scholarship Program offers awards of up to $5,000 to U.S. undergraduate students who are Pell Grant recipients.
Four W&L Students Awarded Boren Scholarships for Global Language Study
The David L. Boren Scholarship supports the intensive study of languages deemed important to U.S. interests.
Washington and Lee University to Celebrate 237th Commencement, Baccalaureate
W&L celebrates its 237th undergraduate Commencement Thursday, May 30, at 10 a.m.
W&L Holds Inaugural SOLVE 2024 Hackathon Event on Campus
Three winning teams each took home a $1,000 prize for developing products related to sustainability and automation.
Meet Pierson Gammage ’24
As head hearing advisor for the Honor System, Gammage helped steward the ‘bedrock of what makes W&L an incredible academic institution.’
David Detwiler Earns Old Dominion Athletic Conference Men’s Tennis Coach of the Year Award
Detwiler garnered the award for the sixth time in his 23 seasons.
Spring Term’s Got Seoul
Students in the Spring Term Abroad course Statistics in Korean Music explore mathematics in the traditional and contemporary music of Korea.
Washington and Lee Students Selected for Congressional Hunger Center Internships
Sai Chebrolu ’26 and Valentina Giraldo Lozano ’25 are among 13 students chosen for the Zero Hunger Internship program.
W&L’s Katie Yurechko ’24 Named ODK National Leader of the Year in Academics and Research
Yurechko’s award will support her post-graduate studies as the university’s first Marshall Scholar.
Rockbridge Teacher Education Consortium Among 38 Educator Prep Providers Recognized for National Excellence
The consortium is among 559 providers meeting the rigorous standards necessary to earn accreditation for its teacher education program.
International Bonds
Members of Washington and Lee University’s Class of 2024 who began their W&L experience at the University of St. Andrews in 2020 reflect on their unique experience.
Erin Ness Earns Old Dominion Athletic Conference Women’s Tennis Coach of the Year Award
Generals mentor garners the award for the third-straight year and eighth time overall.
W&L Podcast Releases New Episode Featuring Paul Youngman
“W&L After Class” invites listeners to join W&L faculty to discuss their teaching, research and passion projects.
W&L’s Maddy Mayer ’24 Earns U.S. Teaching Assistantship to Austria
Mayer will teach English in Austria before pursuing a master’s degree in international relations.
W&L’s Annual Spring Term Showcase to be Held May 24 in University Library
Students and faculty will summarize and display their Spring Term research and coursework.
A Broader Perspective
W&L students in the Spring Term course Global Urban Sociology are examining the social consequences of an increasingly urbanized world.
W&L’s Chelsea Adotey ’24 Awarded Slot in Highly Regarded JET Program
Adotey will start her role in the Japanese Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program in early August 2024.
Meet Andrew Arnold ’24
Arnold packed his four years at W&L with academic and athletic opportunities, studying abroad and pursuing his interest in broadcasting.
Diwesh Kumar ’24 to Receive the Global Learning Leadership Award
The mathematics and economics double major will be presented the award at the Center for International Education awards ceremony on May 28.
University Singers Perform Annual Commencement Concert
The annual tradition for parents and families of graduating students will be held on May 28.
W&L’s Lillie Taylor ’24 Selected for Prestigious JET Program
Taylor will work as an assistant language teacher in Japan before pursuing her teaching certification.
A Choir That Cares
This year's graduating class of Washington and Lee's University Singers reflects on their college experience.
Project Consortium Awarded a National Endowment for the Humanities Grant
The W&L portion of the consortium will use the funding to support the ongoing digital humanities project ‘Florence As It Was.’
W&L’s Jack Maloy ’24 Awarded Fulbright to Germany
Maloy was selected for a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to teach English in Germany.
W&L’s Tanajia Moye-Green Among 2024 Class of Knight-Hennessy Scholars
Moye-Green ’23 is the university’s first Knight-Hennessy Scholar.
Meet Walker McKnight ’24
McKnight is proud to be graduating 101 years after her great-grandfather, who started their family’s legacy at W&L.
W&L’s Department of Music Presents ‘Nymphs and Shepherds’
The May 7 recital will feature W&L faculty, students and alumni in a showcase of Claudio Monteverdi’s compositions.
‘The Big Picture of Life’
As one of the first Spring Term abroad classes offered at W&L, The Play’s the Thing: Shakespeare in Performance continues to impact the cohort of alumni who took that initial trip to England.
W&L Alumnus Benji Hess ’23 Earns U.S. Teaching Assistantship to Austria
Hess will teach English in Austria and prepare for a career as an educator.
W&L Professor Quoted in NPR Article on Salvador Dalí
Elliott King offered his expertise on the authenticity of an AI-generated Dalí voice used for an exhibit at the Dalí Museum in St. Petersburg, Florida.
W&L’s George Alford ’24 Awarded U.S. Teaching Assistantship to Austria
Alford will teach English at two secondary schools in Austria before attending Princeton Theological Seminary.
The Museums at W&L Present ‘Stephanie Shih: LONG TIME NO SEE (好久不見)’
The solo exhibition, on view starting Aug. 28, mines the Reeves Collection of Chinese Export to explore diaspora and identity through ceramics.
W&L’s Contact Committee Presents an Evening with Hypnotist Tom DeLuca
The acclaimed hypnotist will perform on May 7 at 7 p.m. in the University Chapel.
Washington and Lee Announces March Community Grants
W&L's Community Grants Committee has made 12 grants totaling almost $36,000 to non-profit organizations in Lexington and Rockbridge County.
W&L Professor Awarded the David and Rosalee McCullough Research Fellowship
Edward Adams will use the funds to research decline narratives in West Virginia.
Meet Diwesh Kumar ’24
Mathematics and economics major Kumar says an art history class opened up new avenues of learning.
Leading By Example
Ben Bankston ’25 is finding opportunities at W&L to challenge himself in and out of the classroom.
W&L Philosophy Professor Receives Fellowship to the National Humanities Center
Angela Sun is one of 31 fellows selected for research work at the NHC in 2024-25.
Pianist Nicholas Ross to Perform at W&L’s Lenfest Center
The piano recital will be held on May 11 at 8 p.m.
W&L’s Michelle Morgan ’24 Earns Fulbright to North Macedonia
Morgan was selected for a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to teach English in North Macedonia.
Shared Language
Anthony Edwards, professor of Arabic, brings his boundless energy to his teaching, research and mentorship of students.
W&L Professor Awarded National Endowment for the Humanities Summer Stipend Grant
Li Kang will receive $6,000 to support research leading to a book on the metaphysics of three schools of Chinese Buddhism.
W&L’s Catherine McKean ’24 Selected For Fulbright to Germany
McKean has been awarded a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to teach English in Germany.
CBL Faculty Collaborative Generates New Community Connections
The 2023-2024 academic year at W&L saw the proliferation of several new course offerings for students through a new faculty development initiative offered by the Office of Community-Based Learning (CBL).
W&L’s Anna Bosking ’24 Awarded Fulbright to Colombia
Bosking has been awarded a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to teach English in Colombia.
W&L Student Accepted into American Economic Association Summer Training Program
Janae Darby ’25 will participate in the prestigious program this summer at Howard University in Washington, D.C.
Illusionist Rick Thomas Presents “Mansion of Dreams”
The award-winning illusionist will perform on May 1 in Keller Theatre.
W&L’s Gillian Holloway ’24 Earns Fulbright to Spain
Holloway was selected for a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to teach English in Spain.
Madhumita Chakraborty Co-Authors Journal Article on Groundwater Contaminants
The earth and environmental geoscience postdoctoral fellow co-authored the papers as part of her doctoral research at the Indian Institute of Technology.
Professor Kevin Finch’s “Wes Bound” Documentary Garners Prestigious Recognition
The film claimed silver at the New York Festivals TV & Film Awards Festival Gala on April 16.
Unearthing History
Students, faculty and alumni gathered April 12-13 to recognize the archaeological evolution of W&L’s back campus.
Caleigh Wells ’17 Found Her Calling in Climate Reporting
The reporter and podcast host won a 2023 National Edward R. Murrow Award for her part in BURNED, which investigated failures by the U.S. Forest Service to protect California towns from potential high-risk wildfires.
W&L Alumni and Student Awarded NSF Fellowships
Emma Aldrich ’22, Tanajia Moye-Green ’23 and Jules Seay ’24 have received pre-doctoral graduate research fellowships from the National Science Foundation to support their research.
W&L’s Demetri Patrinos ’25 Awarded Goldwater Scholarship
Patrinos is one of three W&L students selected for the scholarship this spring.
A Violinist’s Anthem
Duncan Hart ’24 lends his musical talents to Washington and Lee University athletics by playing the national anthem on the violin before home events.
W&L Selects Melissa Neal as University Registrar
Neal comes from Radford University, where she served as interim registrar for the 2023-24 academic year.
W&L’s Austin Molitor ’25 Awarded Goldwater Scholarship
Molitor is one of three W&L students selected for the scholarship this spring.
W&L’s Sarp Sahin ’26 Awarded Goldwater Scholarship
Sahin is W&L’s first sophomore to receive the scholarship since 2009.
Solving Career Dilemmas
The “Dilemmas” podcast, hosted by two W&L seniors, connects students to the university’s Office of Career and Professional Development.
2024 Distinguished Alumni Awards
Washington and Lee University is proud to announce this year's Distinguished Alumni Award winners
W&L’s Benton Copeland ’24 Awarded Fulbright to Taiwan
Copeland has been awarded a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to teach English in Taiwan.
Phi Beta Kappa Initiates New Members During 2024 Convocation Ceremony
The Phi Beta Kappa chapter at Washington and Lee University welcomed 54 students into the prestigious honor society.
W&L Alumna Lane Johansen ’22 Selected for Fulbright to Poland
Johansen has been awarded a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to teach English to students in Poland.
Total Eclipsing on the Colonnade
Hundreds of W&L students, faculty and staff came together to witness the astronomical event.
Meet Emma Scott ‘26
Scott’s passion for the environment carries over from the classroom to opportunities on campus and beyond.
For the Love of the Game
Washington and Lee’s club squash team brings together players from all levels and has quickly risen the ranks in the collegiate competition circuit.
W&L Presents Junior Recital with Heidi Thiessen ‘25 and Matthew Flynn ‘25
The voice recital will be held on April 12 at 8 p.m.
W&L Jazz Ensemble Presents Winter Showcase
The student ensemble will be joined by the Rockbridge County High School Jazz Ensemble in their April 11 performance.
Washington and Lee Names Four Faculty Members to Endowed Professorships
These faculty have been recognized for their outstanding teaching, scholarship and service to the university.
Meet Perry Kramer ’24
The opportunity to take a wide variety of classes has expanded Kramer's horizons.
W&L Hosts 19th Annual Tom Wolfe Weekend
The weekend’s seminar will feature Tess Gunty discussing her debut novel, “The Rabbit Hutch.”
W&L Celebrates Earth Month
The campus community will promote sustainability and environmental advocacy with various events throughout the month of April.
W&L’s Brandon Bishop ’26 Awarded the Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange Fellowship
Starting in July, Bishop will participate in a year-long cultural immersion program in Germany.
All the World’s a Stage
A Washington Break trip to New York City opened students’ eyes to future possibilities in theater.
Jordan Peimer Selected as Next Lenfest Center Director
The former executive director of ArtPower at the University of California, San Diego will begin his new role in July.
The Marlbrook Chamber Players Present ‘Colorful Collage of Harmonies’
The ensemble will perform at W&L’s Lenfest Center for the Performing Arts on April 7.
Creative Showcase Highlights Student Business Innovations
The April 4 showcase is hosted by W&L’s Connolly Center for Entrepreneurship.
W&L Students to Host Archaeological Commemorative Event
The April 6 gathering marks the restoration of “The Foundation” on the university’s campus, originally part of the historic Liberty Hall Academy property.
Meet Emma Conover ’24
Leading Campus Kitchen, a student-run organization focused on addressing food insecurity, has been a rewarding experience.
ODK Holds Spring Initiation for W&L Honorees
University Provost Lena Hill addressed new members of ODK during their spring induction ceremony.
W&L’s University Wind Ensemble Presents “The Nature of Music”
The April 8 performance will also feature the winners of W&L’s Concerto-Aria Contest.
W&L’s Staniar Gallery Presents “Transformations”
The senior thesis exhibition will be on view April 1-12.
Student Organization Spotlight: GAB
Washington and Lee's Generals Activities Board has taken a dynamic approach to bringing the student body together through live music.
The Museums at W&L Celebrate International Slow Art Day
W&L will celebrate the global event on April 13 in the McCarthy Gallery.
W&L Presents Senior Recital with Sarah Gabrielle Lynch ’24
Lynch’s soprano recital will be held on April 6 at 8 p.m.
W&L Student Performs at Havana Jazz Festival
A meeting with a Broadway legend allowed engineering major Zaria Daniels ’26 to take her vocal talents to Cuba.
Record Number of W&L Students Awarded Critical Language Scholarship
The Critical Language Scholarship Program funds a summer of overseas language and cultural immersion.
W&L Presents Senior Recital with Gabriella Kogan ’24
Kogan’s piano recital will be held on March 24 at 3 p.m.
Dee Baker Amos to Deliver Institute on Media Ethics Keynote
Baker Amos will discuss the evolutions of ethics in communications in her March 26 lecture.
Meet Sydney Fleming ’27
The first-year student says the Outing Club and W&L's proximity to great hiking and kayaking spots were a big draw.
W&L Presents Senior Recital with Annie Thomas ’24
Thomas’s piano recital will be held on March 29 at 8 p.m.
W&L Presents ‘Begets: Fall of a High School Ronin’
Performances of the high school samurai tale run April 3-5.
Anthropology Professor Publishes Essay in Online Publication
Hafsa Oubou’s essay “Churches Can, Mosques Can’t” appears in the January edition of Canopy Forum.
W&L’s Kristina Roney Receives Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award
The assistant professor of French will utilize the scholarship to perform research in Paris.
In Memoriam: J. Brown Goehring, Professor of Chemistry Emeritus
W&L’s Phi Beta Kappa chapter named the Phi Beta Kappa J. Brown Goehring Sophomore Award in his honor.
Alicia Simmons to Deliver Lecture on Polling and the 2024 Election
The professor and pollster will discuss applied sociology methods in her March 19 talk.
Sybil Prince Nelson is the Next Speaker in the Anne and Edgar Basse Jr. Author Talk Series
Nelson will deliver a lecture on “Where Math Meets Imagination” on March 19.
Joel Salatin of Polyface Farm to Deliver Lecture on Alternatives to Industrial Agriculture
The sustainable farmer’s talk will be held on March 19.
Exploring Careers in the Big Apple
W&L's Office of Career and Professional Development gave students the opportunity to network and explore potential career paths over Washington Break.
Author Kaveh Akbar to Deliver Public Reading
Akbar will read from his debut novel “Martyr!” at the March 14 event.
W&L English Professor Publishes New Book
Holly Pickett’s book explores the stories of several serial converts in early modern England.
W&L’s University Orchestra Presents “Symphonic Sound Bites”
The performance will take place March 28 at 8 p.m. in the Lenfest Center’s Wilson Concert Hall.
W&L Podcast Releases New Episode Featuring Wythe Whiting
"W&L After Class" invites listeners to join W&L faculty to discuss their teaching, research and passion projects.
Rachel Du of Bonhams Auction House to Deliver Lecture on the Chinese Art Market
The art specialist’s talk will be held on March 25 at 5:30 p.m.
Lena Hill to Deliver Keynote at ODK Initiation Ceremony
On March 22, the University Provost will address 51 new initiates of W&L’s Alpha Circle of ODK.
W&L Music Professor Elected President of the College Orchestra Directors Association
Chris Dobbins officially assumed the position at the organization’s 2024 conference last month.
Thomas deBuchananne ’27 Awarded CIE Arabic Summer Scholarship
Washington and Lee’s Center for International Education awarded deBuchananne funding to study Arabic at the University of Jordan this summer.
Assistant Professor Nneka Dennie to Deliver DeLaney Center Dialogue Lecture
Dennie will present her research on “Southern Black Feminisms at the Turn of the Century” March 20 in the Watson Galleries.
Stephanie Stillo from the Library of Congress to Host Discussion on the History of Book Illustrations
Stillo’s lecture will be held March 15 in the Harte Center Gallery.
This Year’s Bentley Production is Opera ‘Dido and Aeneas’
The iconic myth comes to life March 21-22 in Wilson Concert Hall.
Community Grants Committee: Call for Proposals
W&L’s Community Grants Committee will evaluate proposals in March 2024.
W&L Hosts 17th National Symposium of Theater in Academe
“Myth, Magic, and Madness” will feature a dynamic lineup of creative workshops, dramatic readings and staged productions March 21-22.
Meet Katherine Hudson ’26
Environmental humanities classes introduced Hudson to new ideas on how humans interact with the world.
W&L Presents Senior Recital with Duncan Hart ’24
Hart’s violin recital will be held on March 17 at 3 p.m.
Voices from the Generals
The Harte Center for Teaching and Learning is bringing student voices to a new podcast designed to share perspectives on transitioning to college life.
W&L Repertory Dance Company Presents Winter Concert
The award-winning ensemble’s performances will run March 14-16.
Finding Clarity
Liz Mira Santi ’24 came to W&L as a Gunn Scholar in 2023, and her time on campus has expanded her worldview and reinforced her ambitions.
Two W&L Students Awarded Public Policy and International Affairs Fellowship
Jessica Pachuca ’25 and Gabe Miller ’25 will attend the PPIA Junior Summer Institute at Carnegie Mellon University this summer.
W&L’s Librarians Recommended Library Finds
Washington and Lee’s library staff share their recommendations for your next trip to the University Library.
W&L Arabic Professor Publishes Paper in International Peer-Reviewed University Journal
Anthony Edwards’ article focuses on the 19th-century Orientalist Gregory M. Wortabet.
Alicia Reigel Published in the Journal Communications Biology
The first-year biology professor co-authored a paper titled “Sponge-derived matter is assimilated by coral holobionts.”
Jay L. Garfield to Deliver Robert W. Root ’42 Endowment Lecture at W&L
The esteemed Buddhist philosopher will host a talk in Stackhouse Theater on March 7.
An Extraordinary Combination
Laura Murambadoro ’26 brings varied interests, a collaborative leadership style and a passion for community engagement to W&L’s campus.
W&L’s Contact Committee Presents an Evening with Award-Winning Actor and Director Giancarlo Esposito
The “Breaking Bad” actor will speak on March 14 at 7 p.m. in the University Chapel.
Robin LeBlanc to Present Nobel Prize Symposium Talk
The W&L professor of politics will present on this year’s Nobel Peace Prize winner, Narges Mohammadi, on March 8 in Leyburn 128.
Meet a Colleague: Mauricio Betancourt
Mauricio Betancourt is an assistant professor of environmental studies.
Author Beth Macy to Deliver Keynote at Annual Institute for Honor Symposium
This year’s symposium will take place March 8-9 and address the nation’s opioid crisis and the ethical considerations it raises.
University Singers Present “Tour Home” Concert
The ensemble concludes a performance tour with its March 5 concert at the Lenfest Center.
W&L Music Presents Winter Choral Concert
The March 12 performance in Wilson Concert Hall will feature W&L’s University Singers, Glee Club and Cantatrici.
Poet and Memoirist Jan Beatty to Give Glasgow Endowment Reading at W&L
The public reading will take place March 6 at 6 p.m. in Northen Auditorium.
Meet Tiwaniya Tyler ’24
With medical school on the horizon, Tyler embraces many opportunities such as research fellowship, studying abroad and sorority life.
Kami Gardner Named Old Dominion Athletic Conference Men’s and Women’s Swimming Coach of the Year
Generals’ mentor garners top conference honor after leading both sports to conference titles.
Annual Souper Bowl Raises Money for W&L’s Backpack Program
This year’s event raised more than $10,000 to support the Campus Kitchen’s hunger-fighting project.
Meet a Colleague: George Bent
George Bent is the Sidney Gause Childress Professor of Art History.
W&L After Class Podcast Begins its Fifth Season
“W&L After Class,” now entering its fifth season, invites listeners to join conversations with W&L’s expert faculty about their teaching, research and passion projects.
Love Generally
W&L holds a special place in the hearts of its alumni.
Alumni and Students Connect Through Choreography
The W&L Repertory Dance Company’s alumni-student dance performance in New York City’s Center for Performance Research returned after a four-year hiatus.
W&L a Top Producer of Fulbright U.S. Students for Sixth Straight Year
Washington and Lee was ranked third among the baccalaureate institutions recognized by the Fulbright Program.
Adam Scales Receives Prestigious Academic Coaching Certification
W&L’s assistant director of academic resources completed a rigorous program to earn the International Coaching Federation’s ACC certification.
Life After Fulbright
W&L alumni’s Fulbright experiences expand their worldviews and shape their post-graduate careers.
W&L’s Mudd Center for Ethics Hosts Annual Undergraduate Conference
Jonathan Gingerich will deliver the keynote address at the virtual conference on Feb. 17.
Unjudge Someone
The Human Library, a collaboration between the Mudd Center for Ethics and Leyburn Library, brought the W&L community together in conversation.
Candy Chang is the Next Speaker in the Mudd Lecture Series
Chang, an urban artist and designer, will give a lecture on Feb. 19 at 5 p.m.
VITA Program Returns
Washington and Lee students are applying their accounting skills in the community as part of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program.
Pablo Abufom to Deliver Lecture on Latin American Politics
The Chilean activist’s talk will be held Feb. 12 at 5 p.m.
Composer Gerald Cohen to Lecture on His Musical Compositions Commemorating the Holocaust
Cohen’s talk, “Music as Witness: a Composer Commemorates the Holocaust,” will be held at 4 p.m. on Feb. 13 in Hillel 101.
W&L Students Host Lunar New Year Celebration
The Feb. 10 event will include performances and a dinner.
Anima e Grazia Presents “Passion of a Spanish Heart”
The W&L faculty duo will perform on Feb. 18 at 3 p.m. in Wilson Concert Hall.
Benjamin Rigney of Wake Forest University to Deliver Lecture on “Virtuous Leadership”
Rigney’s talk will be held Feb. 5 at 5 p.m.
W&L’s SonoKlect Series Presents the JMU Brass Band
A reception in Lykes Atrium will follow the band’s Feb. 17 performance in Wilson Concert Hall.
Professor Nneka Dennie to Discuss Her Recent Book on Black Newspaper Editor Mary Ann Shadd Cary
The assistant professor of history will hold her talk on Feb. 7 at noon in the Harte Center Gallery.
Mathematics Professor Elizabeth Denne Featured in Quanta Magazine Article
The article focuses on the geology and topology behind optimal shapes.
W&L’s Staniar Gallery Presents “Florence As It Was”
The interactive exhibition will run from Feb. 13 through March 25.
W&L Hosts Fifth Annual Black Future Leaders Experience Conference on Feb. 3
This year’s Black FLEX conference theme is “Around the Clock.”
Sarah Foster-Sproull to Complete Dance Residency at W&L
The New Zealand-based choreographer will teach a master class for the campus community on Jan. 30.
Manhattan Chamber Players to Perform at W&L’s Lenfest Center
The ensemble’s Feb. 10 performance is sponsored by the university’s Concert Guild.
W&L Piano Program Presents “The Seasons: Sounds of Nature”
The Feb. 11 performance will be followed by a reception.
Professor Kevin Finch’s Documentary Set for Wide Release on American Public Television
‘Wes Bound: The Genius of Wes Montgomery’ will begin airing nationwide Feb. 1.
Wan-Chuan Kao Hosts Virtual Book Launch Event
‘White before whiteness in the late Middle Ages’ will launch via Zoom on Jan. 25 from 5-6:30 p.m.
2024 Five-Star Distinguished Alumni Awards
Washington and Lee University is proud to announce this year's Five-Star Distinguished Alumni Award winners
W&L’s Jon Erickson Part of Coalition that Receives Major Medical Research Grant
The engineering professor will perform research related to gastrointestinal motility over the next three years in New Zealand.
W&L to Host “Slices of Research” Program at Salerno Wood Fired Pizza & Taphouse
Newly promoted faculty members will present their research in a PechaKucha format on Jan. 30.
Student Organization Spotlight: Remote Area Medical
Washington and Lee’s chapter of Remote Area Medical takes students to remote rural areas to provide medical services and gain valuable practical experience along the way.
Elgin Cleckley is the Next Speaker in the Mudd Lecture Series
Cleckley, assistant professor of architecture and design at the University of Virginia, will give a lecture on Feb. 1 at 5 p.m.
W&L’s Campus Kitchen Hosts 12th Annual Souper Bowl
All proceeds from the Feb. 4 event will support the Campus Kitchen at W&L’s Backpack Program.
Special Collections Exhibit Showcases Mock Convention Memories
Washington and Lee University’s Special Collections and Archives has been working with the 2024 Mock Convention to debut an exhibit showcasing extraordinary items from past conventions.
JT Torres Selected as Next Director of the Houston H. Harte Center for Teaching and Learning
The current director of the Center for Teaching and Learning at Quinnipiac University will begin his new role effective June 1.
W&L’s Julie Kane Earns Prestigious Book Review Award
Professor and collection strategist named a Library Journal Reviewer of the Year 2023.
Museums at W&L: Winter 2024 Programs and Exhibitions
The Museums at W&L invite the public to explore its exhibitions and collections with select programming through May.
Sandberg to Present Nobel Prize Symposium Talk
Stephanie Sandberg, assistant professor of theater, will discuss this year’s Nobel Prize in literature on Wednesday, Jan. 31 at 12:15 p.m.
[CANCELLED] Former Washington Post Editor to Deliver Lecture on Politics and Journalism
Martin Baron’s talk will be held on Feb. 13 and is open to the public.
Steve Wei is the Next Speaker in the Mudd Lecture Series
Wei, a stage combat instructor, will host a workshop on Jan. 30 at 5 p.m.
Just Food: Food and Culture (Winter 2024)
Campus Kitchen’s annual event series continues with its Winter Term 2024 lineup, examining the ways in which food systems interact with issues of social justice.
The Mudd Center for Ethics Presents “Before I Die” Art Project
The W&L community is invited to participate in the public art project, on view in Leyburn Library beginning Jan. 11.
From Screen to Square Film Screening: ‘Till’
The upcoming screening is the second installment in the DeLaney Center’s ongoing film series and will be shown on Thursday, Jan. 18 at 5 p.m. in Stackhouse Theater.
Step Afrika! Dance Company Returns to W&L
The Jan. 24 performance will take place in the Lenfest Center’s Keller Theatre.
W&L Presents MLK Remembrance Concert
The Jan. 21 performance will include selected readings and musical reflections.
Washington and Lee University Receives National Designation for Commitment to Community Engagement
W&L is one of 15 private colleges and universities to receive the 2024 Carnegie Community Engagement Classification.
Antioch Chamber Ensemble to Perform at W&L’s Lenfest Center
The Jan. 20 choral performance is sponsored by the Concert Guild.
Peter Edelman of Georgetown University to Deliver Virtual Lecture on Poverty
Edelman’s talk will be held on Jan. 17 and is sponsored by the Blue Ridge Mile Clinic.
Goluboff Announced as Interim Executive Director of the Shepherd Higher Education Consortium
The professor of cultural anthropology will serve a dual role leading Community-Based Learning and the SHECP Consortium.
W&L Visiting Math Professor Receives $10,000 Grant from Second Nature
Kumudu Gamage will use the funds for professional development and summer research.
Washington and Lee Announces November Community Grants
Washington and Lee University’s Community Grants Committee evaluated fifteen proposals in November and made fourteen grants totaling over $24,000 to non-profit organizations in Lexington and Rockbridge County.
Jaden Keuhner ’24 leaves a legacy honoring Gold Star families
Keuhner helped establish a memorial at Jordan’s Point dedicated to veterans killed in the line of duty and their families.
W&L’s Staniar Gallery Presents Rare Salvador Dalí Collection
‘Salvador Dalí: Les Chants de Maldoror’ features original etchings from the surrealist and will run from Jan. 11 through Feb. 8.
Six W&L Students Awarded Gilman Scholarships to Study Abroad
The Gilman Scholarship Program offers awards of up to $5,000 to U.S. undergraduate students who are Pell Grant recipients.
Nicholas Barber Published in the Journal of Volcanology and Geothermal Research
First-year earth and environmental science professor co-authored a paper titled “Monogenetic volcanoes as windows into transcrustal mush.”
Growth Opportunities
The Department of Earth and Environmental Geoscience provides students with the chance to expand their learning beyond the classroom by attending top national conferences.
W&L’s Katie Yurechko Among 2024 Class of Marshall Scholars
Yurechko ’24 is the university’s first Marshall Scholar.
W&L Student Receives Venture for America Fellowship
Josh Rassin ’24 will begin his two-year placement with a startup company following graduation.
W&L Arabic Professor Publishes Paper in International Peer-Reviewed Journal
Anthony Edwards illustrates his case study that focuses on Khalīl al-Khūrī, a central figure of the Nahḍa.
W&L’s Greer Featured in bioGraphic Magazine Article about the Coral Gardens Reef
Professor Lisa Greer has been taking students to Belize since 2011 to study the thriving reef corals located there.
W&L French Professor Publishes New Book
Mohamed Kamara’s book titled “Colonial Legacies in Francophone African Literature” hits bookshelves Dec. 15.
W&L’s Elizabeth Denne Featured in New Yorker Article
The mathematics professor discusses the differences between various necktie knots.
Melissa R. Kerin Selected as Next Director of the Mudd Center for Ethics
The associate professor of art history will serve as the Mudd Center Director for three years beginning July 1, 2024.
W&L’s Rebecca Benefiel Cited in Smithsonian Magazine Article
The classics professor’s Ancient Graffiti Project digital resource was also mentioned in the article that focuses on ancient graffiti works.
Greek Councils Connect Campus Through Fun and Philanthropy
Washington and Lee’s Interfraternity Council, National Panhellenic Conference and National Pan-Hellenic Council focus on community-building, education and fundraising throughout the year.
W&L’s Seth Michelson Quoted in NPR Segment About a Film Documentary
The Spanish professor appears as a faculty expert in the film that debuted at the Virginia Film Festival last month.
W&L Journalism Professor Featured in Online Publication
Blue Marble published a conversation with Aly Colón about providing balanced coverage of a crisis.
Empathy & Compassion
In May, Mary Hipp ’90 said being a member of the second class of women undergraduates at W&L taught her a lot— although she didn’t realize it at the time.
United in Service
Washington and Lee students are making a dynamic impact in the community through National Pan-Hellenic Council organizations.
W&L Student Receives Research Grant from the Virginia Academy of Science
Megan Dufault ’24 is studying the risks that environmental pollutants pose to fetal development.
DeLaney Center to Host Inaugural Race and Southern-ness Symposium
The Dec. 1 symposium will address issues of Southern race relations, culture and politics.
Nate Tsang of Riot Games to Deliver Lecture on Artificial Intelligence and Gaming
Tsang’s talk will be held on Dec. 1 at 5 p.m.
Washington and Lee Presents ‘W&L Dancers Create…’
The W&L Repertory Dance Company’s performances will run Nov. 30 through Dec. 2.
Meet a Colleague: Elizabeth Knapp
Elizabeth Knapp serves as director of the Johnson Program and professor of earth and environmental geoscience.
W&L Presents Holiday Pops Concert 2023
Tickets to the Dec. 4-5 performances can be obtained with a non-perishable food donation to benefit Campus Kitchen at W&L.
W&L Hosts Annual Holiday Candlelight Service
The Dec. 7 lessons and carols program in the University Chapel is free and open to the public and will also be streamed online.
An Empathetic Writer
After graduating with a double degree in English and studio art, Gabriela Gomez-Misserian ’21 took her talents to Garden & Gun Magazine.
Washington and Lee Commemorates Veterans Day
The Washington and Lee community gathered on Friday, Nov. 10 to honor the military service of current and retired members of the staff, faculty and student body.
W&L Celebrates the 2023 Holiday Season
’Tis the season for holiday events on campus and in the local community! Check out what’s happening and make your plans to ring in the holiday season.
DeLaney Center Receives Grant from Virginia Humanities
An award of $9,500 will support the center’s Screen to Square film series.
The Space to Be Brave
W&L’s recent staging of ‘Speech & Debate’ brought its cast, crew and audience an opportunity to engage with an innovative, collaborative approach to theater.
W&L’s Reigel Published in the Marine Ecology Progress Series Journal
First-year biology professor co-authored a paper titled “Microbiome environmental shifts differ between two co-occurring octocoral hosts.”
W&L’s University Orchestra Presents “Everything Old is New Again”
The performance will take place Nov. 16 at 8 p.m. in the Lenfest Center’s Wilson Concert Hall.
Carissima Mathen of the University of Ottawa School of Law to Deliver Lecture on Court Curbing
Mathen’s talk “Dilemmas of Democracy” will be held Nov. 13.
Author and Journalist Robert Kaplan to Deliver Lecture on “Empire and Anarchy”
Kaplan’s talk “Between Empire and Anarchy from the Mediterranean to China” will be held Nov. 8.
W&L’s Kyle Friend Presents Nobel Prize Symposium Talk
Kyle Friend, associate professor of chemistry and biochemistry, will discuss this year’s Nobel Prize in Physiology and Medicine on Nov. 8 in Leyburn Library’s Harte Center.
W&L Faculty Recital Presents “Strange Bedfellows: Unexpected Musical Duos”
The ensemble will perform Nov. 11 at 7:30 p.m. in Wilson Concert Hall.
W&L Jazz Ensemble Presents Fall Showcase
The student ensemble will be joined by the Vosbein Magee Big Band in their Nov. 9 performance.
Meet a Colleague: Karena Gill
Karena Gill is a visiting assistant professor of earth and environmental geoscience.
Campus Kitchen at W&L Hosts Annual Turkeypalooza
The community is encouraged to participate and donate to support Campus Kitchen’s programming, which kicks off Nov. 5.
Sara Hendren is the Next Speaker in the Mudd Lecture Series
Hendren, a professor at Northeastern University, will give a lecture on Nov. 9 at 5 p.m.
DeLaney Center Set to Begin its 2023-24 Screen to Square Film Series
This year’s first film, “Southern Hoops: A History of SEC Basketball,” will be shown Nov. 4 in Stackhouse Theater.
Cole Gershkovich ’24 Earns David G. Elmes Pathfinder Prize in Psychology
The Elmes Pathfinder Prize recognizes a student who has shown extraordinary promise in psychological science through outstanding scholarship in basic or applied psychology.
W&L Dance Professor Publishes New Book
Jenefer Davies authored “The Art of Dance Composition: Writing the Body,” an introduction to modern dance composition.
W&L’s Staniar Gallery Presents Nestor Armando Gil’s “RASTROS (lo que se hace al andar)”
The solo exhibition will run from Nov. 1 through Dec. 8, 2023.
W&L’s University Wind Ensemble Presents “Musical (R)evolution”
The performance will take place Nov. 6 at 8 p.m. in the Lenfest Center’s Wilson Concert Hall.
The Marlbrook Chamber Players Present “Obsessions: Ghosts of the Past”
The ensemble will perform at W&L’s Lenfest Center for the Performing Arts on Nov. 5.
W&L’s McClain Presents Nobel Prize Symposium Talk
Tom McClain, assistant professor of physics, will discuss this year’s Nobel Prize in Physics on Wednesday, Nov. 1.
W&L Presents Thought-Provoking Play “Speech & Debate”
The production runs from Nov. 1-4 in Johnson Theatre on the W&L campus.
W&L Hosts Statewide National Pan-Hellenic Council Step Show Competition
The Oct. 29 event celebrates the history and culture of NPHC organizations.
W&L’s Edwards Featured in the Bulletin of the School of Oriental and African Studies
Arabic professor Anthony Edwards recently published a paper titled “Becoming the Muʿallim: how tradition and innovation made a Nahḍa icon.”
John K. Delaney to Deliver Annual Pamela H. Simpson Lecture
Delaney will discuss the scientific imaging of paintings in his Oct. 30 lecture.
Simon Shaheen Trio to Perform at W&L
The Oct. 28 concert is sponsored by the Pickens World Music series.
W&L Sociology Professor Publishes New Book
Krzysztof Jasiewicz authored “Roads to and from Democracy” from a collection of papers written over the course of 40 years.
W&L Alumni Receive Omicron Delta Kappa Scholarships
Three Washington and Lee University graduates received scholarships from the National Leadership Honor Society to support graduate and professional study.
Rachel Adams-Heard ’16 wins prestigious business journalism award
The Bloomberg reporter was recognized for her work on investigative podcast “In Trust.”
Jennifer Blumenthal-Barby is the Next Speaker in the Mudd Lecture Series
Jennifer Blumenthal-Barby, a professor at Baylor College of Medicine, will give a lecture on Oct. 26 at 5 p.m.
W&L Provost’s Office Presents Faculty Panel on Israel-Hamas War
The Oct. 18 event is open to W&L students, faculty and staff.
Community Grants Committee: Call for Proposals
W&L’s Community Grants Committee will evaluate proposals in early November 2023.
Author Qiana Whitted to Give Annual Shannon-Clark Lecture at W&L
Whitted’s lecture on Oct. 19, titled “All-New, All-Negro: Orrin C. Evans and the Golden Age of Comics,” is free and open to the public.
W&L Music Presents Fall Choral Concert Oct. 24
The performance in Wilson Concert Hall will feature W&L’s University Singers, Glee Club and Cantatrici.
W&L English Professor Published in The Hopkins Review
Lesley Wheeler’s essay “Ghost Tour” was featured in a guest-edited folio for the Summer 2023 issue.
Domnica Rădulescu’s Play “The Town with Very Nice People” Set for World Premiere in New York City
The professor has also published two literary works in recent months.
Ilonka Rus to Perform at W&L’s Lenfest Center
The pianist’s Oct. 21 performance is sponsored by the Concert Guild.
Sumeet Patwardhan of Macalester College to Deliver Lecture on Feminist Activist Tarabai Shinde
Patwardhan’s talk “What I See with My Eyes: Tarabai Shinde on Men’s Blame of Women” will be held Oct. 17 at 5 p.m.
Thierry Greub to Deliver Lecture on Cy Twombly’s Artwork
Greub will explore physical and emotional responses to Twombly’s works in his Oct. 16 lecture in Northen Auditorium.
W&L Student Co-Authors Paper Published by the Pain Medicine Journal
Lucy Worthy ’24 assisted in the research and helped publish the results alongside two W&L alumni.
2023 Distinguished Young Alumni Awards
Washington and Lee University is proud to announce this year's Distinguished Young Alumni Award winners
George Aye is the Next Speaker in the Mudd Lecture Series
George Aye, co-founder and director of innovation at Greater Good Studio, will give a lecture on Oct. 9 at 5 p.m.
The Acting Company Presents “Odyssey” at W&L
The Oct. 9 performance will take place in the Lenfest Center’s Keller Theatre.
Soaking Up the Sun
W&L’s new offsite solar array, now fully operational, represents the university’s biggest leap to date toward an energy-independent future.
W&L Students Curate Fall Art Exhibition
“Mohammad Omer Khalil: Musings,” co-curated by four Washington and Lee students as part of a seminar course in museum studies, will be on display in the Watson Galleries Sept. 28, 2023 through June 1, 2024.
Just Food: Food and Culture (2023-2024)
Campus Kitchen’s annual event series examines the ways in which food systems interact with issues of social justice.
W&L Professor Featured by Graywolf Press in 50th Anniversary Anthology
Leah Naomi Green’s essay on Kaveh Akbar’s poem “The Miracle” is anthologized in “Raised by Wolves.”
Digging Deep
W&L’s Summer Research Scholars program gives students hands-on experience in collaborative research with faculty mentors.
Author Florence Gonsalves and Poet Robert Wood Lynn to Give Glasgow Endowment Reading at W&L
The public reading will take place Oct. 3 at 6 p.m. in Northen Auditorium inside Leyburn Library.
W&L Outcomes: Lauren Shelby ’23
Lauren Shelby ’23 will be pursuing her master’s degree at New York University.
W&L to Host Free Screening of the Ghana Spring Term Films
The premiere event will be followed by a student-led discussion about their experiences and the creative journey in producing the films.
Los Angeles Piano Trio to Perform at W&L’s Lenfest Center
The chamber ensemble’s performance is sponsored by the Concert Guild.
W&L’s Lenfest Center Opens 2023-24 Season with “Our Roots of Influence”
A reception will follow the Sept. 29 performance in Keller Theatre.
Giving First-Year Students An Edge
Washington and Lee's Leading Edge program welcomed the Class of 2027 to campus with dynamic programs designed to build community.
W&L Professor Coordinates 42nd Annual National Association of Black Geoscientists Technical Conference
Karena Gill handles all aspects of the event slated to be held Sept. 27-30 in Washington, D.C.
W&L Student Co-Authors Paper Published Online by Sage Journals
Katie Yurechko ’24 presented research related to content creators circumventing TikTok’s content moderation algorithms.
Lindsay Brainard to Deliver Lecture as Part of the Class of 1963 Scholars in Residence Program
Brainard’s talk “Does Artificial Intelligence Make Human Creativity Obsolete” will be held Sept. 26 at 5 p.m. in Northen Auditorium.
Washington and Lee Welcomes the Class of 2027
The university’s first-year class represents 26 countries and 43 U.S. states and territories.
W&L Art Professor Completes VCCA Fellowship
Sandy de Lissovoy was one of 22 fellows to participate in the prestigious residency program at Mt. San Angelo.
Students Realize Dreams Through Innovative Summer Internships
Grant funding through W&L's Johnson Program allows student recipients to pursue passion projects and career development around the world.
W&L Outcomes: Andrew Tartakovsky ’23
Andrew Tartakovsky ’23 received a Fulbright grant to teach English in Azerbaijan.
W&L Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
The Comunidad Latina Estudiantil student group has planned and organized numerous events in collaboration with the Office of Inclusion and Engagement.
W&L Choral and Instrumental Programs to Hold Parents and Family Weekend Concerts
Kick off the 2023-24 season with W&L’s choral ensembles on Oct. 6 at 8 p.m. and instrumental ensembles on Oct. 7 at 8 p.m. in Wilson Concert Hall.
Washington and Lee University to Host Entrepreneurship Summit
The two-day event will be held on campus Sept. 29-30.
The DeLaney Center to Present Opening DeLaney Dialogue Discussion for the 2023-24 Academic Year
Professor Wendy Castenell kicks off the series on Sept. 19 at noon in Leyburn Library.
W&L’s SonoKlect Series Presents Kenny Werner Trio
A reception in Lykes Atrium will follow the ensemble’s Sept. 23 performance in Wilson Concert Hall.
W&L Outcomes: Charlotte Dross ’23
Charlotte Dross ’23 is working in public relations as a postgraduate intern at Jackson Spalding.
W&L Welcomes New Faculty
A total of 20 new faculty are joining the university this year.
W&L Welcomes New Visiting Faculty, Professors of Practice and Postdoctoral Fellows
A total of 25 new instructors join the W&L community.
W&L Gathers to Honor Fallen in 9/11 Attacks
The Washington and Lee University community will commemorate the tragedy of Sept. 11, 2001, with a memorial service and the placing of 2,977 American flags on Cannan Green.
Lending a Helping Hand
Washington and Lee students gain new perspectives after internships through the Shepherd Program.
W&L Around the World
Washington and Lee students explored the world this summer thanks to grant funding opportunities through the Center for International Education.
Josh Caraballo ’25 Receives National Accounting Scholarship
Caraballo is one of 369 students from across the U.S. to receive the merit scholarship from the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board.
W&L Outcomes: Sadie Charles Calame ’23
Sadie Charles Calame ’23 is working as a construction lead for Teton Habitat for Humanity.
Brandon Hasbrouck ’11L to Give Inaugural Provost’s Lecture
Annual Provost’s Lecture celebrates W&L faculty for excellence in scholarship and teaching.
W&L Outcomes: Harris Hubbard ’23
Harris Hubbard ’23 will attend graduate school at Rutgers University Business School before joining Wells Fargo as an investment banking analyst.
W&L’s Alina de Zoysa ’25 Awarded the Obama-Chesky Scholarship for Public Service
De Zoysa is the university’s first recipient of the two-year scholarship for juniors interested in a public service career.
W&L Professor Receives Two-Year Grant from the USDA Forest Service to Perform Data Analysis and Modeling on Water Quality
Robert Humston will assess over 30 years of data collected by the U.S. Forest Service within the George Washington and Thomas Jefferson National Forests.
Museums at W&L: Fall 2023 Programs and Exhibitions
The Museums at W&L invite the public to their opening reception for “Musings” on Sept. 28 at 6:30 p.m.
Across the Pond
This summer, Washington and Lee students experienced life in London as part of an immersive program offered through the Williams School.
W&L Outcomes: Tahri Phillips ’23
Tahri Phillips ’23 will be pursuing a master’s degree at the University of Oxford as a Rhodes Scholar.
W&L’s Lenfest Center for the Arts Presents 2023-24 Season, Live the Arts!
Tickets for the entire season will be available to purchase beginning Sept. 11.
Meet a Colleague: Matthew Loar
Matthew Loar serves as director of fellowships and student research.
W&L’s Contact Committee Presents Award-Winning Star of Stage and Screen Brendan Hunt for Parents and Family Weekend
The Oct. 5 event is free and open to the W&L community.
Convocation to Kick Off New Academic Year
The W&L community is invited to the 2023 Convocation on the Front Lawn on Sept. 7 at 5:30 p.m.
W&L’s Mudd Center Announces 2023-24 Lecture Series
“Ethics of Design” kicks off Sept. 21 with a keynote address by MIT Professor Danielle Wood.
W&L’s Staniar Gallery Presents ‘Mary Mattingly: Proposals’
The solo exhibition will run from Sept. 4 through Oct. 25 and kicks off the gallery’s fall season.
‘After Class’ Podcast Features Tom Camden
"W&L After Class" invites listeners to join conversations with W&L's expert faculty about their teaching, research and passion projects.
W&L Outcomes: Caroline Wise ’23
Caroline Wise ’23 is working as a backcountry guide for St. Elias Alpine Guides in Alaska.
W&L History Professor Barton Myers Featured in History Channel Series
Myers serves as a commentator for the series “Dark Marvels,” offering the history behind some of the world’s most diabolical inventions.
W&L Outcomes: Allie Stankewich ’23
Allie Stankewich ’23 will spend the summer in Tanzania before pursuing a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship in Uganda.
George Bent’s “Florence As It Was” Project Featured in Case Study and Documentary
Leica Geosystems followed Bent and his team of W&L students on a day spent mapping the city of Florence.
Campus Kitchen Receives Donation from Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation
The donation will support the Campus Kitchen Backpack Program.
W&L Outcomes: Blake Sanchez ’23
Blake Sanchez ’23 is working as a management consultant in the Public Health Segment at Guidehouse in Washington, D.C.
W&L Named a Top-Performing Institution for Boren Scholarships
Washington and Lee is the only liberal arts college to be named among the top five institutions for producing Boren Scholarship recipients.
W&L Outcomes: Ellie Penner ’23
Ellie Penner ’23 received a Boren Scholarship to study Hindi in India.
W&L Outcomes: Gabby Emge ’23
Gabby Emge ’23 will be pursuing her J.D. at Harvard Law School.
W&L’s Caleb Dance Awarded Prestigious Margo Tytus Visiting Fellowship
Classics professor will use the fellowship to research his project “Annotated Amores” at the University of Cincinnati this spring.
Catching up with Laura Lemon ’16
W&L’s campus culture — from small classes to the Speaking Tradition — gave Lemon the communication skills and confidence to succeed.
W&L After Class Podcast Releases New Episode Featuring Rob Fure
"W&L After Class" invites listeners to join conversations with W&L's expert faculty about their teaching, research and passion projects.
Collection Connections
Washington and Lee’s Museum Artist-in-Residence Program welcomed photographer Stephanie Shih to campus in May to create new work based on the Museums’ art collection.
W&L Art Professor to be Featured in Solo Exhibition in New York City
Emma Steinkraus’ exhibition “Princess Botticelli” opens June 29 at the 1969 Gallery in Tribeca
Catching up with Mike Weaver ’20
Weaver’s advice for current students: Take advantage of every opportunity and embrace respectful debate.
Catching up with Sarah Tilbor ’08
For Tilbor, W&L instilled a healthy curiosity and a lifelong love of learning.
Live from Sweden
W&L students in this Spring Term’s “Swedish Theater” course were immersed in culture during their three weeks in Stockholm, Sweden.
W&L Professor Leads Journalism Seminars on the Coverage of Religion
Aly Colón created and organized “Covering Faith and the Faithful” seminars for journalists in Los Angeles and New York City.
In Memoriam: Al Gordon, Professor of Fine Arts Emeritus
Gordon taught at W&L from 1974 to 2001.
Catching up with Kathryn Young ’19
Young learned the critical skills to excel at her job from the veteran journalists in Reid Hall.
The Road Less Traveled
Washington and Lee’s Class of 2023 includes nine recipients of the Certificate of International Immersion awarded by W&L’s Center for International Education.
W&L Professor Receives Grant from the American Association of University Women
Mengying Liu will use the funds to research high-throughput crystallographic mapping in the United Kingdom.
Eight W&L Students Awarded Gilman Scholarships to Study Abroad
The Gilman Scholarship Program offers awards of up to $5,000 to U.S. undergraduate students who are Pell Grant recipients.
W&L’s Allie Stankewich ’23 Earns Fulbright to Uganda
Stankewich has been awarded a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to teach English in Uganda.
W&L’s Wren Markley ’23 Selected for Prestigious JET Program
Markley will start their role in the Japanese Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program by early August 2023.
Two Washington and Lee ROTC Students Receive Project Global Officer Grants
Christy Childs ’26 and Griffin Conti ’26 will receive funding to study foreign languages this summer.
Washington and Lee University to Celebrate 236th Commencement, Baccalaureate
W&L celebrates its 236th undergraduate Commencement Thursday, May 25, at 10 a.m.
Meet Meg Graham ’23
Graham appreciates how W&L empowers students to follow their passions.
Playing It Forward
Washington and Lee seniors David Onyejekwe ’23, Jake McCabe ’23 and Bailey Keel ’23 have created lasting connections with the local community as volunteer coaches for Lex Lax youth lacrosse.
Washington and Lee University Receives Grant from the Samuel H. Kress Foundation
All funds will support W&L students with Professor George Bent’s digital humanities project “Florence As It Was.”
A Model of Possibility
Professor of Biology Robert Humston’s Spring Term course takes a deep dive into environmental problem-solving.
University Singers Perform Annual Commencement Concert
The May 23 event is free and open to the public.
Catching up with Wes Haydon ’09
Haydon credits the W&L community for inspiring him and guiding him toward success.
Haunted History
Professor of History Mikki Brock’s Spring Term course explores our fascination with the supernatural.
Meet Lauren Reese ’23
Reese was motivated by her summer research experience to pursue a career in medicine.
Five W&L Students Awarded Boren Scholarships for Global Language Study
The David L. Boren Scholarship supports the intensive study of languages deemed important to U.S. interests.
From Screen to Square Film Screening: The Best of Enemies
The May 16 screening is the latest installment in the DeLaney Center’s ongoing film series.
Mindbending Productions Presents Musical “First Date”
The student-run production runs from May 14-16 in Johnson Theatre on the W&L campus.
W&L Professors and Students Co-Author Peer-Reviewed Paper on Web-Weaving Spiders
Professors Nadia Ayoub and Kyle Friend, and students Jamal Magoti ’23, Maria Luzaran ’23, Cooper Lazo ’24 and Eman Muamar ’24 all contributed to the paper that appeared in the open science platform Frontiers.
W&L Presents Senior Recital with Sam Boyd ’23
Boyd’s piano recital will be held in person and via Livestream on May 17 at 7 p.m.
Phi Beta Kappa Initiates New Members During 2023 Convocation
The Phi Beta Kappa chapter at Washington and Lee University welcomed 49 students into the prestigious honor society.
W&L Student Attends Association for Computing Machinery Web Conference in Austin, Texas
Katie Yurechko ’24 presented on how algorithm awareness impacts algospeak use on TikTok.
Meet a Colleague: Margaret Anne Hinkle
Margaret Anne Hinkle is an assistant professor of earth and environmental geoscience.
W&L’s DeLaney Center Launches Research Project on Black Women and Desegregation
The DeLaney Center’s latest research project connects current students with a rich legacy.
W&L Politics Professor Publishes Chapter in the Oxford Handbook of Governance and Public Management for Social Policy
Zoila Ponce de León’s chapter is titled “Health Care and the Public-Private Mix in Mexico, Chile, and Peru” and appears in the Latin American section of the publication.
W&L’s Jules Seay ’24 Awarded Two Prestigious Scholarships to Support Her Undergraduate Studies
Seay has been selected for the Goldwater Scholarship to support a research career in science, mathematics and engineering, and also earned the Udall Scholarship in the environmental category.
W&L Alumna Annie Talton ’21 Selected for Fulbright to Hungary
Talton has been awarded a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to teach English to the Roma student population in Hungary.
W&L’s Ava Boussy ’23 Awarded Fulbright to India
Boussy has been awarded a Fulbright-Nehru research grant to study Buddhist shrines and temples in India.
Washington and Lee Announces March Community Grants
The university's Community Grants Committee has made 16 grants totaling more than $36,000 to non-profit organizations in Lexington and Rockbridge County.
Two W&L Students Selected for Internships with the Shepherd Higher Education Consortium on Poverty
Jana Hulsey ’25 and Jalen Todd ’25 will work with programs in Washington, D.C. for eight weeks over the summer.
Anima e Grazia Presents “A Romantic Bouquet”
The faculty duo will perform at W&L’s Lenfest Center on May 14.
Meet Lily Bishop ’26
After choosing W&L off a gut feeling, Bishop says the campus already feels like home.
SEAL to Sponsor First Annual Washington and Lee Campus-Wide Garage Sale
Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to sell unwanted items and donate any unsold items to benefit local nonprofit organizations.
A Pair of W&L Professors Awarded Grants by the National Endowment for the Humanities
Melissa Kerin and Barton Myers will each receive $6,000 to support their research projects.
W&L Professor Receives the 2023 Portion of Multi-Year Grant from the U.S. Department of the Interior
Bill Hamilton will utilize the grant to fund his ongoing research on ecosystem health in Yellowstone National Park.
Opening Minds Through Art
W&L neuroscience students recently partnered with an innovative art-making program offered at Kendal at Lexington.
W&L Journalism and Mass Communications Professor Selected for Prestigious Fellowship
Professor Dayo Abah will dive into leadership programming designed to support a transition into higher education leadership.
W&L Students Place Second in the HooHacks Hackathon Event
Lakpa Sherpa ’25 and Ignas Volcokas ’25 designed a personal learning assistant that utilizes the power of artificial intelligence.
New Exhibition Celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
“OPEN FLOWERS BEAR FRUIT” opens May 1 in the McCarthy Gallery in Holekamp Hall.
Meet a Colleague: Marcos Perez
Marcos Perez is an assistant professor of sociology.
Meet Harry Barringer ’23
Barringer appreciates the learning experience he gained during his summer internship, both professionally and personally.
Future by Design
Sharon Mendieta Ramirez ’23 has designed her W&L experience to prepare her for her career as an educator.
W&L’s Andrea Rojas ’23 Earns Fulbright to Mexico
Rojas has been awarded a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to teach English in Mexico.
Catching up with Greg Barrow ’87
Barrow’s experience at W&L gave him the confidence to work through any challenge or opportunity.
W&L Education Studies Professor and Student Co-Author Journal Article
Professor Eric Moffa and Jake Winston ’24 penned the article which appeared in The Social Studies Journal.
Author Shruti Swamy and Poet Kelly Hoffer to Give Glasgow Endowment Reading at W&L
The public reading will take place May 1 at 7 p.m. in Northen Auditorium inside Leyburn Library.
W&L’s Finn Connor ’23 Selected for Fulbright to Germany
Connor has been awarded a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to teach English in Germany.
W&L in Full Bloom
Washington and Lee’s campus is thriving thanks to the hard work and dedication of a team that collaborates with Mother Nature year-round.
Meet a Colleague: Zach Nix
Zach Nix is the technology integration coordinator within ITS.
Kenneth Yalowitz to Deliver Griffith Lecture at W&L
The retired U.S. ambassador’s talk, “Russia-Ukraine: The Conflict and the Context,” will be held in Northen Auditorium on April 26.
W&L Spring Term Course to Host Former Federal Appellate Judge
The Honorable J. Michael Luttig ’76 will visit campus May 8-9 to reflect on his career and discuss his views on recent challenges to democracy and the rule of law.
W&L Hosts 18th Annual Tom Wolfe Weekend
The weekend’s seminar will feature Amor Towles discussing his latest book, “The Lincoln Highway.”
Staniar Gallery Presents Delilah Montoya: Contemporary Casta Portraiture
The solo exhibition will run from April 24 to May 25 in Staniar Gallery inside Washington and Lee University’s Lenfest Center for the Arts.
Overcoming Barriers in the Refugee Protection Practicum
Anne Rodgers '20, '23L writes about her experience using creativity and emotion in her work helping her client seek asylum.
Growing a Greener Future
For W&L alumni Kevin Green ’07 and Amanda Green ’06, nature and nurture go hand-in-hand.
W&L Professor Publishes Book in English Translation with Full Annotations
Hongchu Fu offers a look into the Yuan Dynasty under Mongol Rule in “Three Yuan Plays by Yang Zi.”
W&L Students Showcase Original Research at Science, Society, and the Arts Conference
The two-day conference in March provided a unique opportunity for students to conduct and share original research in a professional setting.
W&L’s Maggie Hawley ’23 Selected for Fulbright to Spain
Hawley has been awarded a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to teach English in Spain.
Alumnus-owned property on view during Historic Garden Week
Stonegate Guesthouse, recently purchased and renovated by Derek Hutton ’93, is a featured Lexington landmark of the Garden Club of Virginia’s 90th annual event.
W&L Recognizes Student Leaders in Annual Leadership Excellence Awards
The Leadership Excellence Awards give recognition and thanks to nominated students and organizations for their many efforts on W&L’s campus.
W&L Podcast Releases New Episode Featuring Michael Hill
"W&L After Class" invites listeners to join conversations with W&L's expert faculty about their teaching, research and passion projects.
W&L’s Kamryn Godsey ’23 Awarded Fulbright to Taiwan
Godsey has been awarded a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to teach English in Taiwan.
W&L’s Andrew Tartakovsky ’23 Earns Fulbright to Azerbaijan
Tartakovsky has been awarded a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to teach English in Azerbaijan, his parents’ homeland.
Meet a Colleague: Jillian Murphy
Jillian Murphy is the study abroad coordinator.
Meet David Li ’25
Li is excited to take advantage of the personalized education W&L offers and to explore the Lexington-Rockbridge area.
W&L Visiting Professor Featured in Orion Magazine
Leah Naomi Green’s essay titled “Mourning Songs Are Love Songs” was excerpted from the anthology “Solastalgia: An Anthology of Emotion in a Disappearing World.”
W&L’s Avalon Pernell ’23 Awarded Fulbright to Germany
Pernell has been awarded a Young Professional Journalist Program Award to conduct research and gain career experience in Germany.
W&L’s James Dixon ’23 Awarded Fulbright to Taiwan
Dixon has been awarded a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to teach English in Taiwan.
W&L’s Jaden Keuhner ’24 Featured in WSLS 10 News
Jaden Keuhner discusses raising money for Gold Star Memorial in Rockbridge County.
Jackson Flower ’25 to Present at the 16th Annual Government, International, and Public Affairs Student Research Conference
Jackson Flower will share his research at The Virginia Commonwealth University on April 7.
W&L’s K. Avvirin Gray Awarded Jean Feldman Poetry Prize
Avvirin Gray, assistant professor of English at Washington and Lee University, is the winner of the 2023 Jean Feldman Poetry Prize.
W&L Student Presents Paper at the Greater Philadelphia Philosophy Consortium
Dylan Santella ’25 presented “Gender and The Face: Expanding Upon the Butlerian Model of Ethics” at the undergraduate conference held March 31 at Swarthmore College.
Meet a Colleague: Mikki Brock
Mikki Brock is an associate professor of history.
Meet Freddie Tobeason ‘23
Tobeason appreciates the balance she’s found at W&L as a student-athlete.
Catching up with Padget Sutherland ’17
Sutherland's advice for current students: "Don’t take yourself too seriously!"
W&L Engineering Professor Publishes Articles in Two Renowned Journals
Jon Erickson’s papers are part of an ongoing research project studying non-invasive gastric mapping techniques.
The Museums at W&L Celebrate International ‘Slow Art Day’
W&L will celebrate the global event on April 15 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Reeves Museum of Ceramics.
W&L Uncovers James Madison’s Handwritten Manuscript
How a handwritten draft of one of the most significant defenses of religious freedom in American history was rediscovered in Lexington, Virginia.
W&L’s Tanajia Moye-Green ’23 Awarded Fulbright to the United Kingdom
Moye-Green will pursue a master’s degree in criminal justice and penal change at the University of Strathclyde.
W&L’s Lily Mott ’23 Awarded Fulbright to the United Kingdom
Mott will pursue a master’s degree in digital media and society at Cardiff University.
2023 Distinguished Alumni Awards
Washington and Lee University is proud to announce this year's Distinguished Alumni Award winners
W&L Celebrates Earth Month
The campus community will promote sustainability and environmental advocacy with various events throughout the month of April.
Mock Convention’s Spring Kickoff Features Former Vice President
Mock Convention made its Spring Kickoff event an informative preview of upcoming convention conversations.
Meet a Colleague: Alvin Wheeler
Alvin Wheeler is the assistant director of dining operations.
W&L Extends Admissions Offers to the Class of 2027
With the final round of application decisions released on March 24, W&L’s newest class begins to take shape.
Annie Thomas ’24 Earns Prestigious Beinecke Scholarship
The Beinecke Scholarship Program provides funds for post-graduate study to students of unusual promise.
Martin Farr of Newcastle University to Deliver Lecture on King Charles and the Future of the British Monarchy
Professor Farr is a widely published authority on Great Britain and British foreign relations.
New Exhibition Celebrates Arab American Heritage Month
“We Love Life Whenever We Can” will be on display at W&L’s Leyburn Library April 1 through Dec. 8, 2023.
Lighting a Fire
The Museums at W&L invites visitors to reflect on “Born of Fire: Contemporary Japanese Women Ceramic Artists,” on display through April 29.
W&L Law Professor David Baluarte Awarded Fulbright to Develop Clinical Programs in Mexico
Baluarte will teach in the Refugee Law Clinic and assist in the development of clinical legal education more broadly at the Iberoamericana University.
W&L’s Jazz Ensemble to Perform Their Annual Year-End Concert
The April 6 program will feature the Michael Allen Trio and several student soloists.
Meet a Colleague: Melissa Kerin
Melissa Kerin is an associate professor of art history.
Meet Tucker Kavanagh ’16
Kavanagh encourages current students to "never be afraid to reach out to the W&L network."
The Art of: Cutting the Cord
Nancy Reinhart '00 is a midwife and health care practitioner who empowers women and families during their pregnancy.
Federal Reserve Board of Governors Member to Give H. Parker Willis Lecture
Philip Jefferson’s talk in Stackhouse Theater on March 27 is free and open to the public.
McLaughlin to Present Senior Voice Recital
McLaughlin ’23 will present his senior voice recital on March 31 at 8 p.m. in Wilson Concert Hall.
Meet Jamal Magoti ‘23
Magoti’s summer internship allowed him to apply knowledge from his neuroscience classes while also exposing him to cutting-edge technology in the field.
W&L Earth and Environmental Geoscience Professor Publishes Peer Reviewed Article in Geochemistry Journal
Assistant Professor Margaret Anne Hinkle’s article is titled “Impacts of Sulfonic Acids on Fungal Manganese Oxide Production.”
Ellie Penner ’23 Awarded Critical Language Scholarship to Study in India
Ellie Penner ’23, a Washington and Lee University senior, has received a Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) to study Bangla this summer in Kolkata, West Bengal, India.
W&L’s University Wind Ensemble Presents “To the Fore!”
Performance will take place April 3 at 8 p.m. in the Lenfest Center’s Wilson Concert Hall.
W&L Repertory Dance Company and Rockbridge Symphony Present Public Performance
The groups will honor Black composers with a series of performances March 30-April 1.
ODK Holds Spring Initiation For W&L Honorees
W&L President Emeritus Kenneth Ruscio addressed new members of ODK during their spring induction ceremony.
Kwame Anthony Appiah to Deliver Robert W. Root ’42 Endowment Lecture at W&L
Appiah is a professor of philosophy and law at New York University and the author of numerous books.
Community Conversations in Glasgow
Community-Based Learning’s collaboration with Concerned Citizens of Glasgow during Winter 2023 offer students an opportunity to help a community find its voice.
Meet a Colleague: Mike Hepner
Mike Hepner serves as a laboratory technician for the biology department.
The Center of Theater Arts Collaboration Presents “Song of Silk: A Beijing Opera and Chinese Music Concert”
The residency, co-hosted by W&L and VMI, includes workshops on March 23 and a concert on March 24.
Author Kevin Quashie to Give Annual Shannon-Clark Lecture at W&L
Quashie’s lecture on March 30, titled “Sentences and (Black) Beauty,” is free and open to the public.
W&L Announces Upcoming Campus Construction Projects
A new Williams School facility and renovations to University Chapel and Sydney Lewis Hall among several projects on the horizon.
W&L Professors Publish New Edition of Politics Textbook
The fourth edition of “Comparative Politics” is a collaboration between faculty in W&L’s Department of Politics and Department of Sociology and Anthropology.
Kenneth Ruscio to Deliver Keynote at ODK Initiation Ceremony
The University’s president emeritus will address 50 new initiates of W&L’s Alpha Circle of ODK.
Mock Convention Presents Spring Kickoff with Mike Pence and Bret Baier
The W&L community event will be held on Tuesday, March 21, at 6 p.m. in W&L’s University Chapel.
Meet Tytus Boston ‘26
Boston admires W&L’s Honor System and is inspired by the greater Rockbridge County community.
Bishop ’26 and Gibbons ’26 Awarded CIE Arabic Summer Scholarship
Washington and Lee's Center for International Education awarded two students funding to study Arabic at the University of Jordan this summer.
Alan McRae to Deliver Endowed Professorship Lecture
McRae’s presentation “Waiting for Gödel” will be held in Chavis Hall on March 22.
Richard Weissbourd to Present Virtual Lecture in the Mudd Lecture Series
Richard Weissbourd will give a virtual lecture on March 21 at 5 p.m.
W&L Presents the University Orchestra Winter Concert
The March 23 program will feature the winner of this year’s concerto-aria contest.
Museums at W&L Expands Its Collection
W&L’s most recent museum exhibition, “Mother Clay: The Pottery of Three Pueblo Women,” brought new artists into the university’s collection and connected the campus community in unexpected ways.
Brian Laubscher to Receive College Sports Communicators Lifetime Achievement Award
Laubscher will be recognized for over 25 years of service in the athletic communications profession.
Ehsan ’13 to Give Public Lecture on the Algorithmic Imprint
Washington and Lee’s Philosophy Department will host a talk by Upol Ehsan ’13 on Monday, March 13 from 6-7:30 p.m. in Northen Auditorium, Leyburn Library.
Catching up with Rebecca Dunn Piatt ’16
Whether it was inside the classroom or out and about on campus, Rebecca Dunn Piatt '16 looks back on her time at W&L fondly.
Meet Georgia Bernbaum ’25
Bernbaum is inspired by W&L’s emphasis on community-based learning.
CBL’s Faculty Collaborative Creates Connection Across Campus
CBL’s new initiative is an opportunity for faculty development, student collaboration and deepening partnerships with the surrounding community.
The Marlbrook Chamber Players Presents “Classic Gems”
The ensemble will perform at W&L’s Lenfest Center on March 19.
Hannah Puckett ’23 Earns David G. Elmes Pathfinder Prize in Psychology
The Elmes Pathfinder Prize recognizes a student who has shown extraordinary promise in psychological science through outstanding scholarship in basic or applied psychology.
The Art of: Brushing Up
Katie Wall Podracky '05 painted the landscape of more than 40 state parks during the COVID-19 shutdown.
Edward Adams to Deliver Endowed Professorship Lecture
Adams’s talk “Ozymandian Histories: Monuments, Ruins, and Landscapes of Decline in America” will be held on March 14.
Learning to Swim
Tetiana Kozachanska ’26 is taking full advantage of her first year at Washington and Lee.
W&L Celebrates Women’s History Month
The campus community will recognize women’s achievements with various events throughout the month of March.
In Memoriam: David Peterson, Professor of History Emeritus
Peterson taught at W&L for more than 20 years.
Meet a Colleague: Beth Staples
Beth Staples is an assistant professor of English and she serves as the editor of Shenandoah.
Philanthropy Education Week at W&L Kicks Off March 6
The campus-wide initiative highlights the relationship between university donations and the undergraduate student experience with a week-long series of events, March 6-9.
Meet Ian Davis ‘23
Davis’s summer internship reinforced his career aspirations as a neuroscience major.
Posi Oluwakuyide ’24 Awarded Public Policy and International Affairs Fellowship
Oluwakuyide will attend the PPIA Junior Summer Institute at the University of Washington this summer.
W&L’s Mudd Center for Ethics Hosts Annual Undergraduate Conference
The virtual conference on March 4 will feature students from across the country.
W&L Music Presents Winter Choral Concert
Student ensembles explore the hero’s journey at the March 14 performance.
Christine Clancy Named Old Dominion Athletic Conference Women’s Basketball Coach of the Year
The Generals’ 11th-year head coach garnered the award for the second straight year.
Science, Society, and the Arts Conference Returns to W&L March 17-18
Irish Musician and Activist Breanndán Ó Beaglaoich to give keynote speech at conference showcasing original student research.
This Year’s Bentley Musical is ‘BEEHIVE – The 60s Musical’
The show runs from March 9-11 in Keller Theatre on the W&L Campus.
David Scheffer to Deliver Keynote at Annual Institute for Honor Symposium
This year’s symposium will take place March 3-4 and address corporate responsibility in times of armed conflict.
2023 Five-Star Distinguished Alumni Awards
Washington and Lee University is proud to announce this year's Five-Star Distinguished Alumni Awards winners
Museums at W&L Presents ‘Born of Fire’
This exhibit is free and open to the public, with a scheduled reception and lecture by curator and scholar Jacqueline Chao on March 8 at 5 p.m.
Victoria Ferguson to Lead Monacan Pottery Demonstrations
Ferguson’s sessions on March 10 and 11 are part of Winter Term programming at the Museums at W&L.
Thornetta Davis Band to Perform at W&L
The March 10 concert will feature the award-winning “Detroit’s queen of the blues.”
Céline Leboeuf is the Next Speaker in the Mudd Center’s CareLab Event Series
Céline Leboeuf, an associate professor of philosophy at Florida International University, will give a public lecture in Hillel 101 on March 9 at 4 p.m.
W&L Contact Committee Presents “An Evening with Ben and Jerry”
The ice cream entrepreneurs will speak on March 9 at 7 p.m. in the University Chapel. The event is open to the W&L community and tickets are required.
Meet Emily Moran ’23
Moran is inspired by W&L’s values and commitment to liberal arts education.
The DeLaney Center Presents DeLaney Dialogues
The new series, which launches Feb. 27, will focus on Southern race relations, culture and politics.
W&L’s SonoKlect Series Presents Tim Hagans Quartet
A reception in Lykes Atrium will follow the jazz ensemble’s March 4 performance in Wilson Concert Hall.
Writer and Poet Camille Dungy to Give Glasgow Endowment Reading at W&L
Dungy’s public reading will take place Feb. 28 at 6 p.m. in Northen Auditorium inside Leyburn Library.
W&L’s Staniar Gallery Presents ‘Fieldwork’
The Staniar Gallery at W&L will hold an exhibition of works by Adrienne Callander through March 17
The Museums at W&L Selected to Participate in Collections Assessment for Preservation Program
CAP helps museums improve the care of their collections by providing support for a general conservation assessment of the museum’s objects and buildings.
Catching up with Kassie Scott ’18
Scott's advice for current students: "There is no one way to do college. Do it your way and make it count."
W&L Presents “Blacks and Jews in America: An Invitation to Dialogue”
Terrence Johnson, professor of African American religious studies at Harvard University, will discuss his latest book on March 1.
Meet a Colleague: Mark Coddington
Mark Coddington is an associate professor of journalism.
W&L’s Department of English Presents a Film Screening of NOPE
The March 1 screening of Jordan Peele’s film will be followed by a discussion facilitated by W&L English professors.
W&L University Singers to Perform “Tour Home” Concert
The ensemble concludes its global tour with its Feb. 28 concert at the Lenfest Center.
W&L’s Ayoub and Toporikova Awarded NSF Grant for Research in Circadian Rhythm of Spiders
The grant funds a three-year study in collaboration with Pennsylvania State University and East Tennessee State University.
Annual Souper Bowl Raises Money for W&L’s Backpack Program
This year’s event raised $9,700 to support the Campus Kitchen at W&L’s Backpack Program.
Community Voices
Students in Professor Marisa Charley’s POV102 course helped local elementary school children tell stories this fall through photovoice research.
Lucy Ortiz ’15 Awarded Luce Scholarship
The scholarship provides young scholars with an immersive experience in Asia through which they can learn to "be comfortable being uncomfortable."
W&L a Top Producer of Fulbright U.S. Students for Fifth Straight Year
Washington and Lee was ranked second among the baccalaureate institutions recognized by the Fulbright Program.
W&L Professor Publishes Journal Article in PLOS ONE
Professor Lisa Greer’s article focuses on the survival of coral reefs in the Caribbean.
Maximizing Her Network
Avalon Pernell ’23 credits the mentorship she received on campus as she launches her career in business journalism.
Seema Gajwani is the Next Speaker in the Mudd Lecture Series
Seema Gajwani, a special counsel for juvenile justice reform at the D.C. Office of the Attorney General, will give a lecture on Feb. 9 at 5 p.m.
W&L’s Ayoub Presents Nobel Prize Symposium Talk
Nadia Ayoub, professor of biology, will discuss this year’s Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine on Wednesday, Feb. 8.
W&L Hosts Statewide National Pan-Hellenic Council Step Show Competition
The Feb. 11 event celebrates the history and culture of NPHC organizations.
W&L Hosts Fourth Black Future Leaders Experience Conference on Feb. 4
This year's Black FLEX conference theme is a Legacy of Excellence.
Meet Elizabeth Mugo ’19
Mugo says that, above all, W&L taught her to "always be curious."
Matt Villante ’20 Presents Talk on Climate Technology and Science
Villante, a geoscientist in Iceland, will discuss the current state of the climate technology sector on Feb. 6.
The Art Of: Taming the Current
After nearly three decades of training, Laura Goodwin '99 accomplished her lifelong dream: to swim the English Channel.
Meet a Colleague: Dan Johnson
Dan Johnson is the David G. Elmes Term Professor of Cognitive and Behavioral Science.
Student Organization Spotlight: English for Speakers of Other Languages
For more than 20 years, ESOL volunteers have participated in language and literacy work in the Lexington-Rockbridge area and beyond.
W&L’s Bidlack Presents Nobel Prize Symposium Talk
Professor Richard Bidlack will discuss the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize on Wednesday, Feb. 1.
Meet Gabriel Stulce ’24
Stulce chose W&L because of the university’s well-rounded approach to encouraging individual growth.
Kyle Bass is the Next Speaker in the Mudd Center’s CareLab Event Series
The playwright will host a screening of his play “Citizen James” and a playwriting workshop Feb. 14-15.
Matt Haimovitz to Perform at W&L’s Lenfest Center
The cellist’s three-day residency is sponsored by the Concert Guild.
W&L’s Nevin Etter ’23 Receives American Mathematical Society Award
Etter plans to attend graduate school and pursue a career in mathematics.
In Memoriam: Joseph Thompson, Professor of Psychology Emeritus
Thompson taught at W&L for more than 30 years.
W&L Professor Publishes Journal Article in Physics of Fluids
Professor Joel Kuehner’s article focuses on film flow inside corrugated pipes.
The Art Of: The Narrative
Writer and director LaKeisha Fleming ’95 is the founder of Vision 2:2 Productions.
W&L Piano Program Presents “Let’s Dance”
The recital will be held in person and via Livestream on Feb. 5 at 3 p.m.
Two W&L Staff Members Awarded Paid Professional Leave
The program offers staff a 30-day leave, with full pay, to advance some aspect of their career and work at the university.
Meet Estrella Burks-Parra ’23
W&L’s distinctive summer programming helped Burks-Parra develop her personal and professional interests.
W&L’s Campus Kitchen Hosts 11th Annual Souper Bowl
All proceeds from the Feb. 5 event will support the Campus Kitchen at W&L’s Backpack Program.
W&L Presents Senior Recital with Nat Ledesma ‘23
Ledesma’s voice recital will be held in person and via Livestream on Jan. 29 at 3 p.m.
W&L’s Sociology and Anthropology Department Presents 2023 Lecture Series
The series, which highlights the range of post-graduate opportunities, features department alumni and kicks off Jan. 24.
W&L’s Sarp Sahin ’26 Selected to Present at Sports Medicine Conference
First-year Johnson Scholar to offer preliminary research on foot-limb dominance and neuromuscular asymmetry in pediatric soccer players.
Finding Their Passions on the Podium
W&L’s choral conducting mentorship program helps students find and follow their passions through music and mentorship.
Museums at W&L: Winter 2023 Programs and Exhibitions
Two new ceramics exhibits, which spotlight women artists, open to the public Feb. 1.
Meet a Colleague: Jeff Rahl
Jeff Rahl is a professor and department head for earth and environmental geoscience.
Just Food: Food and the Carceral System
Campus Kitchen’s annual event series continues with its Winter Term 2023 lineup, examining the many ways in which the food system interacts with social justice issues.
Meet Jason Gu ’23
Gu looks forward to graduating in May and plans to help current W&L students as other alums have supported him during his time in college.
W&L Journalism and Mass Communications Professor Receives African Diaspora Fellowship
Professor Adedayo Abah will travel to Tanzania to help build a master’s degree program in communications at the University of Dar es Salaam.
W&L Hosts “Dangers of Fentanyl” Event, Presented by BirdieLight
BirdieLight’s mission is to educate the public on the dangers of fentanyl in drugs and distribute life-saving tools to prevent overdose.
Collective Euphonia to Perform at W&L’s Lenfest Center
Tickets for the ensemble’s Jan. 21 performance can be ordered online or at the box office.
John Lysaker is the Next Speaker in the Mudd Lecture Series
John Lysaker, a professor of philosophy at Emory University, will give a lecture on Jan. 30 at 5 p.m.
W&L After Class Podcast Begins Its Fourth Season
The monthly podcast explores Washington and Lee faculty's research, teaching and passion projects.
W&L Presents a Conversation with Reporters Walt Bogdanich and Michael Forsythe
The New York Times investigative reporters will give a public talk on Jan. 24 at 5 p.m. in Stackhouse Theater, followed by a book signing.
W&L’s Staniar Gallery Presents ‘Futile State’
The solo exhibition by sculptor Sam Blanchard is on view until Feb. 8.
Meet Madison Lilly ’25
Lilly credits the friendliness she encountered on campus as one of her top reasons for choosing W&L as her home.
W&L Visiting Assistant Professor John Cataldi Publishes Book
“Practical Symbolic Interactions in the Shrine of the South: Conversations with a Damn Yankee” is set to be released on Jan. 15.
W&L’s Greek Leadership Institute Returns for Its Second Year
Washington and Lee’s second annual Greek Leadership Institute provides students with foundational leadership skills and a chance to connect before formal recruitment begins.
Irina Mazilu to Deliver Endowed Professorship Lecture
Mazilu’s talk “A Physics Journey from Complex Systems to Simple Models” will be held in Northen Auditorium on Jan. 25.
W&L Celebrates Martin Luther King Jr.’s Legacy
A variety of events and lectures are planned for this year’s observance of MLK day.
W&L English Professor Receives Prestigious Article Prize
Professor Genelle Gertz teamed with former student Pasquale Toscano ’16 to author “The Lost Network of Elizabeth Barton.”
Meet a Colleague: Angela Sun
Angela Sun is an assistant professor of philosophy.
W&L English Professor Published in the Cincinnati Review
Beth Staples’ fictional short story “Leaf Peepers” appeared in the publication’s Fall 2022 edition.
Leslie Wingard Cunningham Named W&L’s Associate Provost for Faculty Development
Wingard Cunningham joins W&L from College of Wooster, where she is the Mildred Foss Thompson Professor of English and dean for faculty development.
W&L Faculty Members Present Papers at 2022 MESA Conference in Denver
Anthony Edwards, Theodore Van Loan and Kameliya Atanasova were featured at the annual event.
Two W&L Students Awarded Gilman Scholarships to Study Abroad
The Gilman Scholarship Program offers awards of up to $5,000 to U.S. undergraduate student recipients.
Community-Based Learning’s Fall Term Collaborations
Community-Based Learning’s collaborations this fall offered students an opportunity to deepen community connections.
Washington and Lee Announces December Community Grants
After evaluating 12 proposals in October, Washington and Lee University’s Community Grants Committee awarded seven grants totaling over $25,000 to nonprofit organizations in Lexington and Rockbridge County.
Building Her W&L Experience
Sadie Charles Calame ’23 has built a well-rounded college experience through campus and community involvement.
Meet a Colleague: Leah Naomi Green
Leah Naomi Green serves as visiting assistant professor of English and environmental studies.
W&L’s Kristina Lozinskaya ’22 Among 2024 Class of Schwarzman Scholars
Lozinskaya, a 2022 graduate, will receive a master’s degree in global affairs from Tsinghua University in China.
Meet a W&L Scholar: Blake Sanchez ’23
Sanchez plans to pursue graduate study in public policy after graduation.
Bill Benson ’92: Rocketman
Bill Benson ’92 worked on NASA’s Space Launch System which will enable astronauts to begin their journey into deep space.
From Screen to Square Film Screening: Hidden Figures
The upcoming screening is the second installment in the DeLaney Center's ongoing film series.
W&L Professor Publishes Journal Article in Studies in American Humor
Diego Millan’s recent article analyzes the centrality of jokes in the Chester Himes book “If He Hollers Let Him Go.”
Meet a W&L Scholar: Julia Brinker ’25
Brinker makes her mark on Florence, Italy’s digital history.
W&L Concert Guild Presents Noah Alden Hardaway on Piano
No tickets are required for the Dec. 2 performance in Wilson Concert Hall.
W&L Theater Presents ‘Treasure Island’
Ocean voyages, sword fights, treasure hunts, rivalry, friendships and pirates are on display in this show based on the familiar novel by Robert Louis Stevenson.
W&L Celebrates the Holiday Season
’Tis the season for holiday events on campus and in the local community! Check out what’s happening and make your plans to ring in the holiday season.
W&L Celebrates National First-Generation Student Day
The Office of Inclusion and Engagement organized and hosted events to mark the occasion in collaboration with the Office of Alumni and Career Services and the Harte Center for Teaching and Learning.
Electric Mondays
Students in Jon Erickson's Electrical Circuits course are learning through teaching local elementary school students.
W&L Presents 2022 Holiday Pops Concert
Tickets to the Dec. 5-6 event may be obtained by trading a non-perishable food item to benefit Campus Kitchen at W&L.
Katie Shester
Katie Shester is an associate professor of economics and a core faculty member for the Shepherd Program for the Interdisciplinary Study of Poverty and Human Capability, as well as Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies.
Colbert Presents Talk on Union’s Fields Medal Recipients
Cory Colbert, assistant professor of mathematics at W&L, will present on this year’s International Mathematical Union’s Fields Medal on Wednesday, Nov. 16.
W&L’s University Singers Win Multiple Awards at City of Derry International Choir Festival
University Singers placed third in the festival’s International Open Competition and received the prestigious Visit Derry Award for their final performance.
W&L’s Tahri Phillips Among 2023 Class of Rhodes Scholars
Phillips '23 is the university’s 18th Rhodes Scholar.
W&L Professor Awarded National Science Foundation Grant
David Harbor to work on collaborative project to describe and model the erosion process known as “plucking.”
W&L presents University Jazz Ensemble and Vosbein Magee Big Band
The showcase is at 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 10 in the Wilson Concert Hall.
Washington and Lee’s DeLaney Center Builds Momentum During Fall Term
Center announces new personnel, supports research opportunities and introduces programs for the campus community.
Building ‘Comunidad’
The Nuestro Hogar Latino theme house's new location accommodates more students and offers expanded space for programming.
Washington and Lee To Hold 2022 Election Results Discussion
The panel will discuss "What Happened Last Night?” on Nov. 9 at 6 p.m. in Newcomb Hall.
W&L’s University Wind Ensemble presents ‘Premieres’
Watch the concert at 8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 7 in the Wilson Concert Hall.
W&L Presents ‘Marlbrook Chamber Players’
The concert is at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 6 in the Wilson Concert Hall.
W&L Presents DeLaney Center’s Film Series
The first From Screen to Square event will take place on Monday, Nov. 7.
The FYE 100 Advantage
Students in FYE 100 benefit from collaboration from faculty, staff and students.
W&L’s Staniar Gallery Presents ‘Terra Ignota: Land Unknown’
The show will be on view from Nov. 7-Dec. 9
The Mudd Center’s Carelab Series Presents Megan K. Mueller
Mueller will give a public lecture in Northen Auditorium on Nov. 9 at 5 p.m.
Victoria Ferguson to Speak at Second Annual Indigenous Community Meal
Dinner attendees are invited to sample an indigenous menu during a guided discussion on Nov. 14.
W&L Journalism Professor Featured in Indianapolis Star
Kevin Finch is nearing completion of his film documentary on celebrated jazz guitarist Wes Montgomery.
Seth Cantey
Seth Cantey is an associate professor of politics and a core faculty member for the Middle East and South Asian Studies program.
W&L Center for International Education Presents Public Lecture
Kim Stanley Robinson, an award-winning author, will give a public lecture on Nov. 10 at 6:15 p.m. in the University Chapel.
‘To Learn and Serve’
Ahmad Ohmid Arman ’23 arrived on campus as a Gunn Scholar in 2021 and is making the most of his long-awaited W&L experience.
Washington and Lee Presents ‘W&L Dancers Create…’
The W&L Repertory Dance Company will perform ‘W&L Dancers Create…’ on Nov. 3–5.
W&L’s Just Food Series Presents Public Lecture
The Just Food series continues on Nov. 7 at 6 p.m. with an artist’s talk by Jackie Black.
Campus Kitchen at W&L Hosts Annual Turkeypalooza
This year’s events will kick off on Nov. 11. The community is encouraged to volunteer and donate to support Campus Kitchen’s programming.
Rebecca Benefiel to Deliver Endowed Professorship Lecture
Benefiel’s talk “Uncovering the mysteries of Pompeii” will be held on Nov. 10.
New Spaces in Elrod Commons
The recent renovation of the second and third floors of Elrod Commons has provided staff and students with new and improved workspaces.
Ryan Brink
Ryan Brink serves as Campus Kitchen coordinator.
Marcais Presents Nobel Prize Symposium Talk
Tom Marcais, senior technology integration specialist, will present this year's Nobel Prize for Physics on Wednesday, Oct. 26.
W&L Presents Axios Co-Founder Mike Allen ’86
Allen will give a public talk on the W&L campus on Oct. 31 at 4 p.m. in Stackhouse Theater.
W&L Faculty Recital Presents ‘Winterreise’
The faculty recital is scheduled for Oct. 30 at 3 p.m. in Wilson Concert Hall.
W&L’s Bonner Program Celebrates 20th Anniversary
Alumni and friends of the Bonner Program are invited to a reception in Mattingly House during Young Alumni Weekend.
W&L Trio Publishes Article in the Heritage Science Journal
George Bent, David Pfaff and Mackenzie Brooks teamed up to profile the 3D reconstruction of historic sites in Florence, Italy.
W&L Presents ‘Family Guy’s’ Mike Henry ’88
Henry will give a public talk on the W&L campus on Oct. 20 at 5:30 p.m. in the Keller Theatre.
W&L Politics Professor Receives Best Article Prize
Zoila Ponce de León recognized by the Journal for Latin American Studies.
W&L Music Presents Fall Choral Concert Oct. 25
Tickets are free, but required for the performance, which will take place at 8 p.m. in Wilson Concert Hall.
‘Welcome to the Rock Wall’
The Outing Club debuts two new climbing structures on campus.
Oscar Jerome Stewart to Present Next Lecture in the Mudd Lecture Series
Oscar Jerome Stewart, an assistant professor of management at the College of Charleston, will lecture on Nov. 3 at 5 p.m.
2022 Distinguished Young Alumni Awards
Washington and Lee University is proud to announce this year's Distinguished Young Alumni Award winners
The University Singers Perform at International Choir Festival
The University Singers have been selected as a finalist for an International Competition in Ireland.
W&L Center for International Education Presents Public Lecture
Professor Ayse Zarakol will give a public lecture on Nov. 14 at 5:30 p.m. in Northen Auditorium.
In Memoriam: Len Jarrard
The Robert Lee Telford Professor of Psychology retired in 2001.
W&L Art Professor’s Paintings Featured in Several Exhibits
A new member of the art faculty, Emma Steinkraus recently completed an exhibition at the Hashimoto Contemporary in Los Angeles.
W&L Presents ‘Selections from The Lindsay Webster Collection of Cuban Posters at Wofford College’
The show will be on display in Wilson Hall’s Lykes Atrium in conjunction with Esteban Ramón Pérez’s solo exhibition “Distorted Myths,” which will be on view in the Staniar Gallery Oct. 10 through Nov. 2.
Genelle Gertz to Deliver Lecture in Honor of Endowed Professorship
Gertz’s talk “Thinking with the Mystics” will be held on Oct. 18.
Breaking New Ground
W&L Library and Institutional History staff joined Mellon-funded initiative On These Grounds with several partner universities to catalog events in enslaved people’s lives.
W&L’s Staniar Gallery Presents ‘Distorted Myths’
The show will be on view from Oct. 10–Nov. 2.
W&L Named a Top Producer of Gilman Scholars
Seven students from W&L received Gilman scholarships for academic year 2020-2021.
Washington and Lee Names Seven Faculty Members to Endowed Professorships
These faculty have been recognized for their outstanding teaching, scholarship and service to the university.
W&L Welcomes New Visiting Faculty Members and Postdoctoral Fellows
The College, the Williams School and the Law School have combined to hire 25 visiting faculty members and two postdoctoral fellows for 2022-23.
Meet Hobson Bryan ’09
Bryan credits W&L for teaching him how to approach the complex problems he has tackled throughout his multi-faceted career.
Jon Eastwood
Jon Eastwood serves as department chair for sociology and anthropology.
W&L Presents the Oregon Wind Quintet on Oct. 8
Tickets are not required, and a reception will follow the performance.
Meet Stefanie Chiguluri ’24
Chiguluri chose W&L because the university challenges her and allows her to explore her interests.
W&L Professor Guest Edits Journal on Salvador Dalí
Elliott King profiled the renowned artist for ‘The Journal of Surrealism and the Americas.’
W&L Presents ‘Viva Momix’
W&L Presents “Viva Momix” on Oct. 4 at 7:30 p.m. on the W&L campus. Tickets are required.
W&L Choral Program to Hold Parents and Family Weekend Concert
Join members of the W&L choral program for a Parents and Family Weekend choral concert on Sept. 30, at 8 p.m. in Wilson Concert Hall.
W&L Education Studies Professor Named to Various Committees in Education Field
Eric Moffa holds several state and national leadership positions in the field of education.
W&L Professors Each Present Papers at the 34th Deutscher Orientalistentag
Timothy Lubin and Anthony Edwards both presented at the event held in Berlin earlier this month.
W&L Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
The Comunidad Latina Estudiantil has planned and organized numerous events in collaboration with the Office of Inclusion and Engagement.
W&L Studio Art Lab Technician Named Artist in Residence
Christine Carr to take part in a yearlong effort with the City of Roanoke Stormwater Utility.
W&L Professor Awarded Grant from the National Science Foundation
Dan Johnson seeks to develop assessment tools to foster creativity in STEM education.
W&L Welcomes New Faculty
Combined, the College, the Williams School and the Law School have hired 23 Faculty Members.
Caleb Dance
Caleb Dance serves as associate professor of classics
Author Malika Booker to Give Glasgow Endowment Reading at W&L
Booker will give a lecture on Sept. 27 at 5 p.m. in in Leyburn Library’s Northen Auditorium.
Meet Trip Wright ’25
Wright chose to attend W&L after witnessing how the school stresses communal and academic relationships between students and faculty with its small class model.
Meet Chaz Jackson ’25
Jackson chose W&L because of the ability to explore different areas of academic interests.
Meet Elena Lee ’25
W&L was Elena Lee's '25 first choice.
Summer Opportunities: Off the Beaten Path
Washington and Lee students blazed their own trails this summer to pursue their passions.
W&L Politics Professor Receives Research Grant
Zoila Ponce de León will utilize the grant to study immigration and deportation in the U.S. and Brazil.
Andrea Lepage to Deliver Lecture in Honor of Endowed Professorship
Lepage’s talk “Borderlands Arts Pedagogy” will be held on Sept. 28.
Just Food: Food and the Carceral System (2022-2023)
Campus Kitchen’s annual event series examines the many ways in which the food system interacts with issues of justice.
Helen Y. Weng is the Next Speaker in the Mudd Lecture Series
Helen Y. Weng, a clinical psychologist, neuroscientist and research associate at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Osher Center for Integrative Health, will give a lecture on Sept. 22 at 5 p.m.
W&L History Professor Sarah Horowitz Publishes Book
“The Red Widow” hit bookshelves on Sept. 6 and has received positive reviews.
Author GennaRose Nethercott to Give Glasgow Endowment Reading
She will read from her widely anticipated new novel, “Thistlefoot.”
Washington and Lee Welcomes the Class of 2026
The university’s first-year class represents 26 countries and 43 U.S. states.
Director of Staniar Gallery Selected for Inclusion in Upcoming Art Festival
Clover Archer’s work will be featured in the Art in Odd Places Story exhibition in New York City later this month.
Author Bill McKibben To Present Talk on Climate Change
McKibben will present a public lecture on Sept. 26 at 5:30 p.m.
Jake Reeves
Jake Reeves serves as an assistant director of inclusion and engagement for LGBTQ+ support.
Summer Opportunities: Internships Abroad
Despite challenges presented by the Covid-19 pandemic, many students were able to travel this summer for valuable professional experience in other countries.
W&L’s Staniar Gallery Presents Fall 2022 Programs and Exhibitions
The first of three fall exhibitions at Washington and Lee University’s Staniar Gallery is now open to the public.
W&L Art Professor Awarded VCCA Fellowship
Sandy de Lissovoy is one of 22 fellows to participate in the prestigious residency program from Virginia Center for the Creative Arts.
W&L Gathers to Honor Fallen in 9/11 Attacks
The Washington and Lee University community will commemorate the tragedy of Sept. 11, 2001, with a memorial ceremony and the placing of 2,977 American flags on Stemmons Plaza.
A Natural Fit
Jim Lawson ’77 has been hiring W&L grads since 1999.
‘Save the Whales’
A passionate conservationist, Niquole Esters ’04 has crafted complex approaches encompassing multiple countries to improve ocean health and benefit local communities.
Summer Opportunities: Summer Research Scholars and the Office of Community-Based Learning
Student participants stay in Lexington to develop research techniques and obtain valuable work experience.
Karla Murdock to Deliver Lecture in Honor of Endowed Professorship
The title of Murdock’s talk is “Paying attention: Habits of Mind and Psychological Well-being.”
Museums at W&L: Fall 2022 Programs and Exhibitions
The Museums at W&L invite the public to their opening reception for "Museum Menageries" on Sept. 15 at 6 p.m.
Paul Hanstedt elected to new role in Virginia Educational Development Collaborative
Hanstedt has been elected the at-large representative for private liberal arts colleges in the Virginia Educational Development Collaborative (VEDC).
Fall Convocation To Kick Off New Academic Year
The W&L community is invited to the 2022 Convocation on the Front Lawn on Sept. 7 at 5:30 p.m.
W&L Presents the ‘Miami All Stars’
The show is scheduled for Jan. 27 Tickets are required.
Emily Cook
Emily Cook serves as an assistant professor and research and instruction librarian at W&L
Summer Opportunities: The Shepherd Higher Education Consortium on Poverty Internship
SHECP internships provide work experiences that are impactful for both the students and the communities they serve.
Stepping Stones in STEM
Bonner Kirkland '23 conducted biomedical research this summer in the Children’s National Hospital’s Department of Genetic Medicine.
Pursuing Her Passions
Aishwarya Vemagiri '25 hopes her summer research experience on diet-induced obesity will lead to a career in the medical field.
W&L’s Mudd Center Launches New Lecture Series
“Beneficence: Practicing an Ethics of Care” kicks off Sept. 15 with a keynote address by Professor Karen Stohr.
Rooted in Justice
Kiera Stankewich ’25 tackled food justice in Louisville, Kentucky this summer through the Shepherd Higher Education Consortium on Poverty.
Moving Fast with Meta
Collin Frazey ’23 spent his summer working for Meta's intellectual property team in the heart of Silicon Valley.
W&L’s Lenfest Center for the Arts Presents New Season
For the first time ever, tickets for the entire season are available online beginning Sept. 13.
Sarah Streeper ’14 Recognized for Commitment to Animal Welfare
During the pandemic, she launched a helpline to support struggling pet owners.
AIMing High
Washington and Lee University’s Advanced Immersion and Mentoring (AIM) Scholars Summer Program offers a residential and virtual format to meet students’ needs.
Levelling Up in London
Brendan Smith ’24 worked in the British House of Commons as a parliamentary research intern in London.
W&L Outcomes: Avery Schiffman ’22
Since graduation, Schiffman has worked as an account executive at Anomaly on the Crown Royal team in SoHo, New York City.
Finding Her Calling
Kristina Ayers '25 is interning at a medical clinic for the homeless in Washington, D.C. through the Shepherd Higher Education Consortium on Poverty.
Summer in the City
Margaret Witkofsky '24 is researching grants for the city of Lexington, Virginia through her internship with the Office of Community-Based Learning.
Becoming a Better Scientist
Lucy Worthy ’24 is conducting clinical research and shadowing a physician at the Mayo Clinic.
‘Digging’ into a Summer Opportunity
Marcus Payne '25 is spending his summer doing geology research with Professor of Earth and Environmental Geoscience Jeffrey Rahl.
Washington and Lee Politics Professor’s Paper Summarized in Harvard’s Gender Action Portal
Ponce de Leon's paper "Women Want an Answer! Field Experiments on Elected Officials and Gender Bias" was featured in the Harvard Gendar Action Portal
W&L Outcomes: Cole McPheeters ’22
By his sophomore year at W&L, McPheeters knew he wanted to go into investment banking after graduation. Today, he works as an investment banking analyst in Houlihan Lokey's Industrials group in New York City.
W&L Outcomes: Emma Cleveland ’22
Cleveland is working as a trip leader for an active travel company in Alaska this summer, and she plans to work in Europe this fall.
Matthew Loar ’07 Selected as Program Director for the Beinecke Scholarship
As director, Loar is responsible for the management and administration of the program
Classically Liberal Arts
Kayla Monaghan ’24 is collaborating on a Summer Research Scholars (SRS) project to enhance resources available through Leyburn Library.
Mock Convention Welcomes Former First Lady and Daughter for Parents and Family Weekend Event
Hosted during Parents and Family Weekend, the Sept. 30 event will kick off the 28th Mock Convention.
W&L Outcomes: Elizabeth Grist ’22
Elizabeth Grist '22 will spend next year conducting research in Melbourne, Australia as a Fulbright Scholar. Her project assesses the barriers and stigma associated with receiving medication for opioid use disorder.
W&L Outcomes: Jin Ni ’22
This fall, Jin Ni ’22 will pursue her master’s degree in human rights at University College London in the United Kingdom.
W&L ESOL Hosts Summer Enrichment Program
Programa SOL, a three-week program for local bilingual youth, focused on language and literacy development, swimming lessons, active games and visits with community partners.
Adding Value
Diwesh Kumar ’24 is developing investment banking expertise at his summer internship at Boxwood Partners in Richmond, Virginia.
Campus Kitchen Receives Donation from Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation
The donation will support the Campus Kitchen Backpack Program.
W&L Celebrates Another Year of Fellowship Success
Another record-setting year for nationally competitive fellowships at W&L can be attributed to forward-thinking educators, hard-working students and an encouraging fellowships director.
W&L Outcomes: Leah Jackson ’22
Leah Jackson ’22 always knew she wanted to pursue the health field. Thanks to summer internships and dedication, she heads off to Harvard this fall to follow her passion.
Exploring the Media Landscape
Lily Mott '23 is interning this summer at News Over Audio in Dublin, Ireland, where she is finding fulfillment at the intersection of politics and journalism.
W&L Outcomes: Rett Daugbjerg ’22
After a successful summer internship in 2021, W&L's Rett Daugbjerg '22 is now working for JLL's Capital Markets group in Atlanta, Georgia.
‘One Step Closer’
Sarah Burd ’24 is spending her summer working for a medical technology company in Vienna, Austria, that specializes in prosthetic limbs.
W&L Outcomes: Kristen Xu ’22
Kristen Xu ’22 worked diligently during her time at W&L to accomplish her dream of working with a beauty company after graduation. Currently, she is a global marketing coordinator at NARS Cosmetics in New York.
Making Meaningful Impact
Eric Bazile '25 is interning with the Austin Greater Chamber of Commerce through the Shepherd Higher Education Consortium on Poverty (SHECP).
W&L Outcomes: Riwaj Shrestha ’22
Shrestha worked with the Office of Career and Professional Development at W&L to "engineer" the perfect career after graduation.
Summer of Hands-On Research
Bridget Osas ’25 is researching behavioral impacts on the development of metabolic syndromes like obesity.
W&L Outcomes: Rob Rosen ’22
Rosen utilized summer internships to help land his current role as an analyst at SVB Securities.
W&L Outcomes: Natalie Burden ’22
Burden is taking her talents to New York City to work in strategic planning at advertising agency BBDO.
Into the Wild
Caroline Wise '23 is spending her second summer working as an alpine guide in Alaska.
W&L Outcomes: Jamie Spanfeller ’22
Spanfeller will be applying her studies in sociology and strategic communication to her new role as an editorial assistant for Women's Health magazine.
Matt Tinsley ’22 Awarded U.S. Teaching Assistantship to Austria
After his USTA program orientation in September, Tinsley will teach in a secondary school in Austria through May 2023.
W&L Outcomes: Jackson Sharman ’22
Sharman will put his degrees to use in a position on Capitol Hill.
W&L’s Colón Interviewed in PolitiFact Article
Professor Aly Colón was interviewed in an article titled “As America watched Jan. 6 hearing, Fox viewers heard Tucker Carlson’s alternate reality.”
W&L Outcomes: Madelyn Sheridan ’22
Sheridan, a business administration and studio art major, will be joining the wealth management team at UBS in New York City.
W&L’s Krzysztof Jasiewicz Publishes Book
Jasiewicz, the William P. Ames Jr. Professor of Sociology at W&L, recently published a book titled “On the Streets and at the Polls."
W&L Outcomes: Coby Kirkland ’22
At W&L, Kirkland discovered that his two passions, sports and engineering, could be combined into one fulfilling pursuit. He's going to intern at a sports equipment company before heading to grad school at Purdue.
W&L’s Graham Kingwill ’22 Awarded Fulbright to Uzbekistan
Kingwill has been awarded a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to teach English in Uzbekistan. He will depart in September 2022 for his 10-month program.
W&L Outcomes: Esther Assenso ’22
Assenso, a neuroscience major, is heading to the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York, where she will be a clinical research coordinator.
W&L’s Dickinson ’22 Awarded U.S. Teaching Assistantship to Austria
After her USTA program orientation in September, Joey Dickinson will be teaching in a secondary school in Austria through May 2023.
W&L’s Nick Mosher ’22 Awarded Fulbright to Kazakhstan
Mosher has been awarded a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to teach English in Kazakhstan. He will also spend this summer receiving intensive Russian language training in Tbilisi, Georgia.
Science Advisory Board Funds New Student Opportunities Endowment
The STEM-focused endowment will support internships, research opportunities, academic conference costs and other student experiences.
Washington and Lee Graduates 444 Students at 235th Commencement
In his remarks, President Will Dudley urged the Class of 2022 to carry forward the lessons they’ve learned and make a positive impact in their future communities.
W&L’s Tyler Bernard ’23 Awarded Udall Scholarship
Bernard has been selected as a 2022 Udall Scholar in the environmental category.
W&L’s Grist ’22 Awarded Fulbright to Australia
Elizabeth Grist has been awarded a Fulbright research grant to Melbourne, Australia, to study the stigma and barriers associated with receiving medication for opioid use disorder.
W&L to Match 100% of Electricity Use with Solar Energy
A new deal will establish an offsite solar farm from which W&L will purchase energy equivalent to 100% of campus electricity use, allowing the university to lower greenhouse gas emissions, save money and close in on its goal of carbon neutrality.
Class of 2022: Looking Back
As we say farewell to the members of Washington and Lee University's Class of 2022, let's take a look back at their first days as Generals.
Three W&L students Awarded Positions in the Teaching Assistant Program in France
Three members of the Class of 2022 will spend seven months in the Teaching Assistant Program in France (TAPIF) teaching English to public school.
Four W&L Students Awarded Gilman Scholarships to Study Abroad
The Gilman Scholarship Program offers awards of up to $5,000 to U.S. undergraduate students who are Pell Grant recipients.
Art in the Right Place
Students in Elliott King’s Spring Term class, “Modern Art in Barcelona,” are being steeped in Spanish art, history and architecture during an unforgettable educational trip to Barcelona and Madrid.
W&L’s DJ Johnston ’22 Awarded Fellowship for Arabic Studies in Egypt
Johnston was recently awarded a fellowship to the Center for Arabic Study Abroad at the American University in Cairo.
W&L’s Samantha Carley ’22 Awarded Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to Georgia
Carley will serve as an English language teaching assistant in a school in the former Soviet republic.
Finding the Allure of Paris
Students in Michael and Lena Hill’s Spring Term course are discovering what inspired writers of past generations.
Life on Two Legs
In this Spring Term course, Washington and Lee students are making data science look like a walk in the park.
W&L’s Allie Stankewich ’23 Awarded Boren Scholarship
Stankewich received a David L. Boren Scholarship from the National Security Education Program to study abroad in Tanzania in fall 2022.
W&L Presents ‘The Moors,’ Jen Silverman’s Twisted Take on Gothic Romance
The show will run for three nights: May 17-19. Tickets are required.
Faces of W&L: Taylor Garcia ’22
Meet Taylor Garcia, a politics major and Law, Justice, and Society minor who plays varsity tennis at W&L.
Spring Term Course Brings CSI To Life
CSI: W&L students are learning forensic science with the help of a real FBI evidence response team.
Faces of W&L: Rose Hein ’22
"W&L’s small classes and dedicated professors made sure I never missed an opportunity to dive deeper into something that interests me."
W&L’s Wheeler Publishes New Book
A local book launch for the collection, “Poetry’s Possible Worlds,” will be held at the Reeves Museum of Ceramics on the W&L campus on May 17 at 4:45 p.m.
Alex Wilkerson ’22 Wins All-American Attorney Award
Wilkerson received an All-American Attorney Award from the American Mock Trial Association.
Summer Experience: Lane Johansen ’22
Lane Johansen was inspired by an unforgettable summer in Ukraine.
W&L’s Contact Committee Host Award-winning Musician Jimmie Allen
Allen will speak at W&L on May 9 at 7 p.m. in the University Chapel. The event is open to the W&L community and tickets are required.
W&L Presents Faculty Recital
The May 11 recital in the Wilson Concert Hall will focus on musical associations from Venice.
W&L’s David Gálvez ’22 Awarded Fulbright to France
Galvez has received a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to France, where he will teach English to secondary school students and serve as a cultural ambassador for the United States.
At Home on Campus: David Galvez ’22
David Gálvez's favorite places on campus are the Global Discovery Laboratories and a special study corner in the library.
W&L’s Janey Fugate ’15 Awarded National Science Foundation Fellowship
Fugate will use her graduate research fellowship from the National Science Foundation to study the migration patterns of bison in Yellowstone National Park.
Reeves Museum Unveils Green-Glazed Stoneware Acquisitions
The two recent acquisitions, a large dish and a small jar, allow the museum to better represent the global reach of Chinese ceramics.
W&L’s Shugart ’22 Awarded U.S. Teaching Assistantship to Austria
After her USTA program orientation in September, Shugart will team teach in a secondary school in Austria through May 2023.
Etsy’s Thomas Hughes to Speak at W&L
Hughes' public lecture, titled "Ethical Considerations for the Application of Machine Learning at Scale" will be delivered on May 2 at 4 p.m.
W&L’s Erin Addison ’22 Awarded Fulbright to Uruguay
Addison has received a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to Uruguay, where she will teach English to primary or secondary school students and serve as a cultural ambassador for the United States.
W&L’s Staniar Gallery Celebrates Kathleen Olson’s Career with New Exhibition
Washington and Lee’s Staniar Gallery presents “Passage,” a retrospective exhibition of paintings celebrating the career of W&L’s Kathleen Olson. There will be a public reception for the show on May 7 at 5 p.m. in Wilson Concert Hall.
Making Space for Mindfulness
Washington and Lee students can now explore the Headspace app’s mental health and wellness features thanks to the generous support of alumni Greg and Kelly Golub.
Bob de Maria, W&L Professor of Journalism and Mass Communications Emeritus, Dies at 79
De Maria, a longtime professor and manager of the university’s radio station and television studio, was a beloved mentor to students and a cherished colleague and friend to many in the university community.
W&L Graduate Katie Cones ’21 Awarded Fulbright ETA to Bulgaria
The English Teaching Assistantship provides Cones a stipend to teach English to students in Bulgaria and lead cultural exchange activities.
W&L’s Mansi Tripathi ’22 Awarded Fulbright to Colombia
Tripathi will teach English to students in Colombia for 10 months.
Washington and Lee Announces March Community Grants
Washington and Lee University's Community Grants Committee has made 13 grants totaling almost $35,000 to non-profit organizations in Lexington and Rockbridge County.
W&L Presents Public Art Exhibition and Lecture on Ukraine
The public lecture, titled "Portrait of a Village, Ukraine," will be delivered by Lida and Mišo Suchý on April 28 at 5 p.m.
W&L’s Sydney Lee ’22 Awarded Fulbright to Costa Rica
Lee has received a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to Costa Rica starting in early 2023.
W&L’s Maggie Hardin ’22 Earns Fulbright to Germany
Maggie Hardin '22 has received a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to Germany.
Mallory Keeley ’22 Awarded Fulbright to Germany
Keeley will live in a German community for one academic year to teach English to students in a local school.
Connecting the Dots
Bri Mondesir ’22 has found her purpose through volunteer work in the Rockbridge area community as a scholar in the Bonner Program at W&L.
W&L’s Moye-Green Awarded Beinecke Scholarship
The Beinecke Scholarship Program provides funds for post-graduate study to students of unusual promise.
W&L Recognizes Student Leaders in Annual Leadership Excellence Awards
The Leadership Excellence Awards give recognition and thanks to nominated students and organizations for their many efforts that contribute to making W&L the special place that it is.
Pass the Plate Celebrates Cultural Heritage Through Food
The Weinstein Scholar annual program invited students to take a culinary trip around the world without leaving the Washington and Lee campus.
ODK Holds Spring Initiation For W&L Honorees
W&L’s Alpha Circle of ODK, the national leadership honor society, inducted 50 new members in its private spring induction ceremony on campus April 1.
Washington and Lee’s Jensen Rocha ’23 Awarded Goldwater Scholarship
Each scholar is awarded $7,500 to support undergraduate research in their junior or senior year.
Phi Beta Kappa Initiates New Members During 2022 Convocation
The Phi Beta Kappa chapter at Washington and Lee University welcomed 57 students into the prestigious honor society.
Domnica Rădulescu’s ‘Exile Is My Home’ Debuts on RCI’s Studio Stage
Rădulescu's plays capture the challenges and triumphs faced by immigrants and refugees.
W&L Hosts 17th Annual Tom Wolfe Weekend
The weekend’s seminar will feature Rebecca Makkai '99, author of the critically acclaimed novel "The Great Believers."
W&L’s Ellen Mayock Presented at the Carmen Laforet Conference and Exhibition
The Instituto Cervantes invited Professor Mayock to Spain to speak at the inaugural event for the Centenary Celebration of Carmen Laforet in March 2022.
W&L’s Elliott King Published by Penn State Press
King co-edited a book as a part of Penn State Press' "Refiguring Modernism" series.
W&L Celebrates Brain Awareness Week with Local Elementary School Students
Students from W&L’s Neuroscience Program hosted an event for local elementary students on March 18.
W&L’s Anne Riter ’22 Awarded Fulbright to Austria
Riter will spend the next academic year volunteering with a community organization, working as an English teaching assistant and taking courses at the University of Graz.
W&L’s Staniar Gallery Presents 2022 Senior Art Theses ‘Memory and Motion’
The students’ work is on display in Staniar Gallery through April 9.
The Museums at W&L Celebrate International ‘Slow Art Day’
W&L will celebrate the international movement on April 2 from noon to 2 p.m. in Watson Gallery on the W&L campus.
W&L’s Elyssa McMaster ’22 Awarded Fulbright to Italy
McMaster has been awarded a Fulbright research grant to Italy to complete a hybrid art history and computer science project.
W&L Presents ‘Anima e Grazia’ in a Faculty Recital
The recital is April 3 at 3 p.m. in Wilson Hall.
Ted Elliott ’94 to Keynote W&L Entrepreneurship Summit
W&L's 10th Annual Entrepreneurship Summit will feature a keynote address by Ted Elliott ’94, chief executive officer of Copado.
Six W&L Students Awarded Critical Language Scholarships
Six undergraduate students received Critical Language Scholarships, which will provide them the opportunity to study language intensively during summer 2022.
W&L’s Jazz Ensemble Presents Spring Concert
The band will perform for the last time this academic year on April 7 at 8 p.m. in Wilson Hall on the W&L campus.
The Flow of Influence
After receiving a great deal of support from upperclassmen at Washington and Lee University, Hannah Puckett ’23 pays it forward by dedicating her time to mentoring and counseling first-year students.
W&L’s Marcos Perez to be Published by Cambridge University Press
Cambridge University Press will publish Marcos Perez's book on Argentina's Unemployed Workers' Movement.
W&L’s Myers Performs Research as a Gilder Lehrman Scholarly Fellow
Professor Barton Myers was selected as one of 10 Gilder Lehrman Scholarly Fellows in 2021.
W&L Presents Senior Recital with Truman Chancy ’22
Chancy’s saxophone recital is free and open to the public to view in person or via Livestream on April 1 at 8 p.m.
This Year’s Bentley Musical is ‘tick, tick…BOOM!’
The show runs from March 31-April 3 in Keller Theatre on the W&L campus.
W&L Presents Senior Recital with Missy Thomas ’22
Thomas will showcase her skills on violin, viola and voice on March 25 at 8 p.m.
Author Nancy Bradley Warren to Give Annual Shannon-Clark Lecture at W&L
Warren’s lecture on March 24, which is free and open to the public, is titled "New World Nuns and the 'Old Religion’: The Afterlives of Medieval Female Spiritualities in the Early Modern Americas."
Journalist Brittany Hailer to Give Glasgow Endowment Reading at W&L
Hailer will give a public lecture on March 31 at 6 p.m. in Northen Auditorium inside Leyburn Library.
W&L’s University Wind Ensemble Presents ‘Chasing Spring’
The show is free and open to the public.
W&L Presents the University Singers’ Ireland Tour Kick-Off Concert
The tour program will feature various works, from choral classics by Sebastian Bach and Josef Rheinberger to ethereal modern music on April 5.
W&L Hosts 16th National Symposium of Theater and Performance Arts in Academe
Highlights include presentations from scholars from around the world, staged readings and keynote speaker Martha Kebalo, a UN representative for the World Federation of Ukrainian Women’s Organizations.
W&L Presents the University Orchestra Winter Term 2022 Concert
The show is free and open to the public.
W&L’s Troy Larsen ’22 Awarded Fulbright Grant to Hungary
Larsen will spend the next academic year studying at the Budapest Semesters in Mathematics and participating in a research group at the Alfréd Rényi Institute of Mathematics.
Katie Volk ’18 Presents Study on Alzheimer’s Disease
Katie Volk ’18 will give a seminar on her doctoral dissertation research on March 16 at 5 p.m. in the Science Addition Room 214.
W&L and VMI Welcome Keynote Speaker for Women’s History Month
Michele Thornton Ghee, the CEO of 1145 Holdings, the holding company of EBONY and Jet, will give a public lecture at W&L on March 21 at 5:30 p.m. in Northen Auditorium.
Katharine Hayhoe is the Next Speaker in the Mudd Lecture Series
Katharine Hayhoe will give a virtual lecture at W&L on March 14 at 5:30 p.m.
W&L Campus Community Invited to Information Session about University Master Plan
Faculty , staff and students are invited to attend an information session on the University Master Plan on March 16 at 11:30 a.m. in Northen Auditorium.
Meet a W&L Scholar: Lane Johansen ’22
Johansen plans to head to Eastern Europe after graduation to serve Ukrainian refugees.
W&L Repertory Dance Company and University Jazz Ensemble Present Public Performance
The groups will present a combined dance and music performance on March 10-12 at 7:30 p.m. on the W&L campus.
W&L’s Horowitz Publishes New Book about Marguerite Steinheil
"The Red Widow: The Scandal That Shook Paris and the Woman Behind It All," is available for preorder now.
W&L’s Lynn Rainville Featured in Charlottesville Tomorrow
Lynn Rainville discusses her research and field work with Black cemeteries.
Community Grants Committee: Call for Proposals
W&L’s Community Grants Committee will evaluate proposals in March 2022
A World of Possibility
Between the classroom and her community volunteer work, Katherine Ho '23 has built a W&L experience that is already paying off in the career world.
Tanajia Moye-Green ’23 Awarded Public Policy and International Affairs Fellowship
Moye-Green will attend the PPIA Junior Summer Institute at Princeton.
Princeton University’s Dan-el Padilla Peralta to Deliver Annual Hoyt Lecture in Classics
Professor Dan-el Padilla Peralta’s talk is titled "Kehinde Wiley and Black Classicisms."
W&L Community Reacts to Invasion of Ukraine
Members of the Washington and Lee University community are responding to last month’s incursion by offering educational opportunities and raising funds for relief efforts.
W&L Presents Kimono Demonstration and Lecture
W&L will host a public demonstration and lecture on the art of the kimono on March 12 at 2 p.m. in the Northen Auditorium.
Poet January Gill O’Neil to Give Glasgow Endowment Reading at W&L
O'Neil will give a public lecture on March 14 at 6 p.m. in the Hillel House sanctuary.
Office Hours with Genelle Gertz
The professor of English and associate dean of strategic initiatives champions the liberal arts as the best preparation for postgraduate success.
Students Create Positive Sexual Culture Workshop
As part of a community-based learning class in the Sociology and Anthropology Department, students worked with community partners to create a workshop about positive sexual culture for first-year students.
W&L a Top Producer of Fulbright U.S. Students for Fourth Straight Year
Six students and three alumni from W&L received Fulbright awards for academic year 2021-2022
W&L Presents Annual Institute for Honor Symposium March 4-5
This year’s symposium will address "The Civil War and the Ethics of Loyalty.”
W&L Celebrates Women’s History Month
The campus will celebrate women’s achievements with various events throughout the month of March.
Contact Committee Presents Pro Baseball Executive Billy Beane
Beane, Oakland A’s executive vice president of baseball operations and subject of the bestselling novel “Moneyball,” will speak at W&L on March 3.
W&L’s Museums Present ‘Choc-Full of History’ Tasting Event
The public event will feature hot chocolate tasting of historic recipes and feature a display of historic ceramics made for chocolate (beverages?) with Ron Fuchs, W&L's senior curator of ceramics.
W&L’s Myers Talks Abraham Lincoln on the History Channel
The three-night miniseries airs on the History Channel beginning Feb. 20 at 8 p.m.
Khan Talks Computer Security in New Podcast Episode
Taha Khan, assistant professor of computer science at W&L, offers insights and advice about cyber security in the latest episode of "W&L After Class: The Lifelong Learning Podcast."
W&L Students Form Blue Ridge Mile Clinic
The clinic is a Lexington-based program run by W&L students that partners with Virginia's Drive to Work initiative to help low-income or previously incarcerated individuals gain or restore their driving privileges.
Annual Souper Bowl Raises Money for W&L’s Backpack Program
This year’s Souper Bowl raised $5,627 to support the Campus Kitchen at W&L’s Backpack Program.
W&L Professors Brock and Pickett Awarded Harte Center Faculty Teaching Scholar Grant
Michelle Brock and Holly Pickett are the Harte Center Faculty Teaching Scholar Grant recipients.
Author Valencia Robin to Give Glasgow Endowment Reading
Valencia Robin, an artist and author, will give a public lecture on March 7 at 5 p.m. in the Hillel House Sanctuary.
Poet Sarah Matthes Presents Glasgow Endowment Reading
Poet Sarah Matthes will give a public poetry reading on March 21 at 7:30 p.m. in the Hillel House Sanctuary.
W&L’s Staniar Gallery Presents ‘the landscape is not still’
The show will be on view from Feb. 14 through March 18, and artist Leah Raintree will give a public talk on Feb. 15.
Award-Winning Pianist to Perform at W&L
Pianist Vadym Kholodenko will perform on Feb. 12 at 8 p.m. in the Wilson Concert Hall.
W&L’s Classics Department Presents Guest Speaker Lauren Curtis
Lauren Curtis, associate professor of classical studies at Bard College, will give a lecture at W&L on Feb. 11 at 4 p.m.
Program Spotlight: Center for International Education – Study Abroad
Approximately 70% of students participate in an abroad program during their time at W&L.
Registration Is Now Open for W&L’s 10th Annual Entrepreneurship Summit
The spring event is scheduled for Friday and Saturday, April 29-30 on campus.
Jay Whitacre is the Next Speaker in the Mudd Lecture Series
Jay Whitacre, director of The Wilton E. Scott Institute for Energy Innovation and trustee professor in energy engineering and public policy at Carnegie Mellon University, will give a lecture on Feb. 10 at 5 p.m.
Two W&L Staff Members Awarded Paid Professional Leave
The program offers staff a 30-day leave, with full pay, to advance some aspect of their career and work at the university.
W&L’s Michelle Brock Talks Witch Hunting on Feb. 7
Professor Michelle Brock will give a talk on witch hunting in modern culture.
W&L Hosts Third Black Future Leaders Experience Conference on Feb. 5.
The theme for this year's Black FLEX conference is Global Cooperation.
W&L Presents ‘Thumbelina’
“Thumbelina” will be presented at Keller Theatre in two performances on Feb. 12 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets are required.
Success Off (and On) the Field
Nick Mosher '22 always finds support at W&L, whether he's writing a thesis on Russian politics, starting an online human rights newspaper or helping the football team win ODACs.
W&L’s Casey Publishes Chapter in ‘Teaching Environmental and Natural Resource Economics’
The book will prove invaluable in helping students gain a better understanding of the theory and practice of environmental and natural resource economics.
W&L Presents Lifelong Learning Series on Sustainability
W&L faculty and alumni will share their efforts on creating a more sustainable future.
W&L Presents Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo
The all-male dance group will perform their delightful parodies of great ballet classics at the Lenfest Center for the Arts on Feb. 15.
Neeru Paharia is the Next Speaker in the Mudd Lecture Series
Neeru Paharia, associate professor at Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business, will give a public lecture on March 9 at 5 p.m. at W&L.
W&L Presents Public Poetry Reading on Feb. 2
Poets Julie Phillips Brown and Brenna Womer will present a public poetry reading on Feb. 2 at 12:15 p.m. in the Science Center Atrium.
W&L’s Museums Present ‘The Root of the Matter’
The Museums are celebrating Black History Month with an exhibition of works by artist Sharon Norwood, who questions historical constructed identity and explores the intersection of race and beauty.
Community Foundations
Craig Jones has been an active volunteer in his community, particularly the KIPP Metro Atlanta Schools.
W&L’s Sociology and Anthropology Department Presents 2022 Lecture Series
The new social justice series titled “Measuring Choice and Freedom" will highlight the work of department alumni.
Meet the Professor: Akiko Konishi
Assistant Professor Akiko Konishi joined the Music Department in 2021.
Yusef Salaam to Keynote W&L’s MLK Celebration
Washington and Lee's weeklong celebration of the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. will include an address by Yusef Salaam, a member of the “Exonerated Five.”
W&L Hosts Inaugural Greek Leadership Institute
The two-day training provided leadership development opportunities designed specifically for W&L’s Greek community leaders.
W&L’s K.T. Vaughan Elected President of the Virginia Library Association
The Virginia Library Association is the primary statewide professional association for public, academic and special librarians and libraries in Virginia.
W&L’s Campus Kitchen Hosts 10th Annual Souper Bowl
All proceeds from the Jan. 30 event will support Campus Kitchen at W&L’s Backpack Program.
W&L’s Radulescu Publishes Memoir
Lexington's Downtown Books will host W&L Professor Domnica Radulescu for a book launch on Jan. 27 at 4:30 p.m.
Renowned Zukerman Trio to Perform at W&L
W&L presents the Zukerman Trio on Jan. 23 at 3 p.m. Tickets are required.
Staniar Gallery Presents Exhibition by Surrealist Donald Nield
The exhibition titled “American Surrealist, paintings by Donald Nield (1924-1984)” will be on display through Feb. 9. Professor Elliot King will give a public lecture about Nield’s work on Jan. 18 at 5:30 p.m.
‘What I Love About the Liberal Arts’
Amelia Lancaster '22 has used her W&L experience to explore a number of interests, ultimately finding a passion in museum studies and Chinese that has allowed her to co-curate a museum exhibition on campus.
W&L Celebrates Martin Luther King Jr.’s Legacy
This year's observance of MLK day will comprise a variety of events and lectures.
Making the Call to Give Back
John Adekola ’24 sees his role with Phonathon as a chance to make a difference at W&L.
Meet a W&L Scholar: AJ Mabaka ’22
AJ Mabaka '22 plans to attend a graduate program in marine science and conservation policy.
Meet the Professor: Todd Rutkowski
Todd Rutkowski joined the Physics Department in the summer of 2020.
The Last 10 Minutes of Your Life
Through her coaching business, Shana Horrigan ’91 works with clients of all ages, in the U.S. and across the globe, who feel they are at a turning point in their lives.
W&L’s Staniar Gallery Daily Ethics Mosaic Exhibition Opens Jan. 10
The large-scale community artwork created as part of a Mudd Center program will be on view in Wilson Hall's Lykes Atrium through Feb. 9.
W&L’s Goodin Earns Lexington-Rockbridge Jaycee Award
Jamie Goodin ’10 was named Member of the Year.
W&L’s Loar Publishes Oxford Handbook Chapter on Hercules
Matthew Loar published a chapter in the "The Oxford Handbook of Heracles."
W&L’s Benefiel’s Work Highlighted in Haaretz
Professor Rebecca Benefiel discusses the role of graffiti in the ancient Roman town of Pompeii.
Six W&L Students Awarded Gilman Scholarships to Study Abroad
The Gilman Scholarship Program offers awards of up to $5,000 to U.S. undergraduate students who are Pell Grant recipients.
Meet the Professor: Bonnie Davis
Bonnie Davis is a visiting professor of journalism at Washington and Lee University
Students Encouraged to Apply for a Johnson Opportunity Grant in 2022
The grant provides funds to support W&L student projects across the United States and worldwide.
‘The Honor of Learning’
Lauren Hoaglund '22 has parlayed her passion for medieval and Renaissance history, literature, classics and theater into a busy but rewarding four years at W&L.
W&L Stages a New Exhibition Illustrating Chapel History
The University Chapel and Galleries recently opened an exhibition titled "Setting the Stage: A Glimpse Inside 150 Years of the University Chapel Auditorium."
Meet the Professor: Hulya Dogan
Hulya Dogan, visiting assistant professor of anthropology, joined W&L this fall.
Enuma Anekwe-Desince Earns David G. Elmes Pathfinder Prize in Psychology
The Elmes Pathfinder Prize recognizes a student who has shown extraordinary promise in psychological science through outstanding scholarship in basic or applied psychology.
In the Zone
In addition to pursuing a double major at Washington and Lee, Jackson Hotchkiss ’24 is a competitive cycler who just placed fourth in his age group in a national cycling championship.
W&L Presents “The Dramatic Circle”
Performances will occur Dec. 2-5 in the Keller Theatre on the W&L campus. Tickets are required.
W&L Celebrates Winter Holidays
’Tis the season for holiday events on campus and in the local community! Check out what’s happening and make plans to ring in the holiday season.
Turkeypalooza!
The annual Turkeypalooza event at Washington and Lee University's Campus Kitchen involves hours of volunteer work to help make a happy Thanksgiving for members of the local community.
Michael Taylor to Deliver Annual Pamela H. Simpson Lecture
On Nov. 30, Taylor will speak on the current VFMA exhibition, "Man Ray: The Paris Years."
W&L’s Hodge Selected to Take Part in State Advisory Committee
Kim Hodge has been named a member of the Virginia Department of Education Environmental Education Advisory Committee.
W&L University Singers to Perform at 2021 VMEA Conference
Performance at the VMEA conference is the highest honor for a university choir student in Virginia. This is the second time W&L has made VMEA.
Washington and Lee Announces November Community Grants
W&L's Community Grants Committee made eight grants totaling over $25,000 to non-profit organizations in Lexington and Rockbridge County.
W&L Athletics Fall 2021 Recap
Washington and Lee enjoyed a tremendous fall athletics season that culminated with six programs competing in NCAA Championship events.
‘Committed to This Cause’
Against a national backdrop of mental health concerns, Washington and Lee's University Counseling Center recently rolled out new programs to increase the ways in which students can reach out for help.
Dedicated to Listening
At W&L, student volunteers in the peer counseling program, Washingtonian Society and Active Minds supplement University Counseling Center services by offering a caring ear to fellow students.
New Podcast Episode Explores ‘Florence As It Was’
The latest episode of W&L's Lifelong Learning podcast takes listeners to Italy with George Bent, who describes his remarkable digital history project.
Meet the Professor: Jayne Reino
Jayne Reino is a visiting assistant professor of Spanish at Washington and Lee University.
W&L Students Network at Program for Junior Class
The Class of 2023 was invited to the first annual Junior Program on Nov. 4, where they engaged in meaningful conversation and networking with campus community members.
W&L Presents the University Orchestra in Concert
Join the University Orchestra on Nov. 18 for a performance titled “What’s Old is New Again.”
W&L’s Edwards Publishes Paper in Journal
Arabic professor Anthony Edwards recently published “An Incomplete Journey Away from the Past: The Life and Ideas of Antonius Ameuney (1821–1881).”
W&L’s Melissa Kerin Publishes Journal Article
Kerin recently published a paper titled "Cut, Tuck, and Paste: Repurposing Mass-Produced Imagery at Buddhist Shrines in Ladakh, India."
W&L Presents the ‘Music of Spain: Rhythms and Passion’
W&L’s Marlbrook Chamber Players will present a public concert on Nov. 14 at 3 p.m.
Jules Seay ’24 Wins Fall Student Pitch Competition
Seay's business, GOES, involves using specialized greenhouses as a form of carbon capture technology.
W&L Celebrates First-Generation College Students
The university recently celebrated National First-Generation College Student Day to recognize student achievement and remind the community about support resources for first-generation and low-income students at W&L.
Africana Studies Launches New Series at W&L
Building on discussions from last year’s series, Africana Studies presents “The Aftermath of Black Protest."
Washington and Lee Presents ‘W&L Dancers Create…’
The W&L Repertory Dance Company will perform ‘W&L Dancers Create…’ Nov. 11-13 at 7:30 p.m. each night.
W&L Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
The Latin Student Organization planned and organized the events in collaboration with the Office of Inclusion and Engagement.
Lenfest Center Opens Ticket Sales for Upcoming Season
Tickets for the 2022 season can be purchased online using a credit card or in-person at the Lenfest Center box office beginning Nov. 30.
DeLaney Fellows Bring Passion, Diversity to W&L Faculty
Under the Ted DeLaney Postdoctoral Program, Washington and Lee University is welcoming new faculty each year from underrepresented groups.
W&L’s Campus Kitchen Hosts Annual Turkeypalooza
This year’s events will kick off on Nov. 8. The community is encouraged to volunteer and donate to support Campus Kitchen’s programming.
Meet the Professor: Fernando Zapata
Fernando Zapata joins W&L as a DeLaney Postdoctoral Fellow in Philosophy.
W&L Presents 2021 Holiday Pops Concert
Tickets to the Dec. 6-7 event may be obtained by trading a non-perishable food item to benefit Campus Kitchen at W&L.
Staniar Gallery Presents ‘Homeward Bound’
The exhibit, with works by Maria Cristina Tavera, will be on display Nov. 8-Dec. 3.
W&L Presents a Conversation with Krissah Thompson
Washington and Lee’s Aly Colón will host a conversation with Krissah Thompson from The Washington Post via Zoom on Nov. 9.
W&L’s Deborah Miranda Awarded VFIC Harris Award
Miranda was recently awarded the H. Hiter Harris III Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching for 2021.
Meet the Professor: Daniel K. Afosah
Daniel K. Afosah, assistant professor of chemistry, joined the Washington and Lee University faculty in 2021.
‘Chasing After Curiosity’
Allie Stankewich '23 spent summer 2021 learning about public health in Uganda and green roofs in New York City.
Meet the Professor: Bethany Dannelly
Bethany Dannelly is the associate director of athletics and assistant professor of physical education at Washington and Lee University.
W&L Presents Joint Jazz Concert
Washington and Lee will present a joint concert featuring the University Jazz Ensemble and the Vosbein Magee Big Band on Nov. 11 at 8 p.m.
W&L Presents Puppetry Masterclass by Joshua Holden
Holden, an actor and puppeteer who hosts "The Joshua Show," will lead the masterclass on Nov. 8 at W&L.
W&L Presents ‘Sheroes’ Jazz Concert
The all-female jazz quintet “Sheroes” will present a free concert on Nov. 6 at 8 p.m. in Wilson Concert Hall.
Author Jessie van Eerden to Give Glasgow Endowment Reading
Jessie van Eerden, an award-winning author, will give a public lecture on her latest novel on Nov. 15 at 6 p.m. in Leyburn Library’s Northen Auditorium.
Washington and Lee Presents Faculty Recital on Oct. 31
"The Poet's Echo: A Gothic Romance” is scheduled for Oct. 31 at 3 p.m. Audience members are encouraged to come in costume for the hour-long program.
W&L’s Thakur-Wernz Publishes Article in Journal of Business Research
The article examines the impact of a stronger intellectual property rights (IPR) regime through the adoption of Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) on innovation by Indian firms in the bio-pharmaceutical industry.
W&L’s Pinto-Bailey Publishes English Translation of Novel
The novel “Ursula” is Brazil's first abolitionist novel and the first novel by an Afro-Brazilian woman.
W&L’s Brock Presents National Humanities Center Lecture on Oct. 26
Brock's talk is titled "Speak of the Devil: Teaching Histories of the Supernatural."
Chantal Bilodeau is the Fourth Speaker in the Mudd Lecture Series
Chantal Bilodeau, the founder and artistic director of The Arctic Cycle, will give a lecture on Nov. 11 at 5 p.m.
Andrew Chignell is the Next Speaker in the Mudd Lecture Series
Andrew Chignell, a professor at Princeton University, will give a lecture on Oct. 28 at 5 p.m.
W&L’s Museums Host Third Gallery Talk of Fall Term
The discussion on Oct. 20, "A Wilde Teapot: Exploring Race, Gender and Sexuality,” is free and open to the public.
‘Living Honestly’
Ten years after helping found the LGBTQ Resource Center at W&L, Chris Washnock ’12 has carried its community-building lessons into a career in faith-based advocacy.
New Podcast Episode Spins Web of Wonder
The new episode of "W&L After Class: The Lifelong Learning Podcast" features biology professor Nadia Ayoub, who explains her research with black widow spiders.
W&L Presents Fall Choral Concert Oct. 26
The performance marks the first public choral concert on campus since March 2020.
W&L to Honor Ted DeLaney ’85 with Oct. 22 Reception
The public is invited to attend the event.
W&L Presents Public Reading by Visiting Poet
Eric Tran, a Vietnamese poet and author, will give a public lecture on Nov. 9 at 6 p.m. in Northen Auditorium on the W&L campus.
W&L Presents Staged Reading of Award-winning Play
W&L presents a staged reading of Will Arbery’s “Heroes of the Fourth Turning” in the Johnson Theatre on the W&L campus on Oct. 21-23 at 7:30 p.m.
W&L Students Recognized for Annual Translation Exam Results
This year, 14 W&L students won honors in the Classical Association of the Middle West and South Latin translation exam.
W&L’s Native American Cohort Presents Public Lecture
The cohort will present a virtual public lecture by Elizabeth Rule, assistant professor at American University, titled "Native Americans and Blood Quantum."
Meet the Professor: Robert Elder
Visiting Assistant Professor Robert Elder joined Washington and Lee University's Physics and Engineering Department in fall 2020.
W&L’s Ponce de León Publishes Journal Article on Healthcare Reform
Ponce de León's peer-reviewed journal article focuses on the impact of political parties on healthcare reform in Peru.
W&L’s Iana Konstantinova Publishes Anthology
The anthology consists of 15 essays in Spanish and English that offer a fresh look at Spanish metafiction, not just in literature but also in television, film, theatre, photography and art.
W&L’s Rainville Quoted in NBC Article
Lynn Rainville discusses Black cemetery preservation in a recent NBC News article.
W&L’s Watson Publishes Paper About Deep Learning in Software Engineering Research
Professor Cody Watson's paper analyzes the use of deep learning in software engineering research.
Jelani Cobb is the Next Speaker in Mudd Lecture Series
Cobb, a staff writer for The New Yorker, will give a lecture at W&L on Oct. 7.
Kristie Ford Named W&L’s Associate Provost for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Ford joins W&L from Skidmore College, where she is the Quadracci Chair in Social Responsibility, professor of sociology, founder of the Intergroup Relations Program, and director of the Center for Leadership, Teaching, and Learning.
Beauty in the Beasts
A deer figure on display in a new Watson Galleries exhibit, "Auspicious Animals," is an example of the Chinese practice of blending European tastes with encoded symbolic meaning.
W&L’s Staniar Gallery Presents ‘A Yellow Rose Project’
The exhibit reflects on women's right to vote.
W&L Lecture to Focus on Underrepresented Composers
Ashley Killam will present a lecture titled “Fanfare for the Unheard: Diversifying Stands and Creating Inclusive Repertoire.”
Davies Presents at International Monetary Fund and Asian Development Bank
Davies work looks at the setting of exchange rates in resource-rich developing countries.
W&L Presents Public Lecture with Historian Karen L. Cox
Cox is an award-winning historian and a distinguished lecturer for the Organization of American Historians.
Contact Committee Presents Former DEA Special Agents Javier Peña and Stephen Murphy
Former DEA special agents and subjects of Netflix’s “Narcos,” Javier Peña and Stephen Murphy, will give a public talk at W&L on Sept. 30.
W&L’s Campus Kitchen Launches New Program
This fall, the Campus Kitchen is introducing a new multi-year event series titled "Just Food: Land Access, Redlining, and Food Sovereignty."
Meet the Professor: Caleb Miller
Caleb Miller joined the Washington and Lee University Politics Department as a visiting assistant professor in fall 2021.
The Class of 2024 Begins a More Typical Year
As the academic year began, the Class of 2024 participated in multiple in-person events that allowed them to network and learn more about the many resources available to them at W&L.
Meet the Professor: Mario Negrete
Assistant Professor of Economics Mario Negrete joined the W&L Economics Department in fall of 2021.
Meet the Professor: Mengying Liu
Mengying Liu is an assistant professor of engineering at W&L.
Exploring Appalachia through Data Science
A year after graduating, Tim Pierce ’20 uses data science to map job skills in Appalachian labor markets.
Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies and LGBTQ Resource Center Host Picnic
The picnic is an annual tradition on the W&L campus.
W&L Museums Present Fall Events
The Museums at W&L invite the public to their grand reopening reception on Sept. 24 at 4:30 p.m.
W&L’s Lyon Co-Authors Scientific Paper
Professor Eva Lyon published an article in Global Change Biology.
W&L’s Wheeler Gives Public Reading
Professor Lesley Wheeler will give a public author talk on Sept. 22 as part of Randolph College’s Pearl S. Buck Writers in Residence experience.
W&L Presents Faculty Recital with William McCorkle
McCorkle will perform at Lexington Presbyterian Church on Sept. 19 at 3 p.m. No tickets are required.
W&L Presents Concert Guild Performance with John Bullard and Markus Compton
No tickets are required for the Sept. 17 performance in Wilson Concert Hall.
W&L Hosts Constitution Day Panel
The panel’s reenactment is titled “Reliving the Constitutional Convention."
W&L Gathers to Honor Fallen in 9/11 Attacks
The Washington and Lee University community remembered the tragedy of Sept. 11, 2001, with a memorial ceremony and placing of 2,977 American flags on Stemmons Plaza.
Meet the Professor: Lingshu Hu
Assistant Professor Lingshu Hu joined the Business Administration Department in September 2021.
Washington and Lee Honors Class of 2020 at Belated 233rd Commencement
The undergraduate and law classes of 2020 got a chance to return to campus, experience a traditional in-person ceremony, and celebrate their graduation with friends and family at an event that had been postponed for more than a year amid a pandemic.
Meet the Class of 2025!
Washington and Lee's newest class moves in, talks about why they chose W&L, and gets ready to rock this academic year.
Meet the Professor: Andi Coulter
Andi Coulter joined the Business Administration department as a visiting assistant professor in fall 2021.
W&L’s Native American and Indigenous Cohort Focuses on Sustainability
This year’s series revolves around revitalization of Indigenous lifeways and is titled "Indigenous in Rockbridge and the Interior: First Peoples, Land and Sustainability."
20 Years Later
Washington and Lee University marks this milestone anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks with a special collection of stories.
W&L Presents Faculty Recital
The public recital, “Musical Innovators: Prokofiev and Shostakovich,” is scheduled for Sept. 12 at 3 p.m. in the Wilson Concert Hall.
Convocation to Kick Off New Academic Year
The W&L community is invited to the 2021 Convocation on the Front Lawn on Sept. 9 at 5:30 p.m.
‘A Prayer for Peace’
Terry Vosbein, professor of music at W&L, was inspired by the 9/11 attacks to compose an original song, "A Prayer for Peace."
W&L’s Gilbert Publishes Study on Attractiveness, Power, and Nonverbal Presence in Hirability
The study showed that highly attractive job-seekers tend to feel more powerful than other candidates, but one simple exercise can level the playing field.
W&L Marks 20th Anniversary of 9/11 with Campus Events
The Washington and Lee University community this year will remember the tragedy of Sept. 11, 2001, with a memorial ceremony, prayer vigil and placing of 2,977 American flags.
Staniar Gallery Presents Louise Herreshoff Eaton Exhibition
The exhibition is the first comprehensive study of the artist's watercolors.
Welcome Back, Students!
The W&L campus is buzzing with life again as students arrive for athletic practice, Pre-Orientation trips and other adventures to usher in Fall Term.
An Advocate for Recovery Resources
Katana Evans '22 used summer enhancement funds to intern with Rep. Julia Brownley's office and Recovery Organization Resources.
W&L’s Myers Contributes to Civil War Handbook
Professor Barton Myers recently contributed to “The Oxford Handbook of the American Civil War.”
W&L’s Davies Receives National Dance Award
Professor Davies received the National Dance Education Organization 2021 Outstanding Dance Education Researcher Award.
Mudd Center Announces 2021-22 Lecture Series on Daily Ethics
"Daily Ethics: How Individual Choices and Habits Express Our Values and Shape Our World” kicks off Sept. 27 with a keynote address by Professor of Philosophy Cheshire Calhoun.
W&L Celebrates the Class of 2020
The official Commencement ceremony for the undergraduate and law Classes of 2020 will take place on Saturday, Sept. 11, beginning at 10:30 a.m. on campus.
W&L Prepares to Welcome Parents and Family Members to Campus
Parents and Family Weekend 2021 is scheduled for Oct. 1-3.
W&L’s Recipe for Fellowship Success
A record-setting year for nationally competitive fellowship awards at Washington and Lee University can be attributed to forward-thinking educators, hard-working students and a persistent, encouraging fellowships director.
Welcome to the New Harte Center!
Come along for this photo tour of the Houston H. Harte Center for Teaching and Learning, which is now open for collaboration.
W&L’s Bowden Presents Art Exhibit
Professor Christa Bowden presents her newest collaborative art show at Augusta University titled “Cumberland Island: Land, Water, Wind, and Light."
Kathryn Gerbo ’20 Awarded Postgraduate Scholarship to St Andrews
She will earn her master’s in digital health before attending medical school.
The Bluebird of Happiness
Chris Tucker '23 spent the summer researching Western Bluebirds in Missoula with a biology professor from the University of Arizona.
Appreciating Lexington’s Location
W&L's students and visitors will find lots to explore in and around Lexington this year.
W&L’s Gavaler Debuts Play
Professor Chris Gavaler’s play “The Zombie Life” will open at Firehouse Theatre in Richmond, Virginia on Aug. 18.
W&L’s Pinto-Bailey’s Work Featured in Literary Journal
Professor Cristina Pinto-Bailey recently published an essay on Black Brazilian feminisms and translated four pieces by Afro-Brazilian writers.
‘One More Song’
Paige Anderson '22 is spending the summer recording an album of classical violin music in memory of her grandmother.
W&L’s Ricciardi Talks Insurance
Victor Ricciardi, visiting professor of finance at Washington and Lee University, was recently interviewed for MoneyGeek.
W&L’s Hooks Featured in WalletHub Article
Professor Linda Hooks discusses personal loans in a recent WalletHub article.
Brooklyne Oliveira ’21 Awarded Marquand Scholarship to Yale
The award covers full tuition and includes a $10,000 stipend toward living expenses.
From Lexington to Capitol Hill
Want to work for the U.S. Congress? Judging by past successes, earning a degree from Washington and Lee University is a pretty good start.
Leaving a Trace
Adriana Corral on her Installation of "Unearthed: Desenterrado" in Rural Virginia
W&L Alumnae Recognized for M&A Work
Three Washington and Lee alumnae and lawyers, two from the law school and one from the college, have been recognized for their work in the legal field of mergers and acquisitions.
Eastern Art Meets Western Virginia
Dr. Ling-ting Chiu, a Fulbright Scholar and assistant professor of history at Soochow University in Taiwan, spent the summer at Washington and Lee studying the works of former W&L professor and artist Professor I-Hsiung Ju.
State Bar of Michigan Names Katie Abplanalp Brown ’05, ’11L Outstanding Young Lawyer
The award recognizes a lawyer under the age of 36 who has demonstrated an overwhelming commitment to public service, service to the bar and exceptional leadership.
Alumni in the Picture: The Millennium Gate Museum Features the Late I-Hsiung Ju
The Millennium Gate Museum at Atlantic Station, in Atlanta, Georgia, which is celebrating its seventh anniversary, has an exhibition of the works of the late Chinese artist I-Hsiung Ju, a former professor of art and artist in residence at Washington and Lee University.
Endowment Established at W&L in Honor of I-Hsiung Ju
The family of I-Hsiung Ju, the award-winning professor of art and artist-in-residence emeritus at Washington and Lee University, has established an endowment for traditional Chinese art studies in his honor with an initial gift of $50,000.
I-Hsiung Ju Returns to W&L for Staniar Gallery Exhibit
Journey Home, an exhibition of paintings by Washington and Lee Professor Emeritus of Art I-Hsiung Ju, will be on view in Staniar Gallery from October 12 – November 2, 2011. Ju will present an artist’s talk in Wilson Hall’s Concert Hall before the exhibition reception on Oct. 19 at 5:30 p.m. Over the twenty years […]
