Demolition of the Early-Fielding Memorial Building will begin in mid-June, and construction of the new admissions and financial aid building will begin this fall.
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Bentley Professor of Chemistry Erich Uffelman offers us an office tour.
This year’s in-person presentations will be accompanied by a keynote magic show on May 20.
A new student-initiated program at Washington and Lee invites the campus and wider Rockbridge area communities into informal world language practice.
Malinak will offer personal perspective on covering the Black community in present day Lynchburg, Virginia.
Alumni returned to campus March 25-28 to celebrate 20 years of dance at W&L with current students and faculty.
The annual banquet recognizes the many individual and group accomplishments of W&L students within the past year.
Around the Globe is a student organization offering dance classes and workshops for W&L students to learn new dances from around the world.
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 trustee Cliff Holekamp ’96 addressed new members of ODK during their spring induction ceremony.
The Phi Beta Kappa chapter at Washington and Lee University welcomed 53 students into the prestigious honor society.
The Learned Hand Professor of Law at Harvard Law School will discuss executive power under the Constitution.
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.
The Jackson T. Stephens Professor of Economics will discuss this year’s Nobel Prize winners in Economic Sciences on April 2 in Leyburn Library.
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 Library Student Advisory Board allows students to have a voice in the university library’s events and initiatives.
This year’s event raised more than $13,000 to support the Campus Kitchen’s hunger-fighting project.
The Exchange connects the university community with free supplies while reducing waste.
W&L students have access to cutting-edge tools and technology through W&L’s commitment to hands-on pedagogy.
The University Store has become an unexpected incubator, offering a platform to launch and grow entrepreneurial ventures.
The office brought W&L student leaders together to celebrate their accomplishments and contributions.
Washington and Lee’s new Arabic minor grew out of its innovative, interdisciplinary Middle East and Southeast Asian Studies program.
Since 1992, the W&L community has come together to provide students with sustenance and camaraderie during finals week.
The W&L community celebrates the 2025 holiday season with a wide variety of campus and local events.
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.
Collaboration between the business administration and theatre, dance and film studies departments has created pathways for students to blend creative interests with professional skills.
W&L’s forward-thinking mindset surrounding the emergence of AI leads to engaged classwork, research and discussions.
Washington and Lee’s Lindley Center for Student Wellness welcomes students into a new space designed for a holistic approach to wellness.
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.
This year’s cohort of Davis United World College Scholars have come from across the globe to make their mark on W&L.
The W&L Art Museum has released a new digital catalog of the Groke Mickey collection of rare Chinese fan paintings.
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.
The Marketplace will host a special lunch to celebrate the work of the university’s nearly 300 Dining Services employees.
The Edwin A. Morris Professor of Comparative Literatures will discuss her forthcoming book, “My Father’s Orchards.”
Washington and Lee Peer Connectors provide new students with a warm welcome to campus.
The program exposes students to cutting-edge ideas by bringing business and entrepreneurial leaders to campus.
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.
Hailing from 42 states and 35 countries, the Class of 2029 represents an impressive range of accomplishments, interests and backgrounds.
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.
Several campus projects have been completed in time for Fall Term.
The PLAI Summit offers a full day of programming and discussion in tandem with W&L's Young Alumni Weekend.
The National Association of College & University Food Services awarded W&L the grand prize for the Employee Development Program of the Year.
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.
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.
The 2025 Entrepreneurship Summit brought students together for networking, honing their pitch skills and sharing ideas with alumni.
Students and faculty will summarize and display their Spring Term research and coursework.
The Follow the Money workshop and Spring Term course bring W&L students together with business journalists from across the nation.
W&L’s International Student Mentors Program pairs new international students with upper-division students to help them navigate life on campus.
The interdisciplinary conference gave students the chance to share original research that integrated their academic interests and personal passions.
The Class of 2025’s Senior Gift Committee co-chairs have already sailed past their monetary goal as they look toward Commencement.
The research and reading room for the Special Collections and Archives will be updated and renamed in honor of Tom Wolfe ’51.
The Phi Beta Kappa chapter at Washington and Lee University welcomed 47 students into the prestigious honor society.
Students in W&L’s Bonner Program spent the last year creating a digital map of health care networks for people experiencing homelessness worldwide.
The upcoming screening is the third installment of the academic year and will be shown on April 2 in Stackhouse Theater.
The weekend event was commemorated with a ceremonial coin presentation with a coin designed by ROTC Cadet Carey Camp ’25.
The two-day program will be held on campus April 11-12.
The Congress to Campus program will bring former Congressmen Dave Trott and Lewis F. Payne to campus March 16-18.
University Facilities is at the ready to respond to wintry weather.
Scott’s talk, “More Than Money: My Journey so Far,” will be held on March 5 in Hillel 101.
W&L’s third annual NPHC Step Show Competition invited the campus and local community into a vibrant tradition.
The author will deliver the Fishback Lecture on Wednesday, Feb. 12, via Zoom.
Sorority recruitment counselors, or Rho Gammas, assist first-year women in W&L’s formal recruitment process to join Panhellenic sororities.
The space opens Jan. 27 and will be dedicated to exploration and experimentation with generative AI tools.
At WLUR-FM, Washington and Lee University's radio voice since 1967, students get an introduction to audio production, podcasting and more.
This fall, W&L students learned environmental field methods at a six-acre site in Rockbridge County set aside for experiential learning.
Associate professor Ryan Brindle’s sleep lab gives students unparalleled opportunities to conduct hands-on research at the undergraduate level.
Students polished their pitching skills at a video pitch competition on Dec. 6 in the Harte Center for Teaching and Learning.
The program exposes students to cutting-edge ideas by bringing business and entrepreneurial leaders to campus.
Washington and Lee’s Executive Committee remains committed to upholding the university's rich tradition of student self-governance.
W&L’s Native American Student Organization (NASO) connects the campus to educational programming, events and resources celebrating Indigenous history, culture and community.
W&L's Law, Justice and Society minor examines legal concepts from an interdisciplinary lens.
W&L’s quantum computing program is among the first in the nation offered at a small liberal arts institution.
Approximately 300 Dining Services employees plan, make and serve meals at one of the seven dining facilities on campus.
Hailing from 40 states and 31 countries, the class of 2028 emerged from the most selective process in the university’s undergraduate history.
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.
Woodzicka’s talk on reacting to stressful situations will be held Oct. 8 in Northen Auditorium.
This summer, students working with associate professor of theater Stephanie Sandberg explored the practice of compassion through the eyes of documentarians.
The Marketplace extension is now open to the public and all projects remain on schedule.
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 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.
The Lindley Center for Student Wellness has broken ground while the new Williams School and Marketplace expansions remain on schedule.
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 celebrates its 237th undergraduate Commencement Thursday, May 30, at 10 a.m.
W&L students in the Spring Term course Global Urban Sociology are examining the social consequences of an increasingly urbanized world.
Students, faculty and alumni gathered April 12-13 to recognize the archaeological evolution of W&L’s back campus.
The “Dilemmas” podcast, hosted by two W&L seniors, connects students to the university’s Office of Career and Professional Development.
The state-of-the-art facility will be the new home of the Student Health Center and University Counseling Services.
The upcoming screening is the third installment in the DeLaney Center’s ongoing film series and will be shown at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, April 2 in Stackhouse Theater.
Washington and Lee's Generals Activities Board has taken a dynamic approach to bringing the student body together through live music.
Stillo’s lecture will be held March 15 in the Harte Center Gallery.
Morel’s talk “Lincoln, the 1860 Election & The Future of Slavery in America” will be held March 12 in Northen Auditorium.
The Harte Center for Teaching and Learning is bringing student voices to a new podcast designed to share perspectives on transitioning to college life.
Washington and Lee’s library staff share their recommendations for your next trip to the University Library.
Rubel’s lecture will be held in Northen Auditorium on Feb. 22 at 5:30 p.m.
The Human Library, a collaboration between the Mudd Center for Ethics and Leyburn Library, brought the W&L community together in conversation.
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.
Alam will speak on Feb. 16 at 4 p.m. as part of the W&L/VMI Economics Seminar Series.
Students in the Williams School consulted on a number of projects including marketing, research and social media strategy for businesses and organizations.
The Department of Earth and Environmental Geoscience provides students with the chance to expand their learning beyond the classroom by attending top national conferences.
Washington and Lee’s Interfraternity Council, National Panhellenic Conference and National Pan-Hellenic Council focus on community-building, education and fundraising throughout the year.
Washington and Lee students are making a dynamic impact in the community through National Pan-Hellenic Council organizations.
The 28th Mock Convention’s Presidential Gala on Nov. 12 offered the campus a glimpse of the upcoming excitement for the 2024 mock presidential convention.
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.
’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’s recent staging of ‘Speech & Debate’ brought its cast, crew and audience an opportunity to engage with an innovative, collaborative approach to theater.
A Q&A information session with Chief Information Officer David Saacke.
These additional renovations will expand the Marketplace dining room, provide additional outdoor patio seating, and reconfigure the Cohen Family Amphitheater.
The EV station, located on the top deck of the University Parking Garage, will be accessible to the university community and campus visitors.
The Women Law Students Organization at Washington and Lee University School of Law will host the 10th Annual Lara D. Gass Symposium on Women in the Law on Friday, October 13.
“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.
The university’s first-year class represents 26 countries and 43 U.S. states and territories.
Rove, former Senior Advisor and Deputy Chief of Staff to President George W. Bush, will deliver remarks at the Oct. 5 event. Tickets to the auction in Evans Hall remain available.
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 celebrates its 236th undergraduate Commencement Thursday, May 25, at 10 a.m.
Professor of Biology Robert Humston’s Spring Term course takes a deep dive into environmental problem-solving.
Professor of History Mikki Brock’s Spring Term course explores our fascination with the supernatural.
The DeLaney Center’s latest research project connects current students with a rich legacy.
Students and faculty will summarize and display their Spring Term research and coursework.
“OPEN FLOWERS BEAR FRUIT” opens May 1 in the McCarthy Gallery in Holekamp Hall.
The university also honored 14 individuals who have been employed for 30 years or more.
Washington and Lee’s campus is thriving thanks to the hard work and dedication of a team that collaborates with Mother Nature year-round.
The two-day conference in March provided a unique opportunity for students to conduct and share original research in a professional setting.
The Leadership Excellence Awards give recognition and thanks to nominated students and organizations for their many efforts on W&L’s campus.
"W&L After Class" invites listeners to join conversations with W&L's expert faculty about their teaching, research and passion projects.
How a handwritten draft of one of the most significant defenses of religious freedom in American history was rediscovered in Lexington, Virginia.
The Fancy Dress committee works year-round to ensure this cherished campus tradition continues.
With the final round of application decisions released on March 24, W&L’s newest class begins to take shape.
W&L President Emeritus Kenneth Ruscio addressed new members of ODK during their spring induction ceremony.
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.
CBL’s new initiative is an opportunity for faculty development, student collaboration and deepening partnerships with the surrounding community.
Mock Convention is gathering steam as the organization prepares for its Spring Kickoff event on March 21.
The campus community will recognize women’s achievements with various events throughout the month of March.
Faculty and staff dive into conversation and collaboration in response to ChatGPT and other emerging technologies.
A reimagined Marketplace and Café 77 will enhance the campus dining experience. Phase one will be completed for Fall Term 2023.
Students in Professor Marisa Charley’s POV102 course helped local elementary school children tell stories this fall through photovoice research.
For more than 20 years, ESOL volunteers have participated in language and literacy work in the Lexington-Rockbridge area and beyond.
Washington and Lee’s second annual Greek Leadership Institute provides students with foundational leadership skills and a chance to connect before formal recruitment begins.
Ulmer previously worked as director for the Office of Student Conduct and Academic Integrity at Old Dominion University.
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’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.
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.
Center announces new personnel, supports research opportunities and introduces programs for the campus community.
The Nuestro Hogar Latino theme house's new location accommodates more students and offers expanded space for programming.
Students in FYE 100 benefit from collaboration from faculty, staff and students.
Robbins comes to Washington and Lee after serving as an academic advisor at the University of Michigan.
The recent renovation of the second and third floors of Elrod Commons has provided staff and students with new and improved workspaces.
Four Washington and Lee alumni were honored on Friday, Oct. 21, during a ceremony dedicating the installation of three plaques on the university’s Memorial Gateway.
Alumni and friends of the Bonner Program are invited to a reception in Mattingly House during Young Alumni Weekend.
The Outing Club debuts two new climbing structures on campus.
The university’s first-year class represents 26 countries and 43 U.S. states.
W&L Facilities staff work hard all year round, but during spring and summer, they put in extra time to make sure special events go off without a hitch.
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.
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.
In this Spring Term course, Washington and Lee students are making data science look like a walk in the park.
CSI: W&L students are learning forensic science with the help of a real FBI evidence response team.
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.
The retirees of 2022 represent a combined 441 years of service to Washington and Lee University.
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.
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.
As part of its 2021-22 lecture series on daily ethics, the Roger Mudd Center for Ethics at Washington and Lee University partnered with Staniar Gallery and invited community members to participate in a collaborative art project called the Daily Ethics Mosaic, which is now on display in Wilson Hall's Lykes Atrium.
In a special edition of Scene on Campus, we shine a light on our Dining Services staff and all the beautiful food they serve with love during the holiday season.
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.
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.
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.
At W&L's annual Veterans Day gathering, attendees honored all veterans and remembered longtime event organizer Paul Burns, who passed away in September.
The Latin Student Organization planned and organized the events in collaboration with the Office of Inclusion and Engagement.
This fall, the Campus Kitchen is introducing a new multi-year event series titled "Just Food: Land Access, Redlining, and Food Sovereignty."
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.
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.
Washington and Lee's newest class moves in, talks about why they chose W&L, and gets ready to rock this academic year.
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.
"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.
Parents and Family Weekend 2021 is scheduled for Oct. 1-3.
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 students and visitors will find lots to explore in and around Lexington this year.
The First-Year Experience program is designed to familiarize new students with the people and programs that make Washington and Lee such a special place.
The initiative matches participating W&L students with local host families interested in connecting.
Robinson succeeds Jamie Kipfer, who is departing the role on June 30.
The dedicated students on the crew are making W&L a more sustainable place.