Welcoming New Students to W&L
Washington and Lee’s approach to orientation helps new students find community and begin classes with confidence.
On Campus Archive (183 Stories)
Art Goldsmith to Deliver 2026 Provost’s Lecture
The annual address that celebrates W&L faculty excellence in scholarship and teaching will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Sept. 24 in University Chapel.
Q&A: Why are Shows like ‘The Pitt’ so Popular?
Ahead of the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, W&L’s Eric Deggans and Stephanie Sandberg discuss the current state of television and why this year’s nominees have found such broad appeal in the streaming age.
Washington and Lee Welcomes the Class of 2030
Hailing from 38 states and 44 countries, the Class of 2030 represents an impressive range of accomplishments, interests and backgrounds.
David Saacke Named to New Executive Director of Institutional AI Role at W&L
Kerri Chapman to serve as interim chief information officer after four years as the university’s deputy chief information officer.
W&L to Host Constitution Day Panel on Supreme Court Cases from the 2025-26 Term
The Liberating Ideas panel discussion takes place in Northen Auditorium on Sept. 16.
Convocation to Kick Off New Academic Year at Washington and Lee
The event will be held at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 2 on the Front Lawn with remarks by Interim President Kenneth P. Ruscio ’76.
Ian Bogost to Keynote 2026 Fall Academy
The Barbara and David Thomas Distinguished Professor and assistant vice provost at Washington University in St. Louis will deliver a lecture on the impact of artificial intelligence on higher education Wednesday, Aug. 19, in University Chapel.
On the Map
This summer, students in W&L’s Summer Research Scholars program are taking an interdisciplinary and interactive approach to environmental studies with ArcGIS mapping software.
Q&A: What Makes ‘The Odyssey’ Timeless?
A classicist specializing in archaic Greek poetry, W&L’s Kevin Crotty explains why, if you liked Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey,” you will love the original epic poem.
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.
Q&A: Are wildfires getting worse?
An environmental economist and former U.S. Forest Service firefighter, W&L’s Cal Bryan discusses what the public needs to know about the current state of wildfire management and prevention.
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.
Founders Hall Construction Set to Begin
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.
Office Space: Erich Uffelman
Bentley Professor of Chemistry Erich Uffelman offers us an office tour.
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 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.
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 Holds 2026 Leadership Excellence Awards
The annual banquet recognizes the many individual and group accomplishments of W&L students within the past year.
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.”
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.
W&L’s Liberating Ideas Program to Host a Conversation with Jack Goldsmith ’84
The Learned Hand Professor of Law at Harvard Law School will discuss executive power under the Constitution.
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.
Art Goldsmith to Present Nobel Prize Symposium Talk
The Jackson T. Stephens Professor of Economics will discuss this year’s Nobel Prize winners in Economic Sciences on April 2 in Leyburn Library.
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.
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.
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.
W&L Exchange: A Campus Resource for Sustainable Sharing
The Exchange connects the university community with free supplies while reducing waste.
Making Space for Makerspaces
W&L students have access to cutting-edge tools and technology through W&L’s commitment to hands-on pedagogy.
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.
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.
Midnight Breakfast: A Tradition Worth Staying Up For
Since 1992, the W&L community has come together to provide students with sustenance and camaraderie during finals week.
Enjoy a Festive 2025 Holiday Season
The W&L community celebrates the 2025 holiday season with a wide variety of campus and local events.
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.
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.
AI Conversations on Campus
W&L’s forward-thinking mindset surrounding the emergence of AI leads to engaged classwork, research and discussions.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
W&L Celebrates 2025 National Food Service Workers Day
The Marketplace will host a special lunch to celebrate the work of the university’s nearly 300 Dining Services employees.
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.”
Student Organization Spotlight: Peer Connectors
Washington and Lee Peer Connectors provide new students with a warm welcome to campus.
Connolly Center Entrepreneur-in-Residence Program Set for Fall Term
The program exposes students to cutting-edge ideas by bringing business and entrepreneurial leaders to campus.
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.
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.
Late Summer Update on Campus Construction Projects
Several campus projects have been completed in time for Fall Term.
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.
Washington and Lee Dining Services Receives National Award
The National Association of College & University Food Services awarded W&L the grand prize for the Employee Development Program of the Year.
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.
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.
Entrepreneurship Summit Connects Students and Alumni With Shared Interests
The 2025 Entrepreneurship Summit brought students together for networking, honing their pitch skills and sharing ideas with alumni.
Annual Spring Spotlight to be Held on Campus May 23
Students and faculty will summarize and display their Spring Term research and coursework.
Following the Money
The Follow the Money workshop and Spring Term course bring W&L students together with business journalists from across the nation.
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.
‘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.
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.
Washington and Lee University to Renovate Special Collections Space
The research and reading room for the Special Collections and Archives will be updated and renamed in honor of Tom Wolfe ’51.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Washington and Lee University to Host 2025 Entrepreneurship Summit
The two-day program will be held on campus April 11-12.
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.
Winter Watch
University Facilities is at the ready to respond to wintry weather.
Kassie Scott ’18 to Deliver Lecture as Part of the Class of 1963 Scholars in Residence Program
Scott’s talk, “More Than Money: My Journey so Far,” will be held on March 5 in Hillel 101.
Showcasing History, Culture and Community
W&L’s third annual NPHC Step Show Competition invited the campus and local community into a vibrant tradition.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Living Lab
This fall, W&L students learned environmental field methods at a six-acre site in Rockbridge County set aside for experiential learning.
The Science of Sleep
Associate professor Ryan Brindle’s sleep lab gives students unparalleled opportunities to conduct hands-on research at the undergraduate level.
Students Share Entrepreneurial Ideas in Video Pitch Competition
Students polished their pitching skills at a video pitch competition on Dec. 6 in the Harte Center for Teaching and Learning.
Connolly Center Creates Entrepreneur-in-Residence Program
The program exposes students to cutting-edge ideas by bringing business and entrepreneurial leaders to campus.
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.
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.
Minor Focus: Law, Justice and Society
W&L's Law, Justice and Society minor examines legal concepts from an interdisciplinary lens.
Spooky Action on Campus
W&L’s quantum computing program is among the first in the nation offered at a small liberal arts institution.
W&L Marketplace Celebrates National Food Service Workers Day
Approximately 300 Dining Services employees plan, make and serve meals at one of the seven dining facilities on campus.
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.
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.
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.
Compassion in Action
This summer, students working with associate professor of theater Stephanie Sandberg explored the practice of compassion through the eyes of documentarians.
Late Summer Update on Campus Construction Projects
The Marketplace extension is now open to the public and all projects remain on schedule.
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.
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.
Early Summer Update on Campus Construction Projects
The Lindley Center for Student Wellness has broken ground while the new Williams School and Marketplace expansions remain on schedule.
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.
Washington and Lee University to Celebrate 237th Commencement, Baccalaureate
W&L celebrates its 237th undergraduate Commencement Thursday, May 30, at 10 a.m.
A Broader Perspective
W&L students in the Spring Term course Global Urban Sociology are examining the social consequences of an increasingly urbanized world.
Unearthing History
Students, faculty and alumni gathered April 12-13 to recognize the archaeological evolution of W&L’s back campus.
Solving Career Dilemmas
The “Dilemmas” podcast, hosted by two W&L seniors, connects students to the university’s Office of Career and Professional Development.
Construction Set to Begin on New Lindley Center for Student Wellness
The state-of-the-art facility will be the new home of the Student Health Center and University Counseling Services.
From Screen to Square Film Screening: Red Tails
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.
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.
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.
Lucas Morel to Deliver Endowed Professorship Lecture
Morel’s talk “Lincoln, the 1860 Election & The Future of Slavery in America” will be held March 12 in Northen Auditorium.
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’s Librarians Recommended Library Finds
Washington and Lee’s library staff share their recommendations for your next trip to the University Library.
Williams School Executive-in-Residence Howard Rubel ’78 to Speak on the Essential Nature of Equity Research
Rubel’s lecture will be held in Northen Auditorium on Feb. 22 at 5:30 p.m.
Unjudge Someone
The Human Library, a collaboration between the Mudd Center for Ethics and Leyburn Library, brought the W&L community together in conversation.
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.
Shamma Alam of Dickinson College to Lecture on Aspects of International Development
Alam will speak on Feb. 16 at 4 p.m. as part of the W&L/VMI Economics Seminar Series.
W&L Student Consulting Group Makes Connections on Campus and in the Community
Students in the Williams School consulted on a number of projects including marketing, research and social media strategy for businesses and organizations.
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.
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.
United in Service
Washington and Lee students are making a dynamic impact in the community through National Pan-Hellenic Council organizations.
Mock Con’s Presidential Gala Creates Convention Buzz
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.
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.
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.
Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Why It Matters
A Q&A information session with Chief Information Officer David Saacke.
Elrod Commons Dining Renovation Set to Enter Second Phase
These additional renovations will expand the Marketplace dining room, provide additional outdoor patio seating, and reconfigure the Cohen Family Amphitheater.
Washington and Lee University Installs New Electric Vehicle Charging Station on Campus
The EV station, located on the top deck of the University Parking Garage, will be accessible to the university community and campus visitors.
WLSO Symposium Focuses on Legal “Grey Spaces”
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.
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.
Washington and Lee Welcomes the Class of 2027
The university’s first-year class represents 26 countries and 43 U.S. states and territories.
Karl Rove to Speak at Mock Convention Auction During Parents and Family Weekend
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.
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.
Washington and Lee University to Celebrate 236th Commencement, Baccalaureate
W&L celebrates its 236th undergraduate Commencement Thursday, May 25, at 10 a.m.
A Model of Possibility
Professor of Biology Robert Humston’s Spring Term course takes a deep dive into environmental problem-solving.
Haunted History
Professor of History Mikki Brock’s Spring Term course explores our fascination with the supernatural.
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.
Annual Spring Term Festival Returns May 19 in Leyburn Library
Students and faculty will summarize and display their Spring Term research and coursework.
New Exhibition Celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
“OPEN FLOWERS BEAR FRUIT” opens May 1 in the McCarthy Gallery in Holekamp Hall.
W&L Honors Eight Retiring Staff Members at Employee Recognition Banquet
The university also honored 14 individuals who have been employed for 30 years or more.
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.
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 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 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.
Student Organization Spotlight: Fancy Dress
The Fancy Dress committee works year-round to ensure this cherished campus tradition continues.
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.
ODK Holds Spring Initiation For W&L Honorees
W&L President Emeritus Kenneth Ruscio addressed new members of ODK during their spring induction ceremony.
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.
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.
Student Organization Spotlight: Mock Convention
Mock Convention is gathering steam as the organization prepares for its Spring Kickoff event on March 21.
W&L Celebrates Women’s History Month
The campus community will recognize women’s achievements with various events throughout the month of March.
W&L Dialogues on the Future of AI
Faculty and staff dive into conversation and collaboration in response to ChatGPT and other emerging technologies.
Campus Dining Renovation Enters First Phase
A reimagined Marketplace and Café 77 will enhance the campus dining experience. Phase one will be completed for Fall Term 2023.
Community Voices
Students in Professor Marisa Charley’s POV102 course helped local elementary school children tell stories this fall through photovoice research.
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 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.
W&L Appoints Laura Ulmer Director of Student Activities
Ulmer previously worked as director for the Office of Student Conduct and Academic Integrity at Old Dominion University.
Happy New Year from W&L!
Enjoy this special video message.
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.
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.
The FYE 100 Advantage
Students in FYE 100 benefit from collaboration from faculty, staff and students.
Mark Robbins Named Director of Jewish Life and Rabbi at Washington and Lee University
Robbins comes to Washington and Lee after serving as an academic advisor at the University of Michigan.
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.
New Plaques Dedicated at the Memorial Gateway
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.
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.
‘Welcome to the Rock Wall’
The Outing Club debuts two new climbing structures on campus.
Washington and Lee Welcomes the Class of 2026
The university’s first-year class represents 26 countries and 43 U.S. states.
Thank you, University Facilities!
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.
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.
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.
Life on Two Legs
In this Spring Term course, Washington and Lee students are making data science look like a walk in the park.
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.
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.
W&L Recognizes 14 Retiring Staff and Faculty
The retirees of 2022 represent a combined 441 years of service to Washington and Lee University.
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.
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.
Creating Community
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.
Thank You, Dining Services!
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.
‘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.
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.
W&L Honors Veterans, Remembers Friend
At W&L's annual Veterans Day gathering, attendees honored all veterans and remembered longtime event organizer Paul Burns, who passed away in September.
W&L Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
The Latin Student Organization planned and organized the events in collaboration with the Office of Inclusion and Engagement.
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."
Former Trump Aide to Kick Off Washington Term Speaker Series
Short's lecture is part of the broader Washington Term Speaker Series, “From the Colonnade to the Capitol… and Back.”
School of Law Honors Graduates at 2017 Commencement Ceremony
The Washington and Lee University School of Law celebrated its 162nd commencement on Saturday, May 6, awarding 99 juris doctor degrees.
Student Research: The Life and Times of Chauncey Belknap
Chauncey Belknap, a law clerk to U.S. Supreme Court Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes, is the subject of a two-year research project by law students Lizzy Williams '17L and Jess Winn '17L.
