The assistant professor of philosophy received a stipend to attend the National Endowment for the Humanities-funded programming at the University of California, Berkeley.
Rutberg is looking forward to building on his French language skills before pursuing a career in the federal government.
With the scholarship, the graduating seniors will conduct intensive language studies in Indonesia and Japan.
Bentley Professor of Chemistry Erich Uffelman offers us an office tour.
Jeff Kosky headlined the episode focused on how art can mediate the invisible, evoke wonder and challenge the disenchantment of modernity.
Schweppe is looking forward to developing her German language and teaching skills in an immersive environment before joining PricewaterhouseCoopers as a management consulting analyst.
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.
Senior Ryan Doty reflects on his time at Washington and Lee and the experiences he’ll carry with him into his next chapter.
Trey Custodio ’26 and Sanjog Basnet ’27 explore gaming preferences and behavior.
The associate professor of English will perform research leading to a new monograph at the Wellesley College-based academic center next year.
Sahin’s award will support his graduate studies at Cardiff University as a Fulbright scholar.
Finnegan is looking forward to sharing his passion for sustainable food systems with the students at a “green” school near Klagenfurt am Wörthersee.
W&L celebrates its 239th undergraduate Commencement at 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 28.
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.
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.
Washington and Lee’s Center for International Education awarded funding to the sophomores to study Arabic in Meknes, Morocco, this summer.
The annual tradition for parents and families of graduating students will be held May 26.
Zia will complete a two-year fellowship at Reading Partners nonprofit in New York City.
The grant will support Uwantege’s work to empower and expand opportunities for first-time teenage mothers in her home country of Rwanda.
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.
The professor of dance and theater will use the award to conduct research in London.
Kim will teach English in a Korean school before pursuing a master’s degree in quantum technology and engineering at a German university.
The assistant director of academic success authored a paper titled “Redesigning a First-Year Experience Course to Support Students’ Transition to University.”
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.
This year’s in-person presentations will be accompanied by a keynote magic show on May 20.
Citron is looking forward to returning to Vienna, where she spent a semester abroad, and further developing her German language skills.
The upcoming screening will be held May 11 in Stackhouse Theater.
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.
Since its founding in 2008, the Community Grants Committee has awarded more than $1 million in grants to local non-profit organizations.
Luke Davis ’28 spent Winter Term creating an independent study project centered around his passion for education and advocacy.
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.
The performance will take place on May 12 at 8 p.m. in the Lenfest Center’s Wilson Concert Hall.
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 University’s Community Grants Committee has made 12 grants totaling over $31,000 to non-profit organizations in Lexington and Rockbridge County.
The W&L faculty duo will perform at 3 p.m. on May 10 in Wilson Concert Hall.
The May 8 performance is sponsored by the university’s Concert Guild.
Icy Keneah ’26 turned a childhood love of fun socks into a nonprofit serving communities in Rockbridge County and her hometown of Richmond, Virginia.
Helen Mirren stars as Queen Elizabeth II in the award-winning play by Peter Morgan, creator of Netflix’s “The Crown.”
Alumni returned to campus March 25-28 to celebrate 20 years of dance at W&L with current students and faculty.
An aspiring educator, David looks forward to combining her love for education and language-learning.
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.
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.
Laura Ulmer serves as the associate dean of student engagement in Student Affairs at Washington and Lee University.
Shepherd Program students spent their Winter Term imagining how to create healthy spaces for civic discourse in the Rockbridge area.
The May 6 screening of the feature-length documentary is free and open to the public.
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.
The grant will support a cross-campus collaboration to optimize efforts to reduce food waste.
Shablack joined the CBSC Department at Washington and Lee University in 2022.
The annual banquet recognizes the many individual and group accomplishments of W&L students within the past year.
Scott, systems analysis integration lead for the Orion program at Lockheed Martin, shares about his role in the Artemis II mission.
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.
For Solcher, teaching English in Spain is an opportunity to meaningfully immerse himself in a new culture and continue building his language skills.
Harrison looks forward to developing both her teaching and language skills with the Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship.
The designation allows W&L’s tutors to earn international certification.
Gray’s funded research will focus on autonomous oceanographic systems and materials science.
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.”
Marvelli’s funded research will focus on patterns of groundwater erosion.
This year's honorees will be recognized during Alumni Weekend from April 30-May 3.
Hardy discovered his business administration studies allow him to work closely with others to solve real-world problems.
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.
Welborn will discuss his recent book on April 9 in the Harte Center.
Jack Lowden and Martin Freeman star in the critically acclaimed new play, being screened in Stackhouse Theater on April 14.
The professor of sociology and anthropology and W&L alum explore building computational literacy into sociological curricula.
Prechel chose W&L for its high-level academics and the culture of the women's basketball program.
The paper examines how differences in the energy and nutrient costs among black-and-white snub-nosed monkeys influences their behavioral and dietary flexibility.
The student ensemble will be joined by the Rockbridge County High School Jazz Combo Band in their April 9 Performance.
Newly promoted faculty members will present their research in a PechaKucha format on April 14.
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.
The play runs April 8-11 in Johnson Theatre in the Lenfest Center for the Arts.
The campus community will promote sustainability and environmental advocacy with various events throughout the month of April.
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 weekend’s seminar will feature award-winning author George Saunders discussing his new novel, “Vigil.”
Brodie’s April 1 reading will also celebrate her 25 years at W&L, ahead of her retirement in May.
The performance will take place on April 8 at 8 p.m. in the Lenfest Center’s Wilson Concert Hall.
Washington and Lee University’s library system celebrates a quarter millennium of scholarship.
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.
Famiglio’s vocal recital will take place on April 4 at 8 p.m. in Wilson Concert Hall.
The team competed at the APPE National Championship for the first time in school history.
The Tony Award nominee and Grammy and Emmy Award winner will speak on April 2 in the Lenfest Center’s Keller Theatre.
Hammack’s talk will be held March 26 in Science Addition 214.
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.
The senior thesis exhibition will be on view from March 23 through April 10.
The professor of English authored a book titled “The Color of Paper,” which was released in February.
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.
Bersett’s vocal recital will take place on April 3 at 8 p.m. in Wilson Concert Hall.
The performance will take place on April 6 at 8 p.m. in the Lenfest Center’s Wilson Concert Hall.
The Critical Language Scholarship Program funds a summer of overseas language and cultural immersion.
Schwab taught geology at Washington and Lee University for 36 years.
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.
The junior will discuss advocacy and healing for craniofacial care patients.
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.”
Bakare and her friends started a club on campus to celebrate African culture through dance.
Duarte’s vocal recital will take place on March 28 at 8 p.m. in Wilson Concert Hall.
GianGrasso’s violin recital will take place on March 29 at 1 p.m. in Wilson Concert Hall.
On March 27, the entrepreneur and W&L trustee will address 41 new initiates of W&L’s Alpha Circle of ODK.
The anniversary weekend, March 26-28, will feature alumni master classes and performances from alumni and current students.
The March 25 screening of the feature-length food documentary is free and open to the public.
The director of the University of Virginia’s International Studies Office will address the new initiates on March 26.
Adriana Greci Green’s March 31 talk will focus on Native regalia represented in Western American art.
This year’s symposium will take place March 20-21 and address the intersection of corporate responsibility and sustainable development.
The director of CSS Profile and IDOC at the College Board will begin her appointment July 1.
Evans will explore the work of Matthew Kahle and his peers on March 25 in Payne Hall.
As a leader of the Peer Connections program, Allison hopes to help other students feel at home.
The mayor of Mountain Brook, Alabama, reflected on the importance of the Speaking Tradition in creating community in a recent blog.
The business administration faculty members were cited for their article that appeared in the August 2025 issue of the Journal of Marketing Education.
“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.
The performance will take place on March 20 in the Lenfest Center’s Wilson Concert Hall.
The piano trio’s recital will take place on March 22 at 3 p.m. in Wilson Concert Hall.
The performance will take place on March 26 at 8 p.m. in the Lenfest Center’s Wilson Concert Hall.
The professor of religion will discuss his book, “From the Heart: A Memoir and a Meditation — On a Vital Organ.”
The philosopher will give a talk on AI and consciousness in Northen Auditorium on March 26.
The junior studio art and mathematics double major was one of five undergraduate students statewide to receive a $4,000 fellowship award.
Cantey’s talk, titled “Freedom Money: Bitcoin’s Promise and How it Could Fail,” will be held March 30 in Northen Auditorium.
It is anticipated the Class of 2030 will be the first students eligible to earn an accredited engineering degree from W&L.
The physician and clinical professor at the University of California, San Francisco will give a lecture on March 19 in Stackhouse Theater.
Giannoula, an international student from Greece, said W&L's genuine community drew her in.
W&L’s Community Grants Committee will evaluate proposals in March 2026.
The luxury shoe brand founder will speak on March 18 in Stackhouse Theater in Elrod Commons.
Zheng’s percussion recital will take place on March 15 at 3 p.m. in Wilson Concert Hall.
Harron’s vocal recital will take place on March 13 at 8 p.m. in Wilson Concert Hall.
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.
The William P. Ames Jr. Professor of Sociology will discuss this year’s Nobel Peace Prize winner on March 10 in Leyburn Library.
The W&L Ethics Bowl team recently participated in an annual statewide competition.
The March 12 event is presented in conjunction with Moffat Takadiwa’s exhibit “Recoded Memories,” on view in the Reeves Museum of Ceramics.
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.
Kim, a physics major, counts performing in Croatia and Slovenia with the University Singers as one of his most memorable experiences.
Alexander will discuss Thomas Jefferson’s rules of parliamentary practice and the meaning of power in American democracy on March 11.
The March 10 screening features Rosamund Pike in a new one-woman play by Suzie Miller.
The William P. Ames Jr. Professor of Sociology and Anthropology Emeritus’ chapter focuses on the collapse of the communist system in Eastern Europe.
The senior’s research on Parkinson’s disease was published in Brain: A Journal of Neurology
The March 8 performance will be followed by a reception.
The Knight Chair in Journalism and Media Ethics discussed his experience as an NPR TV critic in “Reading Media: How to Do Textual Analysis.”
Phil Marella '81 is the founder of Dana's Angels Research Trust, an organization dedicated to funding research on Niemann-Pick disease type C.
The March 6 performance will showcase the musical traditions Arab, Turkish, Persian, Armenian and Greek cultures.
The March 5 performance will showcase the group’s transnational sound rooted in Ukrainian culture.
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.
Lucas Kim ’27 will participate in the program this summer at Princeton University.
Ferrate chose W&L for its accredited Williams School and the ability to embrace the liberal arts experience.
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.
The senior women’s basketball player was one of 20 winter sports athletes honored nationwide for volunteerism and civic engagement.
Atansova will deliver a lecture on the joys and challenges of writing a book on March 3.
The professor of history will discuss her book, “Plagues of the Heart.”
The assistant professor of accounting was joined by two W&L students to produce a paper titled “Effects of the OBBBA on Higher Education.”
The performance will take place on March 3 at 8 p.m. in the Lenfest Center’s Wilson Concert Hall.
Thirty years apart, a W&L love story continues.
W&L’s Library Student Advisory Board allows students to have a voice in the university library’s events and initiatives.
Leticia Fernández-Fontecha’s article, published in “Dibujos para una guerra 1936-39,” examines children’s drawings from the Spanish Civil War.
The Feb. 18 talk is part of the Art Museum and Galleries at W&L’s “Lunch and Learn” series.
This year’s event raised more than $13,000 to support the Campus Kitchen’s hunger-fighting project.
The day-long symposium will take place on Feb. 12 and feature talks by faculty and community members.
The J.B. Stombock Professor of Law will discuss his book, “An Introduction to German Law and Legal Culture.”
Charley will utilize the grant to design pedagogical approaches that strengthen students’ civic engagement and learning.
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.
The special volume explores ideas of race during the 19th century.
Ashton Evans ’26 reflects on a W&L experience full of mentorship, global learning and skills she will carry with her for life.
The solo exhibition will open Feb. 16, with an artist’s talk on March 5.
The solo exhibition will open Feb. 16 with an artist’s talk slated for March 10.
Washington and Lee was ranked sixth among the baccalaureate institutions recognized by the Fulbright Program.
Washington and Lee's new creative writing major helps students hone their craft.
The piano performance will take place on Feb. 15 at 3 p.m. in the Lenfest Center’s Wilson Concert Hall.
The Exchange connects the university community with free supplies while reducing waste.
Kaylee Hartung ’07 will cover two of the world’s premier sporting events during a single month.
The Feb. 14 performance will be followed by a reception.
From a public health Volunteer Venture trip to alumni mentorship, the W&L network opened doors and supported dreams for Liv Ullmann ’25.
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.
The senior presented his work at the Computational Humanities Research Conference.
The W&L network is perhaps most illustrative in the early-career assistance and opportunities our alumni provide to current students.
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.
Washington and Lee University’s library staff recommend their current favorite winter reads.
At prestigious labs around the country, W&L students have pushed themselves and the frontiers of science to help those with a rare disease.
The Feb. 10 screening features Gillian Anderson and Vanessa Kirby in this 2014 adaptation of a timeless masterpiece.
Eastwood’s talk, titled “Reflections on the Sociology of Cynicism and Distrust,” will be held Feb. 19 in Northen Auditorium.
The Feb. 7 performance is sponsored by the university’s Concert Guild.
The Jan. 29 workshop is open to the public and designed for writers of any genre.
The junior explores resilience in individuals at risk for mood disorders.
Jain and his band will perform their self-titled album on Feb. 5.
W&L students have access to cutting-edge tools and technology through W&L’s commitment to hands-on pedagogy.
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.
The two politics professors will discuss themes from Beinart’s new book, “Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza,” on Feb. 3.
Fernández-Fontecha will deliver a lecture on infant pain denial on Feb. 3.
The Elmes Pathfinder Prize recognizes a student who has shown extraordinary promise in psychological science through outstanding scholarship in basic or applied psychology.
All proceeds from the Feb. 1 event will support the Campus Kitchen at W&L’s Backpack Program.
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.
The Jan. 25 performance will include selected readings and musical reflections.
Brandon Bishop ’26's journey shows how W&L’s global opportunities, language instruction and fellowships can transform a student’s path.
The Jan. 24 performance is sponsored by the university’s Concert Guild.
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.
The community screenings will include thematic highlight reels from the PBS series and feature conversations with university faculty and community members.
The upcoming screening will be held Jan. 21 as part of W&L’s celebration of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.
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.
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.”
The assistant professor of engineering will discuss this year’s Nobel Prize winners for chemistry on Jan. 15 in Leyburn Library.
The Jan. 20 screening features BAFTA Award winner Steve Coogan in four roles.
Durand’s talk “Contrarian Humanities Entrepreneurs” will be held Jan. 29 in Northen Auditorium.
The team secured its bid with a runner-up showing at the APPE Intercollegiate Ethics Bowl regional competition in Baltimore.
Explore exhibitions and collections at the Art Museum and Galleries with select programming through May.
The professor of philosophy’s book, “Philosophy of the History of Philosophy,” was published in November.
The University Store has become an unexpected incubator, offering a platform to launch and grow entrepreneurial ventures.
The Gilman Scholarship Program offers awards of up to $5,000 to U.S. undergraduate students who are Pell Grant recipients.
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.
In addition to her Jan. 15 performance, Smith will host a “listening party” and a blues theme dinner on Jan. 14.
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.
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.
The solo exhibition will open Jan. 8, 2026, with an artist’s talk slated for Jan. 13.
The Bolands have dedicated their time and energy to building a more equitable economic system.
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.
The visiting assistant professor of politics authored a paper titled “Frederick Douglass's Five-Decade Fight Against Colonization.”
The group presented their research at the 2025 GSA Connects Annual Meeting.
Washington and Lee students connect with local schools through the Burish Program.
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.
A Spring Term Abroad class in Spain connected Moser with a piece of home.
The Dec. 4 event will feature prominent military leaders and scholars conversing about how racial and regional identity impact service in the armed forces.
The play runs Dec. 2-5 in Johnson Theatre in the Lenfest Center for the Arts.
The W&L community celebrates the 2025 holiday season with a wide variety of campus and local events.
The lessons and carols program will be held Dec. 4 at 8 p.m. at Lexington’s Grace Episcopal Church.
Tickets to the Dec. 2 performance can be obtained with a non-perishable food donation to benefit Campus Kitchen at W&L.
The Nov. 13 lecture on W&L’s campus is free and open to the public.
Williams taught Spanish at Washington and Lee University for 40 years.
The assistant professor of engineering is one of three recipients recognized globally.
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.
Isabel Duarte ’26 found a path at W&L that blends music and science in perfect harmony.
The W&L Repertory Dance Company’s performances will run Nov. 13-15.
Chong loves spending time in nature, especially visiting the gazebo on campus.
Professor of French Mohamed Kamara describes his interconnected teaching, scholarship and service.
The history professor’s book “Plagues of the Heart” was published last year.
The professor of Spanish co-authored a book titled “Understanding the Language of Virtual Interaction,” that was released in August 2025.
The Nov. 15 performance is free and open to the public.
Looby’s voice recital will be held on Nov. 16 at 3 p.m. in Wilson Concert Hall.
Harrington will talk about her new book, “Women of the Fairy Tale Resistance,” on Nov. 13.
The performance will take place on Nov. 13 at 8 p.m. in the Lenfest Center’s Wilson Concert Hall.
TJ Fisher ’15 held a five-game winning streak in October 2025, securing a spot in the Tournament of Champions.
Reiferson has found her "homes" on campus in her sorority and the Outing Club.
Michelson’s discussion will be held Thursday, Nov. 6 in Northen Auditorium.
The Nov. 9 event is sponsored by the university’s Concert Guild.
Washington and Lee's Real Estate Forum, held October 8–9, saw record-breaking attendance at its sixth biannual event.
Khan will be joined by musicians from across the country in the Nov. 7 concert.
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.
The Knight Chair in Journalism and Media Ethics comments on the erasure of diverse perspectives in journalism.
The community is encouraged to participate and donate to support Campus Kitchen’s seasonal programming, which kicks off Nov. 9.
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.
The symposium on journalism ethics in the real world will take place Nov. 6-7.
Mahon will discuss the lived and created landscapes of American Surrealist Dorothea Tanning in her Nov. 4 lecture.
Jemma Levy, associate professor of acting and directing at Washington and Lee University, gives us a tour of her office.
Ward has found his 'home' on campus with the Shepherd Program.
Marsh will work with Nature Camp in Vesuvius, Virginia, and Jones will collaborate with the Legal Aid Justice Center for the 25th Judicial District.
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.
The Nov. 4 screening features Andrew Scott in a Laurence Olivier Award-winning performance from the play’s 2019 run.
The Ernest Williams II Professor of Romance Languages shares her research on the Spanish author.
The assistant professor of physics will discuss this year’s Nobel Prize winners for physics Thursday, Oct. 30.
W&L’s Community Grants Committee will evaluate proposals in November 2025.
Collaboration between the business administration and theatre, dance and film studies departments has created pathways for students to blend creative interests with professional skills.
The Reynolds Professor of Business Journalism offered insight on the influence of X, former known as Twitter, on the media industry.
Two Washington and Lee University graduates received scholarships from the National Leadership Honor Society to support graduate and professional study.
The ensemble will perform at W&L’s Lenfest Center for the Arts on Nov. 2.
The experienced arts administrator joins Washington and Lee from Hollins University’s Eleanor D. Wilson Museum.
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.
The performance will take place Nov. 3 at 8 p.m. in the Lenfest Center’s Wilson Concert Hall.
Alina de Zoysa ’25 and Henry Chen ’25 are applying lessons learned at W&L to their work helping K-12 students succeed.
The Nov. 1 performance is sponsored by the university’s Concert Guild.
W&L’s forward-thinking mindset surrounding the emergence of AI leads to engaged classwork, research and discussions.
Backer, founder and CEO of Nature is Nonpartisan, will give a lecture on Oct. 28 in Stackhouse Theater.
Washington and Lee’s Lindley Center for Student Wellness welcomes students into a new space designed for a holistic approach to wellness.
The visiting assistant professor of theater attended a conference to present a different approach to teaching playwriting.
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.
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.
The solo exhibition will open Oct. 27, with an artist’s talk slated for Nov. 11.
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.
This year’s cohort of Davis United World College Scholars have come from across the globe to make their mark on W&L.
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.
Eleven W&L students participated in the first full year of programming spread across multiple states.
Keneah, co-captain of the women’s basketball team, says her bond with her teammates goes far beyond the court.
The screening will take place at 6 p.m. Oct. 16 in Stackhouse Theater.
Leading Edge pre-orientation trips introduce first-year students to the unique opportunities available at Washington and Lee University.
The event will be held in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 8-9.
The award-winning entrepreneur will speak on Oct. 23 at 7 p.m. at Grace Episcopal Church.
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.
The funding will be used to purchase a confocal Raman imaging microscope for geoscientific investigations.
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.
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.
White has embraced several leadership opportunities at W&L.
The Oct. 14 event will feature two short films by multimedia artist and Pamunkey citizen Ethan Brown.
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.
The W&L Art Museum has released a new digital catalog of the Groke Mickey collection of rare Chinese fan paintings.
Whitehead is the founding CEO of the Kurt Vonnegut Museum and Library.
The professor of art was one of 47 photographers to display her work in the event’s main exhibit.
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 first film of this year’s series will take place on Oct. 1 in Stackhouse Theater.
For Sam Tannahill ’91, W&L provided a foundation of integrity, leadership and intellectual curiosity that have guided his personal and professional life.
Andrew Scott stars in the one-man adaptation of Anton Chekhov’s play, being screened in Stackhouse Theater on Oct. 7.
These alumni exemplify leadership, service and professional excellence and will be honored during Five-Star Festival, Oct. 3–5, 2025.
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.
The English professor’s poem “Sex Talk” and essay “Talkin’ New York” were highlighted in larger collections.
Kate LeMasters ’15 cultivated a career of addressing public health inequalities with marginalized societies.
The Sept. 30 screening features the work of Edward Burtynsky, whose solo exhibition is on view at the Reeves Museum of Ceramics.
Frank will read from his new book “Submersed: Wonder, Obsession and Murder in the World of Amateur Submarines” at the Oct. 2 event.
Doty's many creative pursuits range from research in the chemistry lab to taking photos around campus.
The Edwin A. Morris Professor of Comparative Literatures will discuss her forthcoming book, “My Father’s Orchards.”
The saxophone and piano performance will take place on Oct. 5 at 3 p.m. in The Lenfest Center’s Wilson Concert Hall.
Coulter will deliver a lecture on fan-driven marketing for independent artists on Oct. 6.
The Oct. 4 performance will be followed by a reception.
The professor of art was interviewed for an episode titled “The Dali Heist.”
The films will be screened Sept. 25-26 in the IQ Center, followed by an artist’s talk.
McCorkle will perform a selection of European works for the organ on Sept. 28 at Lexington Presbyterian Church.
The Washington and Lee University provost and professor of English speaks to serendipitous opportunities of the liberal arts.
W&L’s Office of Community-Based Learning sent its largest-ever internship cohort into the local community this summer.
Four Washington and Lee University students traveled to Santiago, Chile, this summer through the CIEE Summer Global Internship program.
The curatorial fellow explores race in New York City through the artwork of George Luks.
The Sept. 26 performance is sponsored by the university’s Concert Guild.
W&L alumni return to campus as lecturers for the annual event series, which examines how food systems interact with issues of social justice.
The Sept. 25 lecture will feature Ukrainian poet Julia Kolchinsky and poet and essayist Jaswinder Bolina.
Fosca Maddaloni-Yu will utilize the scholarship to participate in the trust’s study abroad trip to Japan.
The photography exhibition will run from Sept. 4 through Oct. 31, with a panel discussion on Oct. 22.
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.
The Sept. 18 performance fuses street dancing and beatboxing in a cinematic whirlwind of sound and movement.
Jones will share observations on the myriad impacts faced by suspended drivers in North Carolina.
Washington and Lee students interested in finance completed valuable summer internships in New York City this summer.
“Taking Place: Land Use and Environmental Impact” kicks off Sept. 11 with a keynote address by political scientist Thea Riofrancos.
Ryan McCoy’s paper addresses how local knowledge can contribute to climate research.
Andrea Lepage examines how academic galleries can serve as transformative learning spaces.
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.
The article, also featured on the journal’s cover, sheds new light on the value of bison recovery efforts in Yellowstone National Park.
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.
The Sept. 9 screening is part of the Lenfest Center’s National Theatre Live Series.
Twenty-seven new faculty and staff members are joining the university this year.
This academic year’s lineup of exhibits and events will explore the theme of “Materiality & Transformation.”
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.
The solo exhibition will run from Sept. 4 through Oct. 17 and kicks off the gallery’s fall season.
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.
Assistant professor of mathematics Sybil Prince Nelson ’01 finds meaning in all her endeavors.
The associate professor of environmental studies authored a chapter in “The Wiley Blackwell Companion to Cultural and Social Geography.”
W&L students spent their summer immersed in history, literature and the time-honored British tutorial system through the Virginia Program at Oxford.
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.
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.
Tickets for the entire season will be available to purchase beginning Aug. 15.
The famed author worked for Washington and Lee University for 11 years.
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.
The PLAI Summit offers a full day of programming and discussion in tandem with W&L's Young Alumni Weekend.
Mlcek is returning to Capitol Hill as an AI Policy Fellow through the Horizon Institute for Public Service.
James McLaughlin ’86, author of the novels “Panther Gap” and “Bearskin,” salutes W. Dabney Stuart, S. Blount Mason Professor of English Emeritus.
The professor of art history will host a talk that reconsiders artist Frida Kahlo’s relationship with surrealism.
Adhip Adhikari ’27 constructed a library at a secondary school in Kathmandu, Nepal, with the help of the Washington and Lee University community.
The donation will support the Campus Kitchen Backpack Program.
Andrea Lepage will assist in developing a series of essays focused on Latinx artists.
Summer Research Scholars Brian Kim ’26 and Ansley Stotts ’27 have spent their summer conducting field research in a unique outdoor classroom.
Bill Hamilton discusses wildlife migration in Yellowstone National Park.
Trinley has accepted an officer commission with the U.S. Army National Guard and plans to attend law school after completing her training.
Evans received a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to teach English in Uzbekistan and plans to pursue a career in national security and diplomacy.
Meredith Harron ’26 trained and performed with the Mediterranean Opera Festival this summer through a Johnson Opportunity Grant.
The visiting assistant professor of English lectured on Magical Realism as Eco Writing.
The professor of mathematics was recognized for the exploration of infinite geometric patterns.
After graduation, Fountain will complete a fellowship at CNBC doing business reporting for digital and television platforms.
Murschell will teach English in Austria before working for an accounting firm in Philadelphia.
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.
After making connections through the W&L alumni network, Caples will be working as a mechanical and design engineer at Hardwire LLC.
Patrick Walters’ comment appears in a story about the 1963 Civil Rights Movement in Danville, Virginia.
Drammeh will teach English in Austria before beginning graduate school at Duke University.
Anderson will teach English in Vienna before attending graduate school.
One of the Class of 2025 valedictorians, Linen will work as a medical assistant for a year while interviewing for physician assistant programs.
The William P. Ames Jr. Professor of Sociology and Anthropology Emeritus was presented the award by the Polish Institute of Arts & Sciences of America.
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.
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.
Dr. Charles Frankum ’90 lays claim to being one of the few surgeons in the country who flies himself to appointments at rural hospitals.
Jeff Kosky headlined two separate events held on May 13.
Avigliano is studying for the MCAT this summer and then will be working as a scribe for a pediatrician.
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.
The associate professor of sociology received an honorable mention citation for the Premio Iberoamericano Book Award.
Mittner will teach English in her grandmother’s Austrian hometown before attending law school.
Leggett received a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to teach English in Taiwan and plans to pursue a career in civil engineering.
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.
The story focuses on the Bonner Program’s collaborative work with the Street Medicine Institute.
The recent graduate will serve a year-long fellowship studying Arabic in Morocco.
The rising sophomore completed a week-long program held in Washington, D.C.
Flynn will pursue a master’s degree in digital social science at LUT University in Finland.
The professor of cultural anthropology and director of the Community-Based Learning Program experienced a 10-day residency at Trinity College in Dublin.
These faculty have been recognized for their outstanding teaching, scholarship and service to the university.
Trinley was selected for a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to teach English in Moldova and plans to pursue a career in transnational litigation.
A creative new Spring Term course brought students to Austin, Texas, for alumni mentorship, career exploration and literary analysis.
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).”
Moore will conduct biomedical research at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre in Australia.
Nannini was selected for a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to teach English in Germany.
Chris Paudel ’28 set out to challenge himself — and cultural stereotypes — through a mountaineering expedition in his home country of Nepal.
Students explored real-world applications of sustainable business practices in the Social Innovation in Scandinavia Spring Term Abroad course.
Aby Joyner ’28 believes in the power of photography and poetry, publishing two books, with another in progress.
Two innovative sociology research projects conducted in collaboration with professor of sociology Jonathan Eastwood give “networking” a whole new meaning.
Ayers was selected for the inaugural Fulbright/Netherlands-America Foundation Heersink Family Foundation Award to conduct public health research.
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.
W&L celebrates its 238th undergraduate Commencement at 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 29.
The June 5 screening is the final installment of the 2024-25 Screen to Square series.
At W&L, Walker discovered a passion for English and its focus on learning how to think critically, creatively and empathetically.
The former provost at Southern Virginia University begins his W&L appointment on July 1.
The novel, her fourth overall, is titled “Tu viens du pays des vampires” and hit bookshelves in France and Canada in April.
The professor of mathematics authored a paper and produced illustrations that were used on the cover of the popular journal.
Tolu Olubunmi ’02 has made her journey to citizenship an opportunity to inspire and serve others.
“Vertical Dance” will run May 22-23 and is the culmination of the four-week Spring Term aerial dance class.
George will teach English in Austria before attending medical school.
The accounting major will be presented the award at the Center for International Education awards ceremony on May 27.
The annual tradition for parents and families of graduating students will be held May 27.
This round of recipients marks a record-setting Gilman Scholar cohort for W&L.
Wagner will teach English in Austria before pursuing a career as a German language educator.
The professor of English’s show will screen on May 21 and 23 in Charlottesville, Virginia.
The associate professor of Spanish shares the stories of undocumented youth held in detention centers and refugee camps in the United States and Mexico.
The John K. Boardman Jr. Professor of Politics will use the fellowship to lead W&L’s “Liberating Ideas” initiative.
Patel plans to expand the reach of Wings of Women, the community-driven initiative she founded in her home country of India.
Akinkugbe’s goal of becoming a pediatric oncologist has been reinforced by her research lab work.
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 University’s Community Grants Committee has made thirteen grants totaling over $32,000 to non-profit organizations in Lexington and Rockbridge County.
The Follow the Money workshop and Spring Term course bring W&L students together with business journalists from across the nation.
The public lecture series kicks off May 7 with an inaugural talk by Kenneth Ruscio ’76.
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.
A chance encounter in the Science Center as a child set Alyssa Cirrincione ’25 on a path to pursue her curiosity at W&L.
Eckstine will read from her debut novel, “Junie,” at the May 6 event.
The W&L faculty duo will perform on May 11 at 3 p.m. in Wilson Concert Hall.
David serves as head intern of the Burish internship program that connects local schools with student volunteers.
Jeff Schatten and Teresa Aires ’19 co-wrote a book on the impacts of artificial intelligence on the workforce.
The May 7 screening concludes the Lenfest Center’s National Theatre Live series.
Evans will spend four weeks in an intensive learning experience focused on the most pressing national security challenges facing the U.S.
McCorkle will perform a selection of works on the harpsichord on May 6 in Wilson Concert Hall.
The pianists will perform works from the Final Fantasy video game series on May 2 in Wilson Concert Hall.
W&L’s International Student Mentors Program pairs new international students with upper-division students to help them navigate life on campus.
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).’
The interdisciplinary conference gave students the chance to share original research that integrated their academic interests and personal passions.
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.
The exhibition will feature a live mural performance from April 28 to May 10, with an artist’s talk slated for May 12.
The Class of 2025’s Senior Gift Committee co-chairs have already sailed past their monetary goal as they look toward Commencement.
Thomas enjoys the balance between athletics, academics and making lifelong connections with fellow students.
The vice president at Firebird Artist Management was honored in the multisector category.
Four sets of twins on W&L varsity sports teams share what it’s like competing side-by-side with their siblings.
Denby’s funded research will focus on erosional river processes.
This year's honorees will be recognized during Alumni Weekend from May 1-4.
Dean Tamara Futrell addressed new members of ODK during their spring induction ceremony.
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.
Marshall has embraced many extracurriculars as a math tutor, University Ambassador, equestrian team student-athlete and more.
The book takes an innovative look at children and violence and features contributions from numerous W&L professors and visiting scholars.
The Critical Language Scholarship Program funds a summer of overseas language and cultural immersion.
The faculty members and choral directors at Washington and Lee University and Virginia State University will discuss their historic collaborative performances held in February.
The professor of religion explores the meaning of having a heart.
The Phi Beta Kappa chapter at Washington and Lee University welcomed 47 students into the prestigious honor society.
The award-winning ensemble’s performances will run April 9-11 and feature works created by nationally renowned choreographers.
The student ensemble will be joined by the Rockbridge County High School Jazz Band in their April 10 performance.
Students in W&L’s Bonner Program spent the last year creating a digital map of health care networks for people experiencing homelessness worldwide.
Williams is a self-starter, including founding several small businesses and a club squash team.
Mauricio Betancourt will receive $2,250 from the Virginia Foundation for Independent Colleges to support his research on the Peruvian guano trade.
The campus community will promote sustainability and environmental advocacy with various events throughout the month of April.
The April 3 reading by the former Shenandoah contributors is part of the literary magazine’s 75th- anniversary celebrations.
The George Washington University professor’s talk will be held April 3 on W&L’s campus.
The April 7 screening is part of the Lenfest Center’s National Theatre Live series.
The April 7 event is part of the Museums at W&L’s ‘Lunch and Learn’ series.
The ensemble will perform at W&L’s Lenfest Center for the Arts on April 6.
The upcoming screening is the third installment of the academic year and will be shown on April 2 in Stackhouse Theater.
The performance will take place on April 8 at 8 p.m. in the Lenfest Center’s Wilson Concert Hall.
Duarte has embraced leadership development through the Choral Conducting Mentorship Program.
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.
The performance will take place April 7 at 8 p.m. in the Lenfest Center’s Wilson Concert Hall.
Burgett will attend the PPIA Junior Summer Institute at Princeton University this summer.
The weekend event was commemorated with a ceremonial coin presentation with a coin designed by ROTC Cadet Carey Camp ’25.
Flynn’s vocal recital will take place on April 4 at 8 p.m. in Wilson Concert Hall.
Shelmire’s piano recital will take place on April 5 at 8 p.m. in Wilson Concert Hall.
The March 29 performance is part of the Lenfest Center’s Outreach & Engagement Series.
Qian’s piano recital will be held on March 30 at 3 p.m. in Wilson Concert Hall.
The weekend’s seminar will feature Jayne Anne Phillips discussing her Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, “Night Watch.”
The visiting assistant professor of history explores the history of children’s pain in relation to social and medical perception.
Davis will deliver a lecture titled “Web Scraping for Research on Novel Data” on campus on March 27.
Miller was named one of the most inspiring women in Athens, Georgia.
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.
Mouton entered college with plans to be a surgeon, but a sociology class changed his career path.
The March 20 webinar will focus on the challenges in addressing childhood obesity.
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.
The senior thesis exhibition will be on view from March 24 through April 11.
The Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalists from the New York Times will give a public talk on March 25, followed by a book signing.
Johnson will present excerpts of her recent musical and give a public talk on March 24 at 7 p.m. in Johnson Theater.
The award-winning cookbook author will deliver a public talk on March 20, with student research presentations on March 21.
DeRosa composed the music for the opera based on the short story by Charlotte Perkins Gilman.
Thiessen’s voice recital will be held on March 28 at 8 p.m. in Wilson Concert Hall.
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 and Lee will loan iconic Peale portrait to upcoming Virginia history exhibit on view in Richmond and Yorktown.
The performance will take place March 27 at 8 p.m. in the Lenfest Center’s Wilson Concert Hall.
The NPR personality, journalist and media analyst will assume the position in July.
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.
Clymer will discuss advocacy communications in her March 19 lecture.
The award-winning journalist’s talk will be held March 12 on W&L’s campus.
Celebrate the Hindu festival of colors on March 23 on Cannan Green.
The director of the Harte Center for Teaching and Learning examines the relationship between critical thinking and writing.
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.
Dr. Matthew Sackett ’90, P’18 is on the cutting edge of cardiac treatments.
A SHECP internship solidified Smith’s career path to become an advocate for those in need.
The March 13 panel discussion at Leyburn Library will be moderated by John Miller ’77 and feature experienced sports journalists.
Blomberg’s piano and composition recital will be held on March 23 at 3 p.m. in Wilson Concert Hall.
The performance will take place on March 18 in the Lenfest Center’s Wilson Concert Hall.
W&L Career Fellows offer peer-to-peer support for students exploring their career aspirations.
W&L’s Community Grants Committee will evaluate proposals in March 2025.
The Congress to Campus program will bring former Congressmen Dave Trott and Lewis F. Payne to campus March 16-18.
The March 14 talk is part of the Museums at W&L’s ‘Lunch and Learn’ series.
Programming on March 15 invites students, alumni and faculty to reconnect and celebrate the evolution of W&L’s arts programs.
Loving’s voice recital will be held on March 14 at 8 p.m. in Wilson Concert Hall.
The professor of sociology’s book, titled “Social Structure: Relationships, Representations and Rules,” was released on Feb. 26.
The classicist and art historian’s talk on Alexander the Great will be held March 4 on W&L’s campus.
Mackenzie Brooks, associate professor and digital humanities librarian, has made an impact on campus through her innovative and collaborative approach to teaching and scholarship.
The plant evolutionary biologist’s talk will be held on Mar. 13 at 5:30 p.m. on W&L’s campus.
The show runs March 13-15 in Keller Theatre in the Lenfest Center for the Arts.
The March 5 screening is part of the Lenfest Center’s National Theatre Live series.
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.
Washington and Lee was ranked sixth among the baccalaureate institutions recognized by the Fulbright Program.
After fighting societal norms in India, Rima Kumari ’26 champions education for other women.
The Stanford University professor’s talk will be held on March 6 at 5:30 p.m. on W&L’s campus.
The English professor’s poetry collection explores natural and human transformation.
The March 9 performance will be followed by a reception.
The “The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina” actor will speak on March 12 at 7 p.m. in the University Chapel.
The vice president of football communications for the Philadelphia Eagles enjoys his team’s second Super Bowl victory.
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.
In this month’s episode, Loar dives into the transformative power of fellowships and student research in shaping individuals.
Iuteri’s work with the Connolly Entrepreneurship Society and business administration professors has led to the expansion and growth of her own nonprofit.
After 38 years in the federal government, Mark Bradley ’78 has made sure to think beyond himself and serve the greater good.
For Dr. Kelli Jarrell ’12, a multidisciplinary approach is foundational to her career in social emergency medicine.
This year’s symposium will take place March 14-15 and address the intersection of corporate responsibility and sustainable development.
W&L’s third annual NPHC Step Show Competition invited the campus and local community into a vibrant tradition.
Five students from Washington and Lee University participated in the annual statewide competition in February.
W&L’s director of choral activities will serve as an expert guest tutor at The Cork International Choral Festival.
The author will deliver the Fishback Lecture on Wednesday, Feb. 12, via Zoom.
This year’s event raised more than $11,000 to support the Campus Kitchen’s hunger-fighting project.
The virtual panel discussion will take place on Feb. 11 at 4 p.m.
The Feb. 15 performance will be followed by a reception.
Barr’s love of nature led her to a biology major and getting her scuba certification with the Outing Club.
Whether he is trying a case or drumming with a jazz band, Curtis Joseph ’93, ’96L doesn’t miss a beat.
Mariam Drammeh ’25 has approached research, internships and campus involvement with an eye toward a future rooted in service to others.
The solo exhibition will open Feb. 17 with an artist’s talk slated for March 4.
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.
Sorority recruitment counselors, or Rho Gammas, assist first-year women in W&L’s formal recruitment process to join Panhellenic sororities.
Robinson will deliver a lecture titled “The Sociology of Cardi B: A Trap Feminist Approach” on campus on Mar. 4.
The public reading by the former Shenandoah editorial fellows will take place Feb. 11 in Northen Auditorium.
The Feb. 8 event will include performances and a dinner.
Hildenbrand, an American history major on the pre-med track, enjoys being able to explore many disciplines at W&L.
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.
The Feb. 8 event celebrates the history and culture of NPHC organizations.
The British a capella group’s Feb. 7 performance is sponsored by the university’s Concert Guild.
The Feb. 3 lecture on W&L’s campus is free and open to the public.
This year’s second installment will focus on the Netflix show that traces how African American cuisine has transformed America.
Past presidents of Washington and Lee University’s Executive Committee reflect on how it prepared them for a life of values-driven leadership.
Mitchelson embraces extracurriculars such as volunteering with the Nabors Service League and teaching salsa through Around the Globe.
All proceeds from the Feb. 2 event will support the Campus Kitchen at W&L’s Backpack Program.
This year’s Black FLEX conference theme is “Black Masquerade: Unmasking Hidden Heroes.”
The pianist’s Feb. 1 performance is sponsored by the university’s Concert Guild.
The space opens Jan. 27 and will be dedicated to exploration and experimentation with generative AI tools.
De Lissovoy will deliver a lecture on “Unpacking an Art Exhibit and Thinking Like Collage” on Jan. 27.
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.
Newly promoted faculty members will present their research in a PechaKucha format on Jan. 28.
The Jan. 27 webinar will focus on food relief efforts in Rockbridge County and Western Virginia.
The Jan. 26 performance will include selected readings and musical reflections.
At WLUR-FM, Washington and Lee University's radio voice since 1967, students get an introduction to audio production, podcasting and more.
Smith served as the literary magazine’s editor for 23 years.
This fall, W&L students learned environmental field methods at a six-acre site in Rockbridge County set aside for experiential learning.
The Jan. 16 performance is part of the Lenfest Center’s Outreach & Engagement Series.
Associate professor Ryan Brindle’s sleep lab gives students unparalleled opportunities to conduct hands-on research at the undergraduate level.
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.
Greer’s talk, “Coral Reefs Past, Present and Future and Our Human Footprint,” will be held Jan. 15 in Science Addition 214.
The Museums at W&L invite the public to explore its exhibitions and collections with select programming through May.
The solo exhibition will open Jan. 9 with an artist’s talk slated for Jan. 14.
Munck has pursued her filmmaking passion through class projects, summer research and the Film Society Club.
The assistant professor of Chinese will discuss the Nobel Prize in literature presented to Korean writer Han Kang on Jan. 14.
The assistant professor of history will receive her award on Jan. 10 at the association’s annual convention in New Orleans.
Washington and Lee University’s Community Grants Committee made twelve grants totaling over $27,000 to non-profit organizations in Lexington and Rockbridge County.
The Gilman Scholarship Program offers awards of up to $5,000 to U.S. undergraduate students who are Pell Grant recipients.
The associate provost and professor of German participated in a moderated discussion at the Austrian Embassy in early December.
Since 2010, the university has enrolled 326 students through QuestBridge’s match program, helping high-achieving, low-income students access higher education.
Washington and Lee’s Executive Committee remains committed to upholding the university's rich tradition of student self-governance.
Zimmerman values the connections she’s made with her soccer and basketball teammates and coaches that she knows will last long after graduation.
The scholar, writer and political commentator will headline the weeklong programming on campus.
The interdisciplinary research project has been selected to participate in an open competition among medieval digital humanities projects for K-12 students.
The team secured its place with a third-place finish at the APPE Intercollegiate Ethics Bowl regional competition in Chicago.
The Reynolds Visiting Assistant Professor of Strategic Communications explores the role of laughter in cross-cultural virtual settings.
The Kendrick Award, established in memory of Bryant Kendrick ’67, encourages W&L students to experience the natural world.
Berwick embraces other cultures through her Japanese major and performing classical Indonesian dances.
W&L’s Native American Student Organization (NASO) connects the campus to educational programming, events and resources celebrating Indigenous history, culture and community.
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.”
The Elmes Pathfinder Prize recognizes a student who has shown extraordinary promise in psychological science through outstanding scholarship in basic or applied psychology.
Marvelli enjoys building a community on campus as an RA and through her academic work.
W&L's Law, Justice and Society minor examines legal concepts from an interdisciplinary lens.
W&L celebrates the 2024 holiday season with a wide variety of campus and local events.
The Dec. 5 lessons and carols program in the University Chapel is free and open to the public and will also be streamed online.
Tickets to the Dec. 3 performance can be obtained with a non-perishable food donation to benefit Campus Kitchen at W&L.
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.”
The visiting assistant professor of chemistry will serve a one-year term for the 2024-25 academic year.
This neuroscience major takes advantage of W&L’s beautiful natural surroundings, including walking the back campus trails.
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.
Mikki Brock wrote her second book and recently answered questions on her specialty – witches, witchcraft and witch hunts.
Elliott, a bioethicist at the University of Minnesota, will give a lecture on Nov. 14 at 5 p.m. in Northen Auditorium.
The assistant professor of sociology explores Black femininity through a contemporary perspective.
The production runs from Nov. 19-21 in Johnson Theatre on the W&L campus.
Waters’s clarinet recital will be held on Nov. 17 at 3 p.m. in Wilson Concert Hall.
Three W&L students partnered with an NGO in Ghana this summer to create a training program for aspiring female entrepreneurs.
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.
Joseph, a captain of the men’s soccer team, chose W&L for its well-rounded liberal arts curriculum and reputable school of commerce.
The Nov. 18 lecture is open to the public and marks the centenary of the case argued in Amherst County, Virginia.
The assistant professor of environmental studies authored a paper titled “Guano and the Rise of the American Empire.”
The public reading will take place Nov. 12 in Northen Auditorium.
The community is encouraged to participate and donate to support Campus Kitchen’s programming, which kicks off Nov. 10.
The event will be held at 5 p.m. Nov. 13 in the Northen Auditorium.
The professor of physics will discuss this year’s Nobel Peace Prize winner on Friday, Nov. 15.
The performance will take place Nov. 14 at 8 p.m. in the Lenfest Center’s Wilson Concert Hall.
Nadia Ayoub, professor of biology, loves sharing her passion for open-ended scientific exploration with colleagues and students.
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.
Kernodle’s Nov. 15 lecture is supported by W&L’s Phi Beta Kappa chapter.
The talk will be held at 7 p.m. on Nov. 7 in the Northen Auditorium.
Valuable connections with professors have opened Hulsey’s world to new subjects and opportunities to make an impact.
The director of environmental studies and professor of biology received the funding from the Virginia Departments of Wildlife Resources and Environmental Quality.
Kamara’s talk, “Reconceptualizing Humanitarianism,” will be held Nov. 13 in Hillel 101.
The W&L professor of art history attends conference exploring and celebrating Surrealism in Italy.
The visiting assistant professor of physics will discuss this year’s Nobel Prize in physics on Thursday, Nov. 7.
The W&L Repertory Dance Company’s performances will run Oct. 31 through Nov. 2.
The string quartet’s Nov. 8 performance is sponsored by the university’s Concert Guild.
The public reading on Nov. 7 will be accompanied by a writing workshop for W&L students.
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.
Li’s talk “Insights into Low-Carbon Solution in the Current Automotive Industry” will be held Oct. 25 in Science Addition 114.
W&L’s Community Grants Committee will evaluate proposals in November 2024.
W&L’s quantum computing program is among the first in the nation offered at a small liberal arts institution.
The director of fellowships and student research dissects and expands upon possible allusion in Virgil’s “Aeneid.”
Bernstein discovered a passion for coding at W&L and has sought out every opportunity to get involved with technology on campus.
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.
The public reading will take place Nov. 4 at 6:30 p.m. in Northen Auditorium.
The ensemble will perform at W&L’s Lenfest Center for the Arts on Nov. 3.
The performance will take place Nov. 4 at 8 p.m. in the Lenfest Center’s Wilson Concert Hall.
The solo exhibition will run from Oct. 28 through Dec. 13.
Adhip Adhikari ’27 spent much of his summer creating a library at a secondary school near his family's home in Katmandu, Nepal.
The Oct. 20 concert is sponsored by W&L’s Middle East and South Asia Studies Program.
McBoyle chose W&L for its close-knit community and the opportunity to excel academically and athletically.
This year’s first film will be screened on Oct. 15 in Stackhouse Theater.
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.
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.
Pelzer has enjoyed connecting with others with shared interests through the Gaming Club, University Singers, SABU and the Office of Sustainability.
Environmental studies professor to supervise student assessments of the USDA Midwest Climate Hub.
The Oct. 22 performance will feature W&L’s University Singers, Glee Club and Cantatrici.
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.
McCorkle will perform a selection of Bach’s works for organ on Oct. 20 at Lexington Presbyterian Church.
The annual event series examines the ways in which food systems interact with issues of social justice.
The exhibition, on view starting Oct. 2, celebrates women artists in overlooked genres.
The professors co-authored an article that investigates the different ways comics are ordered.
Passidomo explores how food and food narratives can build and reinforce regional and social identities.
George Bent, Sidney Gause Childress Professor in the Arts, has spent his career at W&L inspiring and being inspired by his students.
The discussion will be held Wednesday, Oct. 2 in the Harte Center Gallery.
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.
Wang will utilize the grant to explore energy-driven pattern formation in complex physical and biological systems.
The Oct. 8 event is presented by Red Sky Performance and is part of the Lenfest Center’s Outreach & Engagement Series.
An authentic Indigenous dinner will accompany Laronde’s talk on Oct. 7 and is part of the Lenfest Center’s Outreach & Engagement Series.
Mentorship from his major and faculty adviser has helped Saalfrank challenge himself academically and professionally.
Hailing from 40 states and 31 countries, the class of 2028 emerged from the most selective process in the university’s undergraduate history.
The Oct. 3 event is free and open to the W&L community.
Veronika Kolosova ’25 has explored the liberal arts experience at W&L through campus involvement and an interdisciplinary approach to her studies.
The article “Organic Dance Designs” tells the story of the theatrical work of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin Fellowship.
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.
Three Washington and Lee University graduates received scholarships from the National Leadership Honor Society to support graduate and professional study.
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.
The expert in neuropsychopharmacology will give a talk in Stackhouse Theater on Oct. 16.
Washington’s first indigenous State Poet Laureate will deliver a reading on Oct. 1 as part of the Lenfest Center’s Outreach & Engagement Series.
Marty Baron’s Oct. 1 talk is open to the public.
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.
Heather Dobbins and Anna Billias will perform Sept. 29 at 3 p.m. in Wilson Concert Hall.
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.
A philosophy class Leahy’s first semester led to a passion for thinking about different perspectives and relating to others’ experiences.
The jazz guitarist will be accompanied by the Vosbein Magee Big Band at the Sept. 28 performance.
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 public talk will take place in Kamen Gallery on Sept. 27 and is part of the Lenfest Center’s Outreach & Engagement Series.
Woodzicka’s talk on reacting to stressful situations will be held Oct. 8 in Northen Auditorium.
The Office of Inclusion and Engagement and Comunidad Latina Estudiantil will host a kick-off celebration on Cannan Green on Sept. 16.
This New York Giants scouting research coordinator knows it’s more than just a numbers game.
Passidomo will use her essay “Rooted in Sand: A Reflection on Teaching and Tomatoes” to explore “Tomatoes and Southern Racial Realities.”
Konishi, Chief Merchandising Officer at Forever 21, will deliver her talk on Sept. 25.
The Sept. 24 performance is part of the Lenfest Center’s Outreach & Engagement Series.
The assistant professor of chemistry will utilize the funds to conduct fundamental research in organic chemistry.
This summer, students working with associate professor of theater Stephanie Sandberg explored the practice of compassion through the eyes of documentarians.
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.
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.
W&L students share their experiences getting to know the larger Lexington and Rockbridge community during the summer months.
The solo exhibition will run from Sept. 5 through Oct. 18 in Lykes Atrium.
The solo exhibition will run from Sept. 5 through Oct. 18 and kicks off the gallery’s fall season.
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.
Mikki Brock will perform research leading to a new book at the Wellesley College-based academic center this year.
The collaborative grant will be used to build a transformative educational assessment of creative thinking for STEM education and research.
Elka Prechel ’26 was inspired by a Spring Term Abroad to explore her passion for teaching in France and Italy this summer.
After a summer internship with the University of Washington, Yurechko will be pursuing her master’s degree at the University of Oxford.
The Marketplace extension is now open to the public and all projects remain on schedule.
Twenty-nine new faculty are joining the university this year.
Washington and Lee University has welcomed 26 new faculty members who will serve as visiting professors, postdoctoral fellows or assistant coaches this fall.
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 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.
Kylee Cross ’27 received the Soldier Leader of the Cycle Award at her graduation ceremony on August 1.
Sanders worked at Washington and Lee for over 40 years, providing countless lectures on the university’s history.
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 pop-up exhibit will be on view in Kamen Gallery beginning Sept. 1 and is part of the Lenfest Center’s Outreach & Engagement Series.
Assistant professor Michelle Cowan and students Victoria Bliley ‘26 and Zachary Puckett ’26 had their summer research cited in the July edition of spectra.
This academic year’s lineup of exhibits and events will highlight the university’s Reeves Museum of Ceramics and the Watson Galleries.
Roberts is pursuing her doctorate in educational psychology through the LIME program at Southern Methodist University in Dallas.
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.
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.
In September, Maloy will move to Germany for a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship.
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.
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.
“How We Live and Die: Stories, Values, and Communities” kicks off Sept. 19 with a keynote address by Duke University professor Adjoa Boateng Evans.
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.
Tickets for the entire season will be available to purchase beginning Sept. 9.
Annie Foster, Andy Briggs, Todd Goetz and Patrick Sheridan were honored for their campus collaboration efforts at the Higher Ed AV Awards Ceremony.
The recently retired journalism professor was cited as a preeminent figure in the field of media ethics.
Cover is working as a public relations apprentice at Prosek Partners in New York City.
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.
Kisker will pursue a master’s degree in political economy at National Tsing Hua University.
After graduation, Donahue is working as a financial analyst at Amazon and pursuing her CPA.
Summer Research Scholars are spending their summer helping to bring one of the world's oldest cities to life through modern technology.
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.
Chong Wang collaborated with three additional professors to publish two recent articles.
After a backpacking trip through Southeast Asia, Kramer is moving to NYC and will start working for Boston Consulting Group (BCG) in October.
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.
K. Avvirin Berlin was recognized for her manuscript ‘Obsidian.’
The ACS will sponsor virtual sessions on faculty inclusivity and generative artificial intelligence on Aug. 2 and Aug. 15.
With the support of a Johnson Opportunity Grant, Sofia Iuteri ’27 is expanding the reach of the nonprofit she founded at 16.
The Emory University professor will deliver a lecture titled ‘Same Vocabulary, Different Meanings’ on Wednesday, Aug. 21, in Evans Hall.
Mengying Liu collaborated with researchers from Texas A&M University on the peer-reviewed article.
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.
Kim is pursuing her Master of Public Policy at Duke University.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Melos Ambaye ’25 is helping children in Ethiopia as part of her Shepherd summer internship.
Kumudu Gamage teamed up with two others for a paper on solving three-dimensional elliptic interface problems.
Taylor is moving to Niigata Prefecture, Japan, to work as an assistant language teacher for the JET Program.
Ryan Doty’s summer passion project explored his family lineage through poetry and photography.
At the New England Aquarium, Julia Luzzio ’25 is expanding her horizons and gaining hands-on experience working with wildlife.
Jacobs is working as a software engineer at RVO Health.
The Exploring Happiness Spring Term Abroad class examined how happiness is defined, valued and pursued within different cultural contexts.
The assistant professor of English and Africana studies was cited for his article on Chester Himes’ book ‘If He Hollers Let Him Go.’
The donation will support the Campus Kitchen Backpack Program.
The W&L professors’ latest publication uses pop culture concepts to untangle real-world histories.
Christianson will be working as a research coordinator studying autism in infants and young children.
Deyerle will teach English to French public school students before pursuing a career in special education.
The assistant professor of history is one of 10 faculty members nationwide to win the prestigious award.
The upcoming week in the Lexington and Rockbridge County area features multiple opportunities to honor Juneteenth and connect with the local community.
The Juneteenth screening is the final installment of the 2023-24 Screen to Square series and will feature a panel of local students.
The performances run June 19 through July 14 at The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey’s outdoor stage.
Students in Washington and Lee's six-week Washington Term program learn the pace of Washington, D.C. during their Spring Term.
The scholarship will support Wright’s future studies in urban sociology.
Margaret Anne Hinkle collaborated with additional authors to produce an article focused on manganese exposure in spring and well water in the Shenandoah Valley.
Roberts will pursue her doctorate at Southern Methodist University through the selective leadership program.
Pari Ahmadi ’24 will be working as a clinical research coordinator at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute before attending medical school.
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.
Loth will teach English in Austria for nine months before applying for the Peace Corps.
Zia plans to continue his work with the PINK Center Project in his home country of Pakistan.
Kinney will teach English in Austria at an agricultural research institute, blending his interests in German and environmental studies.
Cole Gershkovich ’24 found his purpose studying spaces that foster belonging and empowerment among individuals with mental health challenges.
After 25 years, W&L faculty member Chris Connors teaches his swan song Spring Term class, Field Methods and Regional Geology of the Appalachians.
The Gilman Scholarship Program offers awards of up to $5,000 to U.S. undergraduate students who are Pell Grant recipients.
The David L. Boren Scholarship supports the intensive study of languages deemed important to U.S. interests.
W&L celebrates its 237th undergraduate Commencement Thursday, May 30, at 10 a.m.
Three winning teams each took home a $1,000 prize for developing products related to sustainability and automation.
As head hearing advisor for the Honor System, Gammage helped steward the ‘bedrock of what makes W&L an incredible academic institution.’
Detwiler garnered the award for the sixth time in his 23 seasons.
Students in the Spring Term Abroad course Statistics in Korean Music explore mathematics in the traditional and contemporary music of Korea.
Sai Chebrolu ’26 and Valentina Giraldo Lozano ’25 are among 13 students chosen for the Zero Hunger Internship program.
Yurechko’s award will support her post-graduate studies as the university’s first Marshall Scholar.
The consortium is among 559 providers meeting the rigorous standards necessary to earn accreditation for its teacher education program.
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.
Generals mentor garners the award for the third-straight year and eighth time overall.
“W&L After Class” invites listeners to join W&L faculty to discuss their teaching, research and passion projects.
Mayer will teach English in Austria before pursuing a master’s degree in international relations.
Students and faculty will summarize and display their Spring Term research and coursework.
W&L students in the Spring Term course Global Urban Sociology are examining the social consequences of an increasingly urbanized world.
Adotey will start her role in the Japanese Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program in early August 2024.
Arnold packed his four years at W&L with academic and athletic opportunities, studying abroad and pursuing his interest in broadcasting.
The mathematics and economics double major will be presented the award at the Center for International Education awards ceremony on May 28.
The annual tradition for parents and families of graduating students will be held on May 28.
Taylor will work as an assistant language teacher in Japan before pursuing her teaching certification.
This year's graduating class of Washington and Lee's University Singers reflects on their college experience.
The W&L portion of the consortium will use the funding to support the ongoing digital humanities project ‘Florence As It Was.’
Maloy was selected for a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to teach English in Germany.
Moye-Green ’23 is the university’s first Knight-Hennessy Scholar.
McKnight is proud to be graduating 101 years after her great-grandfather, who started their family’s legacy at W&L.
The May 7 recital will feature W&L faculty, students and alumni in a showcase of Claudio Monteverdi’s compositions.
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.
Hess will teach English in Austria and prepare for a career as an educator.
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.
Alford will teach English at two secondary schools in Austria before attending Princeton Theological Seminary.
The solo exhibition, on view starting Aug. 28, mines the Reeves Collection of Chinese Export to explore diaspora and identity through ceramics.
The acclaimed hypnotist will perform on May 7 at 7 p.m. in the University Chapel.
W&L's Community Grants Committee has made 12 grants totaling almost $36,000 to non-profit organizations in Lexington and Rockbridge County.
Edward Adams will use the funds to research decline narratives in West Virginia.
Mathematics and economics major Kumar says an art history class opened up new avenues of learning.
Ben Bankston ’25 is finding opportunities at W&L to challenge himself in and out of the classroom.
Angela Sun is one of 31 fellows selected for research work at the NHC in 2024-25.
The piano recital will be held on May 11 at 8 p.m.
Morgan was selected for a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to teach English in North Macedonia.
Anthony Edwards, professor of Arabic, brings his boundless energy to his teaching, research and mentorship of students.
Li Kang will receive $6,000 to support research leading to a book on the metaphysics of three schools of Chinese Buddhism.
McKean has been awarded a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to teach English in Germany.
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).
Bosking has been awarded a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to teach English in Colombia.
Janae Darby ’25 will participate in the prestigious program this summer at Howard University in Washington, D.C.
The award-winning illusionist will perform on May 1 in Keller Theatre.
Holloway was selected for a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to teach English in Spain.
The earth and environmental geoscience postdoctoral fellow co-authored the papers as part of her doctoral research at the Indian Institute of Technology.
The film claimed silver at the New York Festivals TV & Film Awards Festival Gala on April 16.
Students, faculty and alumni gathered April 12-13 to recognize the archaeological evolution of W&L’s back campus.
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.
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.
Patrinos is one of three W&L students selected for the scholarship this spring.
Duncan Hart ’24 lends his musical talents to Washington and Lee University athletics by playing the national anthem on the violin before home events.
Neal comes from Radford University, where she served as interim registrar for the 2023-24 academic year.
Molitor is one of three W&L students selected for the scholarship this spring.
Sahin is W&L’s first sophomore to receive the scholarship since 2009.
The “Dilemmas” podcast, hosted by two W&L seniors, connects students to the university’s Office of Career and Professional Development.
Washington and Lee University is proud to announce this year's Distinguished Alumni Award winners
Copeland has been awarded a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to teach English in Taiwan.
The Phi Beta Kappa chapter at Washington and Lee University welcomed 54 students into the prestigious honor society.
Johansen has been awarded a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to teach English to students in Poland.
Hundreds of W&L students, faculty and staff came together to witness the astronomical event.
Scott’s passion for the environment carries over from the classroom to opportunities on campus and beyond.
Washington and Lee’s club squash team brings together players from all levels and has quickly risen the ranks in the collegiate competition circuit.
The voice recital will be held on April 12 at 8 p.m.
The student ensemble will be joined by the Rockbridge County High School Jazz Ensemble in their April 11 performance.
These faculty have been recognized for their outstanding teaching, scholarship and service to the university.
The opportunity to take a wide variety of classes has expanded Kramer's horizons.
The weekend’s seminar will feature Tess Gunty discussing her debut novel, “The Rabbit Hutch.”
The campus community will promote sustainability and environmental advocacy with various events throughout the month of April.
Starting in July, Bishop will participate in a year-long cultural immersion program in Germany.
A Washington Break trip to New York City opened students’ eyes to future possibilities in theater.
The former executive director of ArtPower at the University of California, San Diego will begin his new role in July.
The ensemble will perform at W&L’s Lenfest Center for the Performing Arts on April 7.
The April 4 showcase is hosted by W&L’s Connolly Center for Entrepreneurship.
The April 6 gathering marks the restoration of “The Foundation” on the university’s campus, originally part of the historic Liberty Hall Academy property.
Leading Campus Kitchen, a student-run organization focused on addressing food insecurity, has been a rewarding experience.
University Provost Lena Hill addressed new members of ODK during their spring induction ceremony.
The April 8 performance will also feature the winners of W&L’s Concerto-Aria Contest.
The senior thesis exhibition will be on view April 1-12.
Washington and Lee's Generals Activities Board has taken a dynamic approach to bringing the student body together through live music.
W&L will celebrate the global event on April 13 in the McCarthy Gallery.
Lynch’s soprano recital will be held on April 6 at 8 p.m.
A meeting with a Broadway legend allowed engineering major Zaria Daniels ’26 to take her vocal talents to Cuba.
The Critical Language Scholarship Program funds a summer of overseas language and cultural immersion.
Kogan’s piano recital will be held on March 24 at 3 p.m.
Baker Amos will discuss the evolutions of ethics in communications in her March 26 lecture.
The first-year student says the Outing Club and W&L's proximity to great hiking and kayaking spots were a big draw.
Thomas’s piano recital will be held on March 29 at 8 p.m.
Performances of the high school samurai tale run April 3-5.
Hafsa Oubou’s essay “Churches Can, Mosques Can’t” appears in the January edition of Canopy Forum.
The assistant professor of French will utilize the scholarship to perform research in Paris.
W&L’s Phi Beta Kappa chapter named the Phi Beta Kappa J. Brown Goehring Sophomore Award in his honor.
The professor and pollster will discuss applied sociology methods in her March 19 talk.
Nelson will deliver a lecture on “Where Math Meets Imagination” on March 19.
The sustainable farmer’s talk will be held on March 19.
W&L's Office of Career and Professional Development gave students the opportunity to network and explore potential career paths over Washington Break.
Akbar will read from his debut novel “Martyr!” at the March 14 event.
Holly Pickett’s book explores the stories of several serial converts in early modern England.
The performance will take place March 28 at 8 p.m. in the Lenfest Center’s Wilson Concert Hall.
"W&L After Class" invites listeners to join W&L faculty to discuss their teaching, research and passion projects.
The art specialist’s talk will be held on March 25 at 5:30 p.m.
On March 22, the University Provost will address 51 new initiates of W&L’s Alpha Circle of ODK.
Chris Dobbins officially assumed the position at the organization’s 2024 conference last month.
Washington and Lee’s Center for International Education awarded deBuchananne funding to study Arabic at the University of Jordan this summer.
Dennie will present her research on “Southern Black Feminisms at the Turn of the Century” March 20 in the Watson Galleries.
Stillo’s lecture will be held March 15 in the Harte Center Gallery.
The iconic myth comes to life March 21-22 in Wilson Concert Hall.
W&L’s Community Grants Committee will evaluate proposals in March 2024.
“Myth, Magic, and Madness” will feature a dynamic lineup of creative workshops, dramatic readings and staged productions March 21-22.
Environmental humanities classes introduced Hudson to new ideas on how humans interact with the world.
Hart’s violin recital will be held on March 17 at 3 p.m.
The Harte Center for Teaching and Learning is bringing student voices to a new podcast designed to share perspectives on transitioning to college life.
The award-winning ensemble’s performances will run March 14-16.
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.
Jessica Pachuca ’25 and Gabe Miller ’25 will attend the PPIA Junior Summer Institute at Carnegie Mellon University this summer.
Washington and Lee’s library staff share their recommendations for your next trip to the University Library.
Anthony Edwards’ article focuses on the 19th-century Orientalist Gregory M. Wortabet.
The first-year biology professor co-authored a paper titled “Sponge-derived matter is assimilated by coral holobionts.”
The esteemed Buddhist philosopher will host a talk in Stackhouse Theater on March 7.
Laura Murambadoro ’26 brings varied interests, a collaborative leadership style and a passion for community engagement to W&L’s campus.
The “Breaking Bad” actor will speak on March 14 at 7 p.m. in the University Chapel.
The W&L professor of politics will present on this year’s Nobel Peace Prize winner, Narges Mohammadi, on March 8 in Leyburn 128.
Mauricio Betancourt is an assistant professor of environmental studies.
This year’s symposium will take place March 8-9 and address the nation’s opioid crisis and the ethical considerations it raises.
The ensemble concludes a performance tour with its March 5 concert at the Lenfest Center.
The March 12 performance in Wilson Concert Hall will feature W&L’s University Singers, Glee Club and Cantatrici.
The public reading will take place March 6 at 6 p.m. in Northen Auditorium.
With medical school on the horizon, Tyler embraces many opportunities such as research fellowship, studying abroad and sorority life.
Generals’ mentor garners top conference honor after leading both sports to conference titles.
This year’s event raised more than $10,000 to support the Campus Kitchen’s hunger-fighting project.
George Bent is the Sidney Gause Childress Professor of Art History.
“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.
W&L holds a special place in the hearts of its alumni.
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.
Washington and Lee was ranked third among the baccalaureate institutions recognized by the Fulbright Program.
W&L’s assistant director of academic resources completed a rigorous program to earn the International Coaching Federation’s ACC certification.
W&L alumni’s Fulbright experiences expand their worldviews and shape their post-graduate careers.
Jonathan Gingerich will deliver the keynote address at the virtual conference on Feb. 17.
The Human Library, a collaboration between the Mudd Center for Ethics and Leyburn Library, brought the W&L community together in conversation.
Chang, an urban artist and designer, will give a lecture on Feb. 19 at 5 p.m.
Washington and Lee students are applying their accounting skills in the community as part of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program.
The Chilean activist’s talk will be held Feb. 12 at 5 p.m.
Cohen’s talk, “Music as Witness: a Composer Commemorates the Holocaust,” will be held at 4 p.m. on Feb. 13 in Hillel 101.
The Feb. 10 event will include performances and a dinner.
The W&L faculty duo will perform on Feb. 18 at 3 p.m. in Wilson Concert Hall.
Rigney’s talk will be held Feb. 5 at 5 p.m.
A reception in Lykes Atrium will follow the band’s Feb. 17 performance in Wilson Concert Hall.
The assistant professor of history will hold her talk on Feb. 7 at noon in the Harte Center Gallery.
The article focuses on the geology and topology behind optimal shapes.
The interactive exhibition will run from Feb. 13 through March 25.
This year’s Black FLEX conference theme is “Around the Clock.”
The New Zealand-based choreographer will teach a master class for the campus community on Jan. 30.
The ensemble’s Feb. 10 performance is sponsored by the university’s Concert Guild.
The Feb. 11 performance will be followed by a reception.
‘Wes Bound: The Genius of Wes Montgomery’ will begin airing nationwide Feb. 1.
‘White before whiteness in the late Middle Ages’ will launch via Zoom on Jan. 25 from 5-6:30 p.m.
Washington and Lee University is proud to announce this year's Five-Star Distinguished Alumni Award winners
The engineering professor will perform research related to gastrointestinal motility over the next three years in New Zealand.
Newly promoted faculty members will present their research in a PechaKucha format on Jan. 30.
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.
Cleckley, assistant professor of architecture and design at the University of Virginia, will give a lecture on Feb. 1 at 5 p.m.
All proceeds from the Feb. 4 event will support the Campus Kitchen at W&L’s Backpack Program.
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.
The current director of the Center for Teaching and Learning at Quinnipiac University will begin his new role effective June 1.
Professor and collection strategist named a Library Journal Reviewer of the Year 2023.
The Museums at W&L invite the public to explore its exhibitions and collections with select programming through May.
Stephanie Sandberg, assistant professor of theater, will discuss this year’s Nobel Prize in literature on Wednesday, Jan. 31 at 12:15 p.m.
Martin Baron’s talk will be held on Feb. 13 and is open to the public.
Wei, a stage combat instructor, will host a workshop on Jan. 30 at 5 p.m.
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 W&L community is invited to participate in the public art project, on view in Leyburn Library beginning Jan. 11.
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.
The Jan. 24 performance will take place in the Lenfest Center’s Keller Theatre.
The Jan. 21 performance will include selected readings and musical reflections.
W&L is one of 15 private colleges and universities to receive the 2024 Carnegie Community Engagement Classification.
The Jan. 20 choral performance is sponsored by the Concert Guild.
Edelman’s talk will be held on Jan. 17 and is sponsored by the Blue Ridge Mile Clinic.
The professor of cultural anthropology will serve a dual role leading Community-Based Learning and the SHECP Consortium.
Kumudu Gamage will use the funds for professional development and summer research.
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.
Keuhner helped establish a memorial at Jordan’s Point dedicated to veterans killed in the line of duty and their families.
‘Salvador Dalí: Les Chants de Maldoror’ features original etchings from the surrealist and will run from Jan. 11 through Feb. 8.
The Gilman Scholarship Program offers awards of up to $5,000 to U.S. undergraduate students who are Pell Grant recipients.
First-year earth and environmental science professor co-authored a paper titled “Monogenetic volcanoes as windows into transcrustal mush.”
The Department of Earth and Environmental Geoscience provides students with the chance to expand their learning beyond the classroom by attending top national conferences.
Yurechko ’24 is the university’s first Marshall Scholar.
Josh Rassin ’24 will begin his two-year placement with a startup company following graduation.
Anthony Edwards illustrates his case study that focuses on Khalīl al-Khūrī, a central figure of the Nahḍa.
Professor Lisa Greer has been taking students to Belize since 2011 to study the thriving reef corals located there.
Mohamed Kamara’s book titled “Colonial Legacies in Francophone African Literature” hits bookshelves Dec. 15.
The mathematics professor discusses the differences between various necktie knots.
The associate professor of art history will serve as the Mudd Center Director for three years beginning July 1, 2024.
The classics professor’s Ancient Graffiti Project digital resource was also mentioned in the article that focuses on ancient graffiti works.
Washington and Lee’s Interfraternity Council, National Panhellenic Conference and National Pan-Hellenic Council focus on community-building, education and fundraising throughout the year.
The Spanish professor appears as a faculty expert in the film that debuted at the Virginia Film Festival last month.
Blue Marble published a conversation with Aly Colón about providing balanced coverage of a crisis.
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.
Washington and Lee students are making a dynamic impact in the community through National Pan-Hellenic Council organizations.
Megan Dufault ’24 is studying the risks that environmental pollutants pose to fetal development.
The Dec. 1 symposium will address issues of Southern race relations, culture and politics.
Tsang’s talk will be held on Dec. 1 at 5 p.m.
The W&L Repertory Dance Company’s performances will run Nov. 30 through Dec. 2.
Elizabeth Knapp serves as director of the Johnson Program and professor of earth and environmental geoscience.
Tickets to the Dec. 4-5 performances can be obtained with a non-perishable food donation to benefit Campus Kitchen at W&L.
The Dec. 7 lessons and carols program in the University Chapel is free and open to the public and will also be streamed online.
After graduating with a double degree in English and studio art, Gabriela Gomez-Misserian ’21 took her talents to Garden & Gun Magazine.
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.
An award of $9,500 will support the center’s Screen to Square film series.
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.
First-year biology professor co-authored a paper titled “Microbiome environmental shifts differ between two co-occurring octocoral hosts.”
The performance will take place Nov. 16 at 8 p.m. in the Lenfest Center’s Wilson Concert Hall.
Mathen’s talk “Dilemmas of Democracy” will be held Nov. 13.
Kaplan’s talk “Between Empire and Anarchy from the Mediterranean to China” will be held Nov. 8.
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.
The ensemble will perform Nov. 11 at 7:30 p.m. in Wilson Concert Hall.
The student ensemble will be joined by the Vosbein Magee Big Band in their Nov. 9 performance.
Karena Gill is a visiting assistant professor of earth and environmental geoscience.
The community is encouraged to participate and donate to support Campus Kitchen’s programming, which kicks off Nov. 5.
Hendren, a professor at Northeastern University, will give a lecture on Nov. 9 at 5 p.m.
This year’s first film, “Southern Hoops: A History of SEC Basketball,” will be shown Nov. 4 in Stackhouse Theater.
The Elmes Pathfinder Prize recognizes a student who has shown extraordinary promise in psychological science through outstanding scholarship in basic or applied psychology.
Jenefer Davies authored “The Art of Dance Composition: Writing the Body,” an introduction to modern dance composition.
The solo exhibition will run from Nov. 1 through Dec. 8, 2023.
The performance will take place Nov. 6 at 8 p.m. in the Lenfest Center’s Wilson Concert Hall.
The ensemble will perform at W&L’s Lenfest Center for the Performing Arts on Nov. 5.
Tom McClain, assistant professor of physics, will discuss this year’s Nobel Prize in Physics on Wednesday, Nov. 1.
The production runs from Nov. 1-4 in Johnson Theatre on the W&L campus.
The Oct. 29 event celebrates the history and culture of NPHC organizations.
Arabic professor Anthony Edwards recently published a paper titled “Becoming the Muʿallim: how tradition and innovation made a Nahḍa icon.”
Delaney will discuss the scientific imaging of paintings in his Oct. 30 lecture.
The Oct. 28 concert is sponsored by the Pickens World Music series.
Krzysztof Jasiewicz authored “Roads to and from Democracy” from a collection of papers written over the course of 40 years.
Three Washington and Lee University graduates received scholarships from the National Leadership Honor Society to support graduate and professional study.
The Bloomberg reporter was recognized for her work on investigative podcast “In Trust.”
Jennifer Blumenthal-Barby, a professor at Baylor College of Medicine, will give a lecture on Oct. 26 at 5 p.m.
The Oct. 18 event is open to W&L students, faculty and staff.
W&L’s Community Grants Committee will evaluate proposals in early November 2023.
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.
The performance in Wilson Concert Hall will feature W&L’s University Singers, Glee Club and Cantatrici.
Lesley Wheeler’s essay “Ghost Tour” was featured in a guest-edited folio for the Summer 2023 issue.
The professor has also published two literary works in recent months.
The pianist’s Oct. 21 performance is sponsored by the Concert Guild.
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.
Greub will explore physical and emotional responses to Twombly’s works in his Oct. 16 lecture in Northen Auditorium.
Lucy Worthy ’24 assisted in the research and helped publish the results alongside two W&L alumni.
Washington and Lee University is proud to announce this year's Distinguished Young Alumni Award winners
George Aye, co-founder and director of innovation at Greater Good Studio, will give a lecture on Oct. 9 at 5 p.m.
The Oct. 9 performance will take place in the Lenfest Center’s Keller Theatre.
W&L’s new offsite solar array, now fully operational, represents the university’s biggest leap to date toward an energy-independent future.
“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.
Campus Kitchen’s annual event series examines the ways in which food systems interact with issues of social justice.
Leah Naomi Green’s essay on Kaveh Akbar’s poem “The Miracle” is anthologized in “Raised by Wolves.”
W&L’s Summer Research Scholars program gives students hands-on experience in collaborative research with faculty mentors.
The public reading will take place Oct. 3 at 6 p.m. in Northen Auditorium inside Leyburn Library.
Lauren Shelby ’23 will be pursuing her master’s degree at New York University.
The premiere event will be followed by a student-led discussion about their experiences and the creative journey in producing the films.
The chamber ensemble’s performance is sponsored by the Concert Guild.
A reception will follow the Sept. 29 performance in Keller Theatre.
Washington and Lee's Leading Edge program welcomed the Class of 2027 to campus with dynamic programs designed to build community.
Karena Gill handles all aspects of the event slated to be held Sept. 27-30 in Washington, D.C.
Katie Yurechko ’24 presented research related to content creators circumventing TikTok’s content moderation algorithms.
Brainard’s talk “Does Artificial Intelligence Make Human Creativity Obsolete” will be held Sept. 26 at 5 p.m. in Northen Auditorium.
The university’s first-year class represents 26 countries and 43 U.S. states and territories.
Sandy de Lissovoy was one of 22 fellows to participate in the prestigious residency program at Mt. San Angelo.
Grant funding through W&L's Johnson Program allows student recipients to pursue passion projects and career development around the world.
Andrew Tartakovsky ’23 received a Fulbright grant to teach English in Azerbaijan.
The Comunidad Latina Estudiantil student group has planned and organized numerous events in collaboration with the Office of Inclusion and Engagement.
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.
The two-day event will be held on campus Sept. 29-30.
Professor Wendy Castenell kicks off the series on Sept. 19 at noon in Leyburn Library.
A reception in Lykes Atrium will follow the ensemble’s Sept. 23 performance in Wilson Concert Hall.
Charlotte Dross ’23 is working in public relations as a postgraduate intern at Jackson Spalding.
A total of 20 new faculty are joining the university this year.
A total of 25 new instructors join the W&L community.
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.
Washington and Lee students gain new perspectives after internships through the Shepherd Program.
Washington and Lee students explored the world this summer thanks to grant funding opportunities through the Center for International Education.
Caraballo is one of 369 students from across the U.S. to receive the merit scholarship from the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board.
Sadie Charles Calame ’23 is working as a construction lead for Teton Habitat for Humanity.
Annual Provost’s Lecture celebrates W&L faculty for excellence in scholarship and teaching.
Harris Hubbard ’23 will attend graduate school at Rutgers University Business School before joining Wells Fargo as an investment banking analyst.
De Zoysa is the university’s first recipient of the two-year scholarship for juniors interested in a public service career.
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.
The Museums at W&L invite the public to their opening reception for “Musings” on Sept. 28 at 6:30 p.m.
This summer, Washington and Lee students experienced life in London as part of an immersive program offered through the Williams School.
Tahri Phillips ’23 will be pursuing a master’s degree at the University of Oxford as a Rhodes Scholar.
Tickets for the entire season will be available to purchase beginning Sept. 11.
Matthew Loar serves as director of fellowships and student research.
The Oct. 5 event is free and open to the W&L community.
The W&L community is invited to the 2023 Convocation on the Front Lawn on Sept. 7 at 5:30 p.m.
“Ethics of Design” kicks off Sept. 21 with a keynote address by MIT Professor Danielle Wood.
The solo exhibition will run from Sept. 4 through Oct. 25 and kicks off the gallery’s fall season.
"W&L After Class" invites listeners to join conversations with W&L's expert faculty about their teaching, research and passion projects.
Caroline Wise ’23 is working as a backcountry guide for St. Elias Alpine Guides in Alaska.
Myers serves as a commentator for the series “Dark Marvels,” offering the history behind some of the world’s most diabolical inventions.
Allie Stankewich ’23 will spend the summer in Tanzania before pursuing a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship in Uganda.
Leica Geosystems followed Bent and his team of W&L students on a day spent mapping the city of Florence.
The donation will support the Campus Kitchen Backpack Program.
Blake Sanchez ’23 is working as a management consultant in the Public Health Segment at Guidehouse in Washington, D.C.
Washington and Lee is the only liberal arts college to be named among the top five institutions for producing Boren Scholarship recipients.
Ellie Penner ’23 received a Boren Scholarship to study Hindi in India.
Gabby Emge ’23 will be pursuing her J.D. at Harvard Law School.
Classics professor will use the fellowship to research his project “Annotated Amores” at the University of Cincinnati this spring.
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" invites listeners to join conversations with W&L's expert faculty about their teaching, research and passion projects.
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.
Emma Steinkraus’ exhibition “Princess Botticelli” opens June 29 at the 1969 Gallery in Tribeca
Weaver’s advice for current students: Take advantage of every opportunity and embrace respectful debate.
For Tilbor, W&L instilled a healthy curiosity and a lifelong love of learning.
W&L students in this Spring Term’s “Swedish Theater” course were immersed in culture during their three weeks in Stockholm, Sweden.
Aly Colón created and organized “Covering Faith and the Faithful” seminars for journalists in Los Angeles and New York City.
Gordon taught at W&L from 1974 to 2001.
Young learned the critical skills to excel at her job from the veteran journalists in Reid Hall.
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.
Mengying Liu will use the funds to research high-throughput crystallographic mapping in the United Kingdom.
The Gilman Scholarship Program offers awards of up to $5,000 to U.S. undergraduate students who are Pell Grant recipients.
Stankewich has been awarded a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to teach English in Uganda.
Markley will start their role in the Japanese Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program by early August 2023.
Christy Childs ’26 and Griffin Conti ’26 will receive funding to study foreign languages this summer.
W&L celebrates its 236th undergraduate Commencement Thursday, May 25, at 10 a.m.
Graham appreciates how W&L empowers students to follow their passions.
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.
All funds will support W&L students with Professor George Bent’s digital humanities project “Florence As It Was.”
Professor of Biology Robert Humston’s Spring Term course takes a deep dive into environmental problem-solving.
The May 23 event is free and open to the public.
Haydon credits the W&L community for inspiring him and guiding him toward success.
Professor of History Mikki Brock’s Spring Term course explores our fascination with the supernatural.
Reese was motivated by her summer research experience to pursue a career in medicine.
The David L. Boren Scholarship supports the intensive study of languages deemed important to U.S. interests.
The May 16 screening is the latest installment in the DeLaney Center’s ongoing film series.
The student-run production runs from May 14-16 in Johnson Theatre on the W&L campus.
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.
Boyd’s piano recital will be held in person and via Livestream on May 17 at 7 p.m.
The Phi Beta Kappa chapter at Washington and Lee University welcomed 49 students into the prestigious honor society.
Katie Yurechko ’24 presented on how algorithm awareness impacts algospeak use on TikTok.
Margaret Anne Hinkle is an assistant professor of earth and environmental geoscience.
The DeLaney Center’s latest research project connects current students with a rich legacy.
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.
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.
Talton has been awarded a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to teach English to the Roma student population in Hungary.
Boussy has been awarded a Fulbright-Nehru research grant to study Buddhist shrines and temples in India.
The university's Community Grants Committee has made 16 grants totaling more than $36,000 to non-profit organizations in Lexington and Rockbridge County.
Jana Hulsey ’25 and Jalen Todd ’25 will work with programs in Washington, D.C. for eight weeks over the summer.
The faculty duo will perform at W&L’s Lenfest Center on May 14.
After choosing W&L off a gut feeling, Bishop says the campus already feels like home.
Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to sell unwanted items and donate any unsold items to benefit local nonprofit organizations.
Melissa Kerin and Barton Myers will each receive $6,000 to support their research projects.
Bill Hamilton will utilize the grant to fund his ongoing research on ecosystem health in Yellowstone National Park.
W&L neuroscience students recently partnered with an innovative art-making program offered at Kendal at Lexington.
Professor Dayo Abah will dive into leadership programming designed to support a transition into higher education leadership.
Lakpa Sherpa ’25 and Ignas Volcokas ’25 designed a personal learning assistant that utilizes the power of artificial intelligence.
“OPEN FLOWERS BEAR FRUIT” opens May 1 in the McCarthy Gallery in Holekamp Hall.
Marcos Perez is an assistant professor of sociology.
Barringer appreciates the learning experience he gained during his summer internship, both professionally and personally.
Sharon Mendieta Ramirez ’23 has designed her W&L experience to prepare her for her career as an educator.
Rojas has been awarded a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to teach English in Mexico.
Barrow’s experience at W&L gave him the confidence to work through any challenge or opportunity.
Professor Eric Moffa and Jake Winston ’24 penned the article which appeared in The Social Studies Journal.
The public reading will take place May 1 at 7 p.m. in Northen Auditorium inside Leyburn Library.
Connor has been awarded a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to teach English in Germany.
Washington and Lee’s campus is thriving thanks to the hard work and dedication of a team that collaborates with Mother Nature year-round.
Zach Nix is the technology integration coordinator within ITS.
The retired U.S. ambassador’s talk, “Russia-Ukraine: The Conflict and the Context,” will be held in Northen Auditorium on April 26.
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.
The weekend’s seminar will feature Amor Towles discussing his latest book, “The Lincoln Highway.”
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.
Anne Rodgers '20, '23L writes about her experience using creativity and emotion in her work helping her client seek asylum.
For W&L alumni Kevin Green ’07 and Amanda Green ’06, nature and nurture go hand-in-hand.
Hongchu Fu offers a look into the Yuan Dynasty under Mongol Rule in “Three Yuan Plays by Yang Zi.”
The two-day conference in March provided a unique opportunity for students to conduct and share original research in a professional setting.
Hawley has been awarded a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to teach English in Spain.
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.
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.
Godsey has been awarded a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to teach English in Taiwan.
Tartakovsky has been awarded a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to teach English in Azerbaijan, his parents’ homeland.
Jillian Murphy is the study abroad coordinator.
Li is excited to take advantage of the personalized education W&L offers and to explore the Lexington-Rockbridge area.
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.”
Pernell has been awarded a Young Professional Journalist Program Award to conduct research and gain career experience in Germany.
Dixon has been awarded a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to teach English in Taiwan.
Jaden Keuhner discusses raising money for Gold Star Memorial in Rockbridge County.
Jackson Flower will share his research at The Virginia Commonwealth University on April 7.
Avvirin Gray, assistant professor of English at Washington and Lee University, is the winner of the 2023 Jean Feldman Poetry Prize.
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.
Mikki Brock is an associate professor of history.
Tobeason appreciates the balance she’s found at W&L as a student-athlete.
Sutherland's advice for current students: "Don’t take yourself too seriously!"
Jon Erickson’s papers are part of an ongoing research project studying non-invasive gastric mapping techniques.
W&L will celebrate the global event on April 15 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Reeves Museum of Ceramics.
How a handwritten draft of one of the most significant defenses of religious freedom in American history was rediscovered in Lexington, Virginia.
Moye-Green will pursue a master’s degree in criminal justice and penal change at the University of Strathclyde.
Mott will pursue a master’s degree in digital media and society at Cardiff University.
Washington and Lee University is proud to announce this year's Distinguished Alumni Award winners
The campus community will promote sustainability and environmental advocacy with various events throughout the month of April.
Mock Convention made its Spring Kickoff event an informative preview of upcoming convention conversations.
Alvin Wheeler is the assistant director of dining operations.
With the final round of application decisions released on March 24, W&L’s newest class begins to take shape.
The Beinecke Scholarship Program provides funds for post-graduate study to students of unusual promise.
Professor Farr is a widely published authority on Great Britain and British foreign relations.
“We Love Life Whenever We Can” will be on display at W&L’s Leyburn Library April 1 through Dec. 8, 2023.
The Museums at W&L invites visitors to reflect on “Born of Fire: Contemporary Japanese Women Ceramic Artists,” on display through April 29.
Baluarte will teach in the Refugee Law Clinic and assist in the development of clinical legal education more broadly at the Iberoamericana University.
The April 6 program will feature the Michael Allen Trio and several student soloists.
Melissa Kerin is an associate professor of art history.
Kavanagh encourages current students to "never be afraid to reach out to the W&L network."
Nancy Reinhart '00 is a midwife and health care practitioner who empowers women and families during their pregnancy.
Philip Jefferson’s talk in Stackhouse Theater on March 27 is free and open to the public.
McLaughlin ’23 will present his senior voice recital on March 31 at 8 p.m. in Wilson Concert Hall.
Magoti’s summer internship allowed him to apply knowledge from his neuroscience classes while also exposing him to cutting-edge technology in the field.
Assistant Professor Margaret Anne Hinkle’s article is titled “Impacts of Sulfonic Acids on Fungal Manganese Oxide Production.”
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.
Performance will take place April 3 at 8 p.m. in the Lenfest Center’s Wilson Concert Hall.
The groups will honor Black composers with a series of performances March 30-April 1.
W&L President Emeritus Kenneth Ruscio addressed new members of ODK during their spring induction ceremony.
Appiah is a professor of philosophy and law at New York University and the author of numerous books.
Community-Based Learning’s collaboration with Concerned Citizens of Glasgow during Winter 2023 offer students an opportunity to help a community find its voice.
Mike Hepner serves as a laboratory technician for the biology department.
The residency, co-hosted by W&L and VMI, includes workshops on March 23 and a concert on March 24.
Quashie’s lecture on March 30, titled “Sentences and (Black) Beauty,” is free and open to the public.
A new Williams School facility and renovations to University Chapel and Sydney Lewis Hall among several projects on the horizon.
The fourth edition of “Comparative Politics” is a collaboration between faculty in W&L’s Department of Politics and Department of Sociology and Anthropology.
The University’s president emeritus will address 50 new initiates of W&L’s Alpha Circle of ODK.
The W&L community event will be held on Tuesday, March 21, at 6 p.m. in W&L’s University Chapel.
Boston admires W&L’s Honor System and is inspired by the greater Rockbridge County community.
Washington and Lee's Center for International Education awarded two students funding to study Arabic at the University of Jordan this summer.
McRae’s presentation “Waiting for Gödel” will be held in Chavis Hall on March 22.
Richard Weissbourd will give a virtual lecture on March 21 at 5 p.m.
The March 23 program will feature the winner of this year’s concerto-aria contest.
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.
Laubscher will be recognized for over 25 years of service in the athletic communications profession.
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.
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.
Bernbaum is inspired by W&L’s emphasis on community-based learning.
CBL’s new initiative is an opportunity for faculty development, student collaboration and deepening partnerships with the surrounding community.
The ensemble will perform at W&L’s Lenfest Center on March 19.
The Elmes Pathfinder Prize recognizes a student who has shown extraordinary promise in psychological science through outstanding scholarship in basic or applied psychology.
Katie Wall Podracky '05 painted the landscape of more than 40 state parks during the COVID-19 shutdown.
Adams’s talk “Ozymandian Histories: Monuments, Ruins, and Landscapes of Decline in America” will be held on March 14.
Tetiana Kozachanska ’26 is taking full advantage of her first year at Washington and Lee.
The campus community will recognize women’s achievements with various events throughout the month of March.
Peterson taught at W&L for more than 20 years.
Beth Staples is an assistant professor of English and she serves as the editor of Shenandoah.
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.
Davis’s summer internship reinforced his career aspirations as a neuroscience major.
Oluwakuyide will attend the PPIA Junior Summer Institute at the University of Washington this summer.
The virtual conference on March 4 will feature students from across the country.
Student ensembles explore the hero’s journey at the March 14 performance.
The Generals’ 11th-year head coach garnered the award for the second straight year.
Irish Musician and Activist Breanndán Ó Beaglaoich to give keynote speech at conference showcasing original student research.
The show runs from March 9-11 in Keller Theatre on the W&L Campus.
This year’s symposium will take place March 3-4 and address corporate responsibility in times of armed conflict.
Washington and Lee University is proud to announce this year's Five-Star Distinguished Alumni Awards winners
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.
Ferguson’s sessions on March 10 and 11 are part of Winter Term programming at the Museums at W&L.
The March 10 concert will feature the award-winning “Detroit’s queen of the blues.”
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.
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.
Moran is inspired by W&L’s values and commitment to liberal arts education.
The new series, which launches Feb. 27, will focus on Southern race relations, culture and politics.
A reception in Lykes Atrium will follow the jazz ensemble’s March 4 performance in Wilson Concert Hall.
Dungy’s public reading will take place Feb. 28 at 6 p.m. in Northen Auditorium inside Leyburn Library.
The Staniar Gallery at W&L will hold an exhibition of works by Adrienne Callander through March 17
CAP helps museums improve the care of their collections by providing support for a general conservation assessment of the museum’s objects and buildings.
Scott's advice for current students: "There is no one way to do college. Do it your way and make it count."
Terrence Johnson, professor of African American religious studies at Harvard University, will discuss his latest book on March 1.
Mark Coddington is an associate professor of journalism.
The March 1 screening of Jordan Peele’s film will be followed by a discussion facilitated by W&L English professors.
The ensemble concludes its global tour with its Feb. 28 concert at the Lenfest Center.
The grant funds a three-year study in collaboration with Pennsylvania State University and East Tennessee State University.
This year’s event raised $9,700 to support the Campus Kitchen at W&L’s Backpack Program.
Students in Professor Marisa Charley’s POV102 course helped local elementary school children tell stories this fall through photovoice research.
The scholarship provides young scholars with an immersive experience in Asia through which they can learn to "be comfortable being uncomfortable."
Washington and Lee was ranked second among the baccalaureate institutions recognized by the Fulbright Program.
Professor Lisa Greer’s article focuses on the survival of coral reefs in the Caribbean.
Avalon Pernell ’23 credits the mentorship she received on campus as she launches her career in business journalism.
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.
Nadia Ayoub, professor of biology, will discuss this year’s Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine on Wednesday, Feb. 8.
The Feb. 11 event celebrates the history and culture of NPHC organizations.
This year's Black FLEX conference theme is a Legacy of Excellence.
Mugo says that, above all, W&L taught her to "always be curious."
Villante, a geoscientist in Iceland, will discuss the current state of the climate technology sector on Feb. 6.
After nearly three decades of training, Laura Goodwin '99 accomplished her lifelong dream: to swim the English Channel.
Dan Johnson is the David G. Elmes Term Professor of Cognitive and Behavioral Science.
For more than 20 years, ESOL volunteers have participated in language and literacy work in the Lexington-Rockbridge area and beyond.
Professor Richard Bidlack will discuss the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize on Wednesday, Feb. 1.
Stulce chose W&L because of the university’s well-rounded approach to encouraging individual growth.
The playwright will host a screening of his play “Citizen James” and a playwriting workshop Feb. 14-15.
The cellist’s three-day residency is sponsored by the Concert Guild.
Etter plans to attend graduate school and pursue a career in mathematics.
Thompson taught at W&L for more than 30 years.
Professor Joel Kuehner’s article focuses on film flow inside corrugated pipes.
Writer and director LaKeisha Fleming ’95 is the founder of Vision 2:2 Productions.
The recital will be held in person and via Livestream on Feb. 5 at 3 p.m.
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 distinctive summer programming helped Burks-Parra develop her personal and professional interests.
All proceeds from the Feb. 5 event will support the Campus Kitchen at W&L’s Backpack Program.
Ledesma’s voice recital will be held in person and via Livestream on Jan. 29 at 3 p.m.
The series, which highlights the range of post-graduate opportunities, features department alumni and kicks off Jan. 24.
First-year Johnson Scholar to offer preliminary research on foot-limb dominance and neuromuscular asymmetry in pediatric soccer players.
W&L’s choral conducting mentorship program helps students find and follow their passions through music and mentorship.
Two new ceramics exhibits, which spotlight women artists, open to the public Feb. 1.
Jeff Rahl is a professor and department head for earth and environmental geoscience.
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.
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.
Professor Adedayo Abah will travel to Tanzania to help build a master’s degree program in communications at the University of Dar es Salaam.
BirdieLight’s mission is to educate the public on the dangers of fentanyl in drugs and distribute life-saving tools to prevent overdose.
Tickets for the ensemble’s Jan. 21 performance can be ordered online or at the box office.
John Lysaker, a professor of philosophy at Emory University, will give a lecture on Jan. 30 at 5 p.m.
The monthly podcast explores Washington and Lee faculty's research, teaching and passion projects.
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.
The solo exhibition by sculptor Sam Blanchard is on view until Feb. 8.
Lilly credits the friendliness she encountered on campus as one of her top reasons for choosing W&L as her home.
“Practical Symbolic Interactions in the Shrine of the South: Conversations with a Damn Yankee” is set to be released on Jan. 15.
Washington and Lee’s second annual Greek Leadership Institute provides students with foundational leadership skills and a chance to connect before formal recruitment begins.
Mazilu’s talk “A Physics Journey from Complex Systems to Simple Models” will be held in Northen Auditorium on Jan. 25.
A variety of events and lectures are planned for this year’s observance of MLK day.
Professor Genelle Gertz teamed with former student Pasquale Toscano ’16 to author “The Lost Network of Elizabeth Barton.”
Angela Sun is an assistant professor of philosophy.
Beth Staples’ fictional short story “Leaf Peepers” appeared in the publication’s Fall 2022 edition.
Wingard Cunningham joins W&L from College of Wooster, where she is the Mildred Foss Thompson Professor of English and dean for faculty development.
Anthony Edwards, Theodore Van Loan and Kameliya Atanasova were featured at the annual event.
The Gilman Scholarship Program offers awards of up to $5,000 to U.S. undergraduate student recipients.
Community-Based Learning’s collaborations this fall offered students an opportunity to deepen community connections.
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.
Sadie Charles Calame ’23 has built a well-rounded college experience through campus and community involvement.
Leah Naomi Green serves as visiting assistant professor of English and environmental studies.
Lozinskaya, a 2022 graduate, will receive a master’s degree in global affairs from Tsinghua University in China.
Sanchez plans to pursue graduate study in public policy after graduation.
Bill Benson ’92 worked on NASA’s Space Launch System which will enable astronauts to begin their journey into deep space.
The upcoming screening is the second installment in the DeLaney Center's ongoing film series.
Diego Millan’s recent article analyzes the centrality of jokes in the Chester Himes book “If He Hollers Let Him Go.”
Brinker makes her mark on Florence, Italy’s digital history.
No tickets are required for the Dec. 2 performance in Wilson Concert Hall.
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.
’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.
Students in Jon Erickson's Electrical Circuits course are learning through teaching local elementary school students.
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 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.
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.
University Singers placed third in the festival’s International Open Competition and received the prestigious Visit Derry Award for their final performance.
Phillips '23 is the university’s 18th Rhodes Scholar.
David Harbor to work on collaborative project to describe and model the erosion process known as “plucking.”
The showcase is at 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 10 in the Wilson Concert Hall.
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.
The panel will discuss "What Happened Last Night?” on Nov. 9 at 6 p.m. in Newcomb Hall.
Watch the concert at 8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 7 in the Wilson Concert Hall.
The concert is at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 6 in the Wilson Concert Hall.
The first From Screen to Square event will take place on Monday, Nov. 7.
Students in FYE 100 benefit from collaboration from faculty, staff and students.
The show will be on view from Nov. 7-Dec. 9
Mueller will give a public lecture in Northen Auditorium on Nov. 9 at 5 p.m.
Dinner attendees are invited to sample an indigenous menu during a guided discussion on Nov. 14.
Kevin Finch is nearing completion of his film documentary on celebrated jazz guitarist Wes Montgomery.
Seth Cantey is an associate professor of politics and a core faculty member for the Middle East and South Asian Studies program.
Kim Stanley Robinson, an award-winning author, will give a public lecture on Nov. 10 at 6:15 p.m. in the University Chapel.
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.
The W&L Repertory Dance Company will perform ‘W&L Dancers Create…’ on Nov. 3–5.
The Just Food series continues on Nov. 7 at 6 p.m. with an artist’s talk by Jackie Black.
This year’s events will kick off on Nov. 11. The community is encouraged to volunteer and donate to support Campus Kitchen’s programming.
Benefiel’s talk “Uncovering the mysteries of Pompeii” will be held on Nov. 10.
The recent renovation of the second and third floors of Elrod Commons has provided staff and students with new and improved workspaces.
Ryan Brink serves as Campus Kitchen coordinator.
Tom Marcais, senior technology integration specialist, will present this year's Nobel Prize for Physics on Wednesday, Oct. 26.
Allen will give a public talk on the W&L campus on Oct. 31 at 4 p.m. in Stackhouse Theater.
The faculty recital is scheduled for Oct. 30 at 3 p.m. in Wilson Concert Hall.
Alumni and friends of the Bonner Program are invited to a reception in Mattingly House during Young Alumni Weekend.
George Bent, David Pfaff and Mackenzie Brooks teamed up to profile the 3D reconstruction of historic sites in Florence, Italy.
Henry will give a public talk on the W&L campus on Oct. 20 at 5:30 p.m. in the Keller Theatre.
Zoila Ponce de León recognized by the Journal for Latin American Studies.
Tickets are free, but required for the performance, which will take place at 8 p.m. in Wilson Concert Hall.
The Outing Club debuts two new climbing structures on campus.
Oscar Jerome Stewart, an assistant professor of management at the College of Charleston, will lecture on Nov. 3 at 5 p.m.
Washington and Lee University is proud to announce this year's Distinguished Young Alumni Award winners
The University Singers have been selected as a finalist for an International Competition in Ireland.
Professor Ayse Zarakol will give a public lecture on Nov. 14 at 5:30 p.m. in Northen Auditorium.
The Robert Lee Telford Professor of Psychology retired in 2001.
A new member of the art faculty, Emma Steinkraus recently completed an exhibition at the Hashimoto Contemporary in Los Angeles.
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.
Gertz’s talk “Thinking with the Mystics” will be held on Oct. 18.
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.
The show will be on view from Oct. 10–Nov. 2.
Seven students from W&L received Gilman scholarships for academic year 2020-2021.
These faculty have been recognized for their outstanding teaching, scholarship and service to the university.
The College, the Williams School and the Law School have combined to hire 25 visiting faculty members and two postdoctoral fellows for 2022-23.
Bryan credits W&L for teaching him how to approach the complex problems he has tackled throughout his multi-faceted career.
Jon Eastwood serves as department chair for sociology and anthropology.
Tickets are not required, and a reception will follow the performance.
Chiguluri chose W&L because the university challenges her and allows her to explore her interests.
Elliott King profiled the renowned artist for ‘The Journal of Surrealism and the Americas.’
W&L Presents “Viva Momix” on Oct. 4 at 7:30 p.m. on the W&L campus. Tickets are required.
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.
Eric Moffa holds several state and national leadership positions in the field of education.
Timothy Lubin and Anthony Edwards both presented at the event held in Berlin earlier this month.
The Comunidad Latina Estudiantil has planned and organized numerous events in collaboration with the Office of Inclusion and Engagement.
Christine Carr to take part in a yearlong effort with the City of Roanoke Stormwater Utility.
Dan Johnson seeks to develop assessment tools to foster creativity in STEM education.
Combined, the College, the Williams School and the Law School have hired 23 Faculty Members.
Caleb Dance serves as associate professor of classics
Booker will give a lecture on Sept. 27 at 5 p.m. in in Leyburn Library’s Northen Auditorium.
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.
Jackson chose W&L because of the ability to explore different areas of academic interests.
W&L was Elena Lee's '25 first choice.
Washington and Lee students blazed their own trails this summer to pursue their passions.
Zoila Ponce de León will utilize the grant to study immigration and deportation in the U.S. and Brazil.
Lepage’s talk “Borderlands Arts Pedagogy” will be held on Sept. 28.
Campus Kitchen’s annual event series examines the many ways in which the food system interacts with issues of justice.
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.
“The Red Widow” hit bookshelves on Sept. 6 and has received positive reviews.
She will read from her widely anticipated new novel, “Thistlefoot.”
The university’s first-year class represents 26 countries and 43 U.S. states.
Clover Archer’s work will be featured in the Art in Odd Places Story exhibition in New York City later this month.
McKibben will present a public lecture on Sept. 26 at 5:30 p.m.
Jake Reeves serves as an assistant director of inclusion and engagement for LGBTQ+ support.
Despite challenges presented by the Covid-19 pandemic, many students were able to travel this summer for valuable professional experience in other countries.
The first of three fall exhibitions at Washington and Lee University’s Staniar Gallery is now open to the public.
Sandy de Lissovoy is one of 22 fellows to participate in the prestigious residency program from Virginia Center for the Creative Arts.
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.
Jim Lawson ’77 has been hiring W&L grads since 1999.
A passionate conservationist, Niquole Esters ’04 has crafted complex approaches encompassing multiple countries to improve ocean health and benefit local communities.
Student participants stay in Lexington to develop research techniques and obtain valuable work experience.
The title of Murdock’s talk is “Paying attention: Habits of Mind and Psychological Well-being.”
The Museums at W&L invite the public to their opening reception for "Museum Menageries" on Sept. 15 at 6 p.m.
Hanstedt has been elected the at-large representative for private liberal arts colleges in the Virginia Educational Development Collaborative (VEDC).
The W&L community is invited to the 2022 Convocation on the Front Lawn on Sept. 7 at 5:30 p.m.
The show is scheduled for Jan. 27 Tickets are required.
Emily Cook serves as an assistant professor and research and instruction librarian at W&L
SHECP internships provide work experiences that are impactful for both the students and the communities they serve.
Bonner Kirkland '23 conducted biomedical research this summer in the Children’s National Hospital’s Department of Genetic Medicine.
Aishwarya Vemagiri '25 hopes her summer research experience on diet-induced obesity will lead to a career in the medical field.
“Beneficence: Practicing an Ethics of Care” kicks off Sept. 15 with a keynote address by Professor Karen Stohr.
Kiera Stankewich ’25 tackled food justice in Louisville, Kentucky this summer through the Shepherd Higher Education Consortium on Poverty.
Collin Frazey ’23 spent his summer working for Meta's intellectual property team in the heart of Silicon Valley.
For the first time ever, tickets for the entire season are available online beginning Sept. 13.
During the pandemic, she launched a helpline to support struggling pet owners.
Washington and Lee University’s Advanced Immersion and Mentoring (AIM) Scholars Summer Program offers a residential and virtual format to meet students’ needs.
Brendan Smith ’24 worked in the British House of Commons as a parliamentary research intern in London.
Since graduation, Schiffman has worked as an account executive at Anomaly on the Crown Royal team in SoHo, New York City.
Kristina Ayers '25 is interning at a medical clinic for the homeless in Washington, D.C. through the Shepherd Higher Education Consortium on Poverty.
Margaret Witkofsky '24 is researching grants for the city of Lexington, Virginia through her internship with the Office of Community-Based Learning.
Lucy Worthy ’24 is conducting clinical research and shadowing a physician at the Mayo Clinic.
Marcus Payne '25 is spending his summer doing geology research with Professor of Earth and Environmental Geoscience Jeffrey Rahl.
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
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.
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.
As director, Loar is responsible for the management and administration of the program
Kayla Monaghan ’24 is collaborating on a Summer Research Scholars (SRS) project to enhance resources available through Leyburn Library.
Hosted during Parents and Family Weekend, the Sept. 30 event will kick off the 28th Mock Convention.
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.
This fall, Jin Ni ’22 will pursue her master’s degree in human rights at University College London in the United Kingdom.
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.
Diwesh Kumar ’24 is developing investment banking expertise at his summer internship at Boxwood Partners in Richmond, Virginia.
The donation will support the Campus Kitchen Backpack Program.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sarah Burd ’24 is spending her summer working for a medical technology company in Vienna, Austria, that specializes in prosthetic limbs.
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.
Eric Bazile '25 is interning with the Austin Greater Chamber of Commerce through the Shepherd Higher Education Consortium on Poverty (SHECP).
Shrestha worked with the Office of Career and Professional Development at W&L to "engineer" the perfect career after graduation.
Bridget Osas ’25 is researching behavioral impacts on the development of metabolic syndromes like obesity.
Rosen utilized summer internships to help land his current role as an analyst at SVB Securities.
Burden is taking her talents to New York City to work in strategic planning at advertising agency BBDO.
Caroline Wise '23 is spending her second summer working as an alpine guide in Alaska.
Spanfeller will be applying her studies in sociology and strategic communication to her new role as an editorial assistant for Women's Health magazine.
After his USTA program orientation in September, Tinsley will teach in a secondary school in Austria through May 2023.
Sharman will put his degrees to use in a position on Capitol Hill.
Professor Aly Colón was interviewed in an article titled “As America watched Jan. 6 hearing, Fox viewers heard Tucker Carlson’s alternate reality.”
Sheridan, a business administration and studio art major, will be joining the wealth management team at UBS in New York City.
Jasiewicz, the William P. Ames Jr. Professor of Sociology at W&L, recently published a book titled “On the Streets and at the Polls."
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.
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.
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.
After her USTA program orientation in September, Joey Dickinson will be teaching in a secondary school in Austria through May 2023.
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.
The STEM-focused endowment will support internships, research opportunities, academic conference costs and other student experiences.
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.
Bernard has been selected as a 2022 Udall Scholar in the environmental category.
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.
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.
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 members of the Class of 2022 will spend seven months in the Teaching Assistant Program in France (TAPIF) teaching English to public school.
The Gilman Scholarship Program offers awards of up to $5,000 to U.S. undergraduate students who are Pell Grant recipients.
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.
Johnston was recently awarded a fellowship to the Center for Arabic Study Abroad at the American University in Cairo.
Carley will serve as an English language teaching assistant in a school in the former Soviet republic.
Students in Michael and Lena Hill’s Spring Term course are discovering what inspired writers of past generations.
In this Spring Term course, Washington and Lee students are making data science look like a walk in the park.
Stankewich received a David L. Boren Scholarship from the National Security Education Program to study abroad in Tanzania in fall 2022.
The show will run for three nights: May 17-19. Tickets are required.
Meet Taylor Garcia, a politics major and Law, Justice, and Society minor who plays varsity tennis at W&L.
CSI: W&L students are learning forensic science with the help of a real FBI evidence response team.
"W&L’s small classes and dedicated professors made sure I never missed an opportunity to dive deeper into something that interests me."
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.
Wilkerson received an All-American Attorney Award from the American Mock Trial Association.
Lane Johansen was inspired by an unforgettable summer in Ukraine.
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.
The May 11 recital in the Wilson Concert Hall will focus on musical associations from Venice.
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.
David Gálvez's favorite places on campus are the Global Discovery Laboratories and a special study corner in the library.
Fugate will use her graduate research fellowship from the National Science Foundation to study the migration patterns of bison in Yellowstone National Park.
The two recent acquisitions, a large dish and a small jar, allow the museum to better represent the global reach of Chinese ceramics.
After her USTA program orientation in September, Shugart will team teach in a secondary school in Austria through May 2023.
Hughes' public lecture, titled "Ethical Considerations for the Application of Machine Learning at Scale" will be delivered on May 2 at 4 p.m.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The English Teaching Assistantship provides Cones a stipend to teach English to students in Bulgaria and lead cultural exchange activities.
Tripathi will teach English to students in Colombia for 10 months.
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.
The public lecture, titled "Portrait of a Village, Ukraine," will be delivered by Lida and Mišo Suchý on April 28 at 5 p.m.
Lee has received a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to Costa Rica starting in early 2023.
Maggie Hardin '22 has received a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to Germany.
Keeley will live in a German community for one academic year to teach English to students in a local school.
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.
The Beinecke Scholarship Program provides funds for post-graduate study to students of unusual promise.
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.
The Weinstein Scholar annual program invited students to take a culinary trip around the world without leaving the Washington and Lee campus.
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.
Each scholar is awarded $7,500 to support undergraduate research in their junior or senior year.
The Phi Beta Kappa chapter at Washington and Lee University welcomed 57 students into the prestigious honor society.
Rădulescu's plays capture the challenges and triumphs faced by immigrants and refugees.
The weekend’s seminar will feature Rebecca Makkai '99, author of the critically acclaimed novel "The Great Believers."
The Instituto Cervantes invited Professor Mayock to Spain to speak at the inaugural event for the Centenary Celebration of Carmen Laforet in March 2022.
King co-edited a book as a part of Penn State Press' "Refiguring Modernism" series.
Students from W&L’s Neuroscience Program hosted an event for local elementary students on March 18.
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.
The students’ work is on display in Staniar Gallery through April 9.
W&L will celebrate the international movement on April 2 from noon to 2 p.m. in Watson Gallery on the W&L campus.
McMaster has been awarded a Fulbright research grant to Italy to complete a hybrid art history and computer science project.
The recital is April 3 at 3 p.m. in Wilson Hall.
W&L's 10th Annual Entrepreneurship Summit will feature a keynote address by Ted Elliott ’94, chief executive officer of Copado.
Six undergraduate students received Critical Language Scholarships, which will provide them the opportunity to study language intensively during summer 2022.
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.
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.
Cambridge University Press will publish Marcos Perez's book on Argentina's Unemployed Workers' Movement.
Professor Barton Myers was selected as one of 10 Gilder Lehrman Scholarly Fellows in 2021.
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.
The show runs from March 31-April 3 in Keller Theatre on the W&L campus.
Thomas will showcase her skills on violin, viola and voice on March 25 at 8 p.m.
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."
Hailer will give a public lecture on March 31 at 6 p.m. in Northen Auditorium inside Leyburn Library.
The show is free and open to the public.
The tour program will feature various works, from choral classics by Sebastian Bach and Josef Rheinberger to ethereal modern music on April 5.
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.
The show is free and open to the public.
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 will give a seminar on her doctoral dissertation research on March 16 at 5 p.m. in the Science Addition Room 214.
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 will give a virtual lecture at W&L on March 14 at 5:30 p.m.
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.
Johansen plans to head to Eastern Europe after graduation to serve Ukrainian refugees.
The groups will present a combined dance and music performance on March 10-12 at 7:30 p.m. on the W&L campus.
"The Red Widow: The Scandal That Shook Paris and the Woman Behind It All," is available for preorder now.
Lynn Rainville discusses her research and field work with Black cemeteries.
W&L’s Community Grants Committee will evaluate proposals in March 2022
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.
Moye-Green will attend the PPIA Junior Summer Institute at Princeton.
Professor Dan-el Padilla Peralta’s talk is titled "Kehinde Wiley and Black Classicisms."
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 will host a public demonstration and lecture on the art of the kimono on March 12 at 2 p.m. in the Northen Auditorium.
O'Neil will give a public lecture on March 14 at 6 p.m. in the Hillel House sanctuary.
The professor of English and associate dean of strategic initiatives champions the liberal arts as the best preparation for postgraduate success.
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.
Six students and three alumni from W&L received Fulbright awards for academic year 2021-2022
This year’s symposium will address "The Civil War and the Ethics of Loyalty.”
The campus will celebrate women’s achievements with various events throughout the month of March.
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.
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.
The three-night miniseries airs on the History Channel beginning Feb. 20 at 8 p.m.
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."
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.
This year’s Souper Bowl raised $5,627 to support the Campus Kitchen at W&L’s Backpack Program.
Michelle Brock and Holly Pickett are the Harte Center Faculty Teaching Scholar Grant recipients.
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 will give a public poetry reading on March 21 at 7:30 p.m. in the Hillel House Sanctuary.
The show will be on view from Feb. 14 through March 18, and artist Leah Raintree will give a public talk on Feb. 15.
Pianist Vadym Kholodenko will perform on Feb. 12 at 8 p.m. in the Wilson Concert Hall.
Lauren Curtis, associate professor of classical studies at Bard College, will give a lecture at W&L on Feb. 11 at 4 p.m.
Approximately 70% of students participate in an abroad program during their time at W&L.
The spring event is scheduled for Friday and Saturday, April 29-30 on campus.
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.
The program offers staff a 30-day leave, with full pay, to advance some aspect of their career and work at the university.
Professor Michelle Brock will give a talk on witch hunting in modern culture.
The theme for this year's Black FLEX conference is Global Cooperation.
“Thumbelina” will be presented at Keller Theatre in two performances on Feb. 12 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets are required.
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.
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 faculty and alumni will share their efforts on creating a more sustainable future.
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, 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.
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.
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.
Craig Jones has been an active volunteer in his community, particularly the KIPP Metro Atlanta Schools.
The new social justice series titled “Measuring Choice and Freedom" will highlight the work of department alumni.
Assistant Professor Akiko Konishi joined the Music Department in 2021.
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.”
The two-day training provided leadership development opportunities designed specifically for W&L’s Greek community leaders.
The Virginia Library Association is the primary statewide professional association for public, academic and special librarians and libraries in Virginia.
All proceeds from the Jan. 30 event will support Campus Kitchen at W&L’s Backpack Program.
Lexington's Downtown Books will host W&L Professor Domnica Radulescu for a book launch on Jan. 27 at 4:30 p.m.
W&L presents the Zukerman Trio on Jan. 23 at 3 p.m. Tickets are required.
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.
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.
This year's observance of MLK day will comprise a variety of events and lectures.
John Adekola ’24 sees his role with Phonathon as a chance to make a difference at W&L.
AJ Mabaka '22 plans to attend a graduate program in marine science and conservation policy.
Todd Rutkowski joined the Physics Department in the summer of 2020.
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.
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.
Jamie Goodin ’10 was named Member of the Year.
Matthew Loar published a chapter in the "The Oxford Handbook of Heracles."
Professor Rebecca Benefiel discusses the role of graffiti in the ancient Roman town of Pompeii.
The Gilman Scholarship Program offers awards of up to $5,000 to U.S. undergraduate students who are Pell Grant recipients.
Bonnie Davis is a visiting professor of journalism at Washington and Lee University
The grant provides funds to support W&L student projects across the United States and worldwide.
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.
The University Chapel and Galleries recently opened an exhibition titled "Setting the Stage: A Glimpse Inside 150 Years of the University Chapel Auditorium."
Hulya Dogan, visiting assistant professor of anthropology, joined W&L this fall.
The Elmes Pathfinder Prize recognizes a student who has shown extraordinary promise in psychological science through outstanding scholarship in basic or applied psychology.
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.
Performances will occur Dec. 2-5 in the Keller Theatre on the W&L campus. Tickets are required.
’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.
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.
On Nov. 30, Taylor will speak on the current VFMA exhibition, "Man Ray: The Paris Years."
Kim Hodge has been named a member of the Virginia Department of Education Environmental Education Advisory Committee.
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.
W&L's Community Grants Committee made eight grants totaling over $25,000 to non-profit organizations in Lexington and Rockbridge County.
Washington and Lee enjoyed a tremendous fall athletics season that culminated with six programs competing in NCAA Championship events.
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 latest episode of W&L's Lifelong Learning podcast takes listeners to Italy with George Bent, who describes his remarkable digital history project.
Jayne Reino is a visiting assistant professor of Spanish at Washington and Lee University.
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.
Join the University Orchestra on Nov. 18 for a performance titled “What’s Old is New Again.”
Arabic professor Anthony Edwards recently published “An Incomplete Journey Away from the Past: The Life and Ideas of Antonius Ameuney (1821–1881).”
Kerin recently published a paper titled "Cut, Tuck, and Paste: Repurposing Mass-Produced Imagery at Buddhist Shrines in Ladakh, India."
W&L’s Marlbrook Chamber Players will present a public concert on Nov. 14 at 3 p.m.
Seay's business, GOES, involves using specialized greenhouses as a form of carbon capture technology.
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.
Building on discussions from last year’s series, Africana Studies presents “The Aftermath of Black Protest."
The W&L Repertory Dance Company will perform ‘W&L Dancers Create…’ Nov. 11-13 at 7:30 p.m. each night.
The Latin Student Organization planned and organized the events in collaboration with the Office of Inclusion and Engagement.
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.
Under the Ted DeLaney Postdoctoral Program, Washington and Lee University is welcoming new faculty each year from underrepresented groups.
This year’s events will kick off on Nov. 8. The community is encouraged to volunteer and donate to support Campus Kitchen’s programming.
Fernando Zapata joins W&L as a DeLaney Postdoctoral Fellow in Philosophy.
Tickets to the Dec. 6-7 event may be obtained by trading a non-perishable food item to benefit Campus Kitchen at W&L.
The exhibit, with works by Maria Cristina Tavera, will be on display Nov. 8-Dec. 3.
Washington and Lee’s Aly Colón will host a conversation with Krissah Thompson from The Washington Post via Zoom on Nov. 9.
Miranda was recently awarded the H. Hiter Harris III Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching for 2021.
Daniel K. Afosah, assistant professor of chemistry, joined the Washington and Lee University faculty in 2021.
Allie Stankewich '23 spent summer 2021 learning about public health in Uganda and green roofs in New York City.
Bethany Dannelly is the associate director of athletics and assistant professor of physical education at Washington and Lee University.
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.
Holden, an actor and puppeteer who hosts "The Joshua Show," will lead the masterclass on Nov. 8 at W&L.
The all-female jazz quintet “Sheroes” will present a free concert on Nov. 6 at 8 p.m. in Wilson Concert Hall.
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.
"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.
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.
The novel “Ursula” is Brazil's first abolitionist novel and the first novel by an Afro-Brazilian woman.
Brock's talk is titled "Speak of the Devil: Teaching Histories of the Supernatural."
Chantal Bilodeau, the founder and artistic director of The Arctic Cycle, will give a lecture on Nov. 11 at 5 p.m.
Andrew Chignell, a professor at Princeton University, will give a lecture on Oct. 28 at 5 p.m.
The discussion on Oct. 20, "A Wilde Teapot: Exploring Race, Gender and Sexuality,” is free and open to the public.
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.
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.
The performance marks the first public choral concert on campus since March 2020.
The public is invited to attend the event.
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 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.
This year, 14 W&L students won honors in the Classical Association of the Middle West and South Latin translation exam.
The cohort will present a virtual public lecture by Elizabeth Rule, assistant professor at American University, titled "Native Americans and Blood Quantum."
Visiting Assistant Professor Robert Elder joined Washington and Lee University's Physics and Engineering Department in fall 2020.
Ponce de León's peer-reviewed journal article focuses on the impact of political parties on healthcare reform in Peru.
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.
Lynn Rainville discusses Black cemetery preservation in a recent NBC News article.
Professor Cody Watson's paper analyzes the use of deep learning in software engineering research.
Cobb, a staff writer for The New Yorker, will give a lecture at W&L on Oct. 7.
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.
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.
The exhibit reflects on women's right to vote.
Ashley Killam will present a lecture titled “Fanfare for the Unheard: Diversifying Stands and Creating Inclusive Repertoire.”
Davies work looks at the setting of exchange rates in resource-rich developing countries.
Cox is an award-winning historian and a distinguished lecturer for the Organization of American Historians.
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.
This fall, the Campus Kitchen is introducing a new multi-year event series titled "Just Food: Land Access, Redlining, and Food Sovereignty."
Caleb Miller joined the Washington and Lee University Politics Department as a visiting assistant professor in fall 2021.
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.
Assistant Professor of Economics Mario Negrete joined the W&L Economics Department in fall of 2021.
Mengying Liu is an assistant professor of engineering at W&L.
A year after graduating, Tim Pierce ’20 uses data science to map job skills in Appalachian labor markets.
The picnic is an annual tradition on the W&L campus.
The Museums at W&L invite the public to their grand reopening reception on Sept. 24 at 4:30 p.m.
Professor Eva Lyon published an article in Global Change Biology.
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.
McCorkle will perform at Lexington Presbyterian Church on Sept. 19 at 3 p.m. No tickets are required.
No tickets are required for the Sept. 17 performance in Wilson Concert Hall.
The panel’s reenactment is titled “Reliving the Constitutional Convention."
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.
Assistant Professor Lingshu Hu joined the Business Administration Department in September 2021.
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.
Andi Coulter joined the Business Administration department as a visiting assistant professor in fall 2021.
This year’s series revolves around revitalization of Indigenous lifeways and is titled "Indigenous in Rockbridge and the Interior: First Peoples, Land and Sustainability."
Washington and Lee University marks this milestone anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks with a special collection of stories.
The public recital, “Musical Innovators: Prokofiev and Shostakovich,” is scheduled for Sept. 12 at 3 p.m. in the Wilson Concert Hall.
The W&L community is invited to the 2021 Convocation on the Front Lawn on Sept. 9 at 5:30 p.m.
Terry Vosbein, professor of music at W&L, was inspired by the 9/11 attacks to compose an original song, "A Prayer for Peace."
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.
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.
The exhibition is the first comprehensive study of the artist's watercolors.
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.
Katana Evans '22 used summer enhancement funds to intern with Rep. Julia Brownley's office and Recovery Organization Resources.
Professor Barton Myers recently contributed to “The Oxford Handbook of the American Civil War.”
Professor Davies received the National Dance Education Organization 2021 Outstanding Dance Education Researcher Award.
"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.
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.
Parents and Family Weekend 2021 is scheduled for Oct. 1-3.
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.
Come along for this photo tour of the Houston H. Harte Center for Teaching and Learning, which is now open for collaboration.
Professor Christa Bowden presents her newest collaborative art show at Augusta University titled “Cumberland Island: Land, Water, Wind, and Light."
She will earn her master’s in digital health before attending medical school.
Chris Tucker '23 spent the summer researching Western Bluebirds in Missoula with a biology professor from the University of Arizona.
W&L's students and visitors will find lots to explore in and around Lexington this year.
Professor Chris Gavaler’s play “The Zombie Life” will open at Firehouse Theatre in Richmond, Virginia on Aug. 18.
Professor Cristina Pinto-Bailey recently published an essay on Black Brazilian feminisms and translated four pieces by Afro-Brazilian writers.
Paige Anderson '22 is spending the summer recording an album of classical violin music in memory of her grandmother.
Victor Ricciardi, visiting professor of finance at Washington and Lee University, was recently interviewed for MoneyGeek.
Professor Linda Hooks discusses personal loans in a recent WalletHub article.
The award covers full tuition and includes a $10,000 stipend toward living expenses.
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.
Two presenters who met at a 2017 conference at Washington and Lee joined forces to repatriate a stolen Nepali deity.
Professor Aly Colón was interviewed in an article titled “Suspended from social media, Donald Trump has found a new, old way to spread falsehoods.”
Professor Barton Myers was recently quoted in an article titled “Private and religious groups are starting to pay reparations for slavery – but it’s nowhere near enough.”
The new episode of "W&L After Class: The Lifelong Learning Podcast" features Tyler Lorig, professor emeritus of cognitive and behavioral science, who has spent his career studying the olfactory system.
In 1971, Black students founded the Student Association for Black Unity, launching a 50-year tradition of advocacy on campus.
W&L’s Office of Lifelong Learning presents an inside view of ongoing research from university faculty July 19-23 titled “Beyond the Classroom: Frontiers of Faculty Research.”
The donation will support the Campus Kitchen Backpack Program.
Professor Mark Rush published an opinion piece in The Hill titled, "Partisan bias in the Constitution? Check the data."
Professor Molly Michelmore published a book review for Mike Konczal’s “Freedom From the Market: America's Fight to Liberate Itself From the Grip of the Invisible Hand.”
Professor Victor Ricciardi was quoted in an article titled “You’re probably sabotaging yourself when it comes to finances. How to spot it — and stop it.”
Professor Aly Colón published an article describing the best practices for consuming news in The Conversation.
Professor Nadia Ayoub was interviewed in a Wired article about her work with spider silk.
Robinson succeeds Jamie Kipfer, who is departing the role on June 30.
Leah Lanier recently published a journal article titled “Activation of Prp28 ATPase by phosphorylated Npl3 at a critical step of spliceosome remodeling.”
The Rockbridge Community Health Foundation has awarded a $25,000 grant to the W&L student organization to pilot a summer program in 2022.
Huber is one of 20 members of the cabinet's sixth cohort, representing diverse Jewish backgrounds and experiences globally.
Tanajia Moye-Green '23 is a small-town girl with big plans to make a difference in the world.
In a shifting media landscape, Ted Williams ’07 and Mike Allen ’86 are focused on reigniting local journalism through a new business venture.
Politics Professor Lucas Morel was interviewed for the “We the People” podcast.
W&L’s new provost, Lena Hill, aims to support the university’s initiatives in interdisciplinary work, diversity, equity and inclusion, and more.
Lynn Rainville was recently featured in the Burlington County Times.
Mark Rush’s recent article titled “Is Virginia Now a Beacon of Electoral Reform? Yes, but…” appeared in the Spring 2021 publication.
Foxen’s USTA position with Fulbright Austria starts in October 2021.
Campbell has won a Gilman Scholarship to do an internship in Barcelona, Spain.
Stern will travel to South Korea this summer to study in Seoul, South Korea.
The dedicated students on the crew are making W&L a more sustainable place.
Class of 2021 students in religion are heading out to do big things following W&L.
Watt has received a Fulbright grant to support his research on the importance of small-scale fishing for livelihoods, culture and well-being in Vanuatu, an island nation in the South Pacific.
Zoila Ponce de León was featured in the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru Research Center's series "Public Policies and Debates."
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.
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.
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.
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 […]
