Spring Term Archive (29 Stories)

Spring TermMay 21, 2026Going Global

Since its inception in 1971, Washington and Lee’s Spring Term Abroad program has taken countless students around the world with unique classes focused on immersive learning.

Student SpotlightMay 21, 2026Four Years in Focus

Senior Ryan Doty reflects on his time at Washington and Lee and the experiences he’ll carry with him into his next chapter.

Spring SpotlightMay 5, 2026Annual Spring Spotlight to be Held on Campus May 22

This year’s in-person presentations will be accompanied by a keynote magic show on May 20.

Faces of W&LMarch 12, 2026Meet Spratt Allison ’26

As a leader of the Peer Connections program, Allison hopes to help other students feel at home.

Faces of W&LFebruary 25, 2026Meet Juyoung Kim ’26

Kim, a physics major, counts performing in Croatia and Slovenia with the University Singers as one of his most memorable experiences.

My W&LJanuary 9, 2026W&L Without Borders

Brandon Bishop ’26's journey shows how W&L’s global opportunities, language instruction and fellowships can transform a student’s path.

On CampusDecember 8, 2025New MESA and Arabic Minors Broaden W&L Students’ Horizons

Washington and Lee’s new Arabic minor grew out of its innovative, interdisciplinary Middle East and Southeast Asian Studies program.

Lifelong LearningJuly 16, 2025‘W&L After Class’ Podcast Releases New Episode Featuring Stu Gray

Stu Gray, associate professor of politics, discusses philosophy, teaching collaboratively with students and being mindful in a technological world.

Spring TermJune 17, 2025Tackling the Bucket List

Students in the Outing Club’s new pilot Spring Term program had the chance to step outside their comfort zones one more time before Commencement.

Spring TermMay 27, 2025A Model of Sustainability

Students explored real-world applications of sustainable business practices in the Social Innovation in Scandinavia Spring Term Abroad course.

Spring Term May 2, 2025Following the Money

The Follow the Money workshop and Spring Term course bring W&L students together with business journalists from across the nation.

My W&LFebruary 3, 2025Positivity Meets Personal Connections

Mariam Drammeh ’25 has approached research, internships and campus involvement with an eye toward a future rooted in service to others.

Spring TermJune 17, 2024Taking Account of Sustainability Efforts

W&L’s Spring Term Sustainability Accounting class takes a deeper look at the practice of corporations factoring in societal and environmental impacts alongside their financial bottom lines.

Spring TermMay 23, 2024Rock Stars

After 25 years, W&L faculty member Chris Connors teaches his swan song Spring Term class, Field Methods and Regional Geology of the Appalachians.

Spring Term May 17, 2024Spring Term’s Got Seoul

Students in the Spring Term Abroad course Statistics in Korean Music explore mathematics in the traditional and contemporary music of Korea.

HappeningsMay 15, 2024W&L’s Annual Spring Term Showcase to be Held May 24 in University Library

Students and faculty will summarize and display their Spring Term research and coursework.

Spring TermMay 14, 2024A Broader Perspective

W&L students in the Spring Term course Global Urban Sociology are examining the social consequences of an increasingly urbanized world.

Faces of W&LApril 9, 2024Meet Emma Scott ‘26

Scott’s passion for the environment carries over from the classroom to opportunities on campus and beyond.

FacesMarch 26, 2024Meet Emma Conover ’24

Leading Campus Kitchen, a student-run organization focused on addressing food insecurity, has been a rewarding experience.

Spring Term June 8, 2023Live from Sweden

W&L students in this Spring Term’s “Swedish Theater” course were immersed in culture during their three weeks in Stockholm, Sweden.

Spring TermJune 2, 2023‘Democracy Is Worth Defending’

The 2023 Spring Term course "Threats to Democracy" examined the form of government and explored the current challenges it faces.

Class of 2023May 30, 2023The Road Less Traveled

Washington and Lee’s Class of 2023 includes nine recipients of the Certificate of International Immersion awarded by W&L’s Center for International Education.

Spring TermMay 19, 2023A Model of Possibility

Professor of Biology Robert Humston’s Spring Term course takes a deep dive into environmental problem-solving.

Spring Term May 16, 2023Haunted History

Professor of History Mikki Brock’s Spring Term course explores our fascination with the supernatural.

On CampusMay 9, 2023Annual Spring Term Festival Returns May 19 in Leyburn Library

Students and faculty will summarize and display their Spring Term research and coursework.

Study AbroadMay 20, 2022Art in the Right Place

Students in Elliott King’s Spring Term class, “Modern Art in Barcelona,” are being steeped in Spanish art, history and architecture during an unforgettable educational trip to Barcelona and Madrid.

Spring TermMay 17, 2022Finding the Allure of Paris

Students in Michael and Lena Hill’s Spring Term course are discovering what inspired writers of past generations.

AcademicsMay 12, 2022Life on Two Legs

In this Spring Term course, Washington and Lee students are making data science look like a walk in the park.

On CampusMay 10, 2022Spring Term Course Brings CSI To Life

CSI: W&L students are learning forensic science with the help of a real FBI evidence response team.