Lorri Olan Recognized as a Top Pre-Law Adviser in the U.S.
The director of career and professional development — pre-law and engagement initiatives lead was cited as one of the 50 best by Juris Education.
Staff Accolades Archive (29 Stories)
April Washburn Elected President of the Board of Directors for the New England Buying Consortium
The director of the University Store is in the middle of a two-year term as NEBC vice president and will serve a two-year term as president beginning in March 2027.
Ryan Connell Named a Finalist for the Inaugural FloCollege CSC Spotlight Award
The athletics broadcaster and multimedia creative specialist was named one of 18 finalists for the award to be presented on June 9 in Las Vegas.
University Development Staff Publishes Paper in the Journal of Education Advancement and Marketing
Emily Pogue and Amanda Minix co-authored an article on engaging young alumni in leadership-level annual giving.
Jane Stewart Earns STARS Data Quality Certification
W&L’s director of sustainability was one of 30 professionals to complete the certification process this fall.
Nathaniel Graves Receives Award from the National Association for Higher Education Parent/Family Program Professionals
The W&L assistant dean for first-year experience was cited for his work at Denison University.
Hannah Phillips Appointed as a Small School Representative for the Virginia Association of College and University Housing Officers
The associate director of housing and residence life will advocate for small school residential needs.
W&L Receives Grant from the Women’s Sports Foundation
The Tara VanDerveer Fund for Advancement of Women in Coaching Grant supports young coaches on the rise with living expenses, professional development and mentorship.
Shamar Brandy Selected for Rising Stars Academy
The athletics equipment services manager will participate in the national leadership program for early-career athletic administrators.
Byron Faidley Quoted in Garden & Gun Magazine Article
The digital collections manager presented historical facts concerning Merle Haggard’s personal dome car currently in use by the Virginia Scenic Railway.
David Allen Wells Has Photography Displayed in Lexington’s Nelson Gallery
The university custodian had his photography featured in the Emerging Artists Exhibition.
Jacqueline Painter Earns Master’s Degree Through W&L’s Employee Continuing Education Program
The associate director of gift planning graduated from the American College of Financial Services on Dec. 9.
Members of the Summer Research Scholars Program Featured in Online Publication
Assistant professor Michelle Cowan and students Victoria Bliley ‘26 and Zachary Puckett ’26 had their summer research cited in the July edition of spectra.
Freda Coleman-Jackson Named Assistant Dean of Career Strategy
Dean Melanie Wilson has announced the appointment of Freda Coleman-Jackson as Assistant Dean of Career Strategy, effective July 1.
Residence Life Staff Member Featured in Online Publication
Hannah Phillips was one of two residence life professionals worldwide featured in the March/April issue of Talking Stick Magazine.
Alumni and Friends Endow Scholarship to Honor Long-time Staff Member
The gifts honor Elizabeth Outland Branner and her 25 years of service to the School of Law.
W&L’s Fran Elrod Quoted in NPR Segment on the Blue Ridge Mile Clinic
Elrod serves as the university advisor to the program that supports clients in navigating the required steps toward obtaining or reinstating a driver’s license.
W&L Financial Aid Staff Member Selected to Participate in College Board Enrollment Leadership Academy
Shanice Hardy will take part in the year-long program focused on leadership skills and enrollment management practices.
W&L Employee Uses Golf to Raise Over $3,000 for the Alzheimer’s Association
Jason Bunn participated in The Longest Day, an effort to raise awareness and funds to fight Alzheimer’s.
Two W&L Staff Members Awarded Paid Professional Leave
The program offers staff a 30-day leave, with full pay, to advance some aspect of their career and work at the university.
W&L Trio Publishes Article in the Heritage Science Journal
George Bent, David Pfaff and Mackenzie Brooks teamed up to profile the 3D reconstruction of historic sites in Florence, Italy.
W&L ITS Staff Member Cited Among Nation’s Best
Annie Foster has been selected to the Commercial Integrator 40 Influencers Under 40 listing.
W&L Studio Art Lab Technician Named Artist in Residence
Christine Carr to take part in a yearlong effort with the City of Roanoke Stormwater Utility.
W&L Development Officer Tabbed to CASE District III Cabinet
Kenny Melvin was elected by his peers to serve a two-year term.
W&L’s David Gálvez ’22 Awarded Fulbright to France
Galvez has received a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to France, where he will teach English to secondary school students and serve as a cultural ambassador for the United States.
Two W&L Staff Members Awarded Paid Professional Leave
The program offers staff a 30-day leave, with full pay, to advance some aspect of their career and work at the university.
W&L’s Goodin Earns Lexington-Rockbridge Jaycee Award
Jamie Goodin ’10 was named Member of the Year.
W&L’s Loar Publishes Oxford Handbook Chapter on Hercules
Matthew Loar published a chapter in the "The Oxford Handbook of Heracles."
W&L’s Hodge Selected to Take Part in State Advisory Committee
Kim Hodge has been named a member of the Virginia Department of Education Environmental Education Advisory Committee.
