The Williams School Archive (539 Stories)

My W&LNovember 4, 2026Vital Volunteer

Leon Tong ’28 has incorporated community engagement into every aspect of his W&L experience.

Faculty AccoladeNovember 4, 2026KT Vaughan Named Virginia Library Association’s Inaugural Academic Librarian of the Year

The new statewide honor recognizes outstanding achievement and leadership in academic librarianship.

GrantsNovember 4, 2026Washington and Lee Receives $75,000 Freeman Foundation Grant for Internships in Southeast Asia

The grant will establish a six-week summer internship program for W&L students in Vietnam, Thailand and Malaysia.

Campus EventsNovember 2, 2026Pooja Thakur-Wernz is the Next Speaker in the Anne and Edgar Basse Jr. Author Talk Series

Thakur-Wernz will deliver a lecture about the impact of geopolitical rivalries on emerging markets on Nov. 9.

Study AbroadOctober 21, 2026Choosing Chile

Grace Rustay '27 explored her career aspirations and the Chilean landscape while studying abroad at the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile.

Mock ConventionOctober 15, 2026The Road to the White House Runs Through Mock Con

At Mock Convention’s Parents and Family Weekend event, former White House press secretaries shared their experiences and spoke about the relationship between politics and the media.

Campus EventsOctober 15, 2026W&L’s Liberating Ideas Initiative to Host Inaugural Wonder Dinner

The event, set for Monday, Nov. 2, in the Cannan Green Pavilion, features a pair of distinguished guest speakers on the topic of parental choice in gene-based medicine.

Campus EventsOctober 12, 2026Aliaa Bassiouny to Deliver Lecture in Honor of Her Appointment to the A. Stevens Miles Professorship in Banking and Finance

Bassiouny’s talk, titled “There Is a Story Behind This Number: What Financial Market Frictions Teach Us About the World,” will be held Oct. 21 in Northen Auditorium.

Summer OpportunityOctober 8, 2026Rooted in Place

Drawing on a passion for land stewardship, Elisabeth Nicholson ’27 and Riley Mitchelson ’27 pursued environmentally focused summer internships that encouraged them to more deeply consider their relationship with the world around them.

Campus EventsOctober 8, 2026Jane Kamensky to Speak at W&L

Kamensky, president and CEO of Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello, will discuss the friendship and rivalry between Thomas Jefferson and John Adams on Oct. 19.

Campus EventOctober 7, 2026Yi Ren to Deliver Lecture on Propaganda in Mao’s China

The lecture will take place on Oct. 14 at 5 p.m. in the Harte Center.

NewsOctober 1, 2026W&L Joins the Project Pericles National Consortium for Civic Learning

Membership in the consortium gives the university access to grants and fellowships that support civic learning for students and the local community.

Mock ConventionSeptember 30, 2026Mock Convention Kicks Off 2028 Cycle

Mock Convention 2028 hosted its first campus conversation this fall during Young Alumni Weekend.

EventSeptember 29, 2026Brian Alexander to Headline First Beyond the Page Event

The associate professor of politics will discuss his new book “Jefferson’s Manual 0f Parliamentary Practice."

Faculty AccoladeSeptember 28, 2026Robin LeBlanc Authors New Book

Titled “Proprietors for a Democratic City,” the book explores how ordinary citizens remake public spaces and amplify their political voice.

OutcomesSeptember 25, 2026What’s Next for Reagan Reiferson ’26

The business administration major is working for a design and project coordinator in Austin, Texas.

Campus EventsSeptember 23, 2026Former White House Press Secretaries to Speak at Mock Convention Parents and Family Weekend Event

Dana Perino and Josh Earnest will participate in a fireside chat at 5:30 p.m. on Oct. 2 in University Chapel.

Campus EventsSeptember 21, 2026Doug Emhoff to Speak at Mock Convention Young Alumni Weekend Event

The former second gentleman will participate in a fireside chat at 3 p.m. on Sept. 25 in University Chapel.

Campus EventsSeptember 21, 2026Lynn Uzzell to Speak at W&L

Uzzell, an associate professor of political science at Bethel University, will discuss her new book about the revolutionary philosophy in the Declaration of Independence on Oct. 2.

Faculty FocusSeptember 17, 2026Enjoying the Ride

Jay Margalus, Johnson Professor of Entrepreneurship and Leadership, discusses his summer experience on a bike tour across Iowa and its parallels in pedagogy.

Campus EventsSeptember 15, 2026Current and Former State Solicitors General to Speak at W&L

The Sept. 18 symposium will examine the areas of constitutional litigation shaping our political discourse and feature W&L undergraduate and law alumni.

On CampusSeptember 15, 2026Art Goldsmith to Deliver 2026 Provost’s Lecture

The annual address that celebrates W&L faculty excellence in scholarship and teaching will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Sept. 24 in University Chapel.

Community-Based LearningSeptember 15, 2026Office of Community-Based Learning Announces 2026-27 Faculty Collaborative

This year’s collaborative includes 16 faculty members representing a variety of disciplines.

GrantsSeptember 15, 2026W&L Joins Four Virginia Institutions in NEH Grant to Preserve Revolutionary-Era Collections

The grant will fund conservation and digitization of collections documenting Virginia’s role in the nation’s founding.

AlumniSeptember 11, 20262026 Five-Star Distinguished Alumni Award Winners Announced

These W&L alumni exemplify leadership, service and professional excellence and will be honored during Five-Star Festival, Sept. 18-19.

Campus EventsSeptember 11, 2026W&L’s PLAI Lab to Hold AI Music Festival and Discussion

The event will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Sept. 24 in Leyburn Library Room 128.

On CampusSeptember 9, 2026Washington and Lee Welcomes the Class of 2030

Hailing from 38 states and 42 countries, the Class of 2030 represents an impressive range of accomplishments, interests and backgrounds.

EmployeesSeptember 9, 2026David Saacke Named to New Executive Director of Institutional AI Role at W&L

Kerri Chapman to serve as interim chief information officer after four years as the university’s deputy chief information officer.

AlumniSeptember 9, 2026Finding Your Path

For Washington and Lee University’s Jack Evans ’25 and Adja Ndiaye ’26, receiving a Gilman Scholarship redefined what was possible during their four years on campus and beyond.

Memorial ServiceSeptember 8, 2026W&L Community to Observe 25th Anniversary of the 9/11 Terrorist Attacks

Washington and Lee will honor the lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001, with a series of commemorative events on campus Sept. 10 and 11.

GrantsSeptember 8, 2026Washington and Lee Receives Grant from the Teagle Foundation

The planning grant will create a shared first-year humanities experience and expand pathways through the curriculum.

Campus EventsSeptember 3, 2026W&L to Host Constitution Day Panel on Supreme Court Cases from the 2025-26 Term

The Liberating Ideas panel discussion takes place in Northen Auditorium on Sept. 16.

Faculty AccoladeAugust 25, 2026JT Torres Co-Authors Book Titled ‘Nonviolent Response’

Written with Sheri Rysdam of Eastern Oregon University, the book offers strategies for responding to writing in positive and motivating ways.

New EmployeesAugust 21, 2026Washington and Lee Welcomes New Tenure Stream Faculty

Twelve faculty members will join new positions during the 2026-27 academic year.

New EmployeesAugust 20, 2026W&L Announces New Fixed-Term Faculty, Fellows and Assistant Coaches

Twenty-eight new faculty and staff members are joining the university this year.

Campus EventsAugust 20, 2026Convocation to Kick Off New Academic Year at Washington and Lee

The event will be held at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 2 on the Front Lawn with remarks by Interim President Kenneth P. Ruscio ’76.

Campus EventsAugust 12, 2026Ian Bogost to Keynote 2026 Fall Academy

The Barbara and David Thomas Distinguished Professor and assistant vice provost at Washington University in St. Louis will deliver a lecture on the impact of artificial intelligence on higher education Wednesday, Aug. 19, in University Chapel.

Summer OpportunityAugust 11, 2026On the Map

This summer, students in W&L’s Summer Research Scholars program are taking an interdisciplinary and interactive approach to environmental studies with ArcGIS mapping software.

OutcomesAugust 5, 2026What’s Next for Caroline Natwick ’26

This fall, Natwick will enter the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

OutcomesJuly 29, 2026What’s Next for Bailey Jordan ’26

Jordan is moving back to her hometown in North Carolina to work in the marketing department at Allspring Global Investments.

Student AccoladeJuly 23, 2026Two Students Selected for the John W. Warner Public Service Award

Chloe Kim ’28 and Mackenzie Morante ’27 have both continued their public service in Washington, D.C., this summer.

Student AccoladeJuly 22, 2026Fellowship Awards Allow Washington and Lee Recipients to Forge New Paths

Inspired by life-changing study abroad opportunities, many W&L students decide to pursue fellowships that allow them to complete meaningful work on a global stage.

Faculty AccoladeJuly 20, 2026KT Vaughan Appointed to the Library of Virginia Board

The Hal F. and Barbra Buckner Higginbotham University Librarian will serve a five-year term starting July 1, 2027.

FacultyJuly 16, 2026Q&A: Are wildfires getting worse?

An environmental economist and former U.S. Forest Service firefighter, W&L’s Cal Bryan discusses what the public needs to know about the current state of wildfire management and prevention.

My W&LJuly 8, 2026Exploring the World

Johnson Enhancement Funds Open up Opportunities for W&L Johnson Scholars.

Alumni AccoladeJuly 7, 2026Jackson Flower ’25 Publishes Paper in the Penn Undergraduate Law Journal

The article is based on a capstone paper Flower wrote for his minor in law, justice and society at W&L.

Faculty AccoladeJuly 2, 2026Economics Professor Delivers Keynote Address at the European Society for Empirical Legal Studies Annual Conference

Peter Grajzl’s lecture focused on his research studying the evolution of English law in the early modern and industrialization eras and the law’s impact on the economy.

Summer Opportunity June 26, 2026Malachi Zarahn ’28 Becomes First W&L Student Selected for UVA’s Roadmap Scholars Initiative

The two-year program is designed to help students chart their path into the legal profession.

FacultyJune 25, 2026Washington and Lee Names Six Faculty Members to Endowed Professorships in The College and The Williams School

These faculty have been recognized for their outstanding teaching, scholarship and service to the university.

Faculty AccoladeJune 25, 2026Sofia Elverdin Selected as Co-Recipient of the Best Dissertation Prize From the American Political Science Association’s Women, Gender and Politics Section

The assistant professor of politics will receive her prize at the association’s annual meeting in Boston in September.

Alumni in ActionJune 24, 2026Staying Involved Through Spring Term

Abroad and on campus, W&L alumni donated their time and shared their knowledge and experiences to enhance several Spring Term courses.

Student AccoladeJune 11, 2026Sarah Zimmerman ’26 Receives Old Dominion Athletic Conference’s Marjorie Berkley Award

The soccer and basketball star was honored as the top female scholar-athlete in the conference.

CommunityJune 11, 2026Summer Reading Recs

Four W&L professors share their must-reads to help you round out your reading list.

On CampusJune 9, 2026Campus Kitchen and the Connolly Center Cook Up New Ideas

A new partnership between the Campus Kitchen and the Connolly Center for Entrepreneurship is giving student food businesses a commercial home on campus.

On CampusJune 8, 2026Net Gain

Seniors Teresa Yoon, Cecelia Schweitzer and Juyoung Kim watched their team grow from seven players to a 20-plus-per-practice community.

Student AccoladeJune 4, 2026W&L’s Alexander Kagan ’27 Named a Constitutional Studies Fellow by the Hertog Foundation

Kagan will spend two weeks in an intensive learning experience focused on American constitutional history and development.

Faces of W&LJune 3, 2026What’s Next for Lauren Long ’26

Long, a biochemistry major, will be attending Indiana University School of Medicine in the fall.

Spring TermJune 2, 2026Interdisciplinary Innovation

Three new Spring Term Abroad courses allow the liberal arts ethos to shine as professors in different disciplines combine forces.

Student AccoladeMay 26, 2026W&L’s Chuck Rutberg ’26 Selected for Teaching Assistant Program in France

Rutberg is looking forward to building on his French language skills before pursuing a career in the federal government.

Student AccoladeMay 22, 2026W&L’s Margaret Schweppe ’26 Selected for U.S. Teaching Assistantship to Austria

Schweppe is looking forward to developing her German language and teaching skills in an immersive environment before joining PricewaterhouseCoopers as a management consulting analyst.

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.

Faculty AccoladeMay 21, 2026Elizabeth Oliver to Receive Award from the American Accounting Association

The associate dean of the Williams School will receive the 2025 Accounting Historian’s Journal Award at the organization’s annual meeting in August.

Student AccoladeMay 20, 2026W&L’s Tom Finnegan ’26 Awarded U.S. Teaching Assistantship to Austria

Finnegan is looking forward to sharing his passion for sustainable food systems with the students at a “green” school near Klagenfurt am Wörthersee.

Campus EventsMay 20, 2026Washington and Lee University to Celebrate 239th Commencement, Baccalaureate

W&L celebrates its 239th undergraduate Commencement at 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 28.

Student Accolade May 18, 2026Brody Sandifer-Williams ’28 and Edison Dokken ’28 Awarded the CIE Arabic Summer Scholarship

Washington and Lee’s Center for International Education awarded funding to the sophomores to study Arabic in Meknes, Morocco, this summer.

Faculty AccoladeMay 12, 2026W&L Economics Professor Co-Authors Paper in Science

Cal Bryan and colleagues from the University of California, Davis studied the costs and benefits of using fuel treatments as a land management practice in the Western U.S.

Student AccoladeMay 11, 2026W&L’s Sandrine Uwantege ’27 Receives Davis Projects for Peace Grant

The grant will support Uwantege’s work to empower and expand opportunities for first-time teenage mothers in her home country of Rwanda.

Student AccoladeMay 6, 2026W&L’s Jonathan McEwen ’27 Selected to Represent Team USA in 2026 Arnold Palmer Cup

Junior golfer is the lone Division III representative on the 24-person roster.

International EducationMay 5, 2026Ammar Alhajmee ’26 to Receive the Global Learning Leadership Award

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.

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.

Faculty AccoladeMay 1, 2026Ehi Rajsky Secures Grant from the Internal Revenue Service

The assistant professor of accounting will use the grant to provide free basic tax return preparation.

Faces of W&LMay 1, 2026Meet Will Knight ’26

Knight says the opportunity to pursue different extracurriculars, including football, track & field and fly fishing, has been invaluable.

Student SpotlightApril 28, 2026Best Foot Forward

Icy Keneah ’26 turned a childhood love of fun socks into a nonprofit serving communities in Rockbridge County and her hometown of Richmond, Virginia.

Student AccoladeApril 23, 2026W&L Students Finish Fourth at The BIG Pitch Comp Stock Pitch Competition

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 WeekendApril 23, 2026Celebrate and Commemorate at W&L Alumni Weekend 2026

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.

AlumniApril 22, 2026Beyond the Classroom

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.

On CampusApril 16, 2026W&L Holds 2026 Leadership Excellence Awards

The annual banquet recognizes the many individual and group accomplishments of W&L students within the past year.

Student AccoladeApril 16, 2026W&L’s Patrick Solcher Awarded Fulbright to Spain

For Solcher, teaching English in Spain is an opportunity to meaningfully immerse himself in a new culture and continue building his language skills.

Harte CenterApril 16, 2026Harte Center Peer Tutoring Program Achieves Certification from the College Reading and Learning Association

The designation allows W&L’s tutors to earn international certification.

Faculty AccoladeApril 13, 2026Soo Yon Ryu Publishes in the Journal of Advertising

The assistant professor of business administration’s research examines how consumers make inferences based on package design.

Faculty AccoladeApril 13, 2026Pooja Thakur-Wernz Publishes Paper in the Journal of Business Ethics

The article examines deliberate exceeding of legally mandated requirements for corporate social responsibility at firms in India.

AlumniApril 9, 2026W&L Announces 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award Winners

This year's honorees will be recognized during Alumni Weekend from April 30-May 3.

Faces of W&LApril 9, 2026Meet Malik Hardy ’26

Hardy discovered his business administration studies allow him to work closely with others to solve real-world problems.

On CampusApril 8, 2026ODK Holds Spring Initiation for W&L Honorees

W&L trustee Cliff Holekamp ’96 addressed new members of ODK during their spring induction ceremony.

On CampusApril 8, 2026Phi Beta Kappa Initiates New Members During 2026 Convocation Ceremony

The Phi Beta Kappa chapter at Washington and Lee University welcomed 53 students into the prestigious honor society.

EventApril 3, 2026W&L’s Liberating Ideas Program to Host a Conversation with Jack Goldsmith ’84

The Learned Hand Professor of Law at Harvard Law School will discuss executive power under the Constitution.

FacultyApril 1, 2026W&L to Host “Slices of Research” Program at Salerno Wood Fired Pizza & Taphouse

Newly promoted faculty members will present their research in a PechaKucha format on April 14.

My W&LMarch 25, 2026W&L Students Explore Career Paths Over February Break

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.

Nobel SymposiumMarch 24, 2026Art Goldsmith to Present Nobel Prize Symposium Talk

The Jackson T. Stephens Professor of Economics will discuss this year’s Nobel Prize winners in Economic Sciences on April 2 in Leyburn Library.

Student AccoladeMarch 24, 2026W&L Students Accepted into American Economic Association Summer Training Program

Ayanna Moore ’27 and Charlie Salome Sabines ’28 will participate in the prestigious program this summer at American University in Washington, D.C.

Faculty AccoladeMarch 19, 2026Bright Frimpong Awarded Mednick Memorial Fellowship

The assistant professor of business administration will receive funding from the Virginia Foundation for Independent Colleges to support his research on artificial intelligence washing.

Campus EventsMarch 17, 2026Cliff Holekamp ’96 to Deliver Keynote at ODK Initiation Ceremony

On March 27, the entrepreneur and W&L trustee will address 41 new initiates of W&L’s Alpha Circle of ODK.

Campus EventsMarch 13, 2026Entrepreneur Jay Coen Gilbert to Deliver Keynote at Annual Institute for Honor Symposium

This year’s symposium will take place March 20-21 and address the intersection of corporate responsibility and sustainable development.

NewsMarch 13, 2026Susan Chadwick Selected as Director of Financial Aid

The director of CSS Profile and IDOC at the College Board will begin her appointment July 1.

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.

Faculty AccoladeMarch 12, 2026Michelle Cowan, Gavin Fox and Keri Larson Receive Honors for Their Published Article

The business administration faculty members were cited for their article that appeared in the August 2025 issue of the Journal of Marketing Education.

AlumniMarch 9, 2026Washington and Lee University to Host 2026 Entrepreneurship Summit

The two-day program will be held on campus March 20-21.

LectureMarch 6, 2026Seth Cantey to Deliver Lecture in Honor of His Appointment to the Lewis G. John Term Professorship in Politics

Cantey’s talk, titled “Freedom Money: Bitcoin’s Promise and How it Could Fail,” will be held March 30 in Northen Auditorium.

Faces of W&LMarch 4, 2026Meet Eleanna Giannoula ’28

Giannoula, an international student from Greece, said W&L's genuine community drew her in.

Student AccoladeFebruary 26, 2026W&L Student Team Competes at VFIC Applied Ethics Bowl

The W&L Ethics Bowl team recently participated in an annual statewide competition.

Campus EventsFebruary 26, 2026Brian Alexander to Hold Fireside Chat with Former Ambassador Brian Nichols

The March 12 event is presented in conjunction with Moffat Takadiwa’s exhibit “Recoded Memories,” on view in the Reeves Museum of Ceramics.

Campus EventsFebruary 25, 2026Brian Alexander to Give ‘America at 250’ Lecture at W&L

Alexander will discuss Thomas Jefferson’s rules of parliamentary practice and the meaning of power in American democracy on March 11.

Life of ConsequenceFebruary 20, 2026Finding the Why

Phil Marella '81 is the founder of Dana's Angels Research Trust, an organization dedicated to funding research on Niemann-Pick disease type C.

Student AccoladeFebruary 19, 2026W&L Student Accepted into Public Policy and International Affairs Program

Lucas Kim ’27 will participate in the program this summer at Princeton University.

Faces of W&LFebruary 18, 2026Meet Bella Ferrate ’26

Ferrate chose W&L for its accredited Williams School and the ability to embrace the liberal arts experience.

Student AccoladeFebruary 18, 2026Icy Keneah ’26 Named to Allstate NACDA Good Works Team

The senior women’s basketball player was one of 20 winter sports athletes honored nationwide for volunteerism and civic engagement.

Faculty AccoladeFebruary 16, 2026Ehi Rajsky Co-Authors Paper Published in the AICPA Tax Advisor Journal

The assistant professor of accounting was joined by two W&L students to produce a paper titled “Effects of the OBBBA on Higher Education.”

On CampusFebruary 12, 2026Students Help Shape Library Life Through Advisory Board

W&L’s Library Student Advisory Board allows students to have a voice in the university library’s events and initiatives.

Faculty AccoladeFebruary 5, 2026Politics Professor Speaks in the Great Hall at the Library of Congress

Brian Alexander participated in a moderated discussion on his new book “Jefferson’s Manual of Parliamentary Practice.”

Faculty AccoladeFebruary 4, 2026Pooja Thakur-Wernz and Aliaa Bassiouny Collaborate to Publish Paper in the Critical Perspectives on International Business Journal

The professors co-authored an article titled “Family Ownership and Institutional Voids: Evidence from SMEs in Egypt.”

My W&LFebruary 4, 2026A Culture of Kindness

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.

My W&LFebruary 3, 2026Educational Odyssey

Ashton Evans ’26 reflects on a W&L experience full of mentorship, global learning and skills she will carry with her for life.

AlumniJanuary 30, 2026From the Sidelines to the World Stage

Kaylee Hartung ’07 will cover two of the world’s premier sporting events during a single month.

W&L MagazineJanuary 27, 2026Career Connections

The W&L network is perhaps most illustrative in the early-career assistance and opportunities our alumni provide to current students.

Alumni AccoladeJanuary 27, 2026Refining an Industry

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.

On CampusJanuary 27, 2026Winter Reading Recs

Washington and Lee University’s library staff recommend their current favorite winter reads.

On CampusJanuary 20, 2026Making Space for Makerspaces

W&L students have access to cutting-edge tools and technology through W&L’s commitment to hands-on pedagogy.

Campus EventsJanuary 20, 2026W&L Presents Peter Beinart in Conversation with Seth Cantey

The two politics professors will discuss themes from Beinart’s new book, “Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza,” on Feb. 3.

On CampusDecember 16, 2025Where Tradition Meets Entrepreneurship: The University Store’s Student and Alumni Connection

The University Store has become an unexpected incubator, offering a platform to launch and grow entrepreneurial ventures.

Student AccoladeDecember 16, 2025Two W&L Students Awarded Gilman Scholarships to Study Abroad

The Gilman Scholarship Program offers awards of up to $5,000 to U.S. undergraduate students who are Pell Grant recipients.

Endowed ProfessorshipDecember 10, 2025Lloyd Tanlu to Deliver Lecture in Honor of His Appointment to the Ehrick Kilner Haight Sr. Term Professorship

Tanlu’s discussion, “Designing Control Systems: How Structure and Syntax Impact Organizational Outcomes,” will be held Jan. 14 in Northen Auditorium.

CitizenshipDecember 8, 2025Brian ’96 and Katie ’95 Boland on Building a Well-Being Economy

The Bolands have dedicated their time and energy to building a more equitable economic system.

Faculty AccoladeDecember 5, 2025Brian Alexander Publishes New Book

The associate professor of politics brings Thomas Jefferson’s definitive word on the rules for Congress to print.

Student AccoladeDecember 5, 2025Martha Greer Walker ’27 Publishes Book

The junior shared her research on how to build an AI-ready career.

Student AccoladeNovember 21, 2025Betty Boatwright ’26 Named to NFHCA Senior Team

Boatwright, co-captain of the field hockey team, is one of just 60 student-athletes nationwide to earn the honor.

ObituaryNovember 13, 2025In Memoriam: Delos D. Hughes, Professor of Politics Emeritus

Hughes served as professor at Washington and Lee University for 33 years.

Happy HolidaysNovember 13, 2025Enjoy a Festive 2025 Holiday Season

The W&L community celebrates the 2025 holiday season with a wide variety of campus and local events.

Faculty AccoladeNovember 10, 2025Soo Yon Ryu Presents at the Association of Consumer Research Conference

The assistant professor of business administration shared her paper on the materialization of experiences.

Faces of W&LNovember 4, 2025Meet Luis Chong ’28

Chong loves spending time in nature, especially visiting the gazebo on campus.

On CampusOctober 29, 2025Interdisciplinary Investment

The new building that serves the Williams School of Commerce, Economics and Politics provides expanded space for state-of-the-art classrooms and collaborative gathering areas.

Faces of W&LOctober 29, 2025Meet Reagan Reiferson ’26

Reiferson has found her "homes" on campus in her sorority and the Outing Club.

Distinctly DubyuhnellOctober 28, 2025Record Attendance Marks the Sixth Washington and Lee Real Estate Forum

Washington and Lee's Real Estate Forum, held October 8–9, saw record-breaking attendance at its sixth biannual event.

Faces of W&LOctober 23, 2025Meet Gibson Ward ’27

Ward has found his 'home' on campus with the Shepherd Program.

CurriculumOctober 21, 2025Where Creativity Meets Commerce: W&L’s New Arts Management Minor

Collaboration between the business administration and theatre, dance and film studies departments has created pathways for students to blend creative interests with professional skills.

FellowshipsOctober 21, 2025W&L Alumni Receive Omicron Delta Kappa Scholarship

Two Washington and Lee University graduates received scholarships from the National Leadership Honor Society to support graduate and professional study.

Faculty AccoladeOctober 20, 2025KT Vaughan Initiated as Next President of the Oberlin Group of Libraries

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.

On CampusOctober 16, 2025AI Conversations on Campus

W&L’s forward-thinking mindset surrounding the emergence of AI leads to engaged classwork, research and discussions.

On CampusOctober 16, 2025Lindley Center In Action

Washington and Lee’s Lindley Center for Student Wellness welcomes students into a new space designed for a holistic approach to wellness.

Student AccoladeOctober 13, 2025Anna Lee ’28 Featured on Cleveland News Broadcast

The sophomore shared her entrepreneurial journey launching her granola company.

Faculty AccoladeOctober 13, 2025Soo Yon Ryu Publishes Article in Journal of the Association for Consumer Research

The assistant professor of business administration explores the relationship between experience and consumption.

On Campus October 9, 2025International Perspectives

This year’s cohort of Davis United World College Scholars have come from across the globe to make their mark on W&L.

Summer OpportunityOctober 9, 2025Change Agents: DeLaney Center Interns Help Drive Social Progress

Eleven W&L students participated in the first full year of programming spread across multiple states.

Faces of W&LOctober 7, 2025Meet Icy Keneah ’26

Keneah, co-captain of the women’s basketball team, says her bond with her teammates goes far beyond the court.

Beyond the PageOctober 7, 2025Stuart Gray to Headline Second Beyond the Page Event

The associate professor of politics will discuss his monograph “The Political Theory of the Bhagavad-Gita.”

Alumni EngagementOctober 6, 2025Washington and Lee University to Host Real Estate Forum

The event will be held in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 8-9.

Summer OpportunityOctober 2, 2025Shepherd’s Summer Interns Make an Impact Around the World

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.

Faces of W&LOctober 2, 2025Meet Gaby White ’27

White has embraced several leadership opportunities at W&L.

Beyond the PageSeptember 26, 2025W&L Announces New Lecture Series Featuring Faculty’s Milestone Works

Beyond the Page is a yearlong series of talks organized by the Provost’s Office to celebrate the significant achievements of the university’s faculty.

AlumniSeptember 24, 20252025 Five-Star Distinguished Alumni Awards

These alumni exemplify leadership, service and professional excellence and will be honored during Five-Star Festival, Oct. 3–5, 2025.

Alumni SpotlightSeptember 24, 2025Bringing Humanity Into The Conversation

Kate LeMasters ’15 cultivated a career of addressing public health inequalities with marginalized societies.

Faculty AccoladeSeptember 24, 2025Lucas Morel Co-Edits Volume About Frederick Douglass’ Writings on Abraham Lincoln

The John K. Boardman, Jr. Professor of Politics and his co-editor from Christopher Newport University will discuss the book and sign copies on Oct. 14 at the Hillel House.

Campus EventsSeptember 22, 2025Andi Coulter is the Next Speaker in the Anne and Edgar Basse Jr. Author Talk Series

Coulter will deliver a lecture on fan-driven marketing for independent artists on Oct. 6.

facultySeptember 19, 2025Pooja Thakur-Wernz Publishes Research Article for the Global Strategy Journal

The article examines and weighs both the potential benefits and drawbacks of foreign ownership on CSR spending.

Campus EventsSeptember 12, 2025Campus Kitchen Announces 2025-26 Just Food Series

W&L alumni return to campus as lecturers for the annual event series, which examines how food systems interact with issues of social justice.

Connolly CenterSeptember 11, 2025Connolly Center Entrepreneur-in-Residence Program Set for Fall Term

The program exposes students to cutting-edge ideas by bringing business and entrepreneurial leaders to campus.

Summer Opportunity September 5, 2025W&L Students Learn and Network in New York City

Washington and Lee students interested in finance completed valuable summer internships in New York City this summer.

Constitution DaySeptember 4, 2025Keith Whittington to Present Constitution Day Address at W&L

The David Boies Professor of Law at Yale University Law School will speak on Sept. 18 in Northen Auditorium.

New FacultyAugust 25, 2025W&L Welcomes New Fixed Term Faculty, Fellows and Assistant Coaches

Twenty-seven new faculty and staff members are joining the university this year.

Faculty AccoladeAugust 22, 2025Economics Professor Interviewed for ‘Marketplace’ Podcast

Linda Hooks was one of three economists who offered their opinions on what Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell would say during an annual gathering in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, on Aug. 22.

ConvocationAugust 19, 2025Convocation to Kick Off New Academic Year at Washington and Lee

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.

Summer OpportunityAugust 8, 2025In the Business of Good Journalism

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.

Campus EventsAugust 7, 2025Micah Schwartzman and Vincent Phillip Muñoz to Keynote 2025 Fall Academy

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.

Student AccoladeJuly 31, 2025W&L Celebrates Another Year of Fellowship Success

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.

OutcomesJuly 31, 2025W&L Outcomes: Charlie Mlcek ’25

Mlcek is returning to Capitol Hill as an AI Policy Fellow through the Horizon Institute for Public Service.

W&L MagazineJuly 30, 2025In The Lead: New Chapter

Adhip Adhikari ’27 constructed a library at a secondary school in Kathmandu, Nepal, with the help of the Washington and Lee University community.

Student AccoladeJuly 18, 2025W&L’s Jack Evans ’25 Awarded Fulbright to Uzbekistan

Evans received a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to teach English in Uzbekistan and plans to pursue a career in national security and diplomacy.

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.

W&L OutcomesJuly 15, 2025W&L Outcomes: Luke Fountain ’25

After graduation, Fountain will complete a fellowship at CNBC doing business reporting for digital and television platforms.

Student AccoladeJuly 10, 2025W&L’s Mary Kate Murschell ’25 Earns U.S. Teaching Assistantship to Austria

Murschell will teach English in Austria before working for an accounting firm in Philadelphia.

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.

Lives of ConsequenceJune 17, 2025Best Practice

Dr. Charles Frankum ’90 lays claim to being one of the few surgeons in the country who flies himself to appointments at rural hospitals.

Student AccoladeJune 13, 2025W&L’s Kiki Mittner ’25 Earns U.S. Teaching Assistantship to Austria

Mittner will teach English in her grandmother’s Austrian hometown before attending law school.

Faculty AccoladeJune 9, 2025Aliaa Bassiouny Named to the Board of Directors for Orascom Development Egypt

The Lawrence Term Professor of Finance will serve as a non-executive member of the board for the real estate development company.

Student AccoladeJune 9, 2025Lela Casey ’25 Receives Fellowship from the Center for Arabic Study Abroad

The recent graduate will serve a year-long fellowship studying Arabic in Morocco.

ProfessorshipsJune 5, 2025Washington and Lee Names Six Faculty Members to Endowed Professorships in The College and The Williams School

These faculty have been recognized for their outstanding teaching, scholarship and service to the university.

Faculty AccoladeJune 3, 2025Peter Grajzl Presents Research at the Oweesta Native CDFI Capital Access Convening

The John F. Hendon Professor of Economics shared research he jointly conducted with the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis’ Center for Indian Country Development.

W&L Around The WorldMay 28, 2025What the Mountain Gives You

Chris Paudel ’28 set out to challenge himself — and cultural stereotypes — through a mountaineering expedition in his home country of Nepal.

Faculty AccoladeMay 28, 2025Politics Professor Holds Featured Talk at the Capital Rare Book Fair

Brian Alexander provided historical and modern insights on Thomas Jefferson’s “A Manual of Parliamentary Practice.”

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.

Campus EventsMay 22, 2025Washington and Lee University to Celebrate 238th Commencement, Baccalaureate

W&L celebrates its 238th undergraduate Commencement at 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 29.

Lifelong LearningMay 21, 2025‘W&L After Class’ Podcast Releases New Episode Featuring Jay Margalus

In this month’s episode, Margalus discusses unlearning, the richness in risks and how the Connolly Center provides experiences in chance-taking.

Faces of W&LMay 20, 2025Meet Martha Greer Walker ’27

At W&L, Walker discovered a passion for English and its focus on learning how to think critically, creatively and empathetically.

Lifelong LearningMay 20, 2025James S. Lambert Selected as Director of Lifelong Learning

The former provost at Southern Virginia University begins his W&L appointment on July 1.

Lives of ConsequenceMay 16, 2025American Dream

Tolu Olubunmi ’02 has made her journey to citizenship an opportunity to inspire and serve others.

Student AccoladeMay 15, 2025Sambridhi Tuladhar ’25 to Receive the Global Learning Leadership Award

The accounting major will be presented the award at the Center for International Education awards ceremony on May 27.

Student AccoladeMay 14, 2025Eight W&L Students Awarded Gilman Scholarships to Study Abroad

This round of recipients marks a record-setting Gilman Scholar cohort for W&L.

Endowed ProfessorshipMay 12, 2025Megan Hess ’97 Named Class of 1960 Professor of Ethics and Accounting

Hess, a professor of accounting, will hold the position for three years.

On CampusMay 8, 2025Entrepreneurship Summit Connects Students and Alumni With Shared Interests

The 2025 Entrepreneurship Summit brought students together for networking, honing their pitch skills and sharing ideas with alumni.

FellowshipsMay 6, 2025Lucas Morel Selected for Prestigious ACS Mellon Academic Leadership Fellowship

The John K. Boardman Jr. Professor of Politics will use the fellowship to lead W&L’s “Liberating Ideas” initiative.

Faculty AccoladeMay 6, 2025Politics Professor Publishes New Book

Stu Gray’s publication examines the Bhagavad-Gita through a political perspective.

Faculty AccoladeApril 28, 2025Business Administration Professor Publishes Book in Tandem with W&L Alumna

Jeff Schatten and Teresa Aires ’19 co-wrote a book on the impacts of artificial intelligence on the workforce.

Student AccoladeApril 23, 2025W&L’s Jack Evans ’25 Named a Grand Strategy Fellow by the Hertog Foundation

Evans will spend four weeks in an intensive learning experience focused on the most pressing national security challenges facing the U.S.

Faces of W&LApril 22, 2025Meet Weyimi Agbeyegbe ’25

Studying abroad in Paris allowed Agbeyegbe to learn more about the intersection of fashion and business.

On CampusApril 21, 2025Student Organization Spotlight: International Student Mentors

W&L’s International Student Mentors Program pairs new international students with upper-division students to help them navigate life on campus.

On CampusApril 16, 2025‘Unlikely Pairings’ Ignite Curiosity at Science, Society and the Arts Conference

The interdisciplinary conference gave students the chance to share original research that integrated their academic interests and personal passions.

CommunityApril 15, 2025Looking Forward and Giving Back

The Class of 2025’s Senior Gift Committee co-chairs have already sailed past their monetary goal as they look toward Commencement.

Alumni AccoladeApril 14, 2025Ainsley Daigle ’13 Named to Billboard’s Women in Music 2025 List

The vice president at Firebird Artist Management was honored in the multisector category.

AthleticsApril 10, 2025The Ultimate Teammate

Four sets of twins on W&L varsity sports teams share what it’s like competing side-by-side with their siblings.

AlumniApril 10, 2025W&L Announces 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award Winners

This year's honorees will be recognized during Alumni Weekend from May 1-4.

On CampusApril 10, 2025ODK Holds Spring Initiation for W&L Honorees

Dean Tamara Futrell addressed new members of ODK during their spring induction ceremony.

Alumni WeekendApril 9, 2025Celebrate and Give Back at W&L Alumni Weekend 2025

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.

Student AccoladeApril 3, 2025Four W&L Students to Study Abroad with Critical Language Scholarship

The Critical Language Scholarship Program funds a summer of overseas language and cultural immersion.

Faculty FocusApril 3, 2025Office Space: Jay Margalus

Jay Margalus, Johnson Professor of Entrepreneurship and Leadership and director of the Connolly Center for Entrepreneurship, offers us an office tour.

On CampusApril 2, 2025Phi Beta Kappa Initiates New Members During 2025 Convocation Ceremony

The Phi Beta Kappa chapter at Washington and Lee University welcomed 47 students into the prestigious honor society.

Student AccoladeApril 2, 2025W&L Student Accepted into Expanding Discovery in Economics+ Summer Institute

Charlie Salome Sabines ’28 will participate in the program this summer at The University of Chicago.

Faces of W&LApril 1, 2025Meet John Williams ’25

Williams is a self-starter, including founding several small businesses and a club squash team.

Williams Investment SocietyMarch 27, 2025W&L Student-Run Investment Fund Ranks Among Nation’s Largest

The Williams Investment Society’s $25.5 million assets under management rank sixth nationally according to a survey conducted by the Center for Investment Research.

Faculty AccoladeMarch 24, 2025Economics Professor Interviewed for ‘Marketplace’ Podcast

Linda Hooks’ comments were featured during a March 19 segment on the impact of current interest rates on business and consumer spending.

On CampusMarch 20, 2025Washington and Lee University to Host 2025 Entrepreneurship Summit

The two-day program will be held on campus April 11-12.

CampusMarch 18, 2025The Right Direction

Stephen Welker ’05 honors his past by shaping the future.

Campus EventsMarch 18, 2025Justin Davis is the Next Speaker in the Anne and Edgar Basse Jr. Author Talk Series

Davis will deliver a lecture titled “Web Scraping for Research on Novel Data” on campus on March 27.

On Campus March 18, 2025Inside SSA

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.

Faces of W&LMarch 18, 2025Meet Ashton Mouton ’28

Mouton entered college with plans to be a surgeon, but a sociology class changed his career path.

Campus EventsMarch 14, 2025Carla Lalli Music to Deliver Keynote Remarks for W&L’s Science, Society, and the Arts Conference

The award-winning cookbook author will deliver a public talk on March 20, with student research presentations on March 21.

My W&LMarch 13, 2025Forging Their Futures

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.

W&L MagazineMarch 11, 2025Charting New Waters

From rehabilitating its finances to reviving endangered species, Keith Sanford ’80 transformed the Tennessee Aquarium’s future.

On CampusMarch 4, 2025W&L to Host Two Former Members of Congress on Campus

The Congress to Campus program will bring former Congressmen Dave Trott and Lewis F. Payne to campus March 16-18.

W&L MagazineFebruary 24, 2025Empowering Others

After fighting societal norms in India, Rima Kumari ’26 champions education for other women.

Faculty AccoladeFebruary 19, 2025Elizabeth Oliver Receives Lifetime Service Award

Oliver was presented with the American Accounting Association’s Jim Benjamin Lifetime Service Award at the organization’s Leadership in Accounting Education Section Seminar on Feb. 14.

Willis LectureFebruary 19, 2025President and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond to Present H. Parker Willis Lecture

Tom Barkin’s talk will be held March 27 in Stackhouse Theater.

Faces of W&LFebruary 18, 2025Meet Sofia Iuteri ’27

Iuteri’s work with the Connolly Entrepreneurship Society and business administration professors has led to the expansion and growth of her own nonprofit.

Faculty AccoladeFebruary 13, 2025Jay Margalus receives VIVA Open Adopt Grant

The professor of entrepreneurship and leadership will use the funds to create an open-source materials course.

ObituaryFebruary 6, 2025In Memoriam: Philip Archel Gibbs, Associate Professor of Business

Gibbs taught accounting, business and management at Washington and Lee University.

Fishback LectureFebruary 6, 2025Alden Wicker ’09 to Serve as the Fishback Visiting Writer at W&L

The author will deliver the Fishback Lecture on Wednesday, Feb. 12, via Zoom.

LecturesFebruary 5, 2025Jacob Strauss ’16 to Present Public Lectures on Energy Policy and Economics

The talks will be held in Huntley Hall 327 on Feb. 12.

Faculty AccoladeJanuary 21, 2025Andi Coulter publishes book on the band AFI

The assistant professor of business administration recounts the history and impact of the band’s career.

Nobel SymposiumJanuary 21, 2025Peter Grajzl to Host Nobel Prize Symposium Talk

The John F. Hendon Professor of Economics will discuss the Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences presented to Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson and James A. Robinson.

Faces of W&LJanuary 21, 2025Meet Riley Mitchelson ’27

Mitchelson embraces extracurriculars such as volunteering with the Nabors Service League and teaching salsa through Around the Globe.

AIJanuary 17, 2025Harte Center to Debut Prompting, Learning and Artificial Intelligence Lab

The space opens Jan. 27 and will be dedicated to exploration and experimentation with generative AI tools.

ResearchJanuary 15, 2025W&L to Host ‘Slices of Research’ Program at Salerno Wood Fired Pizza & Taphouse

Newly promoted faculty members will present their research in a PechaKucha format on Jan. 28.

In MemoriamDecember 30, 2024W&L Remembers: President Jimmy Carter

The former president, who died Dec. 29, interacted with the Washington and Lee University community on multiple occasions.

On CampusDecember 18, 2024Students Share Entrepreneurial Ideas in Video Pitch Competition

Students polished their pitching skills at a video pitch competition on Dec. 6 in the Harte Center for Teaching and Learning.

AccoladeDecember 17, 2024Warren Stephens ’79 Selected for U.K. Ambassadorship

Stephens, CEO of financial services firm Stephens Inc., is an emeritus member of the Washington and Lee University Board of Trustees.

Student AccoladeDecember 12, 2024Twelve W&L Students Awarded Gilman Scholarships to Study Abroad

The Gilman Scholarship Program offers awards of up to $5,000 to U.S. undergraduate students who are Pell Grant recipients.

On CampusDecember 12, 2024Connolly Center Creates Entrepreneur-in-Residence Program

The program exposes students to cutting-edge ideas by bringing business and entrepreneurial leaders to campus.

Faces of W&LDecember 10, 2024Meet Sarah Zimmerman ’26

Zimmerman values the connections she’s made with her soccer and basketball teammates and coaches that she knows will last long after graduation.

HolidaysNovember 15, 2024Enjoy an Eventful 2024 Holiday Season

W&L celebrates the 2024 holiday season with a wide variety of campus and local events.

W&L Around The WorldNovember 6, 2024Project Uplift

Three W&L students partnered with an NGO in Ghana this summer to create a training program for aspiring female entrepreneurs.

Faces of W&LNovember 5, 2024Meet Will Joseph ’26

Joseph, a captain of the men’s soccer team, chose W&L for its well-rounded liberal arts curriculum and reputable school of commerce.

Artificial IntelligenceOctober 30, 2024Jeff Schatten to Offer Public Lecture on Artificial Intelligence Tools and Their Applications

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.

On CampusOctober 29, 2024Author Mita Mahato to Speak on Her Recent Book ‘Arctic Play’

The talk will be held at 7 p.m. on Nov. 7 in the Northen Auditorium.

Faces of W&LOctober 29, 2024Meet Jana Hulsey ’25

Valuable connections with professors have opened Hulsey’s world to new subjects and opportunities to make an impact.

Student AccoladeOctober 28, 2024W&L Students Attend Diverse Economics Conference at the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond

The Williams School and Department of Economics provided the opportunity for students to network and explore careers in the field of economics.

Faculty AccoladeOctober 17, 2024Business Administration Professor Presents to Shenandoah Valley Business Leaders

Jeff Schatten discussed his research on artificial intelligence and how it can be used to improve efficiency at work at the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley’s annual Business Forum Luncheon.

My W&LOctober 15, 2024Opportunity to Thrive

Adhip Adhikari ’27 spent much of his summer creating a library at a secondary school near his family's home in Katmandu, Nepal.

Faces of W&LOctober 15, 2024Meet Paige McBoyle ’26

McBoyle chose W&L for its close-knit community and the opportunity to excel academically and athletically.

DeLaney CenterOctober 9, 2024DeLaney Center to Open its 2024-25 Screen to Square Film Series with ‘The Color Purple’

This year’s first film will be screened on Oct. 15 in Stackhouse Theater.

Faculty AccoladeOctober 9, 2024Bright Frimpong Co-Authors Paper in the Information Systems Journal

The business administration professor and his advisors explore the role of crowdfunding in developing Indigenous communities.

LectureOctober 8, 2024Robin LeBlanc to Deliver Lecture in Honor of Her Appointment to the William Lyne Wilson Professorship in Political Economy

LeBlanc’s talk, “How I See Power,” will be held Oct. 30 in Northen Auditorium.

Faces of W&LSeptember 24, 2024Meet Kam Saalfrank ’25

Mentorship from his major and faculty adviser has helped Saalfrank challenge himself academically and professionally.

Alumni SpotlightSeptember 20, 2024Focusing on the Man Who Captured JFK

Steele Burrow ’13 leaned into his liberal arts education to create his first documentary, “Capturing Kennedy,” which premieres this weekend at the Boston Film Festival.

My W&LSeptember 20, 2024Impacting Lives Through Words

Veronika Kolosova ’25 has explored the liberal arts experience at W&L through campus involvement and an interdisciplinary approach to her studies.

Alumni AccoladeSeptember 19, 2024W&L Alumni Receive Omicron Delta Kappa Scholarships

Three Washington and Lee University graduates received scholarships from the National Leadership Honor Society to support graduate and professional study.

Faculty AccoladeSeptember 17, 2024Pooja Thakur-Wernz Authors Paper in the Journal of International Business Policy

The article assesses how international business is affected when violence is directed at civilians and violence levels are constantly changing.

Faculty AccoladeSeptember 13, 2024Jay Margalus Publishes Paper in The Lancet Discovery Science Journal eBioMedicine

The article discusses the inexpensive solution for early cancer detection that Margalus helped develop alongside researchers at the University of Chicago.

W&L MagazineSeptember 13, 2024Winning Mentality: Taylor Garcia ’22

The pro pickleball player has her sights set on breaking into the top 10 singles rankings.

Campus EventsSeptember 12, 2024Masako Konishi to Deliver Lecture as Part of the Class of 1963 Scholars in Residence Program

Konishi, Chief Merchandising Officer at Forever 21, will deliver her talk on Sept. 25.

OutcomesSeptember 10, 2024W&L Outcomes: William Dantini ’24

Dantini was selected to join the seventh cohort of the Virginia Management Fellows program, which aims to cultivate the next generation of leaders in state government.

Faculty AccoladeSeptember 5, 2024W&L Business Administration Professor Awarded Mednick Memorial Fellowship

Lingshu Hu will receive $2,000 from the Virginia Foundation for Independent Colleges to support his research on political popularity on X/Twitter.

Summer OpportunitySeptember 3, 2024Snapshots of Summer

W&L students share their experiences getting to know the larger Lexington and Rockbridge community during the summer months.

Campus ConstructionAugust 29, 2024Late Summer Update on Campus Construction Projects

The Marketplace extension is now open to the public and all projects remain on schedule.

A W&L WelcomeAugust 27, 2024W&L Welcomes New Faculty

Twenty-nine new faculty are joining the university this year.

A W&L WelcomeAugust 26, 2024W&L Welcomes New Visiting Faculty, Postgraduate Fellows and Assistant Coaches

Washington and Lee University has welcomed 26 new faculty members who will serve as visiting professors, postdoctoral fellows or assistant coaches this fall.

On CampusAugust 23, 2024Brennan Center for Justice’s Liza Goitein to Deliver Constitution Day Address

Goitein’s talk, titled “Presidential Emergency Powers and the Threat to Democracy,” will be delivered on Sept. 16 in Northen Auditorium.

Faculty AccoladeAugust 21, 2024Members 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.

Summer OpportunityAugust 15, 2024Business in Barcelona

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.

ConvocationAugust 13, 2024Convocation to Kick Off New Academic Year at Washington and Lee

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.

Faculty AccoladeAugust 7, 2024W&L Classroom Technologies Team Receives Prestigious Award

Annie Foster, Andy Briggs, Todd Goetz and Patrick Sheridan were honored for their campus collaboration efforts at the Higher Ed AV Awards Ceremony.

W&L OutcomesAugust 6, 2024W&L Outcomes: Kathryn Cover ’24

Cover is working as a public relations apprentice at Prosek Partners in New York City.

Alumni AccoladeJuly 30, 2024W&L Alumna Maria Kisker ’21 Selected for Fulbright to Taiwan

Kisker will pursue a master’s degree in political economy at National Tsing Hua University.

OutcomesJuly 30, 2024W&L Outcomes: Lucy Donahue ’24

After graduation, Donahue is working as a financial analyst at Amazon and pursuing her CPA.

Summer OpportunityJuly 25, 2024Banking on Women

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.

OutcomesJuly 23, 2024W&L Outcomes: Perry Kramer ’24

After a backpacking trip through Southeast Asia, Kramer is moving to NYC and will start working for Boston Consulting Group (BCG) in October.

Workshop SessionJuly 22, 2024W&L’s Leslie Wingard Cunningham to Headline an Associated Colleges of the South Summer Virtual Workshop Session

The ACS will sponsor virtual sessions on faculty inclusivity and generative artificial intelligence on Aug. 2 and Aug. 15.

Summer OpportunityJuly 19, 2024Lending a Healing Hand

With the support of a Johnson Opportunity Grant, Sofia Iuteri ’27 is expanding the reach of the nonprofit she founded at 16.

On CampusJuly 18, 2024Andra Gillespie to Keynote 2024 Fall Academy

The Emory University professor will deliver a lecture titled ‘Same Vocabulary, Different Meanings’ on Wednesday, Aug. 21, in Evans Hall.

OutcomesJuly 16, 2024W&L Outcomes: Shanna Kim ’24

Kim is pursuing her Master of Public Policy at Duke University.

Summer OpportunityJuly 12, 2024Summer of Growth

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.

Student AccoladeJuly 9, 2024W&L Celebrates Fellowship Awards Record

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.

OutcomesJuly 9, 2024W&L Outcomes: Jackson Hotchkiss ’24

Hotchkiss is spending the next year competing in professional cycling events.

Faculty AccoladeJuly 8, 2024Paula Kiser Co-Authors Article in College & Research Libraries

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.

OutcomesJune 25, 2024W&L Outcomes: Jackson Jacobs ’24

Jacobs is working as a software engineer at RVO Health.

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.

OutcomesJune 11, 2024W&L Outcomes: Michael Ott ’24

After a summer internship, Ott landed a full-time job as an investment banking analyst with Houlihan Lokey.

Washington TermJune 10, 2024Running Up the Hill

Students in Washington and Lee's six-week Washington Term program learn the pace of Washington, D.C. during their Spring Term.

CommencementMay 30, 2024W&L Celebrates 448 Graduates at 237th Commencement

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.

Student AccoladeMay 23, 2024Five W&L Students Awarded Gilman Scholarships to Study Abroad

The Gilman Scholarship Program offers awards of up to $5,000 to U.S. undergraduate students who are Pell Grant recipients.

Student AccoladeMay 22, 2024Four W&L Students Awarded Boren Scholarships for Global Language Study

The David L. Boren Scholarship supports the intensive study of languages deemed important to U.S. interests.

CommencementMay 21, 2024Washington and Lee University to Celebrate 237th Commencement, Baccalaureate

W&L celebrates its 237th undergraduate Commencement Thursday, May 30, at 10 a.m.

On CampusMay 21, 2024W&L Holds Inaugural SOLVE 2024 Hackathon Event on Campus

Three winning teams each took home a $1,000 prize for developing products related to sustainability and automation.

Faces of W&LMay 21, 2024Meet Pierson Gammage ’24

As head hearing advisor for the Honor System, Gammage helped steward the ‘bedrock of what makes W&L an incredible academic institution.’

Student AccoladeMay 17, 2024Washington and Lee Students Selected for Congressional Hunger Center Internships

Sai Chebrolu ’26 and Valentina Giraldo Lozano ’25 are among 13 students chosen for the Zero Hunger Internship program.

Class of 2024May 16, 2024International Bonds

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.

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.

Faces of W&LMay 14, 2024Meet Andrew Arnold ’24

Arnold packed his four years at W&L with academic and athletic opportunities, studying abroad and pursuing his interest in broadcasting.

Student AccoladeMay 13, 2024Diwesh Kumar ’24 to Receive the Global Learning Leadership Award

The mathematics and economics double major will be presented the award at the Center for International Education awards ceremony on May 28.

Faces of W&L April 30, 2024Meet Diwesh Kumar ’24

Mathematics and economics major Kumar says an art history class opened up new avenues of learning.

My W&LApril 29, 2024Leading By Example

Ben Bankston ’25 is finding opportunities at W&L to challenge himself in and out of the classroom.

Student AccoladeApril 26, 2024W&L’s Michelle Morgan ’24 Earns Fulbright to North Macedonia

Morgan was selected for a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to teach English in North Macedonia.

Around TownApril 23, 2024CBL Faculty Collaborative Generates New Community Connections

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).

Faces of W&LApril 23, 2024Meet Meg Liwag ’27

Growing up in Lexington, Liwag saw firsthand how members of the W&L community made an impact, and she knew she wanted to be part of that.

On CampusApril 22, 2024W&L Students Showcase Ideas of Tomorrow

All students enrolled in a Winter Term entrepreneurship class participated in the Creative Showcase on April 4.

Student AccoladeApril 22, 2024W&L’s Anna Bosking ’24 Awarded Fulbright to Colombia

Bosking has been awarded a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to teach English in Colombia.

Student AccoladeApril 22, 2024W&L Student Accepted into American Economic Association Summer Training Program

Janae Darby ’25 will participate in the prestigious program this summer at Howard University in Washington, D.C.

Alumni SpotlightApril 17, 2024Caleigh Wells ’17 Found Her Calling in Climate Reporting

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.

Faces of W&LApril 16, 2024Meet Brad Singer ’24

A Washington Term class with a real-world focus prepared Singer for post-graduate work in the federal government.

In the NewsApril 16, 2024W&L Selects Melissa Neal as University Registrar

Neal comes from Radford University, where she served as interim registrar for the 2023-24 academic year.

On CampusApril 12, 2024Solving Career Dilemmas

The “Dilemmas” podcast, hosted by two W&L seniors, connects students to the university’s Office of Career and Professional Development.

AlumniApril 12, 20242024 Distinguished Alumni Awards

Washington and Lee University is proud to announce this year's Distinguished Alumni Award winners

Student AccoladeApril 12, 2024W&L’s Benton Copeland ’24 Awarded Fulbright to Taiwan

Copeland has been awarded a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to teach English in Taiwan.

Student AccoladeApril 11, 2024Phi Beta Kappa Initiates New Members During 2024 Convocation Ceremony

The Phi Beta Kappa chapter at Washington and Lee University welcomed 54 students into the prestigious honor society.

Faculty AccoladeApril 11, 2024Bright Frimpong Co-Authors Journal Article on Crowdfunding

The first-year business administration professor authored the paper with the members of his doctoral dissertation committee.

Alumni AccoladeApril 11, 2024W&L Alumna Lane Johansen ’22 Selected for Fulbright to Poland

Johansen has been awarded a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to teach English to students in Poland.

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.

My W&LApril 5, 2024For the Love of the Game

Washington and Lee’s club squash team brings together players from all levels and has quickly risen the ranks in the collegiate competition circuit.

In the NewsApril 4, 2024Washington and Lee Names Four Faculty Members to Endowed Professorships

These faculty have been recognized for their outstanding teaching, scholarship and service to the university.

Campus ConstructionApril 3, 2024Spring Update on Campus Construction Projects

New Williams School construction and Elrod Commons Phase 2 renovations both remain on schedule, while the new Lindley Center for Student Wellness will break ground soon.

Campus EventsMarch 27, 2024Creative Showcase Highlights Student Business Innovations

The April 4 showcase is hosted by W&L’s Connolly Center for Entrepreneurship.

FacesMarch 26, 2024Meet Emma Conover ’24

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

AccoladeMarch 25, 2024ODK Holds Spring Initiation for W&L Honorees

University Provost Lena Hill addressed new members of ODK during their spring induction ceremony.

Faculty AccoladeMarch 25, 2024Two Williams School Faculty Members Co-Author Journal Article

Bright Frimpong and Keri Larson teamed with two others to produce a paper on crowdfunding that was featured in the Journal of Business Venturing Insights.

Student AccoladeMarch 21, 2024Record Number of W&L Students Awarded Critical Language Scholarship

The Critical Language Scholarship Program funds a summer of overseas language and cultural immersion.

Faculty AccoladeMarch 15, 2024Scott Boylan to Receive Award from the American Accounting Association

The professor of accounting will receive the 2023 Accounting Historians Journal Award at the organization’s annual meeting in August.

HappeningsMarch 14, 2024Exploring Careers in the Big Apple

W&L's Office of Career and Professional Development gave students the opportunity to network and explore potential career paths over Washington Break.

Faculty AccoladeMarch 12, 2024W&L’s Leslie Frederick to Present at the 2024 AACSB Assessment and AoL Conference in New York City

Frederick will serve as co-presenter for a session that demonstrates the beneficial uses of technology in the curriculum mapping process.

Faces of W&LMarch 12, 2024Meet Nathan Unger ’24

Unger embraces the full W&L experience, including incredible academic opportunities and being a DIII athlete.

On CampusMarch 5, 2024Lucas Morel to Deliver Endowed Professorship Lecture

Morel’s talk “Lincoln, the 1860 Election & The Future of Slavery in America” will be held March 12 in Northen Auditorium.

My W&LFebruary 29, 2024Finding Clarity

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.

Student AccoladeFebruary 29, 2024W&L Students Claim First Place at University of Georgia Stock Pitch Competition

A four-person team comprised of John Schleider ‘24, Diwesh Kumar ‘24, Bradford Bush ’25 and Drew Thompson ‘25 claimed the $3,000 top prize for their pitch on CVS Health.

Student AccoladeFebruary 29, 2024Two W&L Students Awarded Public Policy and International Affairs Fellowship

Jessica Pachuca ’25 and Gabe Miller ’25 will attend the PPIA Junior Summer Institute at Carnegie Mellon University this summer.

Colleague ConnectionFebruary 28, 2024Meet a Colleague: Peter Grajzl

Peter Grajzl is the John F. Hendon Professor of Economics.

Faces of W&LFebruary 27, 2024Meet Leif Smith ’24

Smith’s W&L experience includes finding a family in his lacrosse teammates and helping other students discover their career paths as a career fellow.

My W&LFebruary 22, 2024An Extraordinary Combination

Laura Murambadoro ’26 brings varied interests, a collaborative leadership style and a passion for community engagement to W&L’s campus.

On CampusFebruary 21, 2024Constitutional Law Expert Kermit Roosevelt III to Deliver Lecture on his Book “The Nation That Never Was: Reconstructing America’s Story”

The March 7 talk in University Chapel was made possible by a $5,000 grant from the Virginia Society of the Cincinnati.

On CampusFebruary 21, 2024Robin LeBlanc to Present Nobel Prize Symposium Talk

The W&L professor of politics will present on this year’s Nobel Peace Prize winner, Narges Mohammadi, on March 8 in Leyburn 128.

Lifelong LearningFebruary 13, 2024W&L After Class Podcast Begins its Fifth Season

“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.

Faculty AccoladeFebruary 13, 2024Adam Scales Receives Prestigious Academic Coaching Certification

W&L’s assistant director of academic resources completed a rigorous program to earn the International Coaching Federation’s ACC certification.

On CampusFebruary 13, 2024Williams School Executive-in-Residence Howard Rubel ’78 to Speak on the Essential Nature of Equity Research

Rubel’s lecture will be held in Northen Auditorium on Feb. 22 at 5:30 p.m.

Community EngagementFebruary 7, 2024VITA Program Returns

Washington and Lee students are applying their accounting skills in the community as part of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program.

Campus EventsFebruary 7, 2024Pablo Abufom to Deliver Lecture on Latin American Politics

The Chilean activist’s talk will be held Feb. 12 at 5 p.m.

Faces of W&LFebruary 6, 2024Meet Darya Philips ’24

Accounting major Darya Philips ’24 counts her semester abroad as one of the greatest experiences of her life.

Faces of W&LJanuary 29, 2024Meet William Dantini ’24

A global politics and economics double major, Dantini found his ‘home’ on campus with the University Singers.

AlumniJanuary 23, 20242024 Five-Star Distinguished Alumni Awards

Washington and Lee University is proud to announce this year's Five-Star Distinguished Alumni Award winners

In the NewsJanuary 22, 2024W&L to Host “Slices of Research” Program at Salerno Wood Fired Pizza & Taphouse

Newly promoted faculty members will present their research in a PechaKucha format on Jan. 30.

Harte CenterJanuary 18, 2024JT Torres Selected as Next Director of the Houston H. Harte Center for Teaching and Learning

The current director of the Center for Teaching and Learning at Quinnipiac University will begin his new role effective June 1.

Faculty AccoladeJanuary 18, 2024W&L’s Julie Kane Earns Prestigious Book Review Award

Professor and collection strategist named a Library Journal Reviewer of the Year 2023.

Faculty AccoladeJanuary 18, 2024Professor Justin Davis Published in the Journal of Financial Reporting and Accounting

The second-year faculty member co-authored a paper analyzing the effect of CEO age on financial reporting quality and clawback provisions.

LectureJanuary 17, 2024Shamma Alam of Dickinson College to Lecture on Aspects of International Development

Alam will speak on Feb. 16 at 4 p.m. as part of the W&L/VMI Economics Seminar Series.

On CampusJanuary 15, 2024Peter Grajzl to Deliver Endowed Professorship Lecture

Grajzl’s talk “An Economist’s Walk Through English Legal and Cultural History” will be held on Jan. 25 in Northen Auditorium.

Faculty AccoladeJanuary 8, 2024W&L Professor Quoted in Wall Street Journal Article

Politics professor Clyde Wang offers perspective on government intervention to combat declining birth rates in China.

Experiential LearningDecember 13, 2023W&L Student Consulting Group Makes Connections on Campus and in the Community

Students in the Williams School consulted on a number of projects including marketing, research and social media strategy for businesses and organizations.

Student AccoladeDecember 13, 2023Six W&L Students Awarded Gilman Scholarships to Study Abroad

The Gilman Scholarship Program offers awards of up to $5,000 to U.S. undergraduate students who are Pell Grant recipients.

Student AccoladeDecember 8, 2023W&L Student Receives Venture for America Fellowship

Josh Rassin ’24 will begin his two-year placement with a startup company following graduation.

On CampusNovember 29, 2023Greek Councils Connect Campus Through Fun and Philanthropy

Washington and Lee’s Interfraternity Council, National Panhellenic Conference and National Pan-Hellenic Council focus on community-building, education and fundraising throughout the year.

Mock Convention 2024November 14, 2023Mock Con’s Presidential Gala Creates Convention Buzz

The 28th Mock Convention’s Presidential Gala on Nov. 12 offered the campus a glimpse of the upcoming excitement for the 2024 mock presidential convention.

Faculty AccoladeNovember 10, 2023W&L’s Justin Davis Published in the Journal of Economics, Finance and Administrative Science

The second-year faculty member co-authored a paper analyzing the relation between institutional ownership and earnings management.

Campus EventsNovember 2, 2023Carissima Mathen of the University of Ottawa School of Law to Deliver Lecture on Court Curbing

Mathen’s talk “Dilemmas of Democracy” will be held Nov. 13.

Campus EventsNovember 2, 2023Author and Journalist Robert Kaplan to Deliver Lecture on “Empire and Anarchy”

Kaplan’s talk “Between Empire and Anarchy from the Mediterranean to China” will be held Nov. 8.

Student AccoladeOctober 26, 2023W&L Students Attend Diverse Economics Conference at the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond

The Williams School and Department of Economics provided the opportunity for students to network and explore careers in the field of economics.

Faculty AccoladeOctober 23, 2023W&L Professor to Deliver Lecture at the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond

Art Goldsmith will deliver the fall lecture for the Richmond Association of Business Economics and the Virginia Association of Economists on Oct. 27.

Alumni ProfileOctober 17, 2023For Ross Draber ’10, people come first

The United Bank senior executive engages with the W&L community through student recruitment and event participation.

AlumniOctober 3, 20232023 Distinguished Young Alumni Awards

Washington and Lee University is proud to announce this year's Distinguished Young Alumni Award winners

My W&LSeptember 20, 2023Giving First-Year Students An Edge

Washington and Lee's Leading Edge program welcomed the Class of 2027 to campus with dynamic programs designed to build community.

Summer OpportunitySeptember 14, 2023Students Realize Dreams Through Innovative Summer Internships

Grant funding through W&L's Johnson Program allows student recipients to pursue passion projects and career development around the world.

After W&LSeptember 14, 2023W&L Outcomes: Andrew Tartakovsky ’23

Andrew Tartakovsky ’23 received a Fulbright grant to teach English in Azerbaijan.

Campus EventsSeptember 13, 2023Washington and Lee University to Host Entrepreneurship Summit

The two-day event will be held on campus Sept. 29-30.

Faculty AccoladeSeptember 8, 2023W&L Professor Receives Award from the American Accounting Association

Megan Hess collected the award at the AAA Annual Meeting in August.

Faculty AccoladeSeptember 7, 2023New Connolly Center Director Publishes Two Collaborative Works

Professor Jay Margalus co-authored pieces featured in bioRxiv and for the International Symposium on Academic Makerspaces.

A W&L WelcomeSeptember 7, 2023W&L Welcomes New Faculty

A total of 20 new faculty are joining the university this year.

A W&L WelcomeSeptember 6, 2023W&L Welcomes New Visiting Faculty, Professors of Practice and Postdoctoral Fellows

A total of 25 new instructors join the W&L community.

Student AccoladeSeptember 1, 2023Josh Caraballo ’25 Receives National Accounting Scholarship

Caraballo is one of 369 students from across the U.S. to receive the merit scholarship from the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board.

Faculty AccoladeAugust 30, 2023W&L Professors Selected by the Associated Colleges of the South (ACS) for their Summer Grants for Teaching Pedagogies

Denny Garvis and Zoila Ponce de León presented a two-day online workshop on applying adaptive and interactive learning practices in undergraduate statistics courses.

Provost's LectureAugust 28, 2023Brandon Hasbrouck ’11L to Give Inaugural Provost’s Lecture

Annual Provost’s Lecture celebrates W&L faculty for excellence in scholarship and teaching.

After W&LAugust 24, 2023W&L Outcomes: Harris Hubbard ’23

Harris Hubbard ’23 will attend graduate school at Rutgers University Business School before joining Wells Fargo as an investment banking analyst.

Summer OpportunityAugust 21, 2023Across the Pond

This summer, Washington and Lee students experienced life in London as part of an immersive program offered through the Williams School.

Campus EventsAugust 11, 2023Convocation to Kick Off New Academic Year

The W&L community is invited to the 2023 Convocation on the Front Lawn on Sept. 7 at 5:30 p.m.

After W&LAugust 10, 2023W&L Outcomes: Caroline Wise ’23

Caroline Wise ’23 is working as a backcountry guide for St. Elias Alpine Guides in Alaska.

After W&LJuly 20, 2023W&L Outcomes: Ellie Penner ’23

Ellie Penner ’23 received a Boren Scholarship to study Hindi in India.

Faculty AccoladeJuly 20, 2023W&L Business Administration Professor’s Paper Selected as a Finalist for Best Paper Award

Pooja Thakur-Wernz presented her paper at the Academy of International Business Conference in Warsaw, Poland on July 9.

Faculty AccoladeJuly 6, 2023W&L Professor Quoted in Article About the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority

Megan Hess offers perspective on the importance of determining the scope of inventory shrinkage.

Faces of W&LJune 28, 2023Catching up with Mike Weaver ’20

Weaver’s advice for current students: Take advantage of every opportunity and embrace respectful debate.

Faculty AccoladeJune 21, 2023W&L Professor Interviewed for NPR Marketplace Segment

Linda Hooks’ comments were featured regarding the stubborn phase of inflation cooling.

Faces of W&LJune 14, 2023Catching up with Sarah Tilbor ’08

For Tilbor, W&L instilled a healthy curiosity and a lifelong love of learning.

Colleague ConnectionJune 14, 2023Meet a Colleague: Misty Snider

Misty Snider serves as the executive assistant of the Williams School.

Faculty AccoladeJune 12, 2023W&L Professor Co-Authors Journal Article on Crowdfunding Performance in Countries With Geopolitical Risk

Justin Davis studied numerous Kickstarter campaigns and published the findings alongside three colleagues.

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.

Faces of W&LMay 31, 2023Catching up with Kathryn Young ’19

Young learned the critical skills to excel at her job from the veteran journalists in Reid Hall.

CommencementMay 23, 2023Washington and Lee University to Celebrate 236th Commencement, Baccalaureate

W&L celebrates its 236th undergraduate Commencement Thursday, May 25, at 10 a.m.

Around TownMay 23, 2023Playing It Forward

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.

Faces of W&LMay 17, 2023Catching up with Wes Haydon ’09

Haydon credits the W&L community for inspiring him and guiding him toward success.

Faculty AccoladeMay 16, 2023W&L Professor Named President-Elect of the Virginia Association of Economists

Niels-Hugo Blunch was selected for the post at the organization’s annual meeting last month.

Student AccoladeMay 11, 2023Phi Beta Kappa Initiates New Members During 2023 Convocation

The Phi Beta Kappa chapter at Washington and Lee University welcomed 49 students into the prestigious honor society.

Lifelong LearningMay 11, 2023W&L Podcast Releases New Episode Featuring Jeff Schatten

"W&L After Class" invites listeners to join a conversation with W&L’s expert faculty on their teaching, research interests and passion projects.

Faculty AccoladeMay 8, 2023W&L Politics Professor Publishes Chapter in the Oxford Handbook of Governance and Public Management for Social Policy

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.

Student AccoladeMay 3, 2023Two W&L Students Selected for Internships with the Shepherd Higher Education Consortium on Poverty

Jana Hulsey ’25 and Jalen Todd ’25 will work with programs in Washington, D.C. for eight weeks over the summer.

Faces of W&LApril 25, 2023Meet Harry Barringer ’23

Barringer appreciates the learning experience he gained during his summer internship, both professionally and personally.

Student AccoladeApril 25, 2023W&L’s Andrea Rojas ’23 Earns Fulbright to Mexico

Rojas has been awarded a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to teach English in Mexico.

Faces of W&LApril 25, 2023Catching up with Greg Barrow ’87

Barrow’s experience at W&L gave him the confidence to work through any challenge or opportunity.

HappeningsApril 18, 2023Kenneth Yalowitz to Deliver Griffith Lecture at W&L

The retired U.S. ambassador’s talk, “Russia-Ukraine: The Conflict and the Context,” will be held in Northen Auditorium on April 26.

HappeningsApril 18, 2023W&L Spring Term Course to Host Former Federal Appellate Judge

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.

From the MagazineApril 18, 2023Office Hours with Rebecca Harris

As well as operating her own farm, Professor Harris teaches American politics, public policy and food policy.

Alumni in Action April 17, 2023Growing a Greener Future

For W&L alumni Kevin Green ’07 and Amanda Green ’06, nature and nurture go hand-in-hand.

From the MagazineApril 17, 2023The Art of: Climate Activism

Nate Abercrombie ’20, conservative outreach coordinator at Citizens Climate Lobby, works toward finding common ground.

On CampusApril 14, 2023W&L Students Showcase Original Research at Science, Society, and the Arts Conference

The two-day conference in March provided a unique opportunity for students to conduct and share original research in a professional setting.

ObituaryApril 14, 2023In Memoriam: Todd Lowry, Professor of Economics Emeritus

Lowry taught at W&L for more than 35 years.

Student AccoladeApril 12, 2023W&L’s Kamryn Godsey ’23 Awarded Fulbright to Taiwan

Godsey has been awarded a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to teach English in Taiwan.

Student AccoladeApril 12, 2023W&L’s Andrew Tartakovsky ’23 Earns Fulbright to Azerbaijan

Tartakovsky has been awarded a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to teach English in Azerbaijan, his parents’ homeland.

Student AccoladeApril 7, 2023W&L’s James Dixon ’23 Awarded Fulbright to Taiwan

Dixon has been awarded a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to teach English in Taiwan.

Student Accolade April 7, 2023Jackson Flower ’25 to Present at the 16th Annual Government, International, and Public Affairs Student Research Conference

Jackson Flower will share his research at The Virginia Commonwealth University on April 7.

Student AccoladeApril 6, 2023W&L Student Presents Paper at the Greater Philadelphia Philosophy Consortium

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.

Faces of W&LApril 4, 2023Meet Freddie Tobeason ‘23

Tobeason appreciates the balance she’s found at W&L as a student-athlete.

Student AccoladeApril 3, 2023W&L’s Lily Mott ’23 Awarded Fulbright to the United Kingdom

Mott will pursue a master’s degree in digital media and society at Cardiff University.

AlumniApril 3, 20232023 Distinguished Alumni Awards

Washington and Lee University is proud to announce this year's Distinguished Alumni Award winners

Happenings March 30, 2023Mock Convention’s Spring Kickoff Features Former Vice President

Mock Convention made its Spring Kickoff event an informative preview of upcoming convention conversations.

Faculty FocusMarch 27, 2023Hugo Blunch to Deliver Endowed Professorship Lecture

Professor Blunch’s talk will be held in Northen Auditorium on March 29.

Faces of W&LMarch 21, 2023Meet Tucker Kavanagh ’16

Kavanagh encourages current students to "never be afraid to reach out to the W&L network."

From the MagazineMarch 21, 2023The Art of: Cutting the Cord

Nancy Reinhart '00 is a midwife and health care practitioner who empowers women and families during their pregnancy.

HappeningsMarch 21, 2023Federal Reserve Board of Governors Member to Give H. Parker Willis Lecture

Philip Jefferson’s talk in Stackhouse Theater on March 27 is free and open to the public.

On CampusMarch 16, 2023W&L Announces Upcoming Campus Construction Projects

A new Williams School facility and renovations to University Chapel and Sydney Lewis Hall among several projects on the horizon.

Faculty AccoladeMarch 15, 2023W&L Professors Publish New Edition of Politics Textbook

The fourth edition of “Comparative Politics” is a collaboration between faculty in W&L’s Department of Politics and Department of Sociology and Anthropology.

Campus Event March 14, 2023Mock Convention Presents Spring Kickoff with Mike Pence and Bret Baier

The W&L community event will be held on Tuesday, March 21, at 6 p.m. in W&L’s University Chapel.

Faces of W&LMarch 7, 2023Meet Georgia Bernbaum ’25

Bernbaum is inspired by W&L’s emphasis on community-based learning.

On CampusMarch 3, 2023Student Organization Spotlight: Mock Convention

Mock Convention is gathering steam as the organization prepares for its Spring Kickoff event on March 21.

Student AccoladeMarch 2, 2023W&L Students Tie for First Place at University of Georgia Stock Pitch Competition

Scott Holcomb ’23 and Josh Fingerhut ’24 claimed a $2,500 prize for their pitch on Diamondback Energy.

Faculty AccoladeMarch 2, 2023W&L’s Schatten Featured on The Big Story Podcast

The professor of business administration shared his thoughts on ChatGPT and what AI means for higher education.

Student Accolade February 28, 2023Posi Oluwakuyide ’24 Awarded Public Policy and International Affairs Fellowship

Oluwakuyide will attend the PPIA Junior Summer Institute at the University of Washington this summer.

AlumniFebruary 24, 20232023 Five-Star Distinguished Alumni Awards

Washington and Lee University is proud to announce this year's Five-Star Distinguished Alumni Awards winners

Faces of W&LFebruary 21, 2023Meet Emily Moran ’23

Moran is inspired by W&L’s values and commitment to liberal arts education.

Alumni ConnectionFebruary 13, 2023W&L Alumnus Appointed Secretary General of the Financial Stability Board

John W. Schindler will serve a five-year renewable contract with the organization that promotes international financial stability.

Alumni in Action February 10, 2023Lucy Ortiz ’15 Awarded Luce Scholarship

The scholarship provides young scholars with an immersive experience in Asia through which they can learn to "be comfortable being uncomfortable."

From the MagazineFebruary 10, 2023The Art Of: Crushing the Grape

Enrico de Alessandrini ’84, P’23 is the owner of award-winning Sassaia Winery.

Student AccoladeJanuary 27, 2023W&L’s Nevin Etter ’23 Receives American Mathematical Society Award

Etter plans to attend graduate school and pursue a career in mathematics.

Faces of W&LJanuary 24, 2023Meet Estrella Burks-Parra ’23

W&L’s distinctive summer programming helped Burks-Parra develop her personal and professional interests.

On CampusJanuary 19, 2023W&L Williams School Welcomes Five Additions to its Board of Advisors

New members will serve a six-year term supporting Dean Rob Straughan and the school’s faculty members.

Faculty AccoladeJanuary 10, 2023Williams School Faculty Members Present at Social Entrepreneurship Summit in Cuba

Professors Emily Landry and Jim Casey both spoke at the workshop held in Havana.

In the NewsDecember 22, 2022Leslie Wingard Cunningham Named W&L’s Associate Provost for Faculty Development

Wingard Cunningham joins W&L from College of Wooster, where she is the Mildred Foss Thompson Professor of English and dean for faculty development.

Student AccoladeDecember 19, 2022Two W&L Students Awarded Gilman Scholarships to Study Abroad

The Gilman Scholarship Program offers awards of up to $5,000 to U.S. undergraduate student recipients.

Distinctly DubyuhnellDecember 19, 2022Community-Based Learning’s Fall Term Collaborations

Community-Based Learning’s collaborations this fall offered students an opportunity to deepen community connections.

Distinctly DubyuhnellDecember 16, 2022Helping a Local Business Bloom

This fall, Washington and Lee Student Consulting tackled a new project for a local business with a sustainability focus.

Faculty AccoladesDecember 16, 2022W&L Politics Professor Publishes Journal Article and is Interviewed by Several Media Outlets

Professor Lynn Uzzell shared her expertise on the disputed document known as the Pinckney Plan.

Faculty FocusDecember 7, 2022Williams School Professor Smith Embraces Role as DeLaney Center Faculty Fellow

Chantal Smith, assistant professor of economics, was selected for the one-year position to pursue research and course development.

Alumni AccoladeDecember 7, 2022W&L’s Kristina Lozinskaya ’22 Among 2024 Class of Schwarzman Scholars

Lozinskaya, a 2022 graduate, will receive a master’s degree in global affairs from Tsinghua University in China.

On CampusNovember 18, 2022Congressman H. Morgan Griffith ‘83L Addresses Politics Class at W&L

W&L Law graduate met with professor Brian Alexander’s Congress and the Legislative Process class to discuss Thomas Jefferson’s Manual of Parliamentary Practice.

Colleague ConnectionNovember 16, 2022Katie Shester

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.

Faculty AccoladeNovember 15, 2022W&L Professor to Give Presidential Address at Economic Conference

Art Goldsmith is completing his one-year term as president of the Southern Economic Association.

On CampusNovember 9, 2022Washington and Lee’s DeLaney Center Builds Momentum During Fall Term

Center announces new personnel, supports research opportunities and introduces programs for the campus community.

Campus EventNovember 7, 2022Washington and Lee To Hold 2022 Election Results Discussion

The panel will discuss "What Happened Last Night?” on Nov. 9 at 6 p.m. in Newcomb Hall.

Colleague ConnectionNovember 2, 2022Seth Cantey

Seth Cantey is an associate professor of politics and a core faculty member for the Middle East and South Asian Studies program.

Campus EventNovember 1, 2022W&L Center for International Education Presents Public Lecture

Kim Stanley Robinson, an award-winning author, will give a public lecture on Nov. 10 at 6:15 p.m. in the University Chapel.

My W&LNovember 1, 2022‘To Learn and Serve’

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.

Faculty AccoladeOctober 19, 2022W&L Politics Professor Receives Best Article Prize

Zoila Ponce de León recognized by the Journal for Latin American Studies.

AlumniOctober 17, 20222022 Distinguished Young Alumni Awards

Washington and Lee University is proud to announce this year's Distinguished Young Alumni Award winners

Campus EventOctober 14, 2022W&L Center for International Education Presents Public Lecture

Professor Ayse Zarakol will give a public lecture on Nov. 14 at 5:30 p.m. in Northen Auditorium.

Faculty AccoladeOctober 11, 2022W&L Economics Professor Receives Summer Fellowship

Alice Tianbo Zhang’s research is being used to shed light on the impact of the pandemic on business activities in Indian Country.

A W&L WelcomeOctober 6, 2022W&L Welcomes New Visiting Faculty Members and Postdoctoral Fellows

The College, the Williams School and the Law School have combined to hire 25 visiting faculty members and two postdoctoral fellows for 2022-23.

A W&L WelcomeSeptember 22, 2022W&L Welcomes New Faculty

Combined, the College, the Williams School and the Law School have hired 23 Faculty Members.

Faculty AccoladesSeptember 21, 2022W&L Professor Wins Prestigious Economics Prize

Peter Grajzl named a 2022 winner of the Elinor Ostrom Prize.

Faculty AccoladeSeptember 15, 2022W&L Politics Professor Receives Research Grant

Zoila Ponce de León will utilize the grant to study immigration and deportation in the U.S. and Brazil.

In MemoriamSeptember 12, 2022In Memoriam: Professor Kevin Green

He taught in the Accounting Department from 1984 to 2007.

From the MagazineSeptember 1, 2022‘Save the Whales’

A passionate conservationist, Niquole Esters ’04 has crafted complex approaches encompassing multiple countries to improve ocean health and benefit local communities.

Employee AccoladesAugust 30, 2022W&L Chemistry Professor Publishes Article on Remote Research

Erin Gray helped form and reported the results from a collaborative work group

Summer OpportunityAugust 17, 2022Moving Fast with Meta

Collin Frazey ’23 spent his summer working for Meta's intellectual property team in the heart of Silicon Valley.

Summer OpportunityAugust 10, 2022Levelling Up in London

Brendan Smith ’24 worked in the British House of Commons as a parliamentary research intern in London.

Faculty AccoladesAugust 1, 2022Washington and Lee Politics Professor’s Paper Summarized in Harvard’s Gender Action Portal

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

After W&LJuly 29, 2022W&L Outcomes: Cole McPheeters ’22

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.

After W&LJuly 28, 2022W&L Outcomes: Emma Cleveland ’22

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.

Employee AccoladesJuly 28, 2022Matthew Loar ’07 Selected as Program Director for the Beinecke Scholarship

As director, Loar is responsible for the management and administration of the program

Summer OpportunityJuly 27, 2022Classically Liberal Arts

Kayla Monaghan ’24 is collaborating on a Summer Research Scholars (SRS) project to enhance resources available through Leyburn Library.

Campus EventJuly 26, 2022Mock Convention Welcomes Former First Lady and Daughter for Parents and Family Weekend Event

Hosted during Parents and Family Weekend, the Sept. 30 event will kick off the 28th Mock Convention.

After W&LJuly 19, 2022W&L Outcomes: Jin Ni ’22

This fall, Jin Ni ’22 will pursue her master’s degree in human rights at University College London in the United Kingdom.

Summer OpportunityJuly 18, 2022Adding Value

Diwesh Kumar ’24 is developing investment banking expertise at his summer internship at Boxwood Partners in Richmond, Virginia.

OpportunitiesJuly 14, 2022W&L Celebrates Another Year of Fellowship Success

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.

Summer OpportunityJuly 11, 2022Exploring the Media Landscape

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 W&LJuly 11, 2022W&L Outcomes: Rett Daugbjerg ’22

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.

After W&LJuly 7, 2022W&L Outcomes: Kristen Xu ’22

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.

Summer OpportunityJuly 6, 2022Making Meaningful Impact

Eric Bazile '25 is interning with the Austin Greater Chamber of Commerce through the Shepherd Higher Education Consortium on Poverty (SHECP).

After W&LJuly 1, 2022W&L Outcomes: Riwaj Shrestha ’22

Shrestha worked with the Office of Career and Professional Development at W&L to "engineer" the perfect career after graduation.

After W&LJune 27, 2022W&L Outcomes: Rob Rosen ’22

Rosen utilized summer internships to help land his current role as an analyst at SVB Securities.

After W&LJune 24, 2022W&L Outcomes: Natalie Burden ’22

Burden is taking her talents to New York City to work in strategic planning at advertising agency BBDO.

Summer OpportunityJune 23, 2022Into the Wild

Caroline Wise '23 is spending her second summer working as an alpine guide in Alaska.

Employee AccoladesJune 21, 2022W&L Economics Professor Publishes Article on Energy Access

Alice Tianbo Zhang's research on energy access was featured in the June 16 edition of Nature Energy

My W&LJune 15, 2022W&L Outcomes: Jackson Sharman ’22

Sharman will put his degrees to use in a position on Capitol Hill.

After W&LJune 14, 2022W&L Outcomes: Madelyn Sheridan ’22

Sheridan, a business administration and studio art major, will be joining the wealth management team at UBS in New York City.

Faculty AccoladesJune 9, 2022W&L Economics Professor Named Prize Finalist

Peter Grajzl has been named a finalist for the 2022 Elinor Ostrom Prize for two articles he co-authored in 2020.

Student AccoladeJune 9, 2022W&L’s Graham Kingwill ’22 Awarded Fulbright to Uzbekistan

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.

Student Accolade June 6, 2022W&L’s Dickinson ’22 Awarded U.S. Teaching Assistantship to Austria

After her USTA program orientation in September, Joey Dickinson will be teaching in a secondary school in Austria through May 2023.

Class of 2022June 6, 2022The Williams School Congratulates Class of 2022 Award Winners

The Williams School congratulates the Class of 2022 graduates who received awards and honors for academic excellence during their time at W&L.

AcademicsJune 6, 2022New International Finance Peer Tutors Program Enhances Learning Experience for Students

Launched this year, the ECON 271 Peer Tutors program is a weekly drop-in option for students looking for a deeper understanding of course material through interactions with their peers.

Student AccoladeJune 2, 2022W&L’s Nick Mosher ’22 Awarded Fulbright to Kazakhstan

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.

Class of 2022May 26, 2022Washington and Lee Graduates 444 Students at 235th Commencement

In his remarks, President Will Dudley urged the Class of 2022 to carry forward the lessons they’ve learned and make a positive impact in their future communities.

Class of 2022May 24, 2022Class of 2022: Looking Back

As we say farewell to the members of Washington and Lee University's Class of 2022, let's take a look back at their first days as Generals.

Student Accolades May 23, 2022Four W&L Students Awarded Gilman Scholarships to Study Abroad

The Gilman Scholarship Program offers awards of up to $5,000 to U.S. undergraduate students who are Pell Grant recipients.

Student AccoladeMay 18, 2022W&L’s DJ Johnston ’22 Awarded Fellowship for Arabic Studies in Egypt

Johnston was recently awarded a fellowship to the Center for Arabic Study Abroad at the American University in Cairo.

Student AccoladeMay 18, 2022W&L’s Samantha Carley ’22 Awarded Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to Georgia

Carley will serve as an English language teaching assistant in a school in the former Soviet republic.

My W&LMay 11, 2022Faces of W&L: Taylor Garcia ’22

Meet Taylor Garcia, a politics major and Law, Justice, and Society minor who plays varsity tennis at W&L.

Student AccoladeMay 9, 2022Alex Wilkerson ’22 Wins All-American Attorney Award

Wilkerson received an All-American Attorney Award from the American Mock Trial Association.

My W&LMay 6, 2022Summer Experience: Lane Johansen ’22

Lane Johansen was inspired by an unforgettable summer in Ukraine.

Campus EventApril 26, 2022Etsy’s Thomas Hughes to Speak at W&L

Hughes' public lecture, titled "Ethical Considerations for the Application of Machine Learning at Scale" will be delivered on May 2 at 4 p.m.

Lifelong LearningApril 25, 2022New Podcast Episode Features Megan Hess

Hess, associate professor of accounting at W&L, discusses her passion for teaching classes like "Anatomy of a Fraud," a popular Spring Term class about corporate fraud

Student AccoladeApril 25, 2022W&L’s Erin Addison ’22 Awarded Fulbright to Uruguay

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.

Student AccoladeApril 21, 2022W&L’s Mansi Tripathi ’22 Awarded Fulbright to Colombia

Tripathi will teach English to students in Colombia for 10 months.

Student AccoladeApril 18, 2022W&L’s Sydney Lee ’22 Awarded Fulbright to Costa Rica

Lee has received a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to Costa Rica starting in early 2023.

Student AccoladeApril 14, 2022Mallory Keeley ’22 Awarded Fulbright to Germany

Keeley will live in a German community for one academic year to teach English to students in a local school.

Alumni in ActionApril 7, 2022Made in the U.S.A.

Capt. Connor Smithson ’13 channels his creative energies into his small woodworking shop specializing in custom flags, plaques and furniture pieces.

Campus EventApril 6, 2022Phi Beta Kappa Initiates New Members During 2022 Convocation

The Phi Beta Kappa chapter at Washington and Lee University welcomed 57 students into the prestigious honor society.

ObitApril 2, 2022In Memoriam: Lawrence Michael Lamont

The professor of business administration emeritus taught at W&L from 1974 - 1999.

Campus EventMarch 29, 2022Ted Elliott ’94 to Keynote W&L Entrepreneurship Summit

W&L's 10th Annual Entrepreneurship Summit will feature a keynote address by Ted Elliott ’94, chief executive officer of Copado.

Faculty and Student AccoladeMarch 17, 2022W&L’s Brian Alexander and Madison Williams ’23 Featured in Fine Books & Collections Magazine

Research by Alexander and Williams on Thomas Jefferson’s “Manual and the Modern Rules of the U.S. Congress” is featured in the spring 2022 edition of Fine Books & Collections magazine.

My W&LMarch 11, 2022Meet a W&L Scholar: Lane Johansen ’22

Johansen plans to head to Eastern Europe after graduation to serve Ukrainian refugees.

My W&LMarch 9, 2022A World of Possibility

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.

Engaged CommunityMarch 7, 2022W&L Community Reacts to Invasion of Ukraine

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.

Faculty AccoladeFebruary 18, 2022W&L’s Smith Elected to National Economic Association’s Board of Directors

Chantal Smith, assistant professor of economics at Washington and Lee University, was recently elected to the Executive Board of Directors for the National Economic Association (NEA).

Faculty AccoladeFebruary 8, 2022W&L’s Zhang Publishes Paper in The Journal of Politics

Zhang's paper is titled, "Electoral Backlash or Positive Reinforcement? Wind Power and Congressional Elections in the United States."

Faculty FocusFebruary 7, 2022Meet the Professor: Lynn Uzzell

Lynn Uzzell is a visiting assistant professor of politics at Washington and Lee University.

EventsFebruary 7, 2022Registration Is Now Open for W&L’s 10th Annual Entrepreneurship Summit

The spring event is scheduled for Friday and Saturday, April 29-30 on campus.

Faculty AccoladeFebruary 1, 2022W&L’s Harris Publishes New Book on Food Policy

Professor of Politics Rebecca Harris recently published "Party Food: A Partisan History of Food & Farming in America."

My W&LJanuary 28, 2022Success Off (and On) the Field

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.

Faculty AccoladeJanuary 27, 2022W&L’s Casey Publishes Chapter in ‘Teaching Environmental and Natural Resource Economics’

The book will prove invaluable in helping students gain a better understanding of the theory and practice of environmental and natural resource economics.

Faculty AccoladeJanuary 21, 2022W&L’s Silwal Publishes Article in Defence and Peace Economics

Professor Shikha Silwal's paper discusses looting and destruction of cultural heritage sites and objects during epochs of violence.

Campus EventJanuary 19, 2022‘Last Best Hope’ Author George Packer to Speak at W&L

Packer offers fresh insights into how Americans can use an underlying passion for equality to lead us toward a more unified, progressive nation.

Campus EventJanuary 7, 2022W&L Celebrates Martin Luther King Jr.’s Legacy

This year's observance of MLK day will comprise a variety of events and lectures.

My W&LJanuary 7, 2022Making the Call to Give Back

John Adekola ’24 sees his role with Phonathon as a chance to make a difference at W&L.

From the MagazineJanuary 3, 2022 The Last 10 Minutes of Your Life

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.

Faculty AccoladeDecember 15, 2021W&L’s Ponce de León Presents Research to Health Ministry Officials in Peru

Among different research findings, this study shows that there are still enormous barriers to healthcare access in Peru.

News from W&LDecember 10, 2021Students Encouraged to Apply for a Johnson Opportunity Grant in 2022

The grant provides funds to support W&L student projects across the United States and worldwide.

My W&LDecember 6, 2021In the Zone

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.

Faculty AccoladeDecember 1, 2021W&L Davies Presents at CPA Papua New Guinea and CPA Australia Conference

Davies' public lecture was titled "The Path to Kina Convertibility: Foreign Exchange Market of Papua New Guinea."

Faculty AccoladeNovember 29, 2021W&L’s Davies Presents Research Paper at the Asian Development Bank

Davies' paper examines recent conditions in Papua New Guinea’s foreign exchange market.

Campus EventNovember 23, 2021W&L Celebrates Winter Holidays

’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.

Student HealthNovember 16, 2021‘Committed to This Cause’

Against a national backdrop of mental health concerns, Washington and Lee's University Counseling Center recently rolled out new programs to increase the ways in which students can reach out for help.

Student HealthNovember 16, 2021Dedicated to Listening

At W&L, student volunteers in the peer counseling program, Washingtonian Society and Active Minds supplement University Counseling Center services by offering a caring ear to fellow students.

Student SupportNovember 15, 2021W&L Students Network at Program for Junior Class

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.

EntrepreneurshipNovember 12, 2021Jules Seay ’24 Wins Fall Student Pitch Competition

Seay's business, GOES, involves using specialized greenhouses as a form of carbon capture technology.

On CampusNovember 12, 2021W&L Celebrates First-Generation College Students

The university recently celebrated National First-Generation College Student Day to recognize student achievement and remind the community about support resources for first-generation and low-income students at W&L.

Faculty FocusNovember 8, 2021DeLaney Fellows Bring Passion, Diversity to W&L Faculty

Under the Ted DeLaney Postdoctoral Program, Washington and Lee University is welcoming new faculty each year from underrepresented groups.

Election DayNovember 2, 2020W&L Hillel Wins Election Contest

Hillel International’s civic engagement initiative challenged campuses across the country to get students engaged in the presidential election, and W&L Hillel led the way.

Distinctly DubyuhnellJanuary 14, 2020From Lexington to Capitol Hill

Want to work for the U.S. Congress? Judging by past successes, earning a degree from Washington and Lee University is a pretty good start.

Distinctly DubyuhnellJune 13, 2019Washington Spring Term at 30

One of W&L's signature programs, the Washington Spring Term Program introduces students to Capitol Hill, up close and personal.

ON CAMPUSJanuary 29, 2019Former Trump Aide to Kick Off Washington Term Speaker Series

Short's lecture is part of the broader Washington Term Speaker Series, “From the Colonnade to the Capitol… and Back.”