Washington and Lee Announces March Community Grants
W&L's Community Grants Committee has made 12 grants totaling almost $36,000 to non-profit organizations in Lexington and Rockbridge County.
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W&L Selects Melissa Neal as University Registrar
Neal comes from Radford University, where she served as interim registrar for the 2023-24 academic year.
Washington and Lee Names Four Faculty Members to Endowed Professorships
These faculty have been recognized for their outstanding teaching, scholarship and service to the university.
Construction Set to Begin on New Lindley Center for Student Wellness
The state-of-the-art facility will be the new home of the Student Health Center and University Counseling Services.
Jordan Peimer Selected as Next Lenfest Center Director
The former executive director of ArtPower at the University of California, San Diego will begin his new role in July.
ODK Holds Spring Initiation for W&L Honorees
University Provost Lena Hill addressed new members of ODK during their spring induction ceremony.
W&L Law’s Karen Woody Quoted in Wall Street Journal on Insider Trading
A biotech executive made $120,000 when he bought stock options on a drug company that he did not work for.
W&L a Top Producer of Fulbright U.S. Students for Sixth Straight Year
Washington and Lee was ranked third among the baccalaureate institutions recognized by the Fulbright Program.
Wangdali C. “Wali” Bacdayan ’92 Sworn in as Rector of Washington and Lee University
The board elected Bacdayan as the university’s 32nd rector during its October 2023 meeting.
JT 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.
Washington and Lee University Receives National Designation for Commitment to Community Engagement
W&L is one of 15 private colleges and universities to receive the 2024 Carnegie Community Engagement Classification.
W&L’s Katie Yurechko Among 2024 Class of Marshall Scholars
Yurechko ’24 is the university’s first Marshall Scholar.
DeLaney Center Receives Grant from Virginia Humanities
An award of $9,500 will support the center’s Screen to Square film series.
A message to the W&L community following Nov. 1 Shelter-in-Place Order
A communication from Sidney Evans, vice president of Student Affairs, dean of students and emergency response coordinator, to students, faculty and staff.
W&L Welcomes New Trustees Cindy Hauser ’92, Charlie Prioleau ’82 and Michael Spencer ’96L
All three were sworn in as trustees on Oct. 20.
W&L Law’s Haan Quoted in Bloomberg News on SEC Legal Challenge
Professor Sarah Haan was quoted extensively in a Bloomberg Law news article on a challenge brought by business groups to a new SEC disclosure rule.
Campus Kitchen Receives Donation from Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation
The donation will support the Campus Kitchen Backpack Program.
W&L Named a Top-Performing Institution for Boren Scholarships
Washington and Lee is the only liberal arts college to be named among the top five institutions for producing Boren Scholarship recipients.
W&L’s Jaden Keuhner ’24 Featured in WSLS 10 News
Jaden Keuhner discusses raising money for Gold Star Memorial in Rockbridge County.
Leading Lives of Consequence
Laura Adelman Philipson ’01 and Hayley Huber ’23 discuss their experiences as W&L students.
Leading Lives of Consequence
Joe Framptom '66 and Nate Unger '24 discuss their experiences as W&L students.
Leading Lives of Consequence
Caroline Boone Mitchell ’89 and Peyton Tysinger ’23 discuss their experiences as W&L students.
Leading Lives of Consequence
Gene Perry '75, '78L and Cheick Toure ’23 discuss their experiences as W&L students.
W&L Welcomes New Trustee Nathan Urquhart
Urquhart ’01 joined the W&L Board of Trustees on Feb. 10.
W&L a Top Producer of Fulbright U.S. Students for Fifth Straight Year
Washington and Lee was ranked second among the baccalaureate institutions recognized by the Fulbright Program.
Leading Lives of Consequence
Tracey Thornblade Belmont '92 and Posi Oluwakuyide ’24 discuss their experiences as W&L students.
Leading Lives of Consequence
Hardin Marion and Carter Chandler discuss their experiences as W&L students.
Office of University Development Announces Staffing Changes
Missy Witherow moves on while Sydney Cross is promoted to Director of Annual Giving.
W&L ITS and Mail Services Announce Office Location Changes
Both offices have relocated to their new permanent address in downtown Lexington.
W&L English Professor Published in the Cincinnati Review
Beth Staples’ fictional short story “Leaf Peepers” appeared in the publication’s Fall 2022 edition.
Leslie 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.
Dr. R. Allen Blackwood Jr. Named University Physician and Director of Student Health at Washington and Lee University
Blackwood comes to W&L after serving as a physician with the Carilion Clinic in Roanoke, Virginia.
W&L’s University Singers Win Multiple Awards at City of Derry International Choir Festival
University Singers placed third in the festival’s International Open Competition and received the prestigious Visit Derry Award for their final performance.
W&L’s Tahri Phillips Among 2023 Class of Rhodes Scholars
Phillips '23 is the university’s 18th Rhodes Scholar.
Mark Robbins Named Director of Jewish Life and Rabbi at Washington and Lee University
Robbins comes to Washington and Lee after serving as an academic advisor at the University of Michigan.
W&L’s Office of Sustainability and Energy Education Continues Evolution
New program director Jane Stewart leads office into next phase.
W&L to Match 100% of Electricity Use with Solar Energy
A new deal will establish an offsite solar farm from which W&L will purchase energy equivalent to 100% of campus electricity use, allowing the university to lower greenhouse gas emissions, save money and close in on its goal of carbon neutrality.
W&L Recognizes Student Leaders in Annual Leadership Excellence Awards
The Leadership Excellence Awards give recognition and thanks to nominated students and organizations for their many efforts that contribute to making W&L the special place that it is.
Melanie D. Wilson Named Next Dean of Washington and Lee University School of Law
Melanie D. Wilson has been named the next dean of Washington and Lee University’s School of Law. She will also hold the Roy L. Steinheimer Jr. Professorship in Law.
W&L Law’s Mark Drumbl Discusses Russia and War Crimes on NPR
Prof. Mark Drumbl was interviewed on NPR’s All Things Considered to discuss the whether Russia's assaults on Ukraine constitute war crimes.
W&L’s Myers Talks Abraham Lincoln on the History Channel
The three-night miniseries airs on the History Channel beginning Feb. 20 at 8 p.m.
Beau Dudley to Retire as Executive Director of Alumni Engagement
Dudley will continue working at W&L in a half-time capacity as senior advisor to the vice president for University Advancement handling various alumni affairs-related duties.
‘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.
Washington and Lee University Selected as SHECP Academic Home
Washington and Lee has been selected as the new academic home of the Shepherd Higher Education Consortium on Poverty (SHECP) following a competitive application process. Tim Diette has been named executive director of the consortium.
Washington and Lee Announces Human Resources Leadership Transition
Mary Main announces retirement and Jodi Williams named executive director of human resources effective July 1, 2022.
Jeremy Franklin Ends His Run as Voice of W&L Athletics
Franklin, a 2004 graduate of W&L, began his broadcast career as an undergraduate student.
W&L Law’s Scott Recommended for U.S. District Court Opening
Juval Scott, an adjunct professor of law and Federal Public Defender, has been recommended by U.S. Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine to fill a judicial vacancy in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia.
W&L to Name New Center of Southern Race Relations, Culture, and Politics in Honor of Ted DeLaney
Washington and Lee University will name a new interdisciplinary academic center for teaching and research on Southern race relations, culture, and politics in honor of late professor of history emeritus Theodore “Ted” Carter DeLaney Jr. '85.
Lost and Found
Two presenters who met at a 2017 conference at Washington and Lee joined forces to repatriate a stolen Nepali deity.
W&L’s Colón Interviewed in Poynter Article
Professor Aly Colón was interviewed in an article titled “Suspended from social media, Donald Trump has found a new, old way to spread falsehoods.”
Testing the Waters
In an epic summer adventure, three rising W&L sophomores built their own boat and sailed it down the Red and Mississippi rivers from Shreveport, Louisiana, to New Orleans.
Campus Kitchen at W&L Receives Donation from Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation
The donation will support the Campus Kitchen Backpack Program.
W&L’s English for Speakers of Other Languages Awarded Grant
The Rockbridge Community Health Foundation has awarded a $25,000 grant to the W&L student organization to pilot a summer program in 2022.
W&L’s Rainville Quoted in Article on Black Cemeteries
Lynn Rainville was recently featured in the Burlington County Times.
Washington and Lee University Continues Under Current Name; Launches Expansion of Diversity Programs; Makes Changes to Campus Symbols and Buildings
Washington and Lee University will continue under its current name while expanding diversity and inclusion initiatives and making changes to campus buildings, practices and governance.
Maria Feeley Named Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel at Washington and Lee University
Maria A. Feeley '97L, vice president, general counsel, secretary and interim director of athletics at the University of Hartford, has been named chief legal officer and general counsel at Washington and Lee University.
W&L Law’s Klein and Hasbrouck on Firing Squads
In a commentary in The Nation, Alex Klein and Brandon Hasbrouck discuss South Carolina's newest execution method.
W&L Welcomes 491 Students to the Class of 2025
The students were selected from an original applicant pool of 6,621, which represents a 32 percent increase in applications over last year.
W&L Law’s Demleitner on Parole Decisions
The Washington Post published a commentary by Nora Demleitner on reducing the influence of prosecutors and victims on parole decisions.
Washington and Lee Announces March Community Grants
Washington and Lee University’s Community Grants Committee has made 12 grants totaling $37,000 to nonprofit organizations in Lexington and Rockbridge County.
W&L Recognizes 48 Retiring Staff and Faculty
The retirees of 2020 and 2021 represent a combined 1,303 years of service to W&L.
Two W&L Students Awarded Projects for Peace Grants
Julienne de Vastey '23 and Jamal Magoti '23 have won a Davis Projects for Peace grant for their project "Tokomeza Kata Kimeo."
Washington and Lee’s Troy Larsen ’22 Awarded Goldwater Scholarship
Each scholar is awarded $7,500 to support undergraduate research in their junior or senior year.
Record Number of W&L Students Awarded Critical Language Scholarships
Six undergraduate students received Critical Language Scholarships, which will provide them the opportunity to study language intensively during summer 2021.
ODK to Initiate Three Honorary, 50 Student Members at 2021 Convention
New members will be inducted into the national leadership honor society at W&L’s Founders Day/ODK convention, which will take place in a virtual format on Jan. 19 at 5 p.m.
W&L Names Susan Wood Cunningham Executive Director of University Development
Susan Wood Cunningham, director of leadership giving at Washington and Lee, has been selected as the university’s executive director of university development, effective December 1, 2020.
Lena Hill Named Provost at Washington and Lee University
Lena Hill, dean of the College and professor of English and Africana studies at Washington and Lee, has been appointed to be the university’s next provost, beginning July 1, 2021.
W&L First Year Participates in Forbes Hackathon
Natalie McCaffery ’24, of Santa Barbara, California, was recently invited to participate in the Forbes Under 30 AgTech+ Hackathon.
Karla Murdock Named Next Director of the Mudd Center for Ethics
Karla Klein Murdock, professor of cognitive and behavioral science at Washington and Lee University, has been named the next Roger Mudd Professor of Ethics and director of the university’s Roger Mudd Center for Ethics.
W&L Law’s Hasbrouck on Selecting Color-conscious Justices
In a Richmond Times commentary, Hasbrouck discusses court packing and a new standard for justices on the highest court in the land.
Michelle Lyon Drumbl Appointed Interim Dean of the Washington and Lee School of Law
Michelle Lyon Drumbl, Robert O. Bentley Professor of Law and director of the Tax Clinic at the Washington and Lee University School of Law, has been appointed to a one-year term as interim dean of the law school effective July 1, 2021.
W&L Law’s Demleitner on Criminal Justice Reform
The Washington Post published a commentary by Nora Demleitner on efforts to re-institute parole in Virginia.
Update on the Work of the Special Committee of the Board of Trustees
This letter serves as an update on the special board committee formed in July to review issues relating to diversity and inclusion on campus, including the university's name.
President’s Welcome for Fall 2020
Returning to campus in these circumstances will challenge us all, but teaching and learning together is what we do best, and it has never been more important.
Strong, Settle Write Piece About Nuclear Age
The commentary was published this week in The Roanoke Times.
Morel Argues for Retention of Lee Name
In a recent op-ed, W&L Professor of Politics Lucas Morel argues that in agreeing to lead Washington College after the Civil War, Lee set an example of how to accept defeat and move on.
W&L Football Raises Funds for NAACP’s DeLaney Grant
The team organized a 5K in response to racial injustice and to benefit an NAACP grant named for professor of history emeritus Ted DeLaney.
W&L Welcomes Students Back to Campus for Fall Term
This message summarizes the critical elements of our plan.
W&L Celebrates Reversal of ICE Guidelines
Immigrations and Customs Enforcement guidelines announced in July would have required international students to leave the U.S. if they were forced by COVID-19 to take only online courses.
Rush Addresses Electoral Reform in Virginia Capitol Connections
In the magazine piece, politics professor Mark Rush outlines steps that could end partisan gerrymandering and rid Virginia of the “antiquated” winner-take-all electoral system.
Poynter Quotes Colón on Capitalizing B in Black
W&L journalism professor Aly Colón is quoted in a piece about a recent decision by the AP Stylebook and other journalism institutions to begin capitalizing the B in Black in articles about people and culture.
Professor Toni Locy Pens Article About R.E. Lee
In a piece published in The Nation, Locy asserts that General Robert E. Lee does not deserve to be associated with W&L.
Professor Deborah Miranda Interviewed on Radio Show
Miranda was invited on radio station KPFA’s UpFront to discuss Junipero Serra, the myth of California missions, and the colonization of native people.
Brodie Op-Ed Addresses Toxic Masculinity in Monuments
The piece appeared in the June 19 edition of The Washington Post.
W&L Politics Professor Lucas Morel Releases New Book, ‘Lincoln and the American Founding’
In his latest book, Morel explores how Lincoln’s most vital ideas are traced back to the country’s founders.
W&L’s Lucas Morel Discusses Juneteenth on “The Daily Signal” Podcast
In the discussion, Morel explains why Juneteenth is a uniquely American holiday.
W&L’s Michael Hill Interviewed on WFXR’s “Living Local”
Hill appeared on a special episode entitled "Stronger Together – a Conversation About Racism."
W&L Student Appears on “Meet the Press”
Avalon Pernell, a rising sophomore from Alabama, appeared on a “College Roundtable” segment that featured college journalists interviewing the mayor of Pittsburgh.
Jared Nickodem ’20 Awarded U.S. Teaching Assistantship in Austria
Nickodem’s USTA position with Fulbright Austria starts in September 2020.
W&L Law’s Hasbrouck on How Congress Can Fix Modern Policing
In a new piece in Slate, Hasbrouck argues that Congress can transform policing and promote racial justice through the 13th Amendment.
W&L Law’s Bruck Urges Early Release of Elderly Inmates over Virus
Bruck is urging Virginia Governor Ralph Northam to grant early release to elderly, parole-eligible inmates due to concerns that prisons will soon become hotspots for the COVID-19 outbreak.
W&L Law’s Bruck Selected for Guantánamo’s 9/11 Trial
Veteran capital defense attorney and clinical professor of law David Bruck will represent one of the men accused of plotting the Sept. 11 attacks.
U.S. Senators Respond to a Case in W&L Law’s Immigrant Rights Clinic
Kevin Euceda, a Honduran immigrant seeking safety from persecution in the United States, saw confidential therapy notes used against him in court. Now, legislation has been introduced to stop the practice.
Community Projects a Win-Win for Lexington and W&L
Washington and Lee University's Office of Community-Based Learning has partnered with Lexington on projects that provide real-world learning experiences for students while also advancing the city's goals.
W&L Law Offers New Scholarship for Bonner Alumni
W&L Law has announced a partnership with the Corella & Bertram F. Bonner Foundation that will provide a $10,000 annual scholarship for Bonner alumni admitted to the school.
W&L’s Rainville Talks African-American Cemeteries in New Interview
Lynn Rainville was interviewed for a recent WUSF News article titled “Anthropologist: Building Over African American Cemeteries Not Just A Southern Problem.”
W&L’s Woodzicka Interviewed on NPR
On the show, Woodzicka talks about her research on sexual harassment.
W&L’s Benefiel Featured on Smithsonian Channel
Smithsonian flew Benefiel to Pompeii in May 2019 to interview on-site.
W&L Law’s Drumbl on War Crimes and Genocide
Aljazeera relied on the expertise of Mark Drumbl for "explainers" on war crimes and genocide.
W&L Law’s Peppers on Televised Executions
The Richmond Times-Dispatch published a commentary by Todd Peppers on public access to executions in Virginia.
Bob Strong Discusses Impeachment in Recent Op-Ed
The title of Strong’s piece is “Impeachment and Democracy.”
W&L’s Colón Talks Media Ethics with Washington Post
Journalism professor Aly Colón weighs in on Sam Nunberg interviews.
W&L’s Nora Demleitner on Family Migration
Demleitner's opinion piece appeared in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
W&L’s Strong on Trump’s Twitter Habit
Strong's opinion piece was published by NBC News THINK.
Brodie Riordan ’03 and Clifford Holekamp ’96 Join W&L Board of Trustees
W&L welcomed two new members to its Board of Trustees Feb. 9.
W&L to Expand Advanced Research Cohort through Quality Enhancement Plan
Washington and Lee University has selected the Advanced Research Cohort (ARC) program as its next Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP). President Will Dudley and Provost Marc Conner announced the selection at the undergraduate faculty meeting on Feb. 5.
W&L Law Review’s Annual Symposium to Explore Immigration-Related Executive Orders
The 2017-2018 Lara D. Gass Symposium will feature a diverse collection of leading scholars and experts on immigration law to discuss emergent legal issues regarding the implementation of the Trump Administration’s policies.
W&L Law Students Work to Free Ethiopian Political Prisoner
Law students taking part in the school’s Criminal Tribunal practicum hope that their work for client Bekele Gerba, will lead to his freedom.
President Dudley on Taxing George Washington’s Legacy
W&L President William C. Dudley writes about the endowment tax in an opinion piece in The Washington Post.
Keen Named Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of Faculty at Hamilton College
Suzanne Keen, dean of the College and Thomas H. Broadus Professor of English at Washington and Lee University, has been named vice president for academic affairs and dean of faculty at Hamilton College, Clinton, New York. She will begin her new role on July 1, 2018.
W&L’s Fairfield on How the Internet of Things is Changing Ownership
Law professor Josh Fairfield discusses digital ownership on Quartz.com.
W&L Expands Financial Aid for Spring Term Abroad Programs
Beginning with the 2018 Spring Term, Washington and Lee will provide institutional grants to meet the full cost of Spring Term domestic and international travel programs for students with financial need.
W&L’s Fairfield Discusses Comcast Move into Blockchain
Law professor Josh Fairfield discussed the implications of a new blockchain app on nasdaq.com.
W&L Fall Athletic Teams Finish Strong
Multiple teams won ODAC championship titles and saw NCAA Tournament action, while honors stacked up for individual Generals.
W&L Soccer Teams Recognized by United Soccer Coaches Academic Award
W&L was one of only 195 schools to have both its men’s and women’s programs receive the award.
Dudley Inaugurated as Washington and Lee’s 27th President
Washington and Lee University inaugurated William C. Dudley as the university’s 27th president.
W&L Law’s David Baluarte on Next Steps for DACA and the Dreamers
Prof. David Baluarte, along with W&L law students, is working to help DACA beneficiaries and their families understand the immediate impact of the potential end of the program.
A Message Regarding the Violence in Charlottesville
President Dudley issued a statement to the W&L community regarding the violence in Charlottesville on Monday, August 14.
Matt Carl ’17 Profiled in The Roanoke Times
The Roanoke Times profiled graduating senior Matt Carl in today's commencement story.
W&L Mock Trial Team Takes Sixth Place at National Mock Trial Championship
W&L's undergraduate mock trial team is now ranked 16th nationally.
Price Named Associate VP for Academic Services at Maryland Institute College of Art
She begins her new job on July 17.
W&L Welcomes New Trustee Helen Sanders
Sanders joined the W&L Board of Trustees on May 19.
Shenandoah Announces 2017 Prize Winners
The Volume 65 winner of the $1000 James Boatwright Poetry Prize is Thomas Reiter for his poem “St. Wynfed’s Parishioner.”
W&L Students Austin Frank and Dana Gary Featured on WDBJ-7
WDBJ-7 interviewed Dana Gary '18 and Austin Frank '17 about student-run label Friday Underground Records.
Ten Students Awarded Endeavor Foundation Grants
Several student teams are chosen each year to pursue summer research outside the United States in locations such as Hanoi, Vietnam.
Jack Sharman ’83: Legal Eagle in Birmingham
Jackson Sharman '83 served as special counsel for the impeachment proceedings against Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley.
“The Smiling Miler”: Robyn O’Brien ’93
The avid runner talks about her motivation in a profile on the Runner's World website.
W&L’s Smitka Talks About NAFTA on NPR’s Marketplace
Mike Smitka, Professor of Economics at W&L, talked to NPR's Marketplace about NAFTA and auto parts.
Journalism W&L’s Swasy on How Journalists Use Twitter
Alecia Swasy, Donald W. Reynolds Chair in Business Journalism, writes about the journalists' use of Twitter.
W&L’s Strong Offers Historical Perspective on Lying in the White House
Strong's piece on the history of lying in the White House appeared in The Roanoke Times.
W&L’s Connelly Writes About the Presidential Selection Process
An opinion piece about the presidential selection process by W&L's Bill Connelly appeared in The Hill.
W&L’s Melissa Kerin Talks About the Hidden World of Stolen Art and Artifacts
W&L's Melissa Kerin talked to WMRA's Jessie Knadler about the Staniar Gallery's recent exhibit by artist and researcher Joy Lyn Davis.
W&L Junior Awarded Davis Projects for Peace Grant
W&L junior Angel Vela de la Garza Evia has won a $10,000 Davis Projects for Peace grant.
Q&A with Executive-in-Residence Sandy Whann ‘86
Hear from Sandy Whann '86, president of Leidenheimer Baking Company in New Orleans and the Williams School Executive-in-Residence.
Shenandoah Editor R.T. Smith Publishes Sixth Collection of Stories
R.T. Smith, Shenandoah editor and Washington and Lee University writer in residence, has published his sixth collection of stories, “Doves in Flight.”
Five W&L Alumni Win National Science Foundation Pre-Doctoral Fellowships
For the 2017 competition, NSF received over 13,000 applications and made 2,000 award offers.
Virginia Festival of the Book Showcases W&L’s Talents
Three members of the Washington and Lee community will see their literary work highlighted this week at the Virginia Festival of the Book, in Charlottesville.
John R. Farmer ’61: Distinguished Citizen
The award goes to to those who whose professional and humanitarian contributions and accomplishments are worthy of celebration.
Building a Boutique Business
Sisters Chloe Burch '14 and Neely Burch '13, who have been named to the Forbes' 30 Under 30 list, raised $1.25 million in seed funding to build their collection of leather handbags and shoes.
W&L Students’ Work Featured in Southwest VA Photography Competition
The work of four Washington and Lee University photography students was accepted in the 2017 Southwest Virginia Juried Student Photography Competition at the Radford University Art Museum Downtown.
W&L’s Gavaler on the Semantics of Fascism
An opinion piece by Chris Gavaler, assistant professor of English, appeared in the Mar. 5 2017 edition of the Roanoke Times.
Byron Seward ’70: High Tech Farmer
Byron Seward '70 won the 2017 Delta High Cotton Award for his efforts in producing a quality fiber economically and in an environmentally responsible manner.
In Good Company: W&L Joins Liberal Arts Consortium for Online Learning
Washington and Lee University is one of the newest members of the Liberal Arts Consortium for Online Learning.
Jack Warner ’40, W&L Trustee Emeritus, Dies at 99
Jack Warner generously supported several areas of W&L.
W&L Law’s Seaman on Voter Fraud Claims
This opinion piece by Chris Seaman, Associate Professor of Law at Washington and Lee, appeared in the Roanoke Times on February 19, 2017.
Washington and Lee Announces November 2016 Community Grants
Washington and Lee University’s Community Grants Committee has made 10 grants totaling $24,736.22 to non-profit organizations in Lexington and Rockbridge County.
It’s A Capital Deal
Logan Bartlett '10 makes the Forbes 30 Under 30 list for venture capitalism.
Registration Open for 2017 AdLib Conference
Registration is now open through the W&L website for students and alumni to reserve a spot for the sixth annual AdLib Conference Mar. 2-3.
Campus Kitchen at Washington and Lee Wins Grant to Address Rural Hunger
Campus Kitchen at Washington and Lee is the recipient of a $3,000 grant to address rural hunger in its local community.
Scott Boyd Joins W&L’s Board of Trustees
Scott Boyd, a neurosurgeon who graduated from W&L in 1986 with a B.S. in biology, was sworn in as a trustee of his alma mater on Feb. 10, in Lexington.
R.T. Smith’s Poem Featured in The Best American Poetry 2017
R.T. Smith, editor of Shenandoah and the Writer in Residence at W&L, will have his poem, “Maricon,” featured in The Best American Poetry 2017.
Shenandoah Announces the Graybeal-Gowen Prize for Virginia Poets
Shenandoah: The Washington and Lee University Review seeks submissions from Virginia poets for the 2017 Graybeal-Gowen Prize.
Five Seniors Receive CFA Exam Scholarships
Five seniors, Robert Conley, Mike DeLuca, Kaitlin Krouskos, Daniel Weld and Catherine Zhu, have received scholarships to study for level one of the exam to become a Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA).
W&L’s Morel on American Political Thought As a Resource for Improving U.S. Race Relations
Lucas Morel, professor of politics at Washington and Lee, recently participated in a scholarly exchange with UCLA professor Melvin L. Rogers, on Starting Points, an online journal of the Kinder Institute on Constitutional Democracy at the University of Missouri.
W&L’s Colón Offers Tips for Distinguishing Between Fact and Fiction in the News
W&L's Colón's piece, "You are the new gatekeeper of the news," was recently published on The Conversation.
Chip Mahan ’73 Embodies UNCW Seahawk’s Spirit
His award honors his outstanding professional achievement and personal commitment to community engagement.
Students Travel to Women’s March on Washington
W&L students reflect on their experiences at the Women's March.
On Capitol Hill: Marc Short ’92 to Join Trump’s Staff
President Donald Trump has picked Marc Short '92 to lead his legislative efforts in Congress.
W&L Goes to the Inauguration
Students were motivated to travel to the presidential inauguration in D.C. to observe democracy in action.
Justice Ginsburg to Speak at VMI, W&L Feb. 1
The public event will be at VMI's Cameron Hall. It is free, with seating available on a first come, first served basis. The events at W&L are closed to the public and to the media.
A Good Neighbor: Hatton Smith ’73
“If you are blessed with influence or gifts, you need to have a positive impact on the environment around you.”
Roanoke Park Named for Linwood Holton ’44
A park in the heart of downtown Roanoke has been named in honor of former Virginia Governor Linwood Holton, W&L Class of 1944.
Civil Rights Activist Diane Nash Keynotes W&L’s Multi-Day King Celebration
Diane Nash, peace activist and pioneer of the Civil Rights Movement, will be the featured keynote speaker during Washington and Lee University’s annual multi-day observance of King’s birthday, "Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr."
W&L Faculty Get New York Times Shout-Out
Writer Charles Johnson mentioned two members of the Washington and Lee community in a New York Times piece.
Hometown Hero: Neil November ’48
Over the past seven decades, the 92-year-old has established a legacy that encompasses politics, religion, airports, education, museums, theaters and gardens.
W&L’s Colón Weighs in on Use of Graphic Photos of Ambassador’s Murder
In an interview with the Christian Science Monitor, Colón points to the key questions that must be asked when determining if the graphic nature of a photograph outweighs its journalistic importance.
Jonathan Holloway, Historian and Dean of Yale College, to Speak at W&L Founders Day/ODK Convocation
Jonathan Holloway, historian of post-emancipation American history and black intellectualism and dean of Yale College, will be the featured speaker at Washington and Lee University’s Founders Day/Omicron Delta Kappa Convocation.
Alexander Named Inaugural Dean of the Bucknell University College of Management
Raquel Alexander, associate dean and Ehrlick Kilner Haight Sr. Term Professor of Accounting at Washington and Lee University's Williams School of Commerce, Economics, and Politics, has been named the first Kenneth W. Freeman Professor and Dean of the College of Management at Bucknell University. She will begin her new role on July 1.
ODK Receives 2017 Maurice A. Clay Leadership Grant
W&L's Alpha Circle of ODK is a recipient of a 2017 Maurice A. Clay Leadership Development Initiative Grant, designed to enhance leadership development
The Secret is in the Sauce
Pete Hendricks '66, 69L and his son Nat are marketing a handcrafted cocktail mix.
Randy Rouse ’39: Breezing to the Top
The Virginian horseman is honored for his commitment to American steeplechasing.
The Problem of Asylum Free Zones
Immigrant Rights Clinic director David Baluarte will present at a hearing of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights to discuss the growth of asylum-free zones.
Fall Issue of Shenandoah Now Available
Shenandoah: The Washington and Lee University Review released its fall 2016 digital issue on Dec. 1. Volume 66, Number 1 includes original poetry, fiction, essays, reviews and visual art, as well as four Poems of the Week per month.
Poetry Reading Features Authors Hoppenthaler and Smith
W&L's 8th Annual Writer in Residence Poetry Reading will feature John Hoppenthaler and R.T. Smith.
Witt Hawkins ’18 Receives Clinton Scholarship
Witt Hawkins ’18, a global politics major and mass communications minor from Memphis, Tennessee, received a William Jefferson Clinton Scholarship to attend the American University in Dubai.
A Dream Job and a Landmark Case
As the Secular Society Women’s Rights Legal Fellow for the ACLU of Virginia, Gail Deady '11L works on issues related to gender equality, reproductive rights and LGBT discrimination.
W&L’s Ruscio Presented with VMI Superintendent’s Award
Ken Ruscio was presented with the VMI Superintendent’s Meritorious Achievement Award in recognition of extraordinary service and dedication to the Institute an individual who is not a VMI employee.
W&L Announces November Community Grants
Washington and Lee University’s Community Grants Committee has made 10 grants totaling $24,736.22 to non-profit organizations in Lexington and Rockbridge County. They are the first part of its two rounds of grants for 2016-17.
W&L’s Strong Reflects on Somalia’s 1992 Thanksgiving
Bob Strong's reflection on Somalia's 1992 Thanksgiving appeared in Newsweek on November 23.
W&L’s Rush Shares a Thanksgiving Prayer
Mark Rush's "A Thanksgiving Prayer" was published in The Roanoke Times on Thanksgiving day.
Journalism Professor Alecia Swasy on Media Coverage of Rural America
Alecia Swasy, Donald W. Reynolds Chair in Business Journalism, writes about the media's coverage of rural America.
W&L’s Pasquale Toscano Among 2017 Class of Rhodes Scholars
Pasquale “Paqui” Toscano, a classics and English double major, is Washington and Lee’s 16th Rhodes Scholar. The Rhodes Trust announced Sunday that Toscano, 22, of Kettering, Ohio, was one of 32 scholars chosen this year. The scholarships, valued at between $50,000 to $200,000, fully fund two to four years of study at the University of Oxford in England.
Lex McMillan ’72 Receives A Lifetime Achievement Award
Lex McMillan '72 received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Association of Fundraising Professionals
W&L to Continue Hosting the Virginia Governor’s Foreign Language Academies
Washington and Lee's contract to host three Virginia Governor’s Foreign Language Academies each summer has been renewed through 2021.
Washington and Lee Commemorates Veterans Day
Washington and Lee University conducted its annual Veterans Day gathering in front of Lee Chapel on Friday, Nov. 11.
W&L’s Rush on Sea Change in American Politics
The following opinion piece by Mark Rush, Waxberg Professor of Politics and Law and director of international education at Washington and Lee, appeared in the Richmond Times-Dispatch on November 6, 2016.
Slow Down
After the death of his brother, Pierce Owings '06 and his family have lobbied to limit the speeds of heavy trucks on highways.
W&L Professor Emeritus H. Eugene King dies at 94
Henry Eugene King, professor emeritus of psychology at Washington and Lee University, died on Oct. 31, at his home in Lexington, Virginia.
W&L’s Cantey Discusses Iraq’s New Museum in BBC Travel Story
Seth Cantey, assistant professor of politics at W&L, talks about Iraq's historical significance in a story for BBC Travel
Cy Twombly ’53: Mixing Images and Words
A new book, "Reading Cy Twombly: Poetry in Paint," examines the artist's use of poetry in his work.
Students Studying the Presidential Election Weigh In On the Issues
What do college students think about the very unusual 2016 presidential election? Read on to find out.
Medical Hero
As a pediatrician, Henry Hawthorne '62 has spent the last 40 years improving the quality of life for children across the Wilmington, North Carolina, region.
Melina Knabe Wins a Research Grant from the Virginia Academy of Sciences
The neuroscience major and philosophy minor will use her $500 research grant to fund her senior honors thesis.
W&L’s Strong Weighs In on the Topic of Rigged Elections
The following opinion piece by Bob Strong, William Lyne Wilson Professor of Politics at Washington and Lee, appeared in the Richmond Times-Dispatch on October 29, 2016.
W&L’s Lind Talks About Charlie Brown and the Great Pumpkin
Stephen Lind talks about Charlie Brown and The Great Pumpkin on The Academic Minute.
Robert J. Grey Jr. ’76L Honored for Commitment to Diversity
Robert J. Grey Jr. was honored by the organization's Forum on Construction Law for his "extraordinary leadership and lifetime of commitment to moving the meter on diversity and inclusion."
Conversation Starter
Hospice chaplain Kerry Egan '95 reflects on the important lessons her dying patients passed on to her.
W&L’s Colón Weighs in on Legality of Trump Tax Disclosure
Aly Colón, Knight Professor of Ethics in Journalism at Washington and Lee University, recently shared his expertise in an Associate Press story titled, "Experts: No Clear Criminal Case Over Trump Tax Disclosure."
Museum of the American Revolution Honors Gerry and Marguerite Lenfest
The Musuem of the American Revolution is named in honor of Marguerite and Gerry Lenfest '53, '55L.
Roanoke Times: Washington and Lee graduate achieves Paralympic dream
The Roanoke Times featured a story about W&L alumnus Matt Simpson '12, who earned a silver medal last week as a member of the U.S. men’s goalball team at the Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. Read the full story.
Roanoke Times: W&L's mock convention gets it right again with Trump nomination
The Roanoke Times features a story about W&L Mock Convention's "notable track record for accuracy," following this week's Republican National Convention.
Michael Missal Confirmed as Inspector General of the Department of Veterans Affairs
On Tues., April 19, the Senate unanimously confirmed Michael Missal, a 1978 graduate of Washington and Lee University, as the next inspector general of the troubled Department of Veterans Affairs.
W&L's Miranda Quoted in New York Times on Canonization of Junipero Serra
Deborah Miranda, the John Lucian Smith Professor of English at Washington and Lee, was quoted in a New York Times article Jan. 21 about Pope Francis' plans to canonize Father Junipero Serra.
W&L's Mayock Provides Advice Academic C.V.s on Inside Higher Ed
Ellen Mayock, Ernest Williams II Professor of Romance Languages at Washington and Lee University, provides advice for on structuring, revising and tailoring an academic curriculum vitae (C.V.) in the Jan. 23 edition of Inside Higher Ed.
W&L's Colón Quoted in New York Times on F.B.I.'s Investigative Tactics
Aly Colón, the Knight Professor in Journalism Ethics at Washington and Lee, was quoted in an article in the Nov. 7 edition of The New York Times about the F.B.I.'s impersonation of an Associated Press reporter to catch a school bomb threat suspect.
W&L's Rush Co-Authors Opinion Column on Opportunities for Innovation in Higher Education
Mark Rush, the Stanley D. and Nikki Waxberg Professor of Politics and Law in W&L's Williams School of Commerce, co-wrote a guest opinion column, "Higher Ed Is an Opportunity for Innovation," published in the Oct. 14 edition of Virginia's the (Norfolk-Virginia Beach) Virginian-Pilot.
Virginia Business Identifies W&L as a Leader in Efforts to Raise Faculty Salaries
A story in Virginia Business singles out Washington and Lee University as a leader in acting to raise faculty salaries, an area that received extensive scrutiny in a 2013 study by Virginia's Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission (JLARC).
W&L's Youngman Discusses Digital Humanities on WMRA's “Virginia Insight” Show
W&L's Paul Youngman discussed how scholars are using digital humanities to explore the arts, literature and history on NPR affiliate WMRA's "Virginia Insight" show on Thursday, Nov. 6.
W&L's Connelly Quoted on Anniversary of “Contract with America” in CQ Roll Call
Bill Connelly, the John K. Boardman Professor of Politics, was quoted in the Oct. 6 edition of CQ Roll Call about the 20th anniversary of the Republican 'Contract with America' election.
W&L's Massie Discusses Separation of Church and State on WMRA's “Virginia Insight” Show
Ann Massie, professor emeritus at W&L's School of Law, has long been fascinated by the phrase "the separation of church and state"—both by the history of the concept and its practice in American law. Since a recent Supreme Court decision has added new urgency to the issue, she shared her scholarly findings on NPR affiliate WMRA's "Virginia Insight" show on Thursday, May 29.
W&L's Jon Shapiro Discusses False Confessions on WMRA's Virginia Insight Show
Jonathan Shapiro, defense attorney and visiting professor at Washington and Lee University School of Law, will appear on NPR affiliate WMRA's "Virginia Insight" show on Monday, Feb. 3, to discuss the problem of false confessions.
WVTF Reports on Sleep Study
WVTF radio reported on Fundamentals of Biology: Biological Clock and Rhythms, a fall-term class at Washington and Lee on the relatively new field of chronobiology.
WVTF Reports on the Real Thanksgiving Feast
The authentic Thanksgiving feast held on the Washington and Lee campus was the subject of a feature story on WVTF, the public radio station based in Roanoke, Va.
W&L's Lind Discusses Public Speaking on WMRA's “Virginia Insight” Show
Stephen Lind, visiting assistant professor of business administration at Washington and Lee University's Williams School of Commerce, Economics, and Politics, appeared on NPR affiliate WMRA's "Virginia Insight" show on Thursday, Nov. 14, to discuss the art of public speaking.
W&L President Ruscio on the Teacher-Scholar in Peer Review
Washington and Lee University President Kenneth P. Ruscio is an article in the Summer 2013 edition of Peer Review, a publication of the Association of American Colleges and Universities. The article is titled "What Does it Mean to Be a Teacher-Scholar?" To read the article, see President Ruscio's speeches on his website.
WDBJ-TV Focuses on W&L's IQ Center
Washington and Lee's new IQ Center was the focus of a feature story on Roanoke's WDBJ-7 on Oct. 16, 2013. To watch the story, go to http://myw.lu/174wWOG
Stalking Study by W&L Team Featured in Roanoke Times
A study on the psychological impact of stalking on its victims that was undertaken by a team of faculty and students at Washington and Lee was the basis for a major feature story in the Roanoke Times on Oct. 16, 2013. To read the story, go to http://myw.lu/19IcnUB
Times-Dispatch Reports on the W&L Promise
The Richmond Times-Dispatch writes about the new Washington and Lee financial aid initiative, the W&L Promise, in its Oct. 16 editions. The story is available at http://myw.lu/H35CVo.
WVTF Reports on Summer Language Academies
The three Governor's Language Academies held this summer on the Washington and Lee campus were the subject of a feature story on WVTF, the public radio station based in Roanoke. Sandy Hausman of WVTF interviewed several students in the languages they were learning — Spanish, German and French — for the report. Dick Kuettner, director […]
W&L Research Featured on WDBJ
The research being conducted by Washington and Lee University chemistry professor Erich Uffelman and his students was the subject of a feature story on WDBJ, Roanoke's Channel 7, on Monday, Aug. 20, 2013. The piece, which was filmed in W&L's Reeves Center, described the methods the Uffelman Group uses to examine the chemical composition of […]
WVTF Reports on W&L's Robinson Hall Dig
WVTF radio reported on the recent Robinson Hall dig at Washington and Lee. Sandy Hausman of WVTF interviewed Alison Bell, associate professor of archaeology along with students and volunteers who have worked on the treasure trove of material found behind Robinson Hall when work began on renovating that building earlier this summer. Listen to the […]
W&L Provost Featured in Chronicle of Higher Education
Daniel Wubah, who became Washington and Lee's provost on July 1, 2013, was featured in a recent edition of the Chronicle of Higher Education.
Campus Kitchen at W&L Feature on WVTF
WVTF, the Roanoke-based public radio station, featured Campus Kitchen at Washington and Lee in a segment that ran on July 24, 2013. Titled "W&L's Campus Kitchen Feeds Minds and Bellies," the piece by WVTF's Beverly Amsler included in an interview with Jenny Davidson, coordinator of Campus Kitchen and advisor to Volunteer Venture and Nabors Service […]
W&L's Jasmin Darznik Featured in Citizenship Stories
Jasmin Darznik, assistant professor of English at Washington and Lee, was among 78 new Americans who took the oath of citizenship at Thomas Jefferson's Monticello on July 4, 2013.
WDBJ-TV: For High School students: No English? No problem
WDBJ-TV reports on the Governor's Language Academies being held at Washington and Lee this summer.
W&L Alum Michael McGuire on Value of Liberal Arts
The following op-ed by Michael McGuire, who graduated in May with a double major in journalism and Spanish, was published in The Baltimore Sun on Thursday, June 13, 2013, and is reprinted here by permission. A good problem to have: 'You can do anything' In quickly changing world, a liberal arts education may be more […]
W&L's Gavaler on Superheroes and War in Roanoke Times
Chris Gavaler, visiting assistant professor of English, writes about the surge of superhero movies since 9/11 in an op-ed titled "Downsizing the super war on war" in the Roanoke Times on June 3, 2013. The terrorist attacks, he writes, are a "transformative accident" that doubled the superhero's powers. Gavaler teaches a Spring Term course on […]
W&L’s Spring Term Course on Chicano Art Featured on KCET
The Washington and Lee Spring Term course on Chicano art was featured in a story titled "Virginia is for Chicano Art Lovers" in the "Departures" section of Los Angeles KCET's website on May 23, 2013. Taught by Andrea LePage, assistant professor of art at W&L, the course benefitted from the Stanier Gallery exhibition "Chicanitas: Small […]
NPR Features W&L Visiting Law Professor Judy Clarke
Morning Edition Sunday on National Public Radio aired a profile of Judy Clarke, visiting professor of law at Washington and Lee who has been appointed to defend alleged Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev.
W&L's Ballenger Discusses Online Tax Debate on WDBJ
Robert Ballenger, professor of business administration and a specialist in e-commerce issues, discussed the Marketplace Fairness Act in an interview with WDBJ-TV in Roanoke on May 14, 2013.
W&L's Locy's MSNBC Column on Justice Department and AP
Washington and Lee University journalism professor Toni Locy is the author of a column on MSNBC in response to reports that the Justice Department examined phone records of Associated Press reporters.
Media Coverage for W&L Aerial Dance Class
Several Roanoke media outlets featured Washington and Lee's Spring Term aerial dance class, which held its concert on the wall of Wilson Hall on May 15 and 16.
W&L Law Professor Jonathan Shapiro in Christian Science Monitor
Jonathan Shapiro, visiting professor of law at Washington and Lee, was cited in a Christian Science Monitor story that examined how media leaks might impact a trial of alleged Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev.
CNN Health Features W&L's Barry Kolman
CNN Health featured the story of Washington and Lee University music professor Barry Kolman's experience teaching clarinet to his 13-year-old daughter, Emmanuela, and the impact those lessons have had on her autism.
W&L President Ruscio on “Virginia Conversations”
Washington and Lee University President Kenneth P. Ruscio was a guest on the Virginia Public Radio program, "Virginia Conversations," on Friday, April 26, 2013.
W&L Visiting Law Professor Joins Defense of Accused Boston Bomber
Judy Clarke, a visiting professor of practice at the Washington and Lee School of Law, was appointed this week to join the team that will defend alleged Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev. In addition, the Associated Press reported that the lead defense attorney in the case, Miriam Conrad, the chief federal public defender, had requested that […]
W&L's Raquel Alexander on Tax Policy
Raquel Alexander, Washington and Lee University associate professor of accounting, was one of the experts consulted by the website, Card Hub, to discuss changes she would recommend to the tax code.
W&L's Marc Conner on Shakespeare in Times-Dispatch
Marc Conner, the Ballangee Professor of English at Washington and Lee University, discussed the relevance of Shakespeare's works to our lives today in a story in the Richmond Times-Dispatch on Sunday, April 21, 2013.
W&L's Smitka Cited in Christian Science Monitor
Michael Smitka, professor of economics at Washington and Lee, is quoted in the April 4 edition of the Christian Science Monitor in a story titled "What would a Korean war cost? Gauging the economic turmoil."
Richmond Times-Dispatch: Girl with autism fights bullying with music
Barry Kolman, professor of music at Washington and Lee University, and his wife, Grace, are the authors of an op-ed that appears in the April 1, 2013, edition of the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
W&L in the News: Racquel Alexander in Boston Globe
Washington and Lee University accounting professor Racquel Alexander is quoted in a the story, "Tax lobbyists help businesses reap windfalls," in the the March 17, 2013, edition of the Boston Globe.
W&L in the News: William Connelly on NPR
William F. Connelly Jr., the John K. Boardman Professor of Politics at Washington and Lee, was quoted in the story, "Why Obama (And Any President) Fails To Meet Expectations," by Alan Greenblatt on the National Public Radio's "It's All Politics" blog on March 12, 2013.
W&L Law Dean Pens Op/ed for Huffington Post
An op/ed at the Huffington Post by Washington and Lee School of Law Dean Nora Demleitner explores the prison population cap controversy in California and its effect on the mentally ill.
W&L History Professor Pens Op-ed for Washington Post
Washington and Lee history professor Molly Michelmore writes about the federal income tax in Monday's edition of the Washington Post.
W&L's Rebecca Benefiel on Roman Graffiti in National Geographic
Washington and Lee University classics professor Rebecca Benefiel comments on graffiti scrawled on the walls of the Colosseum in Rome in a National Geographic article. In her research Benefiel has focussed on the social and cultural history of the Roman Empire.One of latest projects is an examination of the thousands of wall-inscriptions from the city […]
David Touve on MOOCs in Huffington Post
An opinion piece by Washington and Lee business administration professor David Touve on MOOCs (massive open online courses) currently appears on the Huffington Post.
W&L Politics Professor's Letter in Wall Street Journal
A letter by Lucas Morel, Lewis G. John Term Professor of Politics and head of the politics department, authored a letter to the editor in the Jan. 8, 2013, edition of the Wall Street Journal. Morel, a Lincoln scholar, wrote in response to an opinion piece about the Emancipation Proclamation. See Morel's letter at http://myw.lu/11cvANe.
Washington Post Features W&L Honor System
Nick Anderson, higher education writer for the Washington Post, visited the Washington and Lee campus in December to observe the University's unproctored and self-scheduled exams and to write more generally about the University's Honor System. The result of his visit was a piece in the Post on Dec. 12, "Relying on trust lowers stress at Washington and […]
