Mary Schleusner ’26 Named a Finalist for the Jostens Trophy
The senior forward was selected as one of 11 finalists for the award recognizing the Division III basketball players of the year.
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Dana Freeman Named Old Dominion Athletic Conference Women’s Indoor Track & Field Coach of the Year
The mentor earned the award for the second straight year after guiding the Generals to their second consecutive indoor conference title.
W&L Hosts 18th National Symposium of Theater in Academe
“Emotion, Pathos and the Human Condition in Theater and Film” will feature a dynamic lineup of creative workshops, presentations, discussions and stage performances March 26-27.
Meet a Colleague: Matt Crance
Matt Crance serves as physician assistant with Lindley Health.
Eric Schwitzgebel to Deliver Robert W. Root ’42 Endowment Lecture at W&L
The philosopher will give a talk on AI and consciousness in Stackhouse Theater on March 27.
Washington and Lee University to Host 2026 Entrepreneurship Summit
The two-day program will be held on campus March 20-21.
Isaac James ’27 Awarded VMFA Fellowship
The junior studio art and mathematics double major was one of five undergraduate students statewide to receive a $4,000 fellowship award.
Seth 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.
Brittney Kemp Named Old Dominion Athletic Conference Women’s Basketball Coach of the Year
The Generals’ second year head coach garnered the award for the first time in her W&L tenure.
Meet a Colleague: Leslie Bretz
Leslie Bretz serves as social media marketing manager at W&L.
University Development Staff Publishes Paper in the Journal of Education Advancement and Marketing
Emily Pogue and Amanda Minix co-authored an article on engaging young alumni in leadership-level annual giving.
Jon Eastwood to Present Nobel Prize Symposium Talk
The William P. Ames Jr. Professor of Sociology will discuss this year’s Nobel Peace Prize winner on March 10 in Leyburn Library.
W&L Student Team Competes at VFIC Applied Ethics Bowl
The W&L Ethics Bowl team recently participated in an annual statewide competition.
Meet a Colleague: Julie Jackson
Julie Jackson serves as director of advancement communications.
Will You Be Ready to Retire When the Time Comes?
Take advantage of the resources that are available to assist you in your retirement planning.
Get to Know the Newest Members of the W&L Community – 2/23/26
The following individuals recently joined the Washington and Lee employee workforce.
Eric Deggans Authors Book Chapter
The Knight Chair in Journalism and Media Ethics discussed his experience as an NPR TV critic in “Reading Media: How to Do Textual Analysis.”
Icy 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.
Meet a Colleague: Emily Pogue
Emily Pogue serves as senior associate director of annual giving.
Jane Stewart Earns STARS Data Quality Certification
W&L’s director of sustainability was one of 30 professionals to complete the certification process this fall.
Williams School Building Becomes Washington and Lee University’s First LEED Gold Certified Structure
The building, housing the university’s School of Commerce, Economics and Politics, opened in August 2025.
Winter 2026 Update on Campus Construction Projects
Construction on a variety of projects continues throughout campus and the Lexington community.
Visiting History Professor Authors Article in Spanish Edited Volume
Leticia Fernández-Fontecha’s article, published in “Dibujos para una guerra 1936-39,” examines children’s drawings from the Spanish Civil War.
Meet a Colleague: Marisa Charley
Marisa Charley serves as associate director of the Shepherd Program, director of the Bonner Programs and instructor of Poverty Studies.
Politics 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.”
Meet a Colleague: Paula Fritz
Paula Fritz serves as producing stage manager for the Theater, Dance and Film Studies Department.
W&L Exchange: A Campus Resource for Sustainable Sharing
The Exchange connects the university community with free supplies while reducing waste.
From the Sidelines to the World Stage
Kaylee Hartung ’07 will cover two of the world’s premier sporting events during a single month.
Meet a Colleague: Lily Malone
Lily Malone serves as campaign and advancement events coordinator for the university.
Jon Eastwood to Deliver Lecture in Honor of His Appointment to the William P. Ames Jr. Professorship in Sociology
Eastwood’s talk, titled “Reflections on the Sociology of Cynicism and Distrust,” will be held Feb. 19 in Northen Auditorium.
Meet a Colleague: Meaghan Walsh
Meaghan Walsh serves as the Louise C. Herreshoff Curatorial Fellow for American Art.
Students Encouraged to Apply for a Johnson Opportunity Grant in 2026
The grant provides funds to support W&L student projects worldwide.
Kyle Friend to Present Nobel Prize Symposium Talk
The associate professor of chemistry and biochemistry will discuss this year’s Nobel Prize winners in physiology or medicine on Feb. 5 in Leyburn Library.
Meet a Colleague: Megan Hess
Megan Hess serves as the Class of 1960 Professor of Ethics and Accounting.
Get to Know the Newest Members of the W&L Community – 1/13/26
The following individuals recently joined the Washington and Lee employee workforce.
Adriana Greci Green to Serve as Glynn Family Professor at W&L
The former curator of Indigenous Arts of the Americas at the Fralin Museum of Art at the University of Virginia will serve a teaching and curatorial residency during Winter Term 2026.
From Screen to Square Film Screening: ‘Rising Hope’
The upcoming screening will be held Jan. 21 as part of W&L’s celebration of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.
[Postponed] W&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. 27.
How You Can Help Manage Health Care Premium Increases
These helpful tips can help you save money.
Mauricio Betancourt Co-Authors Article in the Environment, Development and Sustainability Journal
The assistant professor of environmental studies served as the first author for a paper titled “Revisiting sustainable development: a time-series, cross-national study of the nexus between human well-being and environmental impact.”
Meet a Colleague: Whit Goode ’21
Whit Goode ’21 serves as assistant director of career and professional development.
Mengying Liu to Present Nobel Prize Symposium Talk
The assistant professor of engineering will discuss this year’s Nobel Prize winners for chemistry on Jan. 15 in Leyburn Library.
Alain-Philippe Durand to Deliver Lecture as Part of the Class of 1963 Scholars in Residence Program
Durand’s talk “Contrarian Humanities Entrepreneurs” will be held Jan. 29 in Northen Auditorium.
W&L Ethics Bowl Team Qualifies for National Competition
The team secured its bid with a runner-up showing at the APPE Intercollegiate Ethics Bowl regional competition in Baltimore.
Nathaniel Goldberg Publishes New Book
The professor of philosophy’s book, “Philosophy of the History of Philosophy,” was published in November.
Meet a Colleague: Grace Miller
Grace Miller serves as assistant director of fraternity and sorority life.
Where 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.
Matt Eaker named to College Sports Communicators’ 30 Under 30 List
The assistant director of athletics communications was recognized as a rising professional in the sports communications field.
JT Torres Authors New Book
Titled “Teaching, Learning, and Caring in Higher Education,” the book illustrates how to cultivate relationships to create an interdependent classroom.
Get to Know the Newest Members of the W&L Community – 12/11/25
The following individuals recently joined the Washington and Lee employee workforce.
Brandon Spalding Named ODAC and NCAA South Region Men’s Cross Country Coach of the Year
The Generals’ 13th-year mentor was recognized for leading W&L to one of its best seasons in program history.
Mike Dager Named ODAC Women’s Cross Country Coach of the Year
The Generals’ 12th-year mentor received the award for the sixth time in his career.
Nathaniel Graves Receives Award from the National Association for Higher Education Parent/Family Program Professionals
The W&L assistant dean for first-year experience was cited for his work at Denison University.
Lloyd 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.
Meet a Colleague: Paul Youngman
Paul Youngman serves as Dean of the College and professor of German.
Midnight Breakfast: A Tradition Worth Staying Up For
Since 1992, the W&L community has come together to provide students with sustenance and camaraderie during finals week.
Dinner and Discussion Featuring Brandon Hasbrouck ’11L and Blake D. Morant to Headline W&L’s 2026 MLK Celebration
The discussion will explore Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy and his impact on democracy.
Meet a Colleague: Billy Chase
Billy Chase is the senior graphic designer in the Office of Communication and Public Affairs.
Meet W&L’s AI Fellow: Your Guide to Navigating Artificial Intelligence
Sybil Prince Nelson ’01 helps faculty, staff and students discover how to use AI responsibly and effectively — from designing assignments to understanding when human creativity should take the lead.
DeLaney Center to Host Third Annual Race and Southern-ness Symposium
The Dec. 4 event will feature prominent military leaders and scholars conversing about how racial and regional identity impact service in the armed forces.
Tiffany Pins Earns Old Dominion Athletic Conference Women’s Soccer Coach of the Year Award
The Generals’ mentor received the award for the third time in her four seasons.
Meet a Colleague: Brea Moore
Brea Moore is an AmeriCorps VISTA working with the Office of Community-Based Learning.
Get to Know the Newest Members of the W&L Community – 11/12/25
The following individuals recently joined the Washington and Lee employee workforce.
Meet a Colleague: Laura Ulmer
Laura Ulmer serves as associate dean of student engagement.
Washington and Lee Commemorates Veterans Day
The W&L community gathered to honor the military service of current and retired members of the staff, faculty and student body.
W&L Expands Parental Leave Benefits for Faculty and Staff
New policy takes effect January 2026.
Two W&L Staff Members Awarded Paid Professional Leave
The program offers staff a 30-day leave, with full pay, to advance some aspect of their career and work at the university.
Meet a Colleague: Jacque Bruce
Jacque Bruce is an administrative assistant for the German Department.
Antonio Reyes Publishes New Book
The professor of Spanish co-authored a book titled “Understanding the Language of Virtual Interaction,” that was released in August 2025.
