Erin Ness Earns Old Dominion Athletic Conference Women’s Tennis Coach of the Year Award
Generals mentor garners the award for the fifth-straight year and 10th time overall.
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Meet a Colleague: James Ito
James Ito serves as Museums registrar.
W&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.
W&L to begin next phase of campus utility infrastructure project
The university prepares to extend its low-temperature hot water system into the heart of front campus with a second phase of work.
W&L’s Jenefer Davies Receives Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award
The professor of dance and theater will use the award to conduct research in London.
W&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.
Meet a Colleague: Jamie Lipps
Jamie Lipps serves as director of publications and design.
Ammar 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.
Annual 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.
From Screen to Square Film Screening: ‘Mudbound’
The upcoming screening will be held May 11 in Stackhouse Theater.
Emma Malinak ’25 to Present Final DeLaney Center Dialogue Discussion of the 2025-26 Academic Year
Malinak will offer personal perspective on covering the Black community in present day Lynchburg, Virginia.
Meet a Colleague: Soo Yon Ryu
Soo Yon Ryu serves as assistant professor of business administration.
W&L Announces Two New Professional Development Initiatives for Administrative Staff
The university invests in growth opportunities for office professionals through on-campus conference and new conference fund.
W&L Open Enrollment Runs April 27-May 15
Now is the time to make any necessary changes to your university benefits.
W&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.
University Chapel Renovations Nearing Completion
Modernized building systems and updated galleries will greet visitors when the historic landmark reopens this spring.
Meet a Colleague: Chris Reid
Chris Reid serves as assistant dean and director of housing and residence life.
Get to Know the Newest Members of the W&L Community – 4/16/26
The following individuals recently joined the Washington and Lee employee workforce.
Harte Center Peer Tutoring Program Achieves Certification from the College Reading and Learning Association
The designation allows W&L’s tutors to earn international certification.
Meet a Colleague: Annie Robinson
Annie Robinson serves as the director of student counseling.
DeLaney Filmmaker-in-Residence to Present DeLaney Center Dialogue Discussion
Nich Perez will present “From Conversations to Documentary: Translating Community Exchange into a Feature-Length Documentary,” in two events that reflect on his upcoming film, “The Brownsburg Conversations.”
Meet a Colleague: Nick Barber
Nick Barber is an assistant professor of earth and environmental geoscience.
W&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.
Jacob Kraus Publishes Paper in the International Journal of Primatology
The paper examines how differences in the energy and nutrient costs among black-and-white snub-nosed monkeys influences their behavioral and dietary flexibility.
Adam Scales Receives National Award from the Association for the Coaching and Tutoring Profession
W&L’s assistant director of academic success was presented the Professional Academic Coach of the Year Award at the 2026 ACTP conference in Seattle.
Meet a Colleague: Andrea Lepage
Andrea Lepage serves as the Pamela H. Simpson Professor of Art History.
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 April 14.
Meet a Colleague: Dave Forman
Dave Forman serves as head strength and conditioning coach.
Mary Schleusner ’26 Selected as 2026 Jostens Trophy Recipient
The Charlotte, North Carolina, native becomes the first player from W&L to receive the award that recognizes the most outstanding players in Division III basketball.
Mary Schleusner ’26 Named D3hoops.com Player of the Year
The senior women’s basketball player helped lead W&L to a 31-1 overall record.
Aeron Tynes Hammack to Deliver Lecture as Part of the Class of 1963 Scholars in Residence Program
Hammack’s talk will be held March 26 in Science Addition 214.
Art 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.
W&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.
Get to Know the Newest Members of the W&L Community – 3/19/26
The following individuals recently joined the Washington and Lee employee workforce.
Bright 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.
Caitlyn Thompkins ’25 to Present DeLaney Center Dialogue Discussion
Thompkins will share observations on her postbaccalaureate project, titled “The Legacy of Segregated Medicine: An Oral History of Race and Healthcare in Rockbridge County, Virginia.”
Meet a Colleague: Dani Wallace
Dani Wallace serves as recruitment operations manager for the School of Law.
W&L’s Glynn Family Professor to Give Public Lecture
Adriana Greci Green’s March 31 talk will focus on Native regalia represented in Western American art.
Susan Chadwick Selected as Director of Financial Aid
The director of CSS Profile and IDOC at the College Board will begin her appointment July 1.
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.
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 Northen Auditorium on March 26.
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.
