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Mauricio Betancourt Publishes Article in the Peer-Reviewed Journal Socius
The assistant professor of environmental studies authored a paper titled “Guano and the Rise of the American Empire.”
Dan Mazilu to Present Nobel Prize Symposium Talk
The professor of physics will discuss this year’s Nobel Peace Prize winner on Friday, Nov. 15.
Jeff 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.
Meet a Colleague: Molly Steele
Molly Steele is the dean of career and professional development.
W&L’s Robert Humston Receives Grant to Study the Trout Population in the Jackson River
The director of environmental studies and professor of biology received the funding from the Virginia Departments of Wildlife Resources and Environmental Quality.
Mohamed Kamara to Deliver Lecture in Honor of His Appointment to the H. Laurent Boetsch Jr. Term Professorship in International Education
Kamara’s talk, “Reconceptualizing Humanitarianism,” will be held Nov. 13 in Hillel 101.
W&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.
Washington and Lee University to Replace Foundation Landscaping Surrounding University Chapel
The diverse palette of plant materials includes native plant species focusing on varied colors, sizes and textures to accentuate the beauty of the historic structure.
Elliott King Presents Paper at Conference at The Peggy Guggenheim Museum in Venice
The W&L professor of art history attends conference exploring and celebrating Surrealism in Italy.
Son Nguyen to Present Nobel Prize Symposium Talk
The visiting assistant professor of physics will discuss this year’s Nobel Prize in physics on Thursday, Nov. 7.
Get to Know the Newest Members of the W&L Community – 10/24/24
The following individuals recently joined the Washington and Lee employee workforce.
Tingting Li to Deliver Lecture as Part of the Class of 1963 Scholars in Residence Program
Li’s talk “Insights into Low-Carbon Solution in the Current Automotive Industry” will be held Oct. 25 in Science Addition 114.
Meet a Colleague: Kolton Cannon
Kolton Cannon serves as a graphic designer in the Office of Communications & Public Affairs.
Washington and Lee University Recognized for its Sustainability Efforts
The university earned high marks in the Princeton Review Guide to Green Colleges and is highlighted in the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education’s 2024 Sustainable Campus Index.
Business 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.
W&L to Publicly Launch its Leading Lives of Consequence Capital Campaign
Faculty, staff and students are invited to attend a free luncheon Oct. 24 on Cannan Green to celebrate the campaign’s kickoff.
Meet a Colleague: Katherine Dau ’19
Katherine Dau ’19 serves as the director of annual giving.
DeLaney 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.
Bright 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.
Meet a Colleague: Devony Hines
Devony Hines serves as the associate director of admissions.
Robin 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.
Ryan McCoy Awarded Grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture
Environmental studies professor to supervise student assessments of the USDA Midwest Climate Hub.
Meet a Colleague: Nydia Ayala
Nydia Ayala is an assistant professor of cognitive and behavioral science.
Chris Gavaler and Nathaniel Goldberg Publish Paper in the Canadian Journal of Philosophy
The professors co-authored an article that investigates the different ways comics are ordered.
Catarina Passidomo ’04 Authors Paper in the Peer-Reviewed Journal Food, Culture & Society
Passidomo explores how food and food narratives can build and reinforce regional and social identities.
Professors Chris Gavaler and Nat Goldberg to Discuss Their New Book, ‘Revising Reality’
The discussion will be held Wednesday, Oct. 2 in the Harte Center Gallery.
Meet a Colleague: Mickie Brown ’21
Mickie Brown ’21 serves as an academic technologist in the IQ Center.
Chong Wang Awarded the Simons Research Enhancement Grant from the American Mathematical Society
Wang will utilize the grant to explore energy-driven pattern formation in complex physical and biological systems.
Owen Collins Publishes Article in the Theatre Design & Technology Journal
The article “Organic Dance Designs” tells the story of the theatrical work of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin Fellowship.
Carl L. Hart to Deliver Robert W. Root ’42 Endowment Lecture at W&L
The expert in neuropsychopharmacology will give a talk in Stackhouse Theater on Oct. 16.
Get to Know the Newest Members of the W&L Community – 9/19/24
The following individuals recently joined the Washington and Lee employee workforce.
Meet a Colleague: Cat Hudson
Cat Hudson is an AmeriCorps VISTA working with the Office of Community-Based Learning.
Pooja 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.
Margaret Anne Hinkle Awarded a Collaborative Grant from the National Science Foundation
Hinkle and fellow scientists from the University of Pittsburgh will share the $550,000 award to examine the potential of adapting acid mine drainage remediation systems to produce critical minerals in economically viable concentrations.
Julie Woodzicka to Deliver Lecture in Honor of Her Appointment to the William R. Kenan, Jr. Professorship
Woodzicka’s talk on reacting to stressful situations will be held Oct. 8 in Northen Auditorium.
Jay 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.
Associate Professor Catarina Passidomo ‘04 to Present DeLaney Center Dialogue Discussion
Passidomo will use her essay “Rooted in Sand: A Reflection on Teaching and Tomatoes” to explore “Tomatoes and Southern Racial Realities.”
Meet a Colleague: Taylor Maxey
Taylor Maxey serves as the information desk supervisor.
Erin Gray Receives American Chemical Society’s Undergraduate New Investigator Grant
The assistant professor of chemistry will utilize the funds to conduct fundamental research in organic chemistry.
Transportation Expense Reports – FAQ
What are the new fields in Transportation Expense Reports?
W&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.
Meet a Colleague: Drew Harrell
Drew Harrell serves as the DeLaney Center postbaccalaureate fellow.
Get to Know the Newest Members of the W&L Community – 9/3/24
The following individuals recently joined the Washington and Lee employee workforce.
W&L History Professor Receives Fellowship at the Suzy Newhouse Center for the Humanities
Mikki Brock will perform research leading to a new book at the Wellesley College-based academic center this year.
Dan Johnson Awarded National Science Foundation Grant
The collaborative grant will be used to build a transformative educational assessment of creative thinking for STEM education and research.
Noted Sports Researcher and Sociologist Scott Brooks to Hold Discussions at W&L
The two-day programming will be headlined by a conversation featuring Brooks and DeLaney Center fellow Drew Harrell ’24 on Thursday, Sept. 5 in the Watson Galleries.
Late Summer Update on Campus Construction Projects
The Marketplace extension is now open to the public and all projects remain on schedule.
Meet a Colleague: Amber Wright
Amber Wright serves as the senior accounts receivable coordinator in the Business Office.
W&L Welcomes New Faculty
Twenty-nine new faculty are joining the university this year.
W&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.
Rebecca Benefiel to Deliver Provost’s Lecture
The annual address that celebrates W&L faculty for excellence in scholarship and teaching will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Sept. 12 in University Chapel.
The Terra Foundation for American Art Awards Museums at W&L a $50,000 Grant
The funds will support ‘Stephanie Shih: LONG TIME NO SEE (好久不見),’ an exhibition born out of the 2023 inaugural Artist-in-Residence program.
W&L Army ROTC Student Earns Prestigious Award While Completing Basic Training
Kylee Cross ’27 received the Soldier Leader of the Cycle Award at her graduation ceremony on August 1.
Brennan 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.
Get to Know the Newest Members of the W&L Community – 8/21/24
The following individuals recently joined the Washington and Lee employee workforce.
A Message From President Dudley
President Dudley offered a welcome message to the W&L community as we approach the start of Fall Term.
Members of the Summer Research Scholars Program Featured in Online Publication
Assistant professor Michelle Cowan and students Victoria Bliley ‘26 and Zachary Puckett ’26 had their summer research cited in the July edition of spectra.
Meet a Colleague: Robert Forsberg
Robert Forsberg serves as operations manager and performs visitor services for the Museums at W&L.
Kevin McNamee-Tweed to Serve as Next Director of the Staniar Gallery
The accomplished artist, curator and educator began his role on July 1.
Get to Know the Newest Members of the W&L Community – 8/14/24
The following individuals recently joined the Washington and Lee employee workforce.
Convocation 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.
Get to Know the Newest Members of the W&L Community – 8/13/24
The following individuals recently joined the Washington and Lee employee workforce.
W&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.
Meet a Colleague: Paige Gance
Paige Gance serves as the assistant director of assessment strategy.
Aly Colón Selected for Inclusion in Marquis Who’s Who
The recently retired journalism professor was cited as a preeminent figure in the field of media ethics.
Get to Know the Newest Members of the W&L Community – 8/6/24
The following individuals recently joined the Washington and Lee employee workforce.
