Peter 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.
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Several Summer Campus Maintenance Projects Set to Begin
The extensive collection of projects could cause minor pedestrian and vehicular closures and detours for the campus community.
Politics 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.”
Meet a Colleague: Laura Hamilton
Laura Hamilton is the director of Law School advancement.
Gene McCabe Earns Old Dominion Athletic Conference Men’s Lacrosse Coach of the Year Award
Generals’ mentor garners the award for the fourth time after winning his fifth ODAC title.
Erin Ness Earns Old Dominion Athletic Conference Women’s Tennis Coach of the Year Award
Generals mentor garners the award for the fourth-straight year and ninth time overall.
Dana Freeman Named Old Dominion Athletic Conference Women’s Outdoor Track & Field Coach of the Year
The mentor led the Generals to conference championships in both the indoor and outdoor seasons.
From Screen to Square Film Screening: ‘The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman’
The June 5 screening is the final installment of the 2024-25 Screen to Square series.
Trident Rising: How the W&L Alumni Network Brought a Professional Soccer Team to Life
Classmates Mikel Parker ’99 and Jason Jarecki ’99 serve as co-owners of Trident FC, a professional soccer team that will compete in a $1 million winner-take-all soccer tournament in June.
Meet a Colleague: Nelson McGuffin
Nelson McGuffin is a member of the dining services staff.
James S. Lambert Selected as Director of Lifelong Learning
The former provost at Southern Virginia University begins his W&L appointment on July 1.
Domnica Rădulescu Publishes Her First Book Written Directly in French
The novel, her fourth overall, is titled “Tu viens du pays des vampires” and hit bookshelves in France and Canada in April.
Pete Gyscek Named Old Dominion Athletic Conference Men’s Golf Coach of the Year
Generals’ mentor garners top conference honor after leading W&L to three tournament wins.
Greg Dresden Publishes Article in The College Mathematics Journal
The professor of mathematics authored a paper and produced illustrations that were used on the cover of the popular journal.
Sambridhi 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.
Meet a Colleague: Erin Fleming
Erin Fleming is a reunion giving officer within University Development.
SEAL to Sponsor Third Annual Washington and Lee Campus-Wide Garage Sale
Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to sell unwanted items and donate any unsold items to benefit local nonprofit organizations.
Get to Know the Newest Members of the W&L Community – 5/14/25
The following individuals recently joined the Washington and Lee employee workforce.
Chris Gavaler to Debut One-Act Play at the Live Arts Waterworks Festival
The professor of English’s show will screen on May 21 and 23 in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Megan Hess ’97 Named Class of 1960 Professor of Ethics and Accounting
Hess, a professor of accounting, will hold the position for three years.
Seth Michelson Set to Publish New Book in October
The associate professor of Spanish shares the stories of undocumented youth held in detention centers and refugee camps in the United States and Mexico.
Meet a Colleague: Andrea Velásquez
Andrea Velásquez serves as manager of work-life and leaves for the Office of Human Resources.
Lucas 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.
Annual Spring Spotlight to be Held on Campus May 23
Students and faculty will summarize and display their Spring Term research and coursework.
Politics Professor Publishes New Book
Stu Gray’s publication examines the Bhagavad-Gita through a political perspective.
Melissa Kerin Quoted in ProPublica Article
The professor of art history and director of the Mudd Center for Ethics offered her opinion on the nuances of the return of a Buddha sculpture by the Art Institute of Chicago to the Government of Nepal.
8th Annual Live Well W&L 5K Fun Run/Walk Spirit Awards
W&L's Office of Human Resources recognized individuals with a Spirit Award for the first time.
Meet a Colleague: Katharine Farrar ’11
Katharine Farrar ’11 is the director of alumni chapter programs at W&L.
Business 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.
Meet a Colleague: Wendy Rains
Wendy Rains is the office manager for the University Library.
Get to Know the Newest Members of the W&L Community – 4/22/25
The following individuals recently joined the Washington and Lee employee workforce.
Byron Faidley Quoted in Garden & Gun Magazine Article
The digital collections manager presented historical facts concerning Merle Haggard’s personal dome car currently in use by the Virginia Scenic Railway.
Meet a Colleague: Dave Wells
Dave Wells serves as a custodian for the university.
JT Torres to Serve as a Keynote Speaker at the Adolescent Literacy Summit
Torres will present May 16 at the University of Connecticut Graduate Business Learning Center.
Spring 2025 Update on Campus Construction Projects
The Williams School and Lindley Center remain on schedule for completion before Fall Term 2025, while several campus improvement projects will begin this summer.
Meet a Colleague: Brooklyn Hatcher
Brooklyn Hatcher is a dining shift supervisor with dining services.
Washington and Lee University to Renovate Special Collections Space
The research and reading room for the Special Collections and Archives will be updated and renamed in honor of Tom Wolfe ’51.
Next DeLaney Center Dialogue to Feature Shane Lynch and Craig Robertson
The faculty members and choral directors at Washington and Lee University and Virginia State University will discuss their historic collaborative performances held in February.
Dana Freeman Named Old Dominion Athletic Conference Women’s Indoor Track & Field Coach of the Year
The 12th-year mentor led the Generals to their first indoor conference championship in 16 years.
Meet a Colleague: Denise Merideth
Denise Merideth is the executive assistant in the president's office.
Mike Dager Named USTFCCCA Regional Assistant Coach of the Year
The head women’s cross country coach and assistant track & field coach helped lead W&L to its first women’s track & field indoor ODAC Championship in 16 years.
Kami Gardner Named Old Dominion Athletic Conference Men’s Swimming Coach of the Year
Generals’ mentor garners top conference honor after leading W&L to another league title.
W&L Environmental Studies Professor Awarded Mednick Memorial Fellowship
Mauricio Betancourt will receive $2,250 from the Virginia Foundation for Independent Colleges to support his research on the Peruvian guano trade.
W&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.
John Tombarge Earns Outstanding Librarian Award
The professor and resource librarian received the honor from the Capital Area Business Academic Librarians.
Meet a Colleague: Eric Moffa
Eric Moffa is an associate professor of education studies.
From Screen to Square Film Screening: ‘Get on Up’
The upcoming screening is the third installment of the academic year and will be shown on April 2 in Stackhouse Theater.
Economics 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.
Washington and Lee University to Host 2025 Entrepreneurship Summit
The two-day program will be held on campus April 11-12.
Get to Know the Newest Members of the W&L Community – 3/19/25
The following individuals recently joined the Washington and Lee employee workforce.
Meet a Colleague: Josh Jones
Josh Jones serves as the director of athletic facilities.
University Chapel to Receive Gallery Update and Preservation Repairs
The work begins this fall and will bring the Chapel offline for a portion of the academic year.
Little Scholars to Offer On-Campus Summer Youth Camp
The program features different weekly themes running June 16 to Aug. 1.
Eric Deggans Named Knight Chair in Journalism and Media Ethics at W&L
The NPR personality, journalist and media analyst will assume the position in July.
Rebecca Benefiel Featured in PBS NOVA Documentary on Ancient Pompeii
Benefiel is among a host of experts that reveal the truths about the social and economic makeup of the city before the eruption of Mount Vesuvius.
Meet a Colleague: Mat Rapoza ’03
Mat Rapoza ’03 serves as the football team's assistant coach and offensive coordinator.
Office of Sustainability and Energy Education Creates Eco-Rep Program
The first students have graduated from the program and will begin serving as peer educators regarding sustainability on campus.
Meet a Colleague: JT Torres
JT Torres is the director of the Houston H. Harte Center for Teaching and Learning.
W&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.
Jon Eastwood Publishes New Book
The professor of sociology’s book, titled “Social Structure: Relationships, Representations and Rules,” was released on Feb. 26.
Award-Winning Quilter Stephen Towns to Deliver Next DeLaney Dialogue Lecture
On March 4, Towns will present an artist talk in Wilson Concert Hall while his works will play a central theme in a DeLaney Reading Club Breakfast held in the Staniar Gallery and Wilson Hall Room 2010.
Meet a Colleague: Ry Williams
Ry Williams serves as the administrative assistant for the Department of Earth and Environmental Geoscience.
Winter Watch
University Facilities is at the ready to respond to wintry weather.
Get to Know the Newest Members of the W&L Community – 2/19/25
The following individuals recently joined the Washington and Lee employee workforce.
Elizabeth 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.
Meet a Colleague: John X. Miller ’77
John X. Miller ’77 serves as the Glynn Visiting Lecturer in the Department of Journalism and Mass Communications.
President 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.
Meet a Colleague: Cassie Hunt ’01
Cassie Hunt ’01 serves as executive director of strategic analysis for the university.
Shane Lynch Named Lead Instructor for International Choral Conducting Course
W&L’s director of choral activities will serve as an expert guest tutor at The Cork International Choral Festival.
