University Singers Perform Annual Commencement Concert
The annual tradition for parents and families of graduating students will be held May 26.
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Gene McCabe Earns Old Dominion Athletic Conference Men’s Lacrosse Coach of the Year Award
Washington and Lee University’s head men’s lacrosse coach garners the award for the fifth time after winning his sixth ODAC title.
W&L’s Hamza Zia ’26 Awarded FAO Schwarz Fellowship
Zia will complete a two-year fellowship at Reading Partners nonprofit in New York City.
Ehi Rajsky Secures Grant from the Internal Revenue Service
The assistant professor of accounting will use the grant to provide free basic tax return preparation.
W&L Presents ‘Faculty Fusion: Celebrating Musical Collaboration’
The performance will take place on May 12 at 8 p.m. in the Lenfest Center’s Wilson Concert Hall.
Best Foot Forward
Icy Keneah ’26 turned a childhood love of fun socks into a nonprofit serving communities in Rockbridge County and her hometown of Richmond, Virginia.
Jon Eastwood Publishes Paper with Tom Wolff ’14
The professor of sociology and anthropology and W&L alum explore building computational literacy into sociological curricula.
W&L Jazz Ensemble Presents Winter Showcase
The student ensemble will be joined by the Rockbridge County High School Jazz Combo Band in their April 9 Performance.
Gabriel Hogan ’27 Co-authors Workshop Paper
In the paper, the junior computer science and business administration double major explored architectural VPN vulnerabilities and the systemic challenges that allow them to persist.
W&L’s University Bluegrass Ensemble Presents Winter Concert
The performance will take place on April 8 at 8 p.m. in the Lenfest Center’s Wilson Concert Hall.
W&L Presents Senior Recital with Garrison Famiglio
Famiglio’s vocal recital will take place on April 4 at 8 p.m. in Wilson Concert Hall.
W&L Ethics Bowl Team Competes at National Competition
The team competed at the APPE National Championship for the first time in school history.
W&L Presents Senior Recital with Nat Bersett
Bersett’s vocal recital will take place on April 3 at 8 p.m. in Wilson Concert Hall.
W&L’s University Wind Ensemble Presents Concerto-Aria Winners Concert
The performance will take place on April 6 at 8 p.m. in the Lenfest Center’s Wilson Concert Hall.
Jackson Doane ’27 to Present at the American Cleft Palate Craniofacial Association Annual Conference
The junior will discuss advocacy and healing for craniofacial care patients.
W&L Presents Senior Recital with Isabel Duarte
Duarte’s vocal recital will take place on March 28 at 8 p.m. in Wilson Concert Hall.
W&L Presents Senior Recital with Ava GianGrasso
GianGrasso’s violin recital will take place on March 29 at 1 p.m. in Wilson Concert Hall.
W&L Music Presents Winter Choral Concert
The performance will take place on March 20 in the Lenfest Center’s Wilson Concert Hall.
W&L Presents Senior Recital with Juyoung Kim, Nicholas Rizzo and Camille Ramos
The piano trio’s recital will take place on March 22 at 3 p.m. in Wilson Concert Hall.
W&L’s University Orchestra Presents ‘reNEWal’
The performance will take place on March 26 at 8 p.m. in the Lenfest Center’s Wilson Concert Hall.
Jeff Kosky to Headline Final Beyond the Page Event
The professor of religion will discuss his book, “From the Heart: A Memoir and a Meditation — On a Vital Organ.”
W&L Presents Senior Recital with Bill Zheng
Zheng’s percussion recital will take place on March 15 at 3 p.m. in Wilson Concert Hall.
W&L Presents Senior Recital with Meredith Harron
Harron’s vocal recital will take place on March 13 at 8 p.m. in Wilson Concert Hall.
W&L Piano Program Presents ‘Magical Mystery Tour’
The March 8 performance will be followed by a reception.
W&L Student Accepted into Public Policy and International Affairs Program
Lucas Kim ’27 will participate in the program this summer at Princeton University.
W&L Presents Author and Climate Scientist Michael Mann
The Presidential Distinguished Professor of Earth and Environmental Science from the University of Pennsylvania will discuss his new book, “Science Under Siege,” on March 4.
Mikki Brock to Headline Fourth Beyond the Page Event
The professor of history will discuss her book, “Plagues of the Heart.”
W&L Presents the University Singers’ ‘Tour Home’ Concert
The performance will take place on March 3 at 8 p.m. in the Lenfest Center’s Wilson Concert Hall.
Russ Miller to Headline Third Beyond the Page Event
The J.B. Stombock Professor of Law will discuss his book, “An Introduction to German Law and Legal Culture.”
Wendy Castenell Co-edits Volume of the Nineteenth Century Studies Journal
The special volume explores ideas of race during the 19th century.
W&L Presents Faculty Recital with Akiko Konishi
The piano performance will take place on Feb. 15 at 3 p.m. in the Lenfest Center’s Wilson Concert Hall.
Micah Tongen ’26 Publishes and Presents Research Paper
The senior presented his work at the Computational Humanities Research Conference.
Alexis Thompson ’27 Submits Research Paper
The junior explores resilience in individuals at risk for mood disorders.
Brian Alexander Publishes New Book
The associate professor of politics brings Thomas Jefferson’s definitive word on the rules for Congress to print.
Martha Greer Walker ’27 Publishes Book
The junior shared her research on how to build an AI-ready career.
W&L Students Win Second Place in Undergraduate Geoscience Poster Competition
The group presented their research at the 2025 GSA Connects Annual Meeting.
Hannah Phillips Appointed as a Small School Representative for the Virginia Association of College and University Housing Officers
The associate director of housing and residence life will advocate for small school residential needs.
Soo Yon Ryu Presents at the Association of Consumer Research Conference
The assistant professor of business administration shared her paper on the materialization of experiences.
W&L Hosts Annual Holiday Candlelight Service
The lessons and carols program will be held Dec. 4 at 8 p.m. at Lexington’s Grace Episcopal Church.
W&L Presents Holiday Pops Concert 2025
Tickets to the Dec. 2 performance can be obtained with a non-perishable food donation to benefit Campus Kitchen at W&L.
Mengying Liu receives The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society Early Career Leaders Professional Development Award
The assistant professor of engineering is one of three recipients recognized globally.
Mikki Brock Named to the Shortlist for Research Book of the Year in Scotland
The history professor’s book “Plagues of the Heart” was published last year.
W&L’s University Orchestra Presents ‘Stories, Songs and Dances’
The performance will take place on Nov. 13 at 8 p.m. in the Lenfest Center’s Wilson Concert Hall.
Eric Deggans Quoted in Associated Press Story
The Knight Chair in Journalism and Media Ethics comments on the erasure of diverse perspectives in journalism.
Alyce Mahon to Deliver Annual Pamela H. Simpson Lecture
Mahon will discuss the lived and created landscapes of American Surrealist Dorothea Tanning in her Nov. 4 lecture.
W&L Jazz Ensemble Presents Fall Showcase
Joined by the Vosbein Magee Big Band, the student ensemble will perform on Nov. 6 at 8 p.m. in the Lenfest Center’s Wilson Concert Hall.
Ellen Mayock Speaks at Centennial Celebration of Carmen Martín Gaite and Co-Edits Volume
The Ernest Williams II Professor of Romance Languages shares her research on the Spanish author.
W&L’s University Wind Ensemble Presents ‘Gradients’
The performance will take place Nov. 3 at 8 p.m. in the Lenfest Center’s Wilson Concert Hall.
Anna Lee ’28 Featured on Cleveland News Broadcast
The sophomore shared her entrepreneurial journey launching her granola company.
Soo Yon Ryu Publishes Article in Journal of the Association for Consumer Research
The assistant professor of business administration explores the relationship between experience and consumption.
W&L Presents Screening of ‘Sometime, Somewhere’ Featuring W&L’s Seth Michelson
The screening will take place at 6 p.m. Oct. 16 in Stackhouse Theater.
W&L Music Presents Fall Choral Concert
The Oct. 17 performance will take place in the Lenfest Center’s Wilson Concert Hall and will feature W&L’s University Singers, Glee Club and Cantatrici.
The Lenfest Center Presents ‘Table Talks at Kamen Gallery: Art, Insight & Lunch’
The interactive experience will be in Kamen Gallery at noon on Oct. 14 and is a part of the Lenfest Center’s Outreach & Engagement Series.
Lesley Wheeler Featured in Best American Poetry 2025 and Publishes Book Chapter
The English professor’s poem “Sex Talk” and essay “Talkin’ New York” were highlighted in larger collections.
W&L Presents Faculty Recital with Anthony Cincotta and Anna Billias
The saxophone and piano performance will take place on Oct. 5 at 3 p.m. in The Lenfest Center’s Wilson Concert Hall.
W&L Presents Faculty Recital with William McCorkle
McCorkle will perform a selection of European works for the organ on Sept. 28 at Lexington Presbyterian Church.
Meaghan M. Walsh Publishes Article and Authors Book Chapter
The curatorial fellow explores race in New York City through the artwork of George Luks.
W&L’s Jeff Kosky Publishes New Book
The professor of religion explores the meaning of having a heart.
W&L Student Accepted into Expanding Discovery in Economics+ Summer Institute
Charlie Salome Sabines ’28 will participate in the program this summer at The University of Chicago.
W&L Jazz Ensemble Presents Winter Showcase
The student ensemble will be joined by the Rockbridge County High School Jazz Band in their April 10 performance.
David Allen Wells Has Photography Displayed in Lexington’s Nelson Gallery
The university custodian had his photography featured in the Emerging Artists Exhibition.
W&L Presents the University Singers Tour Kick-off Concert
The performance will take place on April 8 at 8 p.m. in the Lenfest Center’s Wilson Concert Hall.
W&L’s University Wind Ensemble Presents ‘Sounds of Spring’
The performance will take place April 7 at 8 p.m. in the Lenfest Center’s Wilson Concert Hall.
W&L Presents Senior Recital with Matt Flynn
Flynn’s vocal recital will take place on April 4 at 8 p.m. in Wilson Concert Hall.
W&L Presents Senior Recital with An Shelmire
Shelmire’s piano recital will take place on April 5 at 8 p.m. in Wilson Concert Hall.
W&L Presents Senior Recital with Yuchen Qian
Qian’s piano recital will be held on March 30 at 3 p.m. in Wilson Concert Hall.
W&L’s Leticia Fernández-Fontecha Publishes New Book
The visiting assistant professor of history explores the history of children’s pain in relation to social and medical perception.
W&L Presents Senior Recital with Heidi Thiessen ’25
Thiessen’s voice recital will be held on March 28 at 8 p.m. in Wilson Concert Hall.
W&L’s University Orchestra Presents Concerto-Aria Winners Concert
The performance will take place March 27 at 8 p.m. in the Lenfest Center’s Wilson Concert Hall.
