Experience Spotlight: Hazel Fernandez ‘26L
Hazel Fernandez learned what kind of lawyer she wants to become during her externship with the Virginia Court of Appeals.
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Brian Murchison Publishes Article in the Hofstra Law Review
The article explores how the U.S. Supreme Court should view independent federal agencies and presidential removal power.
W&L Announces 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award Winners
This year's honorees will be recognized during Alumni Weekend from April 30-May 3.
Meet Malik Hardy ’26
Hardy discovered his business administration studies allow him to work closely with others to solve real-world problems.
In Memoriam: Harold Gordon Leggett Jr., Trustee Emeritus
Leggett served on the Washington and Lee University Board of Trustees from 1973 to 1984.
ODK Holds Spring Initiation for W&L Honorees
W&L trustee Cliff Holekamp ’96 addressed new members of ODK during their spring induction ceremony.
Phi Beta Kappa Initiates New Members During 2026 Convocation Ceremony
The Phi Beta Kappa chapter at Washington and Lee University welcomed 53 students into the prestigious honor society.
W&L Law Releases 2025 Graduate Employment Report
According to the report, 94.5 percent of the class of 2025 is employed in J.D. required/preferred positions or pursuing a graduate degree.
Mark Drumbl Appears on “Law on Film” Podcast
The podcast bridges the world of law and cinema by featuring an expert discussing a film from a legal perspective.
Meet a Colleague: Nick Barber
Nick Barber is an assistant professor of earth and environmental geoscience.
James Hill Welborn III to Deliver Lecture on the Codes of Honor During the Civil War
Welborn will discuss his recent book on April 9 in the Harte Center.
Career Paths: Emma Gilliam ’26L
After graduation, Emma Gilliam will work in the Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office in Brooklyn, New York.
W&L Presents Screening of the West End’s ‘The Fifth Step’
Jack Lowden and Martin Freeman star in the critically acclaimed new play, being screened in Stackhouse Theater on April 14.
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.
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.
Inside the 3L Year with Ally Ortegon ’26L
Ally Ortegon discusses her successes and challenges during law school and the importance of staying authentic.
Meet Elka Prechel ’26
Prechel chose W&L for its high-level academics and the culture of the women's basketball program.
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.
Alan Trammell Publishes Article in the Indiana Law Journal
The article examines the reemergence of the theory of territoriality in Supreme Court jurisprudence.
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.
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.
In Memoriam: Edward Henneman, Associate Professor of Law Emeritus
Henneman worked for Washington and Lee University for 33 years, serving as associate dean of law for eight of those years.
Meet John Reynolds ’26L
John Reynolds discusses his practice experience and his role as peer mentor for the Office of Career Strategy.
Career Paths: Jack Leetun ’26L
After graduation, Jack Leetun will join the litigation practice group at Moore & Van Allen in Charlotte.
Alex Klein Publishes Article in the University of Illinois Law Review
The article examines the process through which the U.S. Supreme Court selects cases for review, urging the Court to adopt a more transparent approach.
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 Presents Student Production of ‘The Play That Goes Wrong’
The play runs April 8-11 in Johnson Theatre in the Lenfest Center for the Arts.
W&L Celebrates Earth Month
The campus community will promote sustainability and environmental advocacy with various events throughout the month of April.
W&L’s University Libraries Celebrate a Milestone Birthday
Washington and Lee’s university library system held its 250th anniversary celebration March 11-12 with events and programs that highlighted the library’s past and present.
Experience Spotlight: Lucie Cao ’26L
Lucie Cao gained valuable experience in corporate law working for the Delaware Court of Chancery.
Corinna Lain to Discuss Lethal Injection at the School of Law
Lain’s talk will be held April 2 at 1:00 p.m. in the Millhiser Moot Court Room.
POSTPONED | W&L Hosts 21st Annual Tom Wolfe Weekend
The weekend’s seminar will feature award-winning author George Saunders discussing his new novel, “Vigil.”
Student Organization Spotlight: American Constitution Society
The American Constitution Society advocates for laws and systems that strengthen democratic legitimacy and uphold the rule of law.
W&L’s Laura Brodie to Give Glasgow Endowment Reading
Brodie’s April 1 reading will also celebrate her 25 years at W&L, ahead of her retirement in May.
Meet Forrest Chrapkiewicz ’29
Chrapkiewicz has enjoyed discovering new opportunities such as joining the Outing Club and Glee Club.
W&L Law Named Top School for International Law
The school received an A+ grade in a National Jurist study that evaluated curricular and extracurricular offerings that expose students to law in the global context.
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.
250 Years of Learning
Washington and Lee University’s library system celebrates a quarter millennium of scholarship.
Experience Spotlight: Sanat Wuernikebai ’26L
Sanat Wuernikebai worked on numerous cases for the Imperial County District Attorney's office in California.
W&L Students Explore Career Paths Over February Break
Washington and Lee’s Office of Career and Professional Development recently took students to New York City for an immersive week of alumni networking and career exploration.
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.
Meet a Colleague: Dave Forman
Dave Forman serves as head strength and conditioning coach.
W&L Ethics Bowl Team Competes at National Competition
The team competed at the APPE National Championship for the first time in school history.
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.
W&L’s Contact Committee Presents an Evening with Actor Christopher Jackson
The Tony Award nominee and Grammy and Emmy Award winner will speak on April 2 in the Lenfest Center’s Keller Theatre.
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.
Behind the Lens
DeLaney Filmmaker-in-Residence Nich Perez invites W&L students into the world of documentary film with two new film projects screening in Stackhouse Theater this spring.
W&L’s Staniar Gallery Presents ‘Undercurrents’
The senior thesis exhibition will be on view from March 23 through April 10.
W&L Professor Chris Gavaler Publishes New Book
The professor of English authored a book titled “The Color of Paper,” which was released in February.
W&L Repertory Dance Company Presents Winter Concert
The award-winning ensemble will be joined by alumni in the March 26-28 performances to celebrate 20 years of the dance program at W&L.
Career Paths: Tyler Schieda ’26L
After graduation, Tyler Schieda is going to work at Sidley Austin in the firm’s Washington, D.C. office.
Closing Statement
“Of the many memories that have been with me since my days at W&L, perhaps the most striking and valuable are connected with the Honor System and our Speaking Tradition… I am grateful to W&L for this training and so much more.”
Maureen Edobor Publishes Article in the Texas Law Review
The article reviews the book “The Originalism Trap” by Madiba K. Dennie.
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.
W&L’s Ciel Morrill to Study Abroad with Critical Language Scholarship
The Critical Language Scholarship Program funds a summer of overseas language and cultural immersion.
Student Organization Spotlight: Environmental Law Society
The Environmental Law Society aims to bring together students with an interest in and appreciation of environmental law and policy.
In Memoriam: Frederic L. Schwab, Professor of Geology Emeritus
Schwab taught geology at Washington and Lee University for 36 years.
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.
Brooks Fischer ’97: The Value of the Humanities in Business
Fischer returned to campus on March 18 to share how he used his English major as a building block to his successful career as managing partner at Yates Insurance and to impart to students the benefit of exploring the humanities and the arts.
In Memoriam: Doug Rendleman, Robert E. R. Huntley Professor of Law, Emeritus
A member of the faculty since 1988, Professor Rendleman was a teaching legend and one of the nation’s leading scholars in the field of remedies.
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.
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.”
