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.
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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.”
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.
On Our Honor
In the intricate network that ties W&L graduates together in business and in friendship, the Honor System acts as a uniting thread long after the last non-proctored exam.
Preserving a Tradition
Tom Millhiser ’81L and his wife Shelly have established an endowment to fund the purchase of the W&L Law walking sticks.
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.
Experience Spotlight: Allison Hermann ’26L
Allison Hermann participated in the general externship program, working in the Augusta County Commonwealth Attorney’s Office in Staunton.
Washington and Lee Seeks Accreditation for Engineering Program
It is anticipated the Class of 2030 will be the first students eligible to earn an accredited engineering degree from W&L.
Dr. Daphne Miller is the Next Speaker in the Mudd Lecture Series
The physician and clinical professor at the University of California, San Francisco will give a lecture on March 19 in Stackhouse Theater.
Meet Eleanna Giannoula ’28
Giannoula, an international student from Greece, said W&L's genuine community drew her in.
Meet a Colleague: Leslie Bretz
Leslie Bretz serves as social media marketing manager at W&L.
Community Grants Committee: Call for Proposals
W&L’s Community Grants Committee will evaluate proposals in March 2026.
W&L’s Contact Committee Presents an Evening with Designer Stuart Weitzman
The luxury shoe brand founder will speak on March 18 in Stackhouse Theater in Elrod Commons.
Career Paths: Christian Davis ’26L
After graduation, Christian Davis will clerk for Justice D. Garrison Hill on the Supreme Court of South Carolina.
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.
The Atlantic’s Jeffrey Goldberg to Speak at W&L
As part of the Mudd Center’s Leadership Lab, Goldberg and W&L’s Eric Deggans will discuss journalism, ethics and leadership in the modern age on March 17.
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.
Brian Alexander to Hold Fireside Chat with Former Ambassador Brian Nichols
The March 12 event is presented in conjunction with Moffat Takadiwa’s exhibit “Recoded Memories,” on view in the Reeves Museum of Ceramics.
Bobby Carter to Deliver Institute on Media Ethics Keynote
The host and producer of NPR’s Tiny Desk concerts will discuss how he maintains and grows one of the biggest online hits in NPR’s history.
Meet Juyoung Kim ’26
Kim, a physics major, counts performing in Croatia and Slovenia with the University Singers as one of his most memorable experiences.
Meet a Colleague: Julie Jackson
Julie Jackson serves as director of advancement communications.
Kreitler Scholarship Honors a Life Well-Lived Through a Legacy of Opportunity
“There was never any question that Dick’s legacy would go to W&L,” said Robin Kreitler. “He loved W&L and began giving back at an early age.”
Meet Adam Soltan ’27L
Adam Soltan discusses how his professors and classmates have helped him meet the challenge of law school.
Brian Alexander to Give ‘America at 250’ Lecture at W&L
Alexander will discuss Thomas Jefferson’s rules of parliamentary practice and the meaning of power in American democracy on March 11.
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.
Alumni Spotlight: Alexandra Clark ’21L
Alexandra Clark is an associate in the antitrust and competition practice at Latham & Watkins in Washington, D.C.
W&L Presents Screening of the West End’s ‘Inter Alia’
The March 10 screening features Rosamund Pike in a new one-woman play by Suzie Miller.
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.
A Year of Extraordinary Momentum
Together, we are ensuring that Washington and Lee University continues to educate young women and men who truly lead lives of consequence.
Suzette Malveaux Delivers Keynote for Black FLEX Conference
Malveaux spoke at the seventh annual conference hosted by the Student Association for Black Unity at W&L.
Krzysztof Jasiewicz Publishes Chapter in ‘The Oxford Handbook of Polish Politics’
The William P. Ames Jr. Professor of Sociology and Anthropology Emeritus’ chapter focuses on the collapse of the communist system in Eastern Europe.
Sarp Sahin ’26 Publishes Research Paper
The senior’s research on Parkinson’s disease was published in Brain: A Journal of Neurology
W&L Piano Program Presents ‘Magical Mystery Tour’
The March 8 performance will be followed by a reception.
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.”
Finding the Why
Phil Marella '81 is the founder of Dana's Angels Research Trust, an organization dedicated to funding research on Niemann-Pick disease type C.
William & Mary’s Middle Eastern Music Ensemble to Perform at W&L
The March 6 performance will showcase the musical traditions Arab, Turkish, Persian, Armenian and Greek cultures.
Ukrainian Folk Quartet DakhaBrakha to Perform at W&L
The March 5 performance will showcase the group’s transnational sound rooted in Ukrainian culture.
Path to Professorship
For Troy Larsen ’22, the dream to become a professor began as an undergraduate and became a reality thanks to opportunities made possible by W&L’s Office of Fellowships.
W&L Student Accepted into Public Policy and International Affairs Program
Lucas Kim ’27 will participate in the program this summer at Princeton University.
Meet Bella Ferrate ’26
Ferrate chose W&L for its accredited Williams School and the ability to embrace the liberal arts experience.
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.
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.
Mark Drumbl and Will Vardy ‘26L Publish Article in the International Criminal Law Review
The article examines the life of German scientist Fritz Haber, regarded as the father of chemical warfare.
Meet a Colleague: Emily Pogue
Emily Pogue serves as senior associate director of annual giving.
Kameliya Atanasova is the Next Speaker in the Anne and Edgar Basse Jr. Author Talk Series
Atansova will deliver a lecture on the joys and challenges of writing a book on March 3.
Mikki Brock to Headline Fourth Beyond the Page Event
The professor of history will discuss her book, “Plagues of the Heart.”
A Foundation for Leadership
For Thomas “T.” ’99 and Tasha ’00 Blair, leadership has always been a shared pursuit, rooted in intellectual curiosity, steady integrity and a drive to give back.
Ehi Rajsky Co-Authors Paper Published in the AICPA Tax Advisor Journal
The assistant professor of accounting was joined by two W&L students to produce a paper titled “Effects of the OBBBA on Higher Education.”
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.
Experience Spotlight: Symone Gibbs ’26L
No two days looked the same for Symone Gibbs during her externship with Blue Ridge Legal Services.
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.
A Tale of Two Love Stories
Thirty years apart, a W&L love story continues.
Alan Carrillo ‘18L Recognized as a Best Lawyer Under 40
Carrillo is a partner in the Dallas office of Brown Fox and focuses his practice on commercial litigation.
Students Help Shape Library Life Through Advisory Board
W&L’s Library Student Advisory Board allows students to have a voice in the university library’s events and initiatives.
Winter 2026 Update on Campus Construction Projects
Construction on a variety of projects continues throughout campus and the Lexington community.
Meet Haley Lawson ’27L
Haley Lawson came to W&L Law for the rigorous education and to be pushed outside of her comfort zone.
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.
Fosca Maddaloni-Yu to Deliver Lecture on W&L’s Ceramics Collection
The Feb. 18 talk is part of the Art Museum and Galleries at W&L’s “Lunch and Learn” series.
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.
Experience Spotlight: Jamie Rowley ‘27L
Jamie Rowley completed an externship this fall with NOCAP sports, one of the leading NIL companies in the college sports economy.
Annual Souper Bowl Raises Funds for W&L’s Backpack Program
This year’s event raised more than $13,000 to support the Campus Kitchen’s hunger-fighting project.
