2021 Distinguished Alumni Awards
W&L is proud to announce the 2021 Distinguished Alumni Award winners
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Struggle and Triumph
As the new General Counsel for the Carolina Hurricanes, Nigel Wheeler '15L has fulfilled his dream of a legal career in professional sports.
W&L Presents Unique Adaptation of the Play ‘BURN’
On April 9 and 10, W&L will stream its production of "BURN" featuring a large ensemble of talented student actors and directed by Jemma Levy, assistant professor of theater.
A Place That Checked All the Boxes
Rafay Hassan '22 was looking for a liberal arts university that would give him individualized attention and put his critical thinking skills to the test. He found that and more at W&L.
W&L’s Ricks Receives Davis Projects for Peace Grant
James Ricks ’21 plans to work this summer with the Oda Foundation in Nepal.
Two W&L Students Awarded Projects for Peace Grants
Julienne de Vastey '23 and Jamal Magoti '23 have won a Davis Projects for Peace grant for their project "Tokomeza Kata Kimeo."
Escape to “Inscapes” in Watson Galleries
The exhibit of paintings by Evelyn Dawson, which includes student reflections and a student-curated playlist, is part of Museums at W&L's new Mindfulness Initiative and the 20th anniversary of the Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Program.
W&L Presents Senior Recital Featuring Coletta Fuller ’21
On April 3 at 8 p.m., Fuller will showcase her insight and creativity in a series of original compositions performed by W&L student performers.
W&L Presents Senior Recital Featuring Hyun Song ’21
Song will perform selections by composers J. S. Bach, Antonín Leopold Dvořák, Dmitri Shostakovich and James Stephenson for her senior cello recital on April 2 at 8 p.m.
W&L’s Morel Talks Free Speech in Persuasion Article
Politics professor Lucas Morel recently published an article in Persuasion titled “Speaking the Truth.”
W&L’s Uzzell Publishes Article about James Madison
Lynn Uzzell, who teaches in the Politics Department, recently published an article in RealClearPublicAffairs titled "Madison's Five Lessons for Overcoming Polarization."
W&L’s Watson Publishes Paper for Conference
Cody Watson, an assistant professor of computer science, has published a paper in the International Conference on Software Engineering.
Washington and Lee’s Troy Larsen ’22 Awarded Goldwater Scholarship
Each scholar is awarded $7,500 to support undergraduate research in their junior or senior year.
Reliving Constitutional History in the Classroom
Twelve students at W&L are creating their own version of the U.S. Constitution in Professor Lynn Uzzell’s politics course.
Professor Kish Parella Named Co-Chair of 2022 Annual Meeting of the American Society of International Law
Parella will partner with Professor Rachel Lopez of Drexel School of Law and Patrick Pearsall of the firm Allen & Overy to chair the annual conference.
W&L Law Kicks Off First Generation Student Resource Network
Alumni David Hurst '14L and Kasia Wiggins '20L discuss the new effort to support first-generation students.
Education Justice
Lewis Law Center Scholar-in-Residence Matthew Shaw will give a talk on the educational jurisprudence of Justice Lewis Powell.
W&L’s University Jazz Ensemble Presents ‘Students in the Spotlight’
The W&L community is invited to an in-person concert on April 8.
Slavery and Commerce
W&L Law Professor Carliss Chatman explored institutional history to animate the study of the Uniform Commercial Code for her students.
In Memoriam: William Emerson Brock III ’53
He served on the Board of Trustees from 1991-1993
Meet the Professor: Taha Khan
Taha Khan joined W&L's Computer Science Department this year as an assistant professor.
Immersed in IP
After his start as a prosecutor, Dan Collopy ’81L found his way into intellectual property law, and a career in Asia.
The Show Must Go On Camera
The cast and crew of W&L’s upcoming Bentley Musical, “Little Women,” tackled a host of pandemic-related challenges to produce a film version of the show that will be screened for audiences March 30-April 2.
Law Students Take Third at National Black Law Students Association Moot Court Competition
Noriya Shahadat '21L and Tomi Akinmola '21L also won best brief and best oral advocate in their last ever moot court competition.
Meet the Professor: Alan Trammell
Alan Trammell joined W&L Law in 2020. He teaches and writes primarily in the fields of civil procedure, federal courts and conflict of laws. He is recognized as one of the leading authorities on nationwide injunctions.
W&L’s Staniar Gallery Presents 2021 Senior Art Theses
The students’ work will be on display in Staniar Gallery starting March 29.
Four W&L Students Present at TESOL 2021 Convention
Under Ellen Mayock's direction, student members of W&L's English for Speakers of Other Languages group will present at the virtual conference on March 25.
W&L’s Staniar Gallery Presents Renowned Artist LaToya Ruby Frazier
The April 8 talk is titled "Art as Transformation: Using Photography for Social Change."
W&L Law’s Karen Woody Named a Herndon Fellow
Washington and Lee law professor Karen Woody has been selected for a fellowship with the Herndon Foundation aimed at preparing diverse professionals for positions on corporate boards.
W&L’s Weissman to Give Anne and Edgar Basse Jr. Author Talk
Jeremy Weissman will talk about his recent book, “The Crowdsourced Panopticon: Conformity and Control on Social Media,” on March 31.
Adam Winkler to Deliver Annual Hendricks Law and History Lecture
On Friday, April 9, UCLA law professor Adam Winkler will deliver the annual Hendricks Lecture in Law and History. The title of Winkler’s talk is “How Corporations Became People.”
Shepherd Cohorts Give First-Year Students a Taste of Service
Two new first-year cohorts, #Hungerfighters and Good Nabors, educate first-year students about the Shepherd Program, introduce them to service learning, help them make friends and set them up for further involvement in the program.
W&L’s Kharputly Publishes Article in Society & Animals
Nadeen Kharputly recently published an article titled "Whose Best Friend? Muslims, Dogs, and the Making of American Humanity."
A Lifetime of Giving Back
Dick Stuart '37 celebrated his 88-year relationship with W&L by making his leadership gift to the Annual Fund.
W&L Presents Demmanuel Gonzalez ’21 in Concert
On March 26, Gonzalez will perform selections by composers Domenico Scarlatti, Gabriel Fauré, Manuel de Falla and others.
Museums at W&L Present Gallery Talk
The community is invited to a virtual talk on April 7 titled "Women in the Arts: Out of the Margins, Into the Light."
W&L Hosts 15th National Symposium of Theater and Performance Arts in Academe
Highlights include live performances of works written from artists and scholars nationwide.
Harvard’s Katrina Forrester is Next Speaker in Mudd Lecture Series
Katrina Forrester will give a virtual lecture on March 25 at 5 p.m. as part of W&L’s Mudd Center for Ethics series.
W&L’s University Orchestra and Wind Ensemble Present Outdoor Concert
The W&L community is invited to an in-person outdoor concert on April 5.
Love at First Sight
Lucas Flood '21 fell for W&L when he saw it for the first time on a family road trip, and he's found it an ideal place to study history and German.
W&L Law Team Wins D.C. Regional Appellate Advocacy Competition
Matt Kaminer ’22L, Carson Cox ‘22L, and Rich Gilliland ’22L are headed to Nationals after winning the Washington D.C. Regional ABA National Appellate Advocacy Competition
Contact Committee Hosts Mike Rowe for Virtual Event
The March 22 conversation with Rowe, host of the hit television series “Dirty Jobs,” is open to the W&L community.
Banding Together
Students and faculty in the W&L Music Department refused to let COVID-19 silence them, instead embracing creative protocols to continue making music together in person.
W&L’s Dennie Featured in Chapter of New Anthology
Professor Nneka Dennie contributed to a chapter in a new anthology titled "The Routledge Companion to Black Women's Cultural Histories."
W&L’s Marlbrook Chamber Players Present ‘Troubadour of Love’
The March 21 show is free and open to the public to view online.
W&L’s Repertory Dance Company Presents ‘Dancing with the Camera’
The W&L Repertory Dance Company performance will stream for free online on March 25 and 26 at 7 p.m., March 27 at 6 p.m. and March 28 at 2 p.m.
W&L’s Deborah Miranda’s Work Highlighted by American Academy of Poets
Miranda's new poem, "Torch," was selected as the American Academy of Poets' "Poem-a-Day."
W&L’s Master Class in Poetry Students Give Public Reading
The university will host an online poetry reading by eight students in Heid Erdrich’s Master Class in Poetry course on March 15 at 6 p.m.
Felix Kwame Yeboah is Next Speaker in Mudd Lecture Series
Felix Kwame Yeboah will give a virtual lecture on March 15 at 5 p.m. as part of W&L’s Mudd Center for Ethics series.
Program Spotlight: Intramural and Club Sports Programs
With an optimistic attitude, W&L’s Intramurals have faced the challenges of the pandemic with ingenuity and persistence.
Record Number of W&L Students Awarded Critical Language Scholarships
Six undergraduate students received Critical Language Scholarships, which will provide them the opportunity to study language intensively during summer 2021.
Meet the Professor: Nneka Dennie
Nneka Dennie, a new member of the History Department faculty, has already participated in a number of thought-provoking panel discussions at W&L.
Law Review Symposium to Celebrate Fourth Circuit Judge Roger Gregory
The Washington and Lee Law Review’s annual Lara D. Gass Symposium at the Washington and Lee University School of Law will examine the judicial legacy of the Hon. Roger L. Gregory, Chief Judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.
New W&L Podcast Episode Features Lenfest Director Rob Mish
In the latest episode of the Lifelong Learning podcast, Mish talks about his passion for theater, how musicals can be reinvented to account for changing times, and his experiences connecting students and alumni.
In Memoriam: Roger H. Mudd ’50
The award-winning journalist covered some of the most important stories of the 20th century.
Blending the Past and the Present to Produce Stimulating Art
In a recent in-class project, seven W&L students used materials found around campus to discuss a broader historical narrative and create a piece now on display in Staniar Gallery.
New Yorker Story Features Books by W&L Law’s Joshua Fairfield
Two books by Washington and Lee law professor Joshua Fairfield are featured in a recent New Yorker article on Big Tech and data privacy.
This Year’s Bentley Musical is ‘Little Women: The Broadway Musical’
The university’s performance will be streamed online beginning March 30.
A Mile With You
Norman Kim-Senior ’05 has created a COVID Memorial Walk and Run to foster community, support local nonprofits and mark the one-year anniversary of the pandemic.
W&L’s Museums Talk Female Abolitionists
The public discussion, which explored female abolitionists’ roles in history, featured Lena Hill, dean of the college; Ron Fuchs, senior curator of ceramics; and Nneka Dennie, assistant professor of history.
‘Pay Forward the Kindnesses’
Melissa Yorio '21 has received support from many corners during her college career, so when the pandemic broke out, she found a way to give back within her hometown community.
W&L’s Julia Poppenberg ’19 Awarded Fulbright Grant to Argentina
Poppenberg has received a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to Argentina starting in March 2022.
W&L’s Roney Named Finance Officer for Society for French Historical Studies
Kristina M. Roney, visiting assistant professor of French at W&L, was recently named the incoming finance officer for the SFHS, a three-year term that places her on the society’s Executive Committee.
W&L’s Office of Student Affairs Gets Outside for ‘Meet and Greet the Deans’
At these events, Student Affairs deans set up tables outside Elrod Commons for 90-minute afternoon sessions. Students are invited to stop, chat, take a treat and snag some W&L apparel.
Book Smart
Bethlehem Dammlash ’06 has set her sights on educational equity for children from low-income families.
Ceiling Collapse at El Nuestro Hogar Latino
In February 2021, a section of the ceiling collapsed in one of the second-floor bedrooms of Nuestro Hogar Latino, damaging some of the resident's property.
Community Grants Committee: Call for Proposals
The deadline for submitting a proposal for the Spring 2021 evaluation is 4:30 p.m. on Friday, March 19, 2021.
W&L’s Elizabeth Matthews Receives Outstanding Paper Award
Professor Matthews received an outstanding paper award at the 13th International Conference on Game and Entertainment Technologies.
W&L Hosts Jocelyn Bioh for Two Streamed Events in March
Bioh's hit comedy "School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play" will be screened online March 16, and a virtual talk by Bioh will occur March 18.
