Popping Online
Coco Ellis Howe ’16 and Tani Greenspan ’16 created a successful online art gallery in the middle of a pandemic.
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W&L’s Ayoub Interviewed in Wired Article
Professor Nadia Ayoub was interviewed in a Wired article about her work with spider silk.
W&L Names Kim Robinson University Registrar
Robinson succeeds Jamie Kipfer, who is departing the role on June 30.
W&L’s Lanier Publishes Article in Nature Communications
Leah Lanier recently published a journal article titled “Activation of Prp28 ATPase by phosphorylated Npl3 at a critical step of spliceosome remodeling.”
In Memoriam: Isaac “Ike” Noyes Smith IV ’57, ’60L
He served on the Board of Trustees from 1980-1991.
W&L’s English for Speakers of Other Languages Awarded Grant
The Rockbridge Community Health Foundation has awarded a $25,000 grant to the W&L student organization to pilot a summer program in 2022.
Hayley Huber ’23 Joins Hillel International 2021-2022 Student Cabinet
Huber is one of 20 members of the cabinet's sixth cohort, representing diverse Jewish backgrounds and experiences globally.
Meet a W&L Scholar: Tanajia Moye-Green ’23
Tanajia Moye-Green '23 is a small-town girl with big plans to make a difference in the world.
Smarter, Faster
In a shifting media landscape, Ted Williams ’07 and Mike Allen ’86 are focused on reigniting local journalism through a new business venture.
W&L’s Morel Featured in Podcast about Juneteenth
Politics Professor Lucas Morel was interviewed for the “We the People” podcast.
Supporting Excellence
W&L’s new provost, Lena Hill, aims to support the university’s initiatives in interdisciplinary work, diversity, equity and inclusion, and more.
W&L’s Rainville Quoted in Article on Black Cemeteries
Lynn Rainville was recently featured in the Burlington County Times.
Law Faculty Recognized for Scholarship and Teaching
Six members of the faculty were recognized for their contributions in the classroom, to scholarship and to experiential education.
W&L’s Rush Talks Election Reform in Virginia Capitol Connections
Mark Rush’s recent article titled “Is Virginia Now a Beacon of Electoral Reform? Yes, but…” appeared in the Spring 2021 publication.
W&L’s Julia Foxen ’21 Awarded U.S. Teaching Assistantship in Austria
Foxen’s USTA position with Fulbright Austria starts in October 2021.
‘The Unfortunate Game With Washington and Lee’
The U.Va. baseball team just couldn’t connect with George Sykes’ curveballs.
W&L’s Gavron Campbell ’22 Awarded Gilman Scholarship
Campbell has won a Gilman Scholarship to do an internship in Barcelona, Spain.
W&L’s Cecily Stern ’23 Receives Gilman Scholarship
Stern will travel to South Korea this summer to study in Seoul, South Korea.
On the Job with W&L’s Compost Crew
The dedicated students on the crew are making W&L a more sustainable place.
Religion Department Congratulates Graduates
Class of 2021 students in religion are heading out to do big things following W&L.
Washington and Lee University Continues Under Current Name; Launches Expansion of Diversity Programs; Makes Changes to Campus Symbols and Buildings
Washington and Lee University will continue under its current name while expanding diversity and inclusion initiatives and making changes to campus buildings, practices and governance.
W&L’s Christopher Watt ’21 Awarded Fulbright Grant
Watt has received a Fulbright grant to support his research on the importance of small-scale fishing for livelihoods, culture and well-being in Vanuatu, an island nation in the South Pacific.
Maria Feeley Named Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel at Washington and Lee University
Maria A. Feeley '97L, vice president, general counsel, secretary and interim director of athletics at the University of Hartford, has been named chief legal officer and general counsel at Washington and Lee University.
Nurturing the NASDAQ
Linda Roberts '71 helped the NASDAQ become a household name during a four-decade career in finance and accounting.
W&L’s Ponce de León Featured Ahead of Presidential Debate in Peru
Zoila Ponce de León was featured in the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru Research Center's series "Public Policies and Debates."
Williams School Congratulates Class of 2021 Award Winners
The faculty and staff of the Williams School of Commerce, Economics, and Politics congratulate our 2021 graduates who have received awards and honors for academic excellence during their time at W&L.
W&L’s Silwal Publishes New Book
Shikha Silwal recently published "The Economics of Conflict and Peace."
Juneteenth Celebration Springs from Community-wide Collaboration
Organizations across the Lexington and Rockbridge County areas have planned a Juneteenth event that will include an art show, live music, a free raffle and more.
Washington and Lee Graduates 444 Students at 234th Commencement
Graduating seniors at Washington and Lee University on Thursday were offered some historical perspective and lauded for their perseverance and resilience.
Senior Gift Committee: Rewarding Work with a Long History at W&L
Many members of the Class of 2021 will participate in a long tradition of giving back to W&L.
W&L’s DJ Johnston ’22 Awarded Gilman Scholarship
Johnston has won a Gilman Scholarship to study abroad with Middlebury Abroad at Mohammed V University in Rabat, Morocco.
‘A Serendipitous Experience’
Everything has fallen into place at W&L for Alankrit Shatadal '21, who complemented her academic experience with research, peer counseling and membership in University Singers.
In Memoriam: Sen. John W. Warner III ’49
He served on the Board of Trustees from 1969-80.
W&L’s Alexxis Hatfield ’22 Awarded a Gilman Scholarship
Hatfield will travel to Denmark for the fall semester and take multiple psychology classes.
Erin Hughes ’21 Named ODK National Leader of the Year in Athletics
Hughes’ award is part of ODK’s 2021 General Russell E. Dougherty National Leader of the Year competition.
W&L’s Melvin Takes on Mentorship Role
Kenny Melvin has been accepted as an Inclusive Fundraising Fellowship mentor.
Class of 2021: A Look Back
As we bid farewell (for now) to the Class of 2021, we look back at their very first days on the W&L campus.
W&L Law’s Klein and Hasbrouck on Firing Squads
In a commentary in The Nation, Alex Klein and Brandon Hasbrouck discuss South Carolina's newest execution method.
Career Paths: Kimberly Shi ’21L
Kimberly Shi will be working for Clifford Chance LLP in the firm’s Washington, D.C. office, focusing on litigation and dispute resolution.
W&L Law’s Mark Drumbl Interviewed by IntLawGrrls
The two-part blog interview covered a wide range of topics, including child soldiers and ecocide.
University Singers Perform Annual Commencement Concert
The May 25 event is free and open to the public to view online.
A Credit to W&L
Young alumnus Alden Schade shares why he gives back to W&L.
W&L’s Ricciardi Quoted in The Street
Professor Victor Ricciardi discussed a new category in the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standard
ODK Holds Spring Initiation For W&L Honorees
W&L’s Alpha Circle of ODK, the national leadership honor society, inducted seven new undergraduate members and five honorary initiates.
W&L’s Stephanie Sandberg Named Community-Based Learning Senior Fellow
The Community-Based Learning Fellows Program intends to deepen the high-impact practice and pedagogy of community-based learning at W&L.
Africana Studies Completes Activism and Black Life Series
The series will end the academic year with a roundtable discussion on May 19 at 6 p.m. titled "The Black Freedom Struggle: Verdicts on Advocacy."
Program Spotlight: Office of Community-Based Learning
Community-based learning is an educational approach that integrates learning and mentorship with community engagement.
W&L’s Bell Publishes Article for Utilitas Forum on Free Speech
Professor Melina Bell’s article is titled "John Stuart Mill's Harm Principle and Free Speech: Expanding the Notion of Harm."
W&L’s Leonard Satterwhite Receives Admissions Award
Leonard Satterwhite recently won the John A. "Jack" Blackburn Award for Ethics in College Admission.
W&L Students Curate Art Exhibition by Almigdad Aldikhaiiry
The May 17 event will highlight the exhibit, which is curated by sevens students at W&L as part of a Spring Term course, Seminar in Museum Studies.
Student Business Links Farmers and Buyers
W&L seniors Will Gentry and Gray Carlton started Lexington Harvest Haul to deliver local food to consumers. They’re now looking to sell the successful business before they leave Lexington after graduation.
Elizabeth Knapp Talks Rocks in New Podcast Episode
In a new episode of "After Class," W&L’s Lifelong Learning podcast, Elizabeth Knapp, geology professor and director of the Johnson Program in Leadership and Integrity, discusses her love of geology and the impact of the Johnson Program.
Generals Discourse Hosts Webinar Featuring Kenneth B. Morris
Morris is the great-great-great-grandson of Frederick Douglass and the great-great-grandson of Booker T. Washington.
Reunion Giving Recap 2021
Reunion classes reached goals and set records.
Ted Talks
A series of hour-long interviews with the late Ted DeLaney ’85, professor history of emeritus, is now available online.
Aerial Dance Class to Present Spring Term Performance
The performances will take place live and online on May 20 and 21 at 2:30 p.m.
W&L’s Miranda Honored with New Library Collection
The Miranda Collection for Native American Library Acquisitions will feature books by Native American and Indigenous authors and literature on relevant topics.
W&L Welcomes 491 Students to the Class of 2025
The students were selected from an original applicant pool of 6,621, which represents a 32 percent increase in applications over last year.
W&L’s Lamb ’21 Awarded Place in Teaching Assistant Program in France
The program offers participants the opportunity to work in France for seven months, teaching English to French students of all ages.
W&L’s Diego Millan Named 2021-22 Career Enhancement Fellow
The Career Enhancement Fellowship seeks to increase underrepresented junior and other faculty members by creating career development opportunities.
School of Law Honors Graduates at 2021 Commencement Ceremony
The Washington and Lee University School of Law celebrated its 166th commencement on Friday, May 7, awarding 119 juris doctor degrees.
W&L Presents Senior Recital with Levi Lebsack ’21
Lebsack will perform a virtual organ concert via livestream on May 18 at 7 p.m.
Mapping the Past
As part of a community-based learning course in collaboration with Rockbridge Regional Tourism and the Rockbridge Historical Society, Washington and Lee University students researched and mapped Black-owned businesses that thrived in Lexington during the Jim Crow era.
Double Time at W&L
Young alumna and current law student Cat Spencer '20, '23L shares her perspective on W&L and giving back.
W&L’s Doan Bui ’21 Awarded U.S. Teaching Assistantship in Austria
Bui’s USTA position with Fulbright Austria starts in September 2021.
Chawne Kimber Named Dean of the College at Washington and Lee University
Chawne Kimber, Thomas Roy and Lura Forrest Jones Professor of Mathematics, head of the Mathematics Department, and co-director of the Hanson Center for Inclusive STEM Education at Lafayette College, has been named dean of the College at Washington and Lee University.
W&L’s University Jazz Ensemble Presents Concert
The W&L community is invited to an in-person concert on May 4.
Green Receives Treehouse Climate Action Poem Prize
Leah Naomi Green was recognized for her new poem, "Origin Story."
W&L Presents Faculty Recital with ‘Anima e Grazia’
The duet consists of Julia Goudimova and Anna Billias, who both serve as lecturers in the Washington and Lee Music Department.
