Perszyk, Thetford Highlight 2017-18 Athletics Award Winners
The awards were presented during W&L's Athletics Awards Ceremony on May 15.
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Washington and Lee Alumnus Tom Wolfe ’51 Dies at 88
Wolfe, one of W&L's most accomplished alumni, will be remembered for his talent, wit and generosity.
A Picture-Perfect College Experience
Ellen Kanzinger '18 provides a snapshot of the many opportunities she had to hone her photography skills at Washington and Lee.
W&L Students Receive National Science Foundation Awards
The NSF only funds about 11,000 of the 40,000 proposals it receives annually for research, education and training projects.
A One-Man Special Projects Department
While studying in Sydney, Bradley Callaham '19 interns at LINK, the world’s largest international business brokerage firm.
W&L’s New Strategic Plan Focuses on Community, Curriculum, Citizenship and Campus
The plan calls for the university to create a more diverse and inclusive community, to build upon and strengthen W&L’s distinctive curricular structure, to continue to emphasize the institution's historic goal of cultivating engaged citizenship, and to develop several new facilities while enhancing existing ones in support of the university's mission.
Davies Awarded Virginia Center for the Creative Arts Fellowship
Jenefer Davies, associate professor of dance and theater, will be among approximately 25 fellows focusing on their own creative projects at the working retreat.
Breaking Through Financial Barriers
Senior Stephanie Williams '18 says W&L's First-Generation Low-Income Partnership (FLIP) gave her support to overcome obstacles and mentor other low-income students.
Make Some Noise for Education
W&L’s University Collections of Art and History partnered with Professor Eric Moffa’s teacher education class to create a fun lesson plan for local middle school students.
W&L to Host Annual Spring Term Festival
The event allows students to present coursework and research conducted over the duration of the term.
Family Gift Establishes Endowed Director for Environmental Studies
Kathelen and Daniel Amos made the gift in memory of her son, John Kyle Spencer, a 2013 graduate of W&L. Professor Robert Humston (pictured) will be the new director.
W&L’s Colón Talks Journalism Ethics with the Associated Press
Journalism professor Aly Colón weighs in on Fox News support of Hannity.
W&L’s Rush on Gerrymandering
Rush's piece was published in The Virginian-Pilot
485 Students Join the W&L Class of 2022
485 students have made commitments to join Washington and Lee University’s Class of 2022, which will arrive on campus in August. The students were selected from an original applicant pool of 5,855, which represents the second consecutive year of increased applications.
My Taste of W&L
Emily Perszyk ’18 reflects on what W&L has to offer in the classroom and on the court — and how it led to her interest in the study of taste, smell and flavor.
The Path to Publication
Matthew Rickert '18 completed the daunting task of updating the "Outing Club Guidebook."
Admissions MAZE Program: June 15-16, 2019
Puzzled about the college admissions process? Learn more from the professionals.
School of Law Honors Graduates at 2018 Commencement Ceremony
The Washington and Lee University School of Law celebrated its 163rd commencement on Saturday, May 5, awarding 114 juris doctor degrees.
Working for Unity and Change
Ayo Ehindero ’21 and Julia Habiger ’21 created an initiative to bridge the gap between Greek life and minority students.
Ready for the Next Adventure
As she prepares to work for the Equality of Opportunity Project, Amanda Wahlers '18 is grateful for the education, opportunities and research experience she has had in Lexington.
Shenandoah Announces New Leadership and Prize Winners
The spring issue announces the retirement of R.T. Smith and the hiring of new editor Beth Staples.
Virginia Tech Professor Shannon Bell ’00 to Give Public Lecture at W&L
Bell will discuss her second book, “Fighting King Coal: The Challenges to Micromobilization in Central Appalachia.”
John DeVogt, Professor of Management Emeritus at W&L, Dies at 87
DeVogt taught at W&L from 1962 to 2000.
Campus Garden Plant Sale Scheduled
The W&L Office of Sustainability will hold the sale May 4 and May 11.
From Dream to Reality
Shapley Davis '18 produced and premiered his own short film, and he hopes to continue making films as he heads off to USC's film school after graduation.
W&L’s Myers Selected for History Seminar on “The Civil War and American Memory”
Myers, associate professor of history, is one of a select group of faculty members nationwide chosen by the CIC and Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History.
Charu Kulkarni ‘18L Wins Oliver White Hill Pro Bono Award
The Virginia State Bar has named Washington and Lee University law student Charu Kulkarni, a member of the Law Class of 2018, as the recipient of the Oliver White Hill Law Student Pro Bono Award.
Bryant Awarded Fulbright Grant to Germany
Carson Bryant '18 has been awarded a Fulbright grant for an English Teaching Assistantship in Germany.
Straughan Addresses Alumni Opening Assembly, ODK Holds Spring Initiation
ODK inducted four honorary and seven student initiates
Authenticity in Leadership
A conversation with W&L trustee Brodie Riordan '03 about leadership, and the importance of diversity on the board and in the student body.
The Defender: Dan Goldman ‘11L to Lead Northern Virginia Capital Defense Office
Goldman is the first W&L alumnus to lead one of Virginia's four regional capital defense offices.
Mission to Monterrey
Daniel Rhoades '19 joined a group that traveled to Monterrey, Mexico over Washington Break to continue a STEM program for elementary school students.
Journalism Students Win SPJ Awards
In addition, stories by two students were chosen as finalists in the SPJ Mark of Excellence national competition.
Career Paths: Fiorella Herrera ’18L
After graduation, Fiorella will work for the York, Pennsylvania Immigration Court as part of the Department of Justice Honors Program.
Radulescu to Present Inaugural Lecture
The title of Radulescu’s talk is: “Dream in a Suitcase: How Literature Saves/Changes Lives.”
Shely Awarded Fulbright Grant to Colombia
Jared Shely '18 will use the grant to continue his work teaching English to students in Latin America.
Starting a Lending Library
Edwin Castellanos '20 created a system that allows students to save money by borrowing donated textbooks.
Career Paths: Sara Lamneck ’18L
After graduation, Sara Lamneck will join the U.S. Army as a JAG officer.
W&L Presents Andrei Codrescu on “The Future is a Vampire”
His talk is sponsored by the Glasgow Endowment Committee and the Provost Lecture Fund.
Poet Lyrae Van Clief-Stefanon ’96 to Give Public Reading
This reading is sponsored by the Glasgow Endowment and is free and open to the public.
Falchuk ’18 Awarded Fulbright to Teach in Slovak Republic
Hannah Falchuk '18 hopes to improve her cultural understanding and language proficiency in the country.
W&L Law Presents Alumni Awards during 2018 Reunion Celebration
Parker Denaco '68L, Howard Wall '83L, and Matney Rolfe '14L were honored for their contributions to the law school.
Digital Humanities Lecture to Address Ancient Graffiti
More than 500 ancient graffiti are now available online through the project website.
‘We Decided to Be Proactive’
Reese and two friends brought the First-Generation Low-Income Partnership to W&L, where it provides resources and a voice for students.
Career Paths: Peter Askin ’18L
Peter Askin will clerk for the Supreme Court of Virginia after graduation.
Five W&L Seniors Receive CFA Exam Scholarships
A CFA credential gives students a distinct advantage on the job market.
Career Paths: John Fluharty ’18L
After graduation, John Fluharty '18L is headed to London to work as an associate in Allen & Overy’s International Capital Markets practice group.
Career Paths: Martha Vazquez ’18L
Martha Vazquez is headed to Washington, DC to join the law firm Wiley Rein.
Show Me What Democracy Looks Like
Professor Bill Patch publishes book on the Labor Movement’s political influence on German democracy.
The Most Wonderful Term of the Year
Spring Term allows W&L students to focus intensely on one topic for four weeks, or to create an experience that is unique to their educational path.
Bello Presents Inaugural Endowed Professorship Lecture
The title of Bello’s talk is: “A Bug-eyed View of Environmental History.”
W&L Presents Annual Friends of the Library Symposium
The talk, titled “Storytelling in the Digital Age," is free and open to the public.
W&L’s First Glasgow Distinguished Writer to Give Public Reading
A reception and book sale will follow the reading, which is free and open to the public.
W&L Faculty and Staff Lace Up for First-Annual 5K
In total, 89 members of the W&L community ran the race.
New Group Supports First-Generation, Low-Income Students
The FLIP program at W&L was proposed by students who saw a need for more resources on campus.
International Human Rights Practicum: 2018 Trip to Tanzania
This year's class focused on investigating the divorce process in Tanzania that often leaves women in poverty.
Gaining Work and Life Experience in Sydney
Soon Ho spends his days in Australia studying at the University of Sydney and interning at Greencross Limited, Australia's largest pet care company.
Zainab Abiza ’19 Awarded Summer Fellowship to Princeton and Davis Projects for Peace Grant
She will attend the PPIA Junior Summer Institute at Princeton followed by a service project in Morocco.
Greg Hunt ’97 Honored for Counterterrorism Work
The FBI agent credits his father, the Honor System and his W&L education with shaping his career.
Women’s Leadership Summit
Jan. 13, 2018
Quick Hits: Lexapalooza
Lexapalooza, W&L’s first arts and music festival, was held on March 30-31 at the Village upper-division housing.
Two Student Teams Tie for First Place in Business Plan Competition
Students enrolled in Dr. Shay’s BUS 399 Entrepreneurship capstone course took home a total of $11,000 in cash prizes.
Meeting a Challenge
A group of five W&L students, along with Linda Hooks, Professor of Economics and Head of the Economics Department, recently attended the Annual Conference of Undergraduate Women in Economics at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Campaign.
Strong JAG Placement, 10 Month Employment Highlight W&L Law Graduate Report
Washington and Lee University School of Law has released a report on employment rates for its class of 2017.
W&L Law Student Argues Case before Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals
3L Luisa Hernandez argued an appeal of a Black Lung Case, moving one step closer to her life-long dream of becoming a lawyer.
A W&L Law Send-off
A W&L fixture for more than 40 years, Prof. Mark Grunewald's teaches his final class.
W&L’s Swasy on the Labor of Bringing a Baby into Appalachia
Swasy's piece was published in Splinter News.
Elizabeth Mugo ’19 Awarded Public Policy and International Affairs Fellowship
Mugo will attend the Public Policy and International Affairs Junior Summer Institute at the Heinz College at Carnegie Mellon.
W&L Hosts 15th Annual Tom Wolfe Weekend
Tom Wolfe '51 will be in attendance.
