Eric Klinenberg Opens W&L’s Questioning Intimacy Series
Klinenberg's talk, “The Sociology of Connection: From Going Solo to Modern Romance,” is open to the public.
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W&L’s Mudd Center for Ethics to Host Equality and Difference Lecture Series
The first lecturer will be Tariq Ramadan of Oxford University, whose talk is titled: “Equality as a Social Requirement and Human Ideal.”
‘The Perspective of a Real Journalist’
Matt Kaminer '18 stepped outside his comfort zone to work on some big stories during an internship with the Charlotte Observer.
Inside the NYC District Attorney’s Office with Frances Coy ’18
Frances Coy spent her summer interning at the New York City District Attorney's office in the Forensic Accounting and Financial Investigation Bureau.
A Message Regarding the Commission on Institutional History and Community
President Dudley sent a message to the W&L community regarding his appointment of a Commission on Institutional History and Community.
Legal Delegation from Ukraine Visits W&L Law
A USAID program brought a team of Ukrainian policy-makers and legal educators to W&L Law to explore the U.S. legal system.
W&L’s Martin Davies Talks Economics in Papua New Guinea
Martin Davies, Associate Professor of Economics at Washington and Lee University, gave the keynote address at the Certified Practising Accountants (CPA) Papua New Guinea Annual Conference in Lae, PNG on August 22. His talk was titled “Policy in Papua New Guinea: Recent Shocks, New Directions.”
Building Valuable Relationships at the Entrepreneurship Summit
Traveling to my first Entrepreneurship Summit at W&L, I looked forward to an agenda packed with information-loaded sessions on topics ranging from fundraising to scaling. I quickly realized that as helpful as the sessions were, an even greater learning opportunity came from hearing the experiences of the other entrepreneurs.
‘Bloom Where You’re Planted’
Through numerous clubs, her classwork and her peers, JoAnn Michel '18 has found a place to grow at W&L.
Harvard Professor Danielle Allen to Address Opening Convocation
Danielle Allen, James Bryant Conant University Professor at Harvard University and director of Harvard’s Edmond J. Safra Center for Ethics, will address W&L's 2017 Fall Convocation.
Washington and Lee Names New Associate Dean of the College
Meredith McCoy has joined Washington and Lee University as an associate dean of the college.
VIDEO: Packing for Appalachian Adventure
Check in with head sherpas as they pack for Appalachian Adventure, one of W&L's Leading Edge pre-orientation programs for first-year students.
Marketing in Motion Pictures
Daisy Norwood-Kelly '18 worked in marketing research for Paramount Pictures over the summer.
Barton Myers Talks About George Washington and Robert E. Lee With L.A. Times
W&L's Myers discusses what ties together George Washington and Robert E. Lee.
W&L’s Schatten Talks House Flipping in Recent WalletHub Article
Jeff Schatten explains the best places to flip houses in 2017.
W&L’s Bell Weighs in On Best & Worst States for Women’s Equality on WalletHub
Melina Bell discusses “2017’s Best & Worst States for Women’s Equality in a recent WalletHub article.
W&L’s Alexander Discusses Chance Conversation with Dick Gregory on WCPO.com
Op-ed: What Dick Gregory taught me in a chance conversation
A Message from President Dudley Regarding Institutional History and Community
President Dudley sent a message to the W&L community regarding plans to address institutional history and community at Washington and Lee.
Scenes from the Eclipse
Members of the W&L community gathered on the Front Lawn on Monday to watch the solar eclipse.
University Town Hall Meeting, August 23
There will be a community breakfast and town hall meeting to set the stage for the coming academic year on Wednesday, August 22, at 9 a.m. in the Evans Dining Hall.
Caitlin Peterson ‘19L Elected Delegate for ABA Student Division
As ABA Delegate of Diversity and Inclusion, Peterson will ensure that the backgrounds and viewpoints of all law students are brought to the attention of the ABA.
Student Sleuths Seek Clues in Indian Painting
University Collections teamed up with the Art History and Chemistry departments at W&L to examine a tiny painting surrounded by mystery.
Accounting Alumni Profile: Inga Wells ’16
Inga Wells '16 is currently an analyst in the Financial Sponsors Group at Deutsche Bank.
Ryan Decker ‘09L Helps Empower Entrepreneurs with Airbnb’s Legal Team
Catch up wth Ryan Decker '09L, from post graduate law fellow in Liberia to payments counsel for Airbnb.
There’s No Place Like (a New) Home
After spending Spring Term in Ethiopia, Jack Kaelin '19 is in Austin, Texas, helping refugees find a place to call home.
Speaking with Confidence
Julia Poppenberg '19 spent the summer as a translator in Guatemala, helping doctors and patients alike and learning to "talk strong."
A Message from the Vice-President of Student Affairs
After a couple of months of relative quiet on campus, students are trickling back on to campus.
What a Trip
For many students at Washington and Lee, the Outing Club is about more than outdoor adventure — it’s about finding a place that feels a little bit like home.
Step Away from the Books
Washington and Lee students are on the move thanks to a robust collection of club sports, intramurals and exercise classes.
Leyburn Library’s Author Talk Series Kicks Off Sept. 21
Leyburn Library's Author Talk Series will begin this academic year with a talk by W&L Associate Professor of History Barton Myers and Brian McKnight, a history professor at U.Va.-Wise.
W&L Alumna and Oxford Professor of New Testament Studies to Lecture at W&L
The Rev. Dr. Jennifer Strawbridge ’01, associate professor in New Testament Studies at the University of Oxford a will speak on “Skulls and Scripture: Reception of the Sacred.”
W&L’s Strong Offers Historical Perspective On Presidential Approval Rating
Approval numbers rise and fall, but a few patterns persist, explains Strong.
W&L’s Grajzl Discusses “Courts and the Economy” in the Pocket Economics Podcast
W&L’s Grajzl Discusses “Courts and the Economy” in a recent podcast for the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
Accounting Alumni Profile: Alex Castelli ’86
Alex Castelli is an audit partner at CohnReznick LLP, a national accounting, tax and advisory firm. He lead's the firm’s Emerging Industries Practice which includes technology, life sciences, renewable energy and health care in addition to serving as the engagement partner on several clients primarily in the technology and life sciences industries.
Focus on the Environment
Ellen Kanzinger's summer internship allowed her to work on films for the nonprofit GroundTruth Project in Boston, Massachusetts.
Accounting Student Profile: Jane Chiavelli ’18
Jane Chiavelli '18 is captain of the Varsity Equestrian Team, president of Beta Alpha Psi, and president of Delta Society.
A Message Regarding the Violence in Charlottesville
President Dudley issued a statement to the W&L community regarding the violence in Charlottesville on Monday, August 14.
Watch Solar Eclipse from W&L Lawn
Join other members of the university community for this fascinating event.
Adding Up the Research
Anukriti Shrestha '19 has found an intersection of mathematics, computer science and research — all in the heart of Lexington.
Portrait of a Doctor
Dr. George J. Dover '68 was recognized by Johns Hopkins University for his contributions to the field of sickle-cell disease
A Year in Review
Celebrating University Advancement's 2016-17 achievements
The Call of the Wildebeest
Jack Miller '19 has spent his summer in the bush of South Africa, learning about wildlife and conservation - and having a few close calls in the field.
Learning to Lobby
Jason Renner ’19 interned this summer for two lobbying firms in Washington, D.C.
A Focus on Future Professionals
Alumni Wali and Wendy Bacdayan created scholarships to benefit students in business, nursing and allied health.
Chasing History’s Mysteries
This summer, Allison Jue '20 dove into the books to learn more about the relationship between Queen Elizabeth I and the second Earl of Essex.
Three Distinguished Alumni to receive awards at Young Alumni Weekend
Washington and Lee University is proud to announce this year's Distinguished Young Alumni Award winners. The recipients will each receive their awards during Young Alumni Weekend, September 15 - 17, 2017.
If the Shoe Fits
As head of brand communications for Adidas, Alegra O’Hare ’94 advises young women to 'break barriers.'
By Royal Decree
A Bible in the Special Collections vault turned out to be the 1642 New Testament that belonged to France’s King Louis XIII.
W&L’s Rush Weighs in On Russia Sanctions
W&L's Mark Rush talks to USA Today about Russia sanctions.
W&L’s Sustainability Efforts Earn Silver Rating
W&L increases its STARS sustainability rating from a bronze to a silver.
Advanced Research Cohort Program Marks Second Successful Year
Twelve Class of 2021 students visited W&L for a five-week Advanced Research Cohort program that allowed them to dabble in STEM projects and establish quality relationships.
The Sound of Music
Professor Chris Dobbins and Ben Whedon ’18 are reviving a forgotten musical score for its 21st-century premiere by the W&L Orchestra.
Going With the Flow
Will Schirmer ’20 investigates the fluid dynamics of periodic water surges.
Long Live the Glossies
Jeff Hamill ’81 has built a global career in advertising with popular Hearst magazines.
A Special Summer in Special Collections
Chandler Wickers '18 has spent her summer as a researcher in Special Collections, where she has been exposed to fascinating materials and learned how professors and students can take greater advantage of the collection.
W&L Law Prof. Christopher Seaman Named Director of the Lewis Law Center
As Director, Seaman will oversee funding summer research projects for faculty, conferences and symposia organized at the Law School, and the visiting scholars workshop series.
Thank You!
Annual Fund Sets New Record in 2016-17
New Book by W&L Law Prof. Joshua Fairfield Examines Frontier of Digital Ownership
In “Owned: Property, Privacy and the New Digital Serfdom,” Prof. Joshua Fairfield examines how and why traditional property ownership is fading online and how we have become serfs to our digital lords.
W&L Magazine, Summer 2017: Vol. 94 | No. 2
Sports, Screenwriting, Students
W&L and VMI Host 2017 Shepherd Consortium Closing Conference and Symposium
W&L and VMI will host the 2017 Shepherd Higher Education Consortium on Poverty Frueauff Closing Conference and Symposium July 30 and 31.
The Railway in German Literature
Ben Schaeffer '18 is working with German professor Paul Youngman on a project involving references to the railway in German literature.
Alumni College Livestream: The Presidency of John Fitzgerald Kennedy
This lecture is part of the Alumni College's summer program, "Camelot Reconsidered: The Presidency of John Fitzgerald Kennedy."
Alumni College Livestream: From Breughel to Steen: The Painting of Everyday Life
This lecture is part of the Alumni College's summer program, "Rembrandt and the Dutch Golden Age."
‘These Spaces They Imagined’
Joelle Simeu '20 is working this summer on "The Politics and Poetics of Space in the Works of Martin Luther King Jr. and Leopold Senghor," a project with Professor Mohamed Kamara.
The Art of Observation
Amateur photographers in the W&L community share a few of their favorite images.
Hormones, Fat and Infertility
Annie Jeckovich ’18 is studying the effects of obesity on reproduction in W&L's Fat Rat lab.
Robby Aliff ’91, ‘97L Recognized for Giving Back to West Virginia
The West Virginia Bar Foundation has inducted W&L alumnus Robby Aliff as one of its Fellows for exemplary service as an officer of the law.
Rocking Research in Lexington and Greece
Josh Fox '19 has spent his summer conducting geology research on campus and in Crete, Greece, with Professor Jeff Rahl.
Women in Charge
Three Seniors Lead the Way in Fundraising
