Meet a 1L: Nick Pasquarello ’28L
Nick Pasquarello is from Billings, Montana and received his undergraduate degree from Montana Technological University.
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Meet a Colleague: Don Gaylord
Don Gaylord serves as a research archeologist and instructor in Sociology and Anthropology.
Convocation to Kick Off New Academic Year at Washington and Lee
The event will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Sept. 3 on the Front Lawn with remarks by Alexandra R. Brown, Fletcher Otey Thomas Professor of Bible.
W&L Student Empowers Her Community through Davis Projects for Peace
Anshika Patel ’26 spent her summer scaling up an initiative offering public health education and vocational training in her community.
Get to Know the Newest Members of the W&L Community – 8/19/25
The following individuals recently joined the Washington and Lee employee workforce.
Office Hours: Tour de Force
Assistant professor of mathematics Sybil Prince Nelson ’01 finds meaning in all her endeavors.
Chronicles: Speaking Volumes
McCormick Library, located in the current Huntley Hall, was the university's main library from 1908 to 1979.
Lives of Consequence: Writing Fantasy
Terry Brooks ’69L started writing fantasy novels as a way to balance his academic studies in law school.
Meet Madi Gilgo ’27L: Kirgis Fellow
Madi Gilgo discusses the importance of getting outside of the law school "bubble" and her role as a Kirgis Fellow, a peer mentor to incoming students.
Catarina Passidomo ’04 Contributes Book Chapter
The associate professor of environmental studies authored a chapter in “The Wiley Blackwell Companion to Cultural and Social Geography.”
Washington and Lee Begins Campus Utility Infrastructure Updates
The multi-year project aims to provide sustainable heating across campus.
Meet a 1L: Elle Crawford ’28L
Elle Crawford is from Franklinville, New Jersey and received her undergraduate degree from Roanoke College.
Meet Lindsay Giglio ’27L: Kirgis Fellow
Lindsay Giglio discusses her favorite spots on campus and her role as a Kirgis Fellow, a peer mentor to incoming students.
Black Lung Clinic Wins Case in Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals
Annelise Burgess '25L argued the case as a student attorney in the clinic.
Catherine Smith Publishes Article in the Seattle University Law Review
The article presents expert analysis Professor Smith provided for the plaintiffs in a landmark case involving the environment and children's rights.
Defining Success Through Values
“I want to use my education to uplift others,” she said. “It’s about making my corner of the world better, no matter which direction my career path takes me.”
W&L Students Thrive in Oxford
W&L students spent their summer immersed in history, literature and the time-honored British tutorial system through the Virginia Program at Oxford.
A Tribute to Tom Wolfe
The research and reading room for the Special Collections and Archives in Leyburn Library will be updated and renamed in honor of the literary giant.
Meet a 1L: Gabrielle Dosev ’28L
Gabrielle Dosev '28L is from Pensacola, Florida and received her undergraduate degree from the University of Florida.
W&L Law and the German Law Journal Welcome Prof. Jule Mulder for the Fall Term as the W&L/GLJ Global Teaching Fellow
Prof. Mulder will contribute to the law school’s comparative law seminar, which surveys German law and legal culture.
Sofie Ramirez Soto Joins W&L as Jewish Life Program Director
The former engagement coordinator for Hillel International at New York University will provide programming and support for the W&L and local Jewish communities.
In the Business of Good Journalism
W&L’s Reynolds Journalism Internship Program places students in newsrooms across the country, where they become fully immersed in the life of a journalist for 12 weeks.
Micah Schwartzman and Vincent Phillip Muñoz to Keynote 2025 Fall Academy
Lucas Morel will moderate a discussion with the two esteemed professors of law about the recent Supreme Court ruling on freedom of religion and education.
W&L’s Lenfest Center for the Arts Presents 2026-26 Season, ‘Your Gateway to Global Experiences’
Tickets for the entire season will be available to purchase beginning Aug. 15.
Get to Know the Newest Members of the W&L Community – 8/6/25
The following individuals recently joined the Washington and Lee employee workforce.
Meet a Colleague: Fosca Maddaloni-Yu
Fosca Maddaloni-Yu serves as a curatorial fellow with the University Museums.
In Memoriam: Heather Ross Miller, Thomas H. Broadus Jr. Professor of English Emerita
The famed author worked for Washington and Lee University for 11 years.
W&L Celebrates Another Year of Fellowship Success
Another record-setting year for nationally competitive fellowships at W&L can be attributed to students’ dedication and desire to pursue meaningful work on a global stage.
Washington and Lee University to Host Inaugural Summit on the Future of AI
The PLAI Summit offers a full day of programming and discussion in tandem with W&L's Young Alumni Weekend.
W&L Outcomes: Charlie Mlcek ’25
Mlcek is returning to Capitol Hill as an AI Policy Fellow through the Horizon Institute for Public Service.
Saluting A Masterful Mentor: W. Dabney Stuart
James McLaughlin ’86, author of the novels “Panther Gap” and “Bearskin,” salutes W. Dabney Stuart, S. Blount Mason Professor of English Emeritus.
Elliott King to Deliver Lecture at the Virginia Museum of the Fine Arts
The professor of art history will host a talk that reconsiders artist Frida Kahlo’s relationship with surrealism.
In The Lead: New Chapter
Adhip Adhikari ’27 constructed a library at a secondary school in Kathmandu, Nepal, with the help of the Washington and Lee University community.
Campus Kitchen at Washington and Lee Receives Donation from Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation
The donation will support the Campus Kitchen Backpack Program.
Jonathan Gould ‘01L Confirmed as New Comptroller of the Currency
Gould was sworn in on July 10 to lead the office he previously served as senior deputy and chief counsel.
Meet a 1L: Dustin Bickham ’28L
Dustin Bickham '28L is from New Orleans, Louisiana and received his undergraduate degree from Louisiana State University.
Dubyuhnell Day: The Zine Scene
W&L’s Special Collections and Archives helps diversify materials for students and faculty.
Art History Professor Named to Editorial Board for Digital Publishing Initiative
Andrea Lepage will assist in developing a series of essays focused on Latinx artists.
Meet Zachary Kean ’27L: Kirgis Fellow
Zachary Kean discusses why he chose W&L Law and his role as a Kirgis Fellow, a peer mentor to incoming students.
Patrick Barthle ‘12L Named Rising Star by Law360
Barthle earned a top spot as one of five cybersecurity and privacy attorneys under 40.
Shannon Fyfe Publishes Article in the Tennessee Journal of Race, Gender, and Social Justice
The article examines legislative bans of gender-affirming care and their impact on trans youth.
Law School Exceeds Annual Goal, Sets New Campaign Target
Generous law alumni, parents and friends contributed over $1.4 million to the W&L Law Fund in the 2024-25 fiscal year.
Studying Salamanders
Summer Research Scholars Brian Kim ’26 and Ansley Stotts ’27 have spent their summer conducting field research in a unique outdoor classroom.
Biology Professor Interviewed by ABC News
Bill Hamilton discusses wildlife migration in Yellowstone National Park.
Catherine Smith Publishes Essay in the Georgetown Journal of Gender & the Law
The essay explains arguments advanced by Smith and her coauthors in several amicus briefs in cases heard by the U.S. Supreme Court.
Meet a 1L: Laura Powers ’28L
Laura Powers '28L is from Golden, Colorado and attended the University of Wyoming for her undergraduate degree.
Washington and Lee Dining Services Receives National Award
The National Association of College & University Food Services awarded W&L the grand prize for the Employee Development Program of the Year.
Alan Trammell Quoted in USA Today
Trammell was among a number of legal scholars addressing the impacts of the U.S. Supreme Court ruling on nationwide injunctions.
Team Player
When Jackson Stokes ’25 walked across the stage in May to accept his Washington and Lee University diploma, he was certain that while he was leaving the campus behind, the community would travel with him for the rest of his life.
Meet a Colleague: Rhianon Ham
Rhianon Ham serves as director of special events.
W&L Outcomes: Tara Trinley ’25
Trinley has accepted an officer commission with the U.S. Army National Guard and plans to attend law school after completing her training.
The Life of a Book
Every book begins the same way: from a flash of inspiration. As it moves through the world of imagination, a team of creatives brings the final idea into existence. Once it takes shape, readers are allowed windows into other worlds that offer new perspectives – and leave an indelible mark on their lives.
Creative License
Shenandoah’s internship program helps undergraduates craft a career path.
Prologue with Billy Webster ’79
Webster released his first book, "Rockets' Red Glare," in May.
New Washington and Lee Alumni Directory Platform to Launch By Early August 2025
Personalized instructions on how to access the new directory will be sent by email.
Fundraising Records Shattered as Campaign Momentum Builds
The W&L Fund, the university’s annual giving program, reached new heights, surpassing its $10.65 million goal with $10,891,247 — the largest amount in W&L’s history and marks a 4.4% increase over last year.
Meet a 1L: Priya Dogra ’28L
Priya Dogra '28L is from Woodstock, Georgia, and attended Kennesaw State University for her undergraduate degree.
W&L’s Jack Evans ’25 Awarded Fulbright to Uzbekistan
Evans received a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to teach English in Uzbekistan and plans to pursue a career in national security and diplomacy.
Songs of Summer
Meredith Harron ’26 trained and performed with the Mediterranean Opera Festival this summer through a Johnson Opportunity Grant.
‘W&L After Class’ Podcast Releases New Episode Featuring Stu Gray
Stu Gray, associate professor of politics, discusses philosophy, teaching collaboratively with students and being mindful in a technological world.
Freddy Fuentes Presents Paper at the Southeastern Council of Latin American Studies Conference
The visiting assistant professor of English lectured on Magical Realism as Eco Writing.
Greg Dresden Receives Honorable Mention Citation for the Mohammad K. Azarian Award
The professor of mathematics was recognized for the exploration of infinite geometric patterns.
W&L Outcomes: Luke Fountain ’25
After graduation, Fountain will complete a fellowship at CNBC doing business reporting for digital and television platforms.
Get to Know the Newest Members of the W&L Community – 7/14/25
The following individuals recently joined the Washington and Lee employee workforce.
Alumni Spotlight: Morgan Sexton ’21L
Morgan Sexton is Corporate Counsel Director at Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc., the largest independent Coca-Cola bottler in the United States.
Brandon Hasbrouck Publishes Article in UPenn Law Review
Prof. Brandon Hasbrouck, along with coauthor Warren Buff '21L, published an article examining the historical foundations of the Fourth Amendment and its evolving application to modern policing.
W&L’s Mary Kate Murschell ’25 Earns U.S. Teaching Assistantship to Austria
Murschell will teach English in Austria before working for an accounting firm in Philadelphia.
Allie Stankewich ’23 Awarded SIT Alice Rowan Swanson Fellowship
While working for the Fulbright program as a teaching mentor in Uganda, Stankewich partnered with a local organization to build a fish farm social enterprise.
Shenandoah Celebrates 75 Years
W&L’s literary magazine has featured some of the biggest names in literature and jump-started careers of both authors and students.
