Robin LeBlanc to Deliver Lecture in Honor of Her Appointment to the William Lyne Wilson Professorship in Political Economy
LeBlanc’s talk, “How I See Power,” will be held Oct. 30 in Northen Auditorium.
Politics
Focusing on the Man Who Captured JFK
Steele Burrow ’13 leaned into his liberal arts education to create his first documentary, “Capturing Kennedy,” which premieres this weekend at the Boston Film Festival.
W&L Alumni Receive Omicron Delta Kappa Scholarships
Three Washington and Lee University graduates received scholarships from the National Leadership Honor Society to support graduate and professional study.
Winning Mentality: Taylor Garcia ’22
The pro pickleball player has her sights set on breaking into the top 10 singles rankings.
W&L Outcomes: William Dantini ’24
Dantini was selected to join the seventh cohort of the Virginia Management Fellows program, which aims to cultivate the next generation of leaders in state government.
In Case You Missed It
Brennan Center for Justice’s Liza Goitein to Deliver Constitution Day Address
Goitein’s talk, titled “Presidential Emergency Powers and the Threat to Democracy,” will be delivered on Sept. 16 in Northen Auditorium.
W&L Outcomes: Shanna Kim ’24
Kim is pursuing her Master of Public Policy at Duke University.
Summer of Growth
Addie-Grace Cook ’25, a politics major with a double minor in Middle East and South Asia studies and poverty and human capability studies, is spending her summer making an impact in the greater Rockbridge community through a Shepherd Program internship with Project Horizon.
W&L Outcomes: Jackson Jacobs ’24
Jacobs is working as a software engineer at RVO Health.
Running Up the Hill
Students in Washington and Lee's six-week Washington Term program learn the pace of Washington, D.C. during their Spring Term.
Five W&L Students Awarded Gilman Scholarships to Study Abroad
The Gilman Scholarship Program offers awards of up to $5,000 to U.S. undergraduate students who are Pell Grant recipients.
Four W&L Students Awarded Boren Scholarships for Global Language Study
The David L. Boren Scholarship supports the intensive study of languages deemed important to U.S. interests.
Meet Pierson Gammage ’24
As head hearing advisor for the Honor System, Gammage helped steward the ‘bedrock of what makes W&L an incredible academic institution.’
Washington and Lee Students Selected for Congressional Hunger Center Internships
Sai Chebrolu ’26 and Valentina Giraldo Lozano ’25 are among 13 students chosen for the Zero Hunger Internship program.
W&L’s Michelle Morgan ’24 Earns Fulbright to North Macedonia
Morgan was selected for a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to teach English in North Macedonia.
W&L’s Anna Bosking ’24 Awarded Fulbright to Colombia
Bosking has been awarded a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to teach English in Colombia.
Caleigh Wells ’17 Found Her Calling in Climate Reporting
The reporter and podcast host won a 2023 National Edward R. Murrow Award for her part in BURNED, which investigated failures by the U.S. Forest Service to protect California towns from potential high-risk wildfires.
Meet Brad Singer ’24
A Washington Term class with a real-world focus prepared Singer for post-graduate work in the federal government.
2024 Distinguished Alumni Awards
Washington and Lee University is proud to announce this year's Distinguished Alumni Award winners
W&L Alumna Lane Johansen ’22 Selected for Fulbright to Poland
Johansen has been awarded a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to teach English to students in Poland.
Meet Emma Scott ‘26
Scott’s passion for the environment carries over from the classroom to opportunities on campus and beyond.
Washington and Lee Names Four Faculty Members to Endowed Professorships
These faculty have been recognized for their outstanding teaching, scholarship and service to the university.
Meet Emma Conover ’24
Leading Campus Kitchen, a student-run organization focused on addressing food insecurity, has been a rewarding experience.
Record Number of W&L Students Awarded Critical Language Scholarship
The Critical Language Scholarship Program funds a summer of overseas language and cultural immersion.
W&L’s Leslie Frederick to Present at the 2024 AACSB Assessment and AoL Conference in New York City
Frederick will serve as co-presenter for a session that demonstrates the beneficial uses of technology in the curriculum mapping process.
Lucas Morel to Deliver Endowed Professorship Lecture
Morel’s talk “Lincoln, the 1860 Election & The Future of Slavery in America” will be held March 12 in Northen Auditorium.
Meet Leif Smith ’24
Smith’s W&L experience includes finding a family in his lacrosse teammates and helping other students discover their career paths as a career fellow.
An Extraordinary Combination
Laura Murambadoro ’26 brings varied interests, a collaborative leadership style and a passion for community engagement to W&L’s campus.
Constitutional Law Expert Kermit Roosevelt III to Deliver Lecture on his Book “The Nation That Never Was: Reconstructing America’s Story”
The March 7 talk in University Chapel was made possible by a $5,000 grant from the Virginia Society of the Cincinnati.
Robin LeBlanc to Present Nobel Prize Symposium Talk
The W&L professor of politics will present on this year’s Nobel Peace Prize winner, Narges Mohammadi, on March 8 in Leyburn 128.
Pablo Abufom to Deliver Lecture on Latin American Politics
The Chilean activist’s talk will be held Feb. 12 at 5 p.m.
Meet William Dantini ’24
A global politics and economics double major, Dantini found his ‘home’ on campus with the University Singers.
2024 Five-Star Distinguished Alumni Awards
Washington and Lee University is proud to announce this year's Five-Star Distinguished Alumni Award winners
W&L Professor Quoted in Wall Street Journal Article
Politics professor Clyde Wang offers perspective on government intervention to combat declining birth rates in China.
Six W&L Students Awarded Gilman Scholarships to Study Abroad
The Gilman Scholarship Program offers awards of up to $5,000 to U.S. undergraduate students who are Pell Grant recipients.
Mock Con’s Presidential Gala Creates Convention Buzz
The 28th Mock Convention’s Presidential Gala on Nov. 12 offered the campus a glimpse of the upcoming excitement for the 2024 mock presidential convention.
Carissima Mathen of the University of Ottawa School of Law to Deliver Lecture on Court Curbing
Mathen’s talk “Dilemmas of Democracy” will be held Nov. 13.
Author and Journalist Robert Kaplan to Deliver Lecture on “Empire and Anarchy”
Kaplan’s talk “Between Empire and Anarchy from the Mediterranean to China” will be held Nov. 8.
2023 Distinguished Young Alumni Awards
Washington and Lee University is proud to announce this year's Distinguished Young Alumni Award winners
W&L Outcomes: Andrew Tartakovsky ’23
Andrew Tartakovsky ’23 received a Fulbright grant to teach English in Azerbaijan.
W&L Professors Selected by the Associated Colleges of the South (ACS) for their Summer Grants for Teaching Pedagogies
Denny Garvis and Zoila Ponce de León presented a two-day online workshop on applying adaptive and interactive learning practices in undergraduate statistics courses.
W&L Outcomes: Caroline Wise ’23
Caroline Wise ’23 is working as a backcountry guide for St. Elias Alpine Guides in Alaska.
W&L Outcomes: Ellie Penner ’23
Ellie Penner ’23 received a Boren Scholarship to study Hindi in India.
‘Democracy Is Worth Defending’
The 2023 Spring Term course "Threats to Democracy" examined the form of government and explored the current challenges it faces.
W&L Politics Professor Publishes Chapter in the Oxford Handbook of Governance and Public Management for Social Policy
Zoila Ponce de León’s chapter is titled “Health Care and the Public-Private Mix in Mexico, Chile, and Peru” and appears in the Latin American section of the publication.
W&L’s Andrea Rojas ’23 Earns Fulbright to Mexico
Rojas has been awarded a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to teach English in Mexico.
W&L Spring Term Course to Host Former Federal Appellate Judge
The Honorable J. Michael Luttig ’76 will visit campus May 8-9 to reflect on his career and discuss his views on recent challenges to democracy and the rule of law.
Office Hours with Rebecca Harris
As well as operating her own farm, Professor Harris teaches American politics, public policy and food policy.
W&L’s Andrew Tartakovsky ’23 Earns Fulbright to Azerbaijan
Tartakovsky has been awarded a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to teach English in Azerbaijan, his parents’ homeland.
W&L’s James Dixon ’23 Awarded Fulbright to Taiwan
Dixon has been awarded a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to teach English in Taiwan.
W&L Student Presents Paper at the Greater Philadelphia Philosophy Consortium
Dylan Santella ’25 presented “Gender and The Face: Expanding Upon the Butlerian Model of Ethics” at the undergraduate conference held March 31 at Swarthmore College.
W&L’s Lily Mott ’23 Awarded Fulbright to the United Kingdom
Mott will pursue a master’s degree in digital media and society at Cardiff University.
2023 Distinguished Alumni Awards
Washington and Lee University is proud to announce this year's Distinguished Alumni Award winners
Mock Convention’s Spring Kickoff Features Former Vice President
Mock Convention made its Spring Kickoff event an informative preview of upcoming convention conversations.
The Art of: Cutting the Cord
Nancy Reinhart '00 is a midwife and health care practitioner who empowers women and families during their pregnancy.
Federal Reserve Board of Governors Member to Give H. Parker Willis Lecture
Philip Jefferson’s talk in Stackhouse Theater on March 27 is free and open to the public.
W&L Professors Publish New Edition of Politics Textbook
The fourth edition of “Comparative Politics” is a collaboration between faculty in W&L’s Department of Politics and Department of Sociology and Anthropology.
Mock Convention Presents Spring Kickoff with Mike Pence and Bret Baier
The W&L community event will be held on Tuesday, March 21, at 6 p.m. in W&L’s University Chapel.
Meet Georgia Bernbaum ’25
Bernbaum is inspired by W&L’s emphasis on community-based learning.
Student Organization Spotlight: Mock Convention
Mock Convention is gathering steam as the organization prepares for its Spring Kickoff event on March 21.
2023 Five-Star Distinguished Alumni Awards
Washington and Lee University is proud to announce this year's Five-Star Distinguished Alumni Awards winners
Meet Estrella Burks-Parra ’23
W&L’s distinctive summer programming helped Burks-Parra develop her personal and professional interests.
W&L Williams School Welcomes Five Additions to its Board of Advisors
New members will serve a six-year term supporting Dean Rob Straughan and the school’s faculty members.
Two W&L Students Awarded Gilman Scholarships to Study Abroad
The Gilman Scholarship Program offers awards of up to $5,000 to U.S. undergraduate student recipients.
W&L Politics Professor Publishes Journal Article and is Interviewed by Several Media Outlets
Professor Lynn Uzzell shared her expertise on the disputed document known as the Pinckney Plan.
W&L’s Kristina Lozinskaya ’22 Among 2024 Class of Schwarzman Scholars
Lozinskaya, a 2022 graduate, will receive a master’s degree in global affairs from Tsinghua University in China.
Congressman H. Morgan Griffith ‘83L Addresses Politics Class at W&L
W&L Law graduate met with professor Brian Alexander’s Congress and the Legislative Process class to discuss Thomas Jefferson’s Manual of Parliamentary Practice.
Washington and Lee To Hold 2022 Election Results Discussion
The panel will discuss "What Happened Last Night?” on Nov. 9 at 6 p.m. in Newcomb Hall.
Seth Cantey
Seth Cantey is an associate professor of politics and a core faculty member for the Middle East and South Asian Studies program.
W&L Center for International Education Presents Public Lecture
Kim Stanley Robinson, an award-winning author, will give a public lecture on Nov. 10 at 6:15 p.m. in the University Chapel.
‘To Learn and Serve’
Ahmad Ohmid Arman ’23 arrived on campus as a Gunn Scholar in 2021 and is making the most of his long-awaited W&L experience.
W&L Politics Professor Receives Best Article Prize
Zoila Ponce de León recognized by the Journal for Latin American Studies.
2022 Distinguished Young Alumni Awards
Washington and Lee University is proud to announce this year's Distinguished Young Alumni Award winners
W&L Center for International Education Presents Public Lecture
Professor Ayse Zarakol will give a public lecture on Nov. 14 at 5:30 p.m. in Northen Auditorium.
W&L Politics Professor Receives Research Grant
Zoila Ponce de León will utilize the grant to study immigration and deportation in the U.S. and Brazil.
‘Save the Whales’
A passionate conservationist, Niquole Esters ’04 has crafted complex approaches encompassing multiple countries to improve ocean health and benefit local communities.
Levelling Up in London
Brendan Smith ’24 worked in the British House of Commons as a parliamentary research intern in London.
Mock Convention Welcomes Former First Lady and Daughter for Parents and Family Weekend Event
Hosted during Parents and Family Weekend, the Sept. 30 event will kick off the 28th Mock Convention.
W&L Outcomes: Jin Ni ’22
This fall, Jin Ni ’22 will pursue her master’s degree in human rights at University College London in the United Kingdom.
Exploring the Media Landscape
Lily Mott '23 is interning this summer at News Over Audio in Dublin, Ireland, where she is finding fulfillment at the intersection of politics and journalism.
Into the Wild
Caroline Wise '23 is spending her second summer working as an alpine guide in Alaska.
W&L Outcomes: Jackson Sharman ’22
Sharman will put his degrees to use in a position on Capitol Hill.
The Williams School Congratulates Class of 2022 Award Winners
The Williams School congratulates the Class of 2022 graduates who received awards and honors for academic excellence during their time at W&L.
W&L’s Nick Mosher ’22 Awarded Fulbright to Kazakhstan
Mosher has been awarded a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to teach English in Kazakhstan. He will also spend this summer receiving intensive Russian language training in Tbilisi, Georgia.
W&L’s DJ Johnston ’22 Awarded Fellowship for Arabic Studies in Egypt
Johnston was recently awarded a fellowship to the Center for Arabic Study Abroad at the American University in Cairo.
W&L’s Samantha Carley ’22 Awarded Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to Georgia
Carley will serve as an English language teaching assistant in a school in the former Soviet republic.
Faces of W&L: Taylor Garcia ’22
Meet Taylor Garcia, a politics major and Law, Justice, and Society minor who plays varsity tennis at W&L.
Alex Wilkerson ’22 Wins All-American Attorney Award
Wilkerson received an All-American Attorney Award from the American Mock Trial Association.
Summer Experience: Lane Johansen ’22
Lane Johansen was inspired by an unforgettable summer in Ukraine.
Etsy’s Thomas Hughes to Speak at W&L
Hughes' public lecture, titled "Ethical Considerations for the Application of Machine Learning at Scale" will be delivered on May 2 at 4 p.m.
W&L’s Mansi Tripathi ’22 Awarded Fulbright to Colombia
Tripathi will teach English to students in Colombia for 10 months.
W&L’s Sydney Lee ’22 Awarded Fulbright to Costa Rica
Lee has received a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to Costa Rica starting in early 2023.
W&L’s Brian Alexander and Madison Williams ’23 Featured in Fine Books & Collections Magazine
Research by Alexander and Williams on Thomas Jefferson’s “Manual and the Modern Rules of the U.S. Congress” is featured in the spring 2022 edition of Fine Books & Collections magazine.
Meet a W&L Scholar: Lane Johansen ’22
Johansen plans to head to Eastern Europe after graduation to serve Ukrainian refugees.
W&L Community Reacts to Invasion of Ukraine
Members of the Washington and Lee University community are responding to last month’s incursion by offering educational opportunities and raising funds for relief efforts.
Meet the Professor: Lynn Uzzell
Lynn Uzzell is a visiting assistant professor of politics at Washington and Lee University.
Registration Is Now Open for W&L’s 10th Annual Entrepreneurship Summit
The spring event is scheduled for Friday and Saturday, April 29-30 on campus.
W&L’s Harris Publishes New Book on Food Policy
Professor of Politics Rebecca Harris recently published "Party Food: A Partisan History of Food & Farming in America."
Success Off (and On) the Field
Nick Mosher '22 always finds support at W&L, whether he's writing a thesis on Russian politics, starting an online human rights newspaper or helping the football team win ODACs.
‘Last Best Hope’ Author George Packer to Speak at W&L
Packer offers fresh insights into how Americans can use an underlying passion for equality to lead us toward a more unified, progressive nation.
W&L’s Ponce de León Presents Research to Health Ministry Officials in Peru
Among different research findings, this study shows that there are still enormous barriers to healthcare access in Peru.
W&L’s Ponce de León Publishes Journal Article on Healthcare Reform
Ponce de León's peer-reviewed journal article focuses on the impact of political parties on healthcare reform in Peru.
Meet the Professor: Caleb Miller
Caleb Miller joined the Washington and Lee University Politics Department as a visiting assistant professor in fall 2021.
W&L Hosts Constitution Day Panel
The panel’s reenactment is titled “Reliving the Constitutional Convention."
W&L’s Morel to Participate in National Constitution Center Event
The America’s Town Hall program will explore how to understand the legacy of the American Revolution and the founders in the 21st century.
An Advocate for Recovery Resources
Katana Evans '22 used summer enhancement funds to intern with Rep. Julia Brownley's office and Recovery Organization Resources.
W&L’s Rush Pens Article in The Hill
Professor Mark Rush published an opinion piece in The Hill titled, "Partisan bias in the Constitution? Check the data."
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.
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.
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 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.
W&L’s Ana Estrada Hamm ’22 Awarded a Boren Scholarship
Estrada Hamm recently received a David L. Boren Scholarship from the National Security Education Program to study abroad in Jordan.
W&L’s Alexander Publishes Book on U.S. Congress
“A Social Theory of Congress: Legislative Norms in the Twenty-First Century” is the newest book on the topic of the U.S. Congress in more than 15 years.
W&L’s Ponce de León Featured in Brazilian Newspaper Brasil de Fato
The article is titled “Lava Jato deepened political chaos in Peru and splashes the 18 presidential candidates.”
W&L’s Alexander Publishes Article in Roll Call Ahead of Upcoming Book
Brian Alexander will also moderate a panel discussion, "Congressional Norms in an Era of Conflict," via Zoom on April 8, at 12 p.m.
W&L’s Strong Featured in Upcoming Documentary ‘Carterland’
Bob Strong will also participate in a panel discussion about the film and the Carter presidency on April 13 at 7 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."
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.
W&L’s Bob Strong Talks Trump Impeachment Trial in The Roanoke Times
Professor Strong’s op-ed is titled “Donald Trump and the Stress Test of American Democracy.”
‘Abundantly Thankful’ in Austria
Despite COVID-19, Jared Nickodem '20 was able to make it to Austria, where he is teaching English to students as part of the U.S. Teaching Assistant Program.
W&L’s Bob Strong Talks Student Voters in The Conversation
Strong co-authored an article in The Conversation titled “America’s newest voters look back at the 2020 election – and forward to politics in 2021.”
Africana Studies Continues Activism and Black Life Series in 2021
The series will present two events, "Looking at Blackness" and "Legislative Leverage: Democratic Processes as Activism,” in late January.
W&L’s Morel Discusses Shakespeare’s Influence on National Constitution Center’s Podcast
Lucas Morel joined other panelists in explaining how William Shakespeare’s work relates to American constitutional values.
W&L’s Alexander Discusses New Discovery about Thomas Jefferson’s Parliamentary Manual
Brian Alexander recently contributed to the Monticello blog, where he discussed Thomas Jefferson’s “Manual of Parliamentary Practice” and the impact it has on modern rules of the U.S. Congress.
W&L’s Rush Pens Two Opinion Pieces
Politics professor Mark Rush published opinion pieces in the Jurist and The Virginian-Pilot in November.
W&L’s Rush Discusses the 2020 Election
Mark Rush was interviewed on Brian Frydenborg's '04 “Real Context News” podcast.
W&L Hillel Wins Election Contest
Hillel International’s civic engagement initiative challenged campuses across the country to get students engaged in the presidential election, and W&L Hillel led the way.
Washington and Lee To Hold Post-Election Panel
W&L will present “What Happened Last Night?” virtually on Nov. 4 at 6 p.m.
W&L’s Zoila Ponce de León Talks Women Politicians in The Conversation
Ponce de León is an assistant professor of politics at Washington and Lee University.
W&L Contact Committee Hosts Virtual Visits with Former Presidential Candidates
W&L’s Contact Committee presents two separate evenings with former presidential candidates Jeb Bush and Andrew Yang as part of a virtual speaker series leading up to the presidential election.
Mark Rush Talks Congress and the Supreme Court in Recent Opinion Pieces
Rush published op-eds in the Richmond Times-Dispatch and The Fulcrum in September.
W&L Student Interviewed on BBC ‘World News’
Anna Bosking, a first-year student at W&L, appeared on a BBC interview panel to discuss her perspective as a voter after last week's vice presidential debate.
Washington and Lee Hosts 9th Annual Entrepreneurship Summit in Virtual Format
The Entrepreneurship Summit will take place online on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 2–3.
‘Committed to Supporting and Listening’
As Executive Committee president for the 2020-21 school year, Chase Calhoun '21 hopes to protect the Honor System and make a positive impact in areas of racial inequality and systemic racism.
Ponce de Leon Co-Authors Article on Elected Officials and Gender Bias
The article, published in the Journal of Experimental Political Science, questions whether elected officials are more responsive to men than women inquiring about access to government services.
Strong, Settle Write Piece About Nuclear Age
The commentary was published this week in The Roanoke Times.
Morel Argues for Retention of Lee Name
In a recent op-ed, W&L Professor of Politics Lucas Morel argues that in agreeing to lead Washington College after the Civil War, Lee set an example of how to accept defeat and move on.
Parsing a Pandemic
Fifteen W&L faculty members and two alumnae have signed on to help teach a Fall Term course that will cover multiple aspects of the COVID-19 crisis.
Tracking Patterns in the Pandemic
Jennifer Beam Dowd ’96 is co-managing a Facebook page, “Dear Pandemic,” to provide evidence-based advice about COVID-19 to a general audience.
Rush Addresses Electoral Reform in Virginia Capitol Connections
In the magazine piece, politics professor Mark Rush outlines steps that could end partisan gerrymandering and rid Virginia of the “antiquated” winner-take-all electoral system.
W&L Politics Professor Lucas Morel Releases New Book, ‘Lincoln and the American Founding’
In his latest book, Morel explores how Lincoln’s most vital ideas are traced back to the country’s founders.
W&L’s Zoila Ponce de Leon Talks About Peru’s Finance Minister with Global Finance
Ponce de Leon was interviewed for a story on "Peru's Rock Star Finance Minister."
W&L’s Lucas Morel Discusses Juneteenth on “The Daily Signal” Podcast
In the discussion, Morel explains why Juneteenth is a uniquely American holiday.
W&L Student Appears on “Meet the Press”
Avalon Pernell, a rising sophomore from Alabama, appeared on a “College Roundtable” segment that featured college journalists interviewing the mayor of Pittsburgh.
Jared Nickodem ’20 Awarded U.S. Teaching Assistantship in Austria
Nickodem’s USTA position with Fulbright Austria starts in September 2020.
Internship Honors Dickovick’s Profound Legacy at W&L
A group of his former students and colleagues established the James Tyler Dickovick Internship in International Affairs, Global Political Economy and the Public Interest Endowment in his memory.
‘A Real Justice Issue’
Bridget Bartley '21 interviews Shiri Yadlin '12, director of Just Homes, a nonprofit that helps faith communities address homelessness in D.C.
W&L’s Caroline Rivers ’20 Awarded Fulbright-García Robles Grant to Mexico
Rivers has received a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to Mexico starting January 2021.
W&L’s Morel Featured in Podcast by The American Mind
Morel’s recent interview was included in “The 1619 Project Exposed: A Special Edition of the American Mind Podcast.”
The Right Fit
At W&L, Gareth Minson '20 has been able to forge his own educational path at the intersection of political philosophy, education policy and women, gender and sexuality studies.
W&L’s Rush Pens Op-Ed on Election Reform
Rush’s article is entitled “Saving the Voting Rights Act: Virginia as a case study for reform.”
Will Power
Will Bolton '20 has made the most of his college years by serving as president of the Executive Committee, doing ROTC training at VMI, traveling to Germany and interning for a U.S. Senator.
Canceled – W&L’s Mudd Center for Ethics Hosts Half-Day Conference
The conference is titled Ethics and Technology: Surveillance, Civil Rights, and Cyber-Security.
W&L’s Bob Strong Gives Talk at Church of the Presidents
Strong spoke on President Jimmy Carter’s pre-White House days and his complicated relations with the civil rights movement in Georgia.
W&L to Host Reception Honoring Rhodes Scholar Rossella Gabriele
The Rhodes Scholarship, which averages $70,000 per year and up to as much as $250,000, fully funds two to four years of study at the University of Oxford in England.
Behind the Image of Mock Con
As director of communications for Mock Con 2020, Annie Lentz '20 applies her love of mass communications and politics to promote and protect a 112-year-old legacy.
W&L’s Rush Discusses the Electoral College in The Fulcrum
The title of Rush’s piece is “If the electors can be faithless, why have an Electoral College?”
A Passion for Politics
Mock Con Political Chair John Harashinski '20 hopes to carry on the event's legacy of accurate predictions using lessons from courses in political analysis and leadership.
‘Studying on the Other Side of the World’
Foster Friedman '21 discusses the highlights of his experience with the Internship and Study Semester in Asia Pacific Program.
App Brings Mock Con into Digital Future
An all-student team has created a versatile app for Mock Con 2020, bringing ticketing, program information and image sharing onto attendees’ phones and eliminating thousands of pages of printed material.
Mock Con’s ‘Chief Memory Maker’
As director of operations for Mock Con 2020, Kylie Piotte '21 puts her event-planning skills to the test and finds her fit at W&L.
W&L’s Ponce de Leon Interviewed in Recent Al-Jazeera Article
The article highlights Latin American stories to look out for in 2020.
‘The Value of Multiple Perspectives’
Emma Ernst '20 attended the Student Conference on U.S. Affairs at West Point and challenged herself to explore unfamiliar aspects of policy.
‘Join the Team, Whatever It Takes’
Whether he's on the football field or in the Mock Con war room, Kyle Perel '20 never forgets about the importance of teamwork and adaptable leadership.
From Lexington to Capitol Hill
Want to work for the U.S. Congress? Judging by past successes, earning a degree from Washington and Lee University is a pretty good start.
Timely Course Tackles Impeachment
Professor Bob Strong’s Fall Term course on presidential impeachment borrowed lessons from real events in Washington.
‘No Small Task’
Luke Basham '20 parlays a passion for politics into the challenging role of Democratic Party analyst for Mock Con 2020.
Life in the Fast Lane
How Mock Con General Secretary Layne Smith '20 stays sane under the pressure of academics, Mock Con 2020 and acting as head hearing advisor for the W&L Honor System.
W&L’s Alexander Awarded Fellowship at Monticello
Brian Alexander has been awarded a domestic fellowship at the International Center for Jefferson Studies (ICJS) at Monticello.
Building on a Legacy
As general chair for Mock Con 2020, Jimmy Fleck '20 uses his political knowledge and business skills to lead a team of stand-out students toward a historic moment.
W&L’s Rossella Gabriele Among 2020 Class of Rhodes Scholars
Gabriele, a 2019 graduate, is the university’s 17th Rhodes Scholar.
Mock Con 2020 Political Team Update
With the home stretch to Mock Con 2020 just around the corner, the political team watches an increasingly contentious primary race.
W&L’s Morel Publishes Essay in The American Mind
Morel’s piece is titled “America Wasn’t Founded on White Supremacy: A Rebuttal to the ‘1619 Project.’”
Virginia Eubanks is the Fifth Speaker in W&L’s Mudd Lecture Series
Eubanks' talk is titled "The Shakedown State: Digital Debt, Economic Inequality and Automation in Public Services."
Bob Strong Discusses Impeachment in Recent Op-Ed
The title of Strong’s piece is “Impeachment and Democracy.”
W&L’s Ponce de León Publishes New Journal Article
The article presents an analysis of the main political events of 2018 in Peru.
W&L’s Rush Discusses the Electoral College in Recent Article
The Conversation recently published an article written by Mark Rush titled “The Electoral College will never make everyone happy.”
W&L Continues ‘Conversations in the Age of Trump’ Series with Peter Baker
Baker has covered four presidents for the New York Times and Washington Post: Donald Trump, Barack Obama, George W. Bush and Bill Clinton.
W&L’s Morel Talks Ellison’s ‘Invisible Man’ in Recent Podcast Interview
The episode aired on “The Great Books” podcast series.
W&L Commemorates Constitution Day with Panel Discussion
The focus will be the "1619 Project" and the U.S. Constitution.
W&L’s Lucas Morel Talks Lincoln-Douglas Debates in New Podcast Interview
In the discussion, Morel explains the history behind the Lincoln-Douglas debates.
W&L’s Robert Strong to Address Students at Opening Convocation
Strong’s talk is titled “George Washington and Education.”
A World of Difference
The Cape Town Program, a partnership between the Williams School and the Shepherd Program, provides students with an interdisciplinary experience they'll never forget.
‘The Capacity to Pivot’
Bebe Goodrich '07 discusses her entrepreneurial journey and how it was shaped by W&L's Entrepreneurship Summit.
London Calling
For students like Lourdes Arana '21, the London Internship Program combines course work, internships and alumni support to create an unforgettable educational experience.
W&L’s Brian Alexander Talks Congress in Recent Article
The article is a part of his forthcoming book, “A Social Theory of Congress: Legislative Norms in the Twenty-First Century.”
W&L’s Ponce De León Talks Latin American Politics in New Article
The article is titled “The Changing Shapes of Latin American Welfare States."
J. Tyler Dickovick, Grigsby Term Professor of Politics, Dies at 45
Dickovick, who taught at W&L for 14 years, made a lasting impact on communities around the world.
Washington Spring Term at 30
One of W&L's signature programs, the Washington Spring Term Program introduces students to Capitol Hill, up close and personal.
W&L’s Rush Appointed to Fulbright Specialist Roster
As a candidate on the Fulbright Specialist Roster, Rush is now eligible to be matched with projects designed by host institutions in over 150 countries globally.
Drawing the Line on Gerrymandering
Special Topics in American Politics: Minority Rights and Gerrymandering challenged students to redraw the Virginia House and Senate districts to improve the election process.
Find Me Shelter
Krista Camp ’13 is on the front lines of one of America’s most contentious issues — immigration.
Get in on the Spring Term Action!
We asked professors to share course materials and discussion questions to offer a sneak peek at the breadth of opportunities available during the best term of the year.
Snapshots from Spring Term
Our favorite term is well underway! Here is a glimpse inside some of the many fascinating courses being taught off-campus this year.
W&L Hosts Executive Director of American Civil Liberties Union
Gastañaga's lecture, which is free and open to the public, is titled "Racial Justice at the Ballot Box: Moving Beyond Restoration of Rights."
W&L’s Kathryn McEvoy ’19 Earns Fulbright Award
Washington and Lee University senior Kathryn McEvoy ’19 has received a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to Spain for summer 2019.
W&L’s Jackson Ellis ’19 Awarded Fulbright
Washington and Lee University senior Jackson Ellis ’19 has won a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to Germany for summer 2019.
Learning to Lead
Garrett Clinton '20 says attending W&L is "like being dropped into a pool of opportunities.''
Gareth Minson ’20 Awarded Public Policy and International Affairs Fellowship
Minson is a politics major, with a minor in women’s gender and sexuality studies.
‘You Won’t Want to Leave’
At W&L, a combination of incredible courses, extracurricular opportunities and a warm community made for an experience Will Shannon '19 calls "uniquely mine."
Tolu Olubunmi ’02, One of “15 Women Changing the World,” to Speak at W&L
Olubunmi is an entrepreneur and global advocate for migrants, refugees, and internally displaced people. Her talk, free and open to the public, is entitled “When Lions Write: Innovations in Advocacy.”
Mark Rush Talks ‘American Politics 101: James Madison and Cuba’
Mark Rush's piece was published Feb. 13 in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
Marrying Research and Public Service
Zainab Abiza '19 interviews Morten Wendelbo '12 about his research focusing on economic development, humanitarian aid and food security.
Bob Strong Talks Trump’s Approach to the State of the Union
In the Feb 5. op-ed, Strong examines Trump's "norm-shattering presidential behaviors."
Former Trump Aide to Kick Off Washington Term Speaker Series
Short's lecture is part of the broader Washington Term Speaker Series, “From the Colonnade to the Capitol… and Back.”
Rachel Mourao to Give Public Lecture on News Organizations
In her speech, which is free and open to the public, Mourao will discuss the role news organizations play, not only in spinning news, but also in legitimizing topics and people.
W&L’s Zainab Abiza Among 2020 Class of Schwarzman Scholars
Abiza will receive a master’s degree in global affairs from Tsinghua University in China.
Bringing Everyone to the Table
Ben Capouya '20 interviews Victoria Kumpuris Brown '98 about her career in food policy and health at the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
Beyond One Summer
Zainab Abiza ’19 studied at Princeton and spent time in Rabat, Morocco, with a Davis Projects for Peace grant. This semester, she's working to expand her Davis project.
‘Fight for Change and Progress’
Dannick Kenon '19, who plans to attend law school and devote his career to positive social change, has co-founded a new student publication at W&L called The Vigil.
W&L Presents Five-Star Festival Midterm Election Preview
The talk is free and open to the public and the discussion will also be streamed live.
Eye on the Ball
Washington Term, study abroad opportunities and internships—including one with the Philadelphia Eagles—have helped to shape Jason Renner's plans for the future.
Salena Zito, Co-Author of “The Great Revolt,” to Speak at W&L
She will speak on the electoral shift that supported Donald Trump’s victory in 2016 and reflect upon the 2018 elections.
Polish Ambassador, Senator to Talk at W&L
In their discussion, the duo will address "Transatlantic relations between Poland and the United States."
Alexander Provides Commentary in Recent London School of Economics Blog Post
Alexander explains why we should expect to see more rule-breaking in Congress from now on.
Author of ‘Weapons of Math Destruction’ to Speak at Washington and Lee
O’Neil’s talk, which is free and open to the public, is titled, “How Big Data Promotes Inequality and Threatens Democracy.”
Ancient Text, Modern Strife
Professor Stuart Gray examines the Mahabharata with fresh eyes.
Strong Addresses George Washington’s Words in Richmond Times-Dispatch
In the article Strong argues that "Now, more than ever, we need to take George Washington’s warnings to heart."
W&L to Host Talk with ‘One of the World’s Principal Observers of Democracy’
In his talk, which is free and open to the public, Mounk will discuss the rise of populism around the world.
Habitat Hotel Takes on Lexington’s Housing and Hotel Shortage
A philanthropic twist on AirBnB, W&L's Habitat Hotel raises thousands for much-needed affordable housing in Rockbridge.
Michael Anton to Give Constitution Day Lecture
Anton's talk about constitutional self-government and the Trump presidency will be held in Northen Auditorium on Sept. 18 at 5 p.m.
Summer in Kyrgyzstan
The Critical Language Scholarship Program has allowed Riley Ries '19 to strengthen his Russian and learn more about politics and culture in Kyrgyzstan.
Growing in German
Jackson Ellis '19 is working with a German consulting agency to help international student-athletes navigate the college application process.
Strong Op-Ed Discusses the Term ‘Tabloid Presidency’
In the Roanoke Times piece, Strong investigates the meaning behind the term "tabloid presidency."
‘Many Different Perspectives’
Students in the Cape Town Summer Internship Program gain professional experience and a better understanding of South Africa’s culture.
Rush Commentaries Featured in Multiple Media Outlets
Mark Rush, Waxberg Professor of Politics and Law at W&L, has recently discussed constitutional amendments, 3D-printed guns and electoral maps.
Making Space for Women
Ali Greenberg ’13 has opened a flexible workspace and social club in Richmond that emphasizes community for women and gender minorities.
Strong Talks Presidential Scandals in the Richmond Times-Dispatch
Strong is the William Lyne Wilson Professor in Political Economy at Washington and Lee.
Washington and Lee Names New Associate Dean of the Williams School
Elizabeth Oliver will assume the role of associate dean beginning July 1.
Three W&L Students Awarded 2018 Critical Language Scholarships
Elizabeth McDonald heads to Japan, Emily Austin to Indonesia and Riley Ries to Kyrgyzstan.
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.
W&L’s Rush on Gerrymandering
Rush's piece was published in The Virginian-Pilot
Straughan Addresses Alumni Opening Assembly, ODK Holds Spring Initiation
ODK inducted four honorary and seven student initiates
Falchuk ’18 Awarded Fulbright to Teach in Slovak Republic
Hannah Falchuk '18 hopes to improve her cultural understanding and language proficiency in the country.
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.
‘A Good Place to Grow’
From Lexington to London, Faith E. Pinho '18 has had a vast array of experiences.
W&L’s Strong on Trump’s Twitter Habit
Strong's opinion piece was published by NBC News THINK.
Boss of Her World
Harleigh Bean ’18 studied in Paris, spent a summer at one of Middlebury's competitive language schools and attended the Public Policy and International Affairs Junior Summer Institute at Princeton University.
‘Freely and Unapologetically Myself’
Jordan Goldstein's Washington and Lee journey can be followed through her love of music, her adventures on the stage — and the length of her hair.
Connecting the Dots of the Liberal Arts
Monica Musgrave '18 is already double-majoring, but that didn't stop her from spending six-weeks in England studying two completely different subjects.
In the Belly of the Beast
Skyler T. Zunk ’19 was an intern at the White House's Office of Political Affairs.
Kiki Spiezio ’18 Awarded Clinton Scholarship
The William Jefferson Clinton Scholarship will allow Spiezio to attend the American University in Dubai during Winter Term 2018.
Women in Charge
Laura Stagno '18 saw the faces of America's future leaders, including her own, through an internship on Capitol Hill.
Legacy
Written on the occasion of the passing of Lew John
First-Year Seminars: From Poverty to the Past
Professors share the inspiration for their first-year seminars, and what they hope students will take away.
W&L’s Strong On Washington’s Quest for His Stepson’s Education
Strong's piece was published in The Richmond Times-Dispatch.
Jonathan Rauch Continues the “Conversations in the Age of Trump” Series
Jonathan Rauch of the Brookings Institution will give a lecture titled “Unpresidented: Governing in the Age of Chaos.”
Former W&L Professor John R. Handelman Dies at 69
At W&L, Handelman taught popular courses in comparative politics, Chinese politics, Japanese politics, and U.S. foreign policy.
Designing Economic Policies to Reduce Inequality
John Bovay ’07, an assistant professor in the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics at the University of Connecticut, focuses on the economics of food and agricultural policy
W&L Alums Missal and Sharman Discuss Public Corruption and Special Investigations
Both speakers have extensive experience as special investigators in high profile investigations involving both public and private sector work.
W&L to Host Pulitzer Prize-Winning Washington Post Reporter David A. Fahrenthold
Fahrenthold’s talk, titled "Journalism in the Time of Trump,” is free and open to the public.
Analyzing Islamic State Messaging
Zainab Abiza '19 spent the summer analyzing two Islamic State magazines in a timely project with Professor Seth Cantey.
W&L’s Alexander Discusses Chance Conversation with Dick Gregory on WCPO.com
Op-ed: What Dick Gregory taught me in a chance conversation
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.
W&L’s Strong Offers Historical Perspective On Presidential Approval Rating
Approval numbers rise and fall, but a few patterns persist, explains Strong.
Learning to Lobby
Jason Renner ’19 interned this summer for two lobbying firms in Washington, D.C.
W&L’s Rush Weighs in On Russia Sanctions
W&L's Mark Rush talks to USA Today about Russia sanctions.
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."
‘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.
W&L’s Strong Compares JFK to Trump on 100th Anniversary of JFK’s Birth
The following opinion piece by politics professor Bob Strong appeared in Newsweek.
W&L’s Morel on Teaching Colson Whitehead’s “The Underground Railroad”
TeachingAmericanHistory.org interviewed Morel about teaching Colson Whitehead’s award-winning novel The Underground Railroad.
W&L’s Rush Offers Opinion on Why Less Democracy is Better Democracy
Rush's piece on legislative terms appeared in The Hill.
Relationships Are the Best Prize
Participating in Mock Trial required loads of time for Avery Field '17, but he wouldn't trade the experience and relationships for a whole case of trophies.
From Global Scholar to Global Citizen: Steven Yeung ’17
Steven Yeung '17 has been in classrooms from Lexington to Ghana to Shanghai and back — and now plans to run a classroom in Japan.
Ethics in Leadership: Zachary Taylor ’17 and Austin Piatt ’17
Zachary Taylor '17 and Austin Piatt '17 believe leadership, collaboration and responsibility are the keys to a successful conference.
Leadership Through Experience: Amirah S. Ndam Njoya ’17
Amirah S. Ndam Njoya ‘17 believes leadership, travelling, service, and scholarship are all vital parts of the W&L experience.
Taking Care of (Music) Business: Austin Frank ’17
What can you do in four years at W&L? How about manage a radio show, start a service organization, found a club, or publish an EP? Austin Frank ’17 has done them all.
Global Scholar, Global Perspectives: Alora Martin ’18
Alora Martin, who is participating in an intensive language program for Arabic in Amman, Jordan, sees studying abroad as a necessary part of a modern education.
U.Va. Prof. James W. Ceaser to Speak at W&L on the First 100 Days of the Trump Presidency
James W. Ceaser, the Harry F. Byrd Professor of Politics at U.Va. and a senior fellow at the Hoover Institution, will speak on “The First 100 Days: Reflections on the Trump Presidency.”
Civility and Opinion in a Polarized America
Tyler Grant ’12, a graduate of Washington and Lee University and the University of Virginia School of Law, is a regular editorial contributor to several national publications.
A genuine General: Jordan LaPointe ‘17
LaPointe, who says his personal motto is "being genuine goes a long way," is a world traveler, professional debater, and Johnson Scholar.
W&L’s Connelly Writes About the Presidential Selection Process
An opinion piece about the presidential selection process by W&L's Bill Connelly appeared in The Hill.
Hannah Falchuk and ‘the Power of Conversation’
Hannah Falchuk's passion for journalism has her reporting both in New York City and local Rockbridge.
Science, Society and the Arts Presents: Yolanda Yang ‘18
Meet Yolanda Yang ‘18, who has traveled to China and back to discover the true purpose of cinematic censorship. Yang and study partner Savannah Kimble ’18 conducted research on this project in 2017 under the auspices of a grant from the Endeavor Foundation.
Bren Flanigan, World Ambassador
Bren Flanigan ’16 shares his economic skills and American culture as a Peace Corps volunteer.
Spreading the Love of W&L: Ashley Faulkner ‘18
Meet Ashley Faulkner ‘18, a University Ambassador with a passion for showing others why she loves W&L
U.Va. Philosophy Professor to Give Keynote for Mudd Undergraduate Ethics Conference
Sahar Akhtar, assistant professor in the department of philosophy at U.Va., will speak on "Why Religious and Racial Immigration Bans are Wrong."
Northwestern University Professor to Speak on the Causes and Consequences of Food Insecurity
Diane Whitmore Schanzenbach, associate professor of education and social policy at Northwestern University and director of The Hamilton Project, will speak on “The Causes and Consequences of Food Insecurity.”
Ingredients for Social Change
A multi-disciplinary Community-Based Research project gave Washington and Lee University students a chance to help local organizations take a closer look at access to affordable healthy food.
W&L’s Morel on American Political Thought As a Resource for Improving U.S. Race Relations
Lucas Morel, professor of politics at Washington and Lee, recently participated in a scholarly exchange with UCLA professor Melvin L. Rogers, on Starting Points, an online journal of the Kinder Institute on Constitutional Democracy at the University of Missouri.
W&L’s Conner and Morel to present the John Chavis Lecture in African-American Studies
Professors Marc Conner and Lucas Morel will present the John Chavis Lecture in African-American Studies, titled "The New Territory: Ralph Ellison and the 21st Century."
W&L Goes to the Inauguration
Students were motivated to travel to the presidential inauguration in D.C. to observe democracy in action.
‘A Better World’
Kara Karcher '11 is parlaying her studies in poverty and women's and gender studies into a law career dedicated to helping women and children.
Witt Hawkins ’18 Receives Clinton Scholarship
Witt Hawkins ’18, a global politics major and mass communications minor from Memphis, Tennessee, received a William Jefferson Clinton Scholarship to attend the American University in Dubai.
W&L’s Strong Reflects on Somalia’s 1992 Thanksgiving
Bob Strong's reflection on Somalia's 1992 Thanksgiving appeared in Newsweek on November 23.
W&L’s Rush Shares a Thanksgiving Prayer
Mark Rush's "A Thanksgiving Prayer" was published in The Roanoke Times on Thanksgiving day.
“The Election and Its Meanings: An Interpretive Panel”
Washington and Lee faculty participated in a panel discussion on Thursday, Nov. 17, discussing the 2016 election from a variety of perspectives.
W&L’s Rush on Sea Change in American Politics
The following opinion piece by Mark Rush, Waxberg Professor of Politics and Law and director of international education at Washington and Lee, appeared in the Richmond Times-Dispatch on November 6, 2016.
W&L’s Cantey Discusses Iraq’s New Museum in BBC Travel Story
Seth Cantey, assistant professor of politics at W&L, talks about Iraq's historical significance in a story for BBC Travel
Students Studying the Presidential Election Weigh In On the Issues
What do college students think about the very unusual 2016 presidential election? Read on to find out.
W&L’s Strong Weighs In on the Topic of Rigged Elections
The following opinion piece by Bob Strong, William Lyne Wilson Professor of Politics at Washington and Lee, appeared in the Richmond Times-Dispatch on October 29, 2016.
“Brexit and the Crisis of Democracy in Europe”
The Center for International Education at Washington and Lee University will present a panel discussion on “Brexit and the Crisis of Democracy in Europe” on Nov. 3 at 6 p.m. in the Stackhouse Theater in Elrod Commons at W&L. The discussion is free and open to the public.
German Ambassador to U.S. Headlines Institute for Honor Symposium
Peter Wittig, German Ambassador to the U.S., will speak on “German Policy Toward the European Refugee Crisis” at W&L's Institute for Honor Symposium.
On the Convention Floor
Steven Yeung, who turned 21 in June, was one of the youngest members of the Virginia delegation — and one of the youngest delegates nationwide — at the Democratic National Convention in July.
Bebe Goodrich ’07
Bebe Goodrich '07 doesn't own a drip coffee maker, but she has built a fast-growing business cold brewing coffee in the tradition of her native New Orleans.
Dr. Gregory Kulacki, of the Union of Concerned Scientists, to Lecture Oct. 10 at Washington and Lee
Dr. Gregory Kulacki, the China project manager and senior analyst in the Global Security Program of the Union of Concerned Scientists, will lecture at Washington and Lee on Oct. 10 at 5 p.m. in Elrod Commons 345. The title of the talk, which is free and open to the public, is “The Risk of Nuclear War between the United States and China.”
Public Policy
Denis “Pepe” Estrada Hamm and Jason Renner, both sophomores at Washington and Lee University, spent Sept. 13-15 at the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute’s Public Policy Conference in Washington, D.C.
Public Policy: Pepe Estrada ’19 and Jason Renner ’19
Sophomores Pepe Estrada and Jason Renner participate in public policy discussions at the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute’s Public Policy Conference in Washington, D.C.
Changing Perspectives: Hannah Falchuk ’18
Shepherd Intern Hannah Falchuk '18 works for the Bowery Residents' Committee in New York City.
W&L's Bragaw Interviewed on VA Talk Radio Network
Steve Bragaw, visiting professor of politics at Washington and Lee, was interviewed on VA Talk Radio's "Mari and Brian in the Morning" about what to expect from the first presidential debate between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton.
W&L's Cantey Interviewed on VA Talk Radio
Seth Cantey, assistant professor of politics at Washington and Lee, was interviewed on VA Talk Radio's "The Weekend Show With Pattie Martin" on the 2016 presidential election.
W&L Students Will Hold Lexington Mayoral Debate
The Departments of Journalism and Mass Communications and Politics at Washington and Lee University will host a mayoral debate on Oct. 11 at 7:30 p.m. in the Millhiser Moot Court Room of Lewis Hall, W&L’s Law School. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m.
W&L's Strong Composes “The Trumpsburg Address”
The following opinion piece by Bob Strong, William Lyne Wilson Professor of Politics at Washington and Lee, appeared in The Roanoke Times on September 23, 2016, and is reprinted here by permission.
Student Leaders: Edward Stroud ’17 and Carley Sambrook ’17
Co-directors of W&L Student Consulting keep their teams organized to deliver for the client.
Marine Corps to CEO: John Warren ’03
Lessons learned from W&L and the Marine Corps helped John Warren ’03 create Lima One Capital to make positive impact on neighborhoods.
Uncommon Courses: Mad Men
Hit Show Inspires Spring Term Course on the Politics of Race and Gender.
William B. Allen to Give Constitution Day Lecture on Sept. 16
The Constitution Day lecture at Washington and Lee University, featuring Dr. William B. Allen, emeritus professor of political philosophy at Michigan State University, will be Sept. 16 at 4:30 p.m. in Northen Auditorium, Leyburn Library.
My W&L: Joe Yankelowitz ’15
"W&L has allowed me to satisfy my need to wander."
In Depth: International Immersion
Recipients of W&L's Certificate of International Immersion reflect on their experiences abroad.
Summer Abroad: Connor Chess ’17
Connor Chess '17 spends a summer studying, working and teaching in Costa Rica, thanks to a Wooley Fellowship.
A Day in the Life: Kayla Sylvester ’17
Johnson Opportunity Grant Winner Kayla Sylvester '17 Volunteers with a Local Literacy Council in South Dakota.
Interns at Work: Noelle Rutland ’17
Politics and Spanish major Noelle Rutland '17 interns for the Department of Defense.
Advocating for Opportunity: Cynthia Cheatham ’07
Cynthia Cheatham '07 finds purpose in a variety of settings as she advocates for underrepresented communities.
Faculty Focus: Mark Rush
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My W&L: Anna Russell Thornton ’16
"I have been challenged to step outside my comfort zone, encouraged to pursue my passions, and nurtured as a student, a leader and an individual."
On the Convention Floor: Steven Yeung ’17
Rising senior Steven Yeung was one of the youngest members of the Virginia delegation — and one of the youngest delegates nationwide — at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia.
A Documentary: Mock Con
An excerpt from "Mock Con," a documentary funded by W&L's Class of 1953 and narrated by author and former CBS newsman Roger Mudd '50, on the drama and inspiration of the first 25 Mock Conventions at Washington and Lee University.
Inspired by Creativity: Amber Cooper ’12
Amber Cooper '12 brings her passion for creativity and communications to her marketing career.
My W&L: Lauren Mosely ’15
"I will always remember my time at Washington and Lee because it has helped me to grow and realize my interests."
A Day in the Life: Cole Schott ’17
Johnson Opportunity Grant winner dives into local politics in Nashville.
Paying it Forward: Katie Baird ’10
Katie Baird '10 connects with students interested in consulting careers.
Watch: Mock Con: A Lasting Impact
Politics Professor Bob Strong reflects on the educational experience of Mock Convention.
We the People: Conversations About the Constitution
A Spring Term course helps students grasp the separation of powers in the U.S. Constitution.
A Day in the Life: Mary Ciera Wilson ’17
Johnson Opportunity Grant winner gets a taste of state politics the Tennessee State Capitol.
My W&L: Austin Piatt ’17
"This university can open many doors for its students, most of them unexpected."
My W&L: Ferrell Carter ’16
"Both my academic and extracurricular involvement have fostered an interest in entrepreneurship, which has led me to work for a startup through Venture for America next year."
Around the World: Kate LeMasters ’15
Kate LeMasters is a politics and economics major with a minor in poverty and human capability studies from Abilene, Texas. She studied global health and development policy in Geneva, Switzerland and Rabat, Morocco, with SIT Study Abroad.
Ambassador Theodore Kattouf to Speak on Syria and the Middle East
Ambassador Theodore Kattouf, the first speaker of Washington and Lee’s 2016-18 Center for International Educational Colloquium on “Borders and Their Human Impact,” will give a lecture on Sept. 14 at 5:15 p.m. in Northen Auditorium, Leyburn Library.
Fall Renewal
The return of students in the fall elicits mixed emotions. We feel the absence of those who have moved on even as we welcome the fresh and eager, first-year (FY) students.
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