Courting Success
Erin Hughes '21 wants to use lessons learned in the classroom and on the basketball court to fight for systemic change in the world.
Psychology
Karla Murdock Named Next Director of the Mudd Center for Ethics
Karla Klein Murdock, professor of cognitive and behavioral science at Washington and Lee University, has been named the next Roger Mudd Professor of Ethics and director of the university’s Roger Mudd Center for Ethics.
A Rewarding Experience
Enuma Anekwe-Desince '22 has found her niche at Washington and Lee University through her involvement in the Advanced Immersion and Mentoring Program, leadership roles in student organizations, and work as a research assistant in the sociology and psychology departments.
Just Say Hello
Hollis Owens ’97’s nonprofit offers people with disabilities opportunities to present to, and educate, schoolchildren about their lives.
Spring Term Goes Virtual
Spring Term courses aim to provide innovative, one-of-a-kind educational experiences to W&L students. Online instruction during COVID-19 led to many new opportunities.
In Case You Missed It
The Human Side of Health Care
A class in Denmark, an internship in India and lots of eye-opening experiences in the Lexington community have encouraged Amanda Dorsey '21 to advocate for inclusion in the public health field.
The Value of Community
Lainey Johnson '16 values connections with a variety of people from different backgrounds, which is something she learned to prize at W&L.
W&L’s Murdock and Whiting Co-Present Next Mudd Lecture
Their talk is titled "The New Appendage: Cellphones in Cognitive and Behavioral Context."
W&L’s Woodzicka Interviewed on NPR
On the show, Woodzicka talks about her research on sexual harassment.
‘Passion for Service’
Working with Campus Kitchen at Washington and Lee has made Hannah Witherell '20 determined to continue helping others after she leaves W&L.
W&L Hosts Washington and S(Lee)P Day
The event is free and open to the public.
W&L’s Witherell Earns 2019 David G. Elmes Pathfinder Prize in Psychology
The Elmes Pathfinder Prize recognizes a student who has shown extraordinary promise in psychological science through outstanding scholarship in basic or applied psychology.
The Guardian Highlights W&L Professors for Sci-fi Research
The piece discusses their research studies into sci-fi and the effect it has on human intelligence.
Women Investing in Women
Q&A with Eentrepreneur Cory Allison ’94.
Derald Wing Sue to Deliver Root Lecture at W&L
The title of Sue’s lecture is “Microaggressions: Toxic Rain on College Campuses."
This Class is No Snooze
Current Advances in Psychological Science: Sleep, Health and Society, a Spring Term course taught by Ryan Brindle, explores the basics of sleep, why people need it, and the impacts of sleep deprivation.
Find Me Shelter
Krista Camp ’13 is on the front lines of one of America’s most contentious issues — immigration.
Davis Straske ’19 Wins Elmes Pathfinder Prize in Psychology
Straske is a psychology major and dance minor and has been a member of Professor Megan Fulcher’s developmental psychology research lab since the winter of her freshman year.
Opting for the Unknown
Bob Chandler ’92 charts his own course as co-owner of omnichannel retailer Tactics.
Informed by Child’s Play
This summer, Davis Straske '19 is researching children's play in psychology professor Megan Fulcher's Gender Development Lab.
The Bigger Picture
Washington and Lee students partnered with Eagle’s Nest Clubhouse members to create a 32-foot community mural around the theme of recovery.
David G. Elmes, Professor of Psychology Emeritus at W&L, Dies at 76
Elmes taught at Washington and Lee University for 40 years until his retirement in 2007.
Colleagues Remember David Gordon Elmes
The professor of psychology emeritus died June 4.
Meditations on the Past and Future
Evan Kueffner ’18 remains mindful of the friends, professors, coaches, staff and community members who opened doors to multiple opportunities for him.
Straughan Addresses Alumni Opening Assembly, ODK Holds Spring Initiation
ODK inducted four honorary and seven student initiates
‘My Passion for Psychology’
One psychology class led Kelsey Jervis '18 to a long-term research project, a degree, and a spot on the Institutional Review Board.
‘Be a Changemaker in the World’
Bri Shaw has spent her college career studying how humans work. Now, the senior has some ideas about how the humans at W&L could work better together.
Tapping into the Dot-Com Boom
Bob Chandler ’92 charted his own course as entrepreneur co-owner of omni-channel retailer Tactics
Raymond Barfield Completes Yearlong Questioning Intimacy Series
The title of his talk is "A Hesitant Intimacy: Medicine’s Response to the Unchosen Vulnerability of the Sick and Suffering.”
Brodie Riordan ’03 and Clifford Holekamp ’96 Join W&L Board of Trustees
W&L welcomed two new members to its Board of Trustees Feb. 9.
Catherine Simpson Wins Elmes Pathfinder Prize in Psychology
The prize recognizes a student who has shown extraordinary promise in psychological science through outstanding scholarship in basic or applied psychology.
Psychologist Zanna Clay to Speak as Part of Questioning Intimacy Series
Clay uses a comparative approach with primates to investigate the evolution of human behavior.
W&L’s Woodzicka is Second Speaker in “Equality and Difference” Series
Woodzicka's talk is titled “Are All Jokes Created Equal? Differential Effects of Group-Based Disparagement Humor.”
If the Shoe Fits
As head of brand communications for Adidas, Alegra O’Hare ’94 advises young women to 'break barriers.'
Roddy Roediger ’69 Elected to the National Academy of Sciences
He is internationally recognized for his theories and pioneering research techniques exploring human memory accessibility and retrieval.
Science, Society and the Arts Presents: Batsheva Honig ‘17
A passion for asking questions has led Batsheva Honig ‘17 from America to Argentina to study women’s health in both countries.
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.
W&L Professor Emeritus H. Eugene King dies at 94
Henry Eugene King, professor emeritus of psychology at Washington and Lee University, died on Oct. 31, at his home in Lexington, Virginia.
NHTSA Director Shares Experience as a Scientist in Public Service
Join one scientist on a journey through sleep, space, and safety.
Jake Burnett Wins Elmes Pathfinder Prize in Psychology
Jake Burnett, a Washington and Lee University senior from Anaheim Hills, California, has been awarded the 2016 David G. Elmes Pathfinder Prize in Psychology.
Changing Perspectives: Lainey Johnson ’16
Shepherd Intern at Bridges, St. Paul's School in Baltimore.
Interns at Work: Darby Lundquist ’17
Psychology major Darby Lundquist '17 interns at Eastern Virginia Medical School.
Faculty Focus: Tyler Lorig
W&L Psychology professor Tyler Lorig reports from his AAAS fellowship on Capitol Hill.
My W&L: Lindsey Purpura ’15
"A large part of my personal growth has stemmed from my involvement with W&L athletics."
In Depth: Science, Society and the Arts
Alessandra Catizone '15 and Eleanor Jones '15 provide prosthetic hands to amputees in El Salvador.
In Depth: Science, Society and the Arts
Michael Bronstein '15 and T.J. Fisher '15 study the evolution of the depiction of chaos in art and neuroscience.
In Depth: Science, Society and the Arts
Christopher Levy '15 and Sara Korash-Schiff '15 study the production of overtones in choral music.
My W&L: Randl Dent ’15
"My W&L experience has been everything I thought that college would be."
My W&L: Shelbi Hendricks ’16
"For me, W&L is limitless. This is a community that supports, and even encourages, its members to identify and pursue multiple passions."
Community-Based Research: Lainey Johnson ’16
Psychology major Lainey Johnson combines research and service for the benefit of a local non-profit.
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