Political Satire from the American Revolution
A plate decorated with a widely distributed political cartoon of the American Revolution was used as commentary on the political, social and economic issues of the time.
The College
Professor Toni Locy Pens Article About R.E. Lee
In a piece published in The Nation, Locy asserts that General Robert E. Lee does not deserve to be associated with W&L.
Professor Deborah Miranda Interviewed on Radio Show
Miranda was invited on radio station KPFA’s UpFront to discuss Junipero Serra, the myth of California missions, and the colonization of native people.
Facilitating Community-Driven Communication
The ESOL program at W&L, founded in 2001 to facilitate communication in the local community, now serves dozens of non-native English speakers each year with teaching, tutoring, translation and interpretation services.
Brodie Op-Ed Addresses Toxic Masculinity in Monuments
The piece appeared in the June 19 edition of The Washington Post.
In Case You Missed It
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.
English Professor Lesley Wheeler Publishes New Books
Wheeler’s first novel, “Unbecoming,” was recently published just two months after the release of her latest poetry collection, “The State She’s In.”
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’s Michael Hill Interviewed on WFXR’s “Living Local”
Hill appeared on a special episode entitled "Stronger Together – a Conversation About Racism."
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.
‘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.
Hannah Denham ’20 Wins National Journalism Award
The recent graduate of Washington and Lee University won a combined scholarship of $8,500 for her second-place win and article of the year award in the 60th Annual Hearst National Writing Championship.
Gateway to the World
Julia Hernandez took a Spring Term class in Ghana and studied abroad in France and Morocco, proving that W&L is a gateway to opportunities all over the globe.
‘You Won’t Want to Go Anywhere Else’
At W&L, Eric Herrera did field work in Ghana, created a biotech startup, and discovered the original location of the Alamo.
Tom Jennings Named Next Vice President for University Advancement at Washington and Lee
Jennings will start on August 10 and will succeed Dennis Cross, who is stepping down at the end of the calendar year after serving 16 years as W&L’s V.P. of university advancement.
Snapshot of a Pandemic
Chris Johnson ’00 uses his camera to document the COVID-19 crisis.
W&L’s Abby Keller ’20 Awarded U.S. Teaching Assistantship in Austria
Keller has received a USTA position with Fulbright Austria starting in October 2020.
W&L Confers Degrees on the Class of 2020
The class will return to campus for its traditional in-person Commencement ceremony next spring.
W&L to Hold Online Conferral of Degrees Ceremony Thursday, May 28
In-person Commencement exercises for the Class of 2020 are scheduled to take place next spring.
An Intersection of Interests
At W&L, Katherine Ingram '20 found a research interest—and a future profession—where environmental studies meets economics.
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.
W&L’s Myers Featured on History Channel Miniseries “Grant”
The three-night miniseries airs on the History channel beginning Monday, May 25 at 9 p.m.
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.
The Beat Goes On
Amid the COVID-19 outbreak, some Washington and Lee University journalism students learned that the news stops for nothing — not even a global pandemic.
Brian Peccie ’20 Receives ODK Athletics Leader of the Year Award
Peccie’s award is part of ODK’s 2020 General Russell E. Dougherty National Leader of the Year Competition.
Career Planning During a Pandemic
Career and Professional Development Dean John Jensen '01 and his staff are busy providing career advice for Generals navigating a tricky economic landscape.
The Creative Type
Working in Italy, starring in theater productions and being involved in Generals' Unity are just a few of the experiences that have made W&L a great fit for Win Gustin '20.
W&L’s Colin Berger ’20 Awarded Fulbright Grant to Spain
Berger has received a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to Spain starting January 2021.
Michael R. McAlevey ’86 Sworn in as Rector of Washington and Lee University
The board elected McAlevey as the university’s 31st rector during its October 2019 meeting.
Bo Garfinkel ’21 Awarded Public Policy and International Affairs Fellowship
Garfinkel will attend the PPIA Junior Summer Institute at Princeton
W&L President Will Dudley on CNBC’s “The Exchange”
Kelly Evans '07 interviewed Dudley about his hopes and plans for students' return to campus in the fall.
Finding Her Community
When Kara Lough '20 found W&L, she found a supportive environment that allowed her to lead a magazine, study in Italy, work as a photographer and plan a career.
Roll-Up Pianos Help Seniors Graduate
Eight of the 23 students enrolled in music instructor Shuko Watanabe Petty’s Piano I and II classes had no piano at home. When instruction went online, she found a way to help.
W&L’s Leah Naomi Green Talks to NPR About Debut Book
Green was recently interviewed on NPR’s All Things Considered to discuss “The More Extravagant Feast.”
Social Distancing on Ceramics
A new gift to the Reeves Museum of Ceramics documents how one artist is responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.
W&L’s Hanstedt Advocates Rethinking How Students are Taught in Inside Higher Ed Article
The title of his op-ed is “Might This Be the Beginning of Education?”
‘EVERYBODY’
Despite a COVID-abbreviated run, the cast of W&L's "EVERYBODY" celebrates the "positive, self-affirming experience" of putting on the show.
Staniar Gallery Presents Louise Herreshoff Eaton Exhibition
The online exhibition is the first comprehensive study of the artist's watercolors.
United by Dance
When the 25 members of W&L’s Repertory Dance Company were dispersed by COVID-19, director Jenefer Davies found a creative way for them to perform together again.
Bridging the Distance
W&L’s admissions office is replacing in-person events canceled due to COVID-19 with personalized online outreach.
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 Rainville Featured in Episode of PBS Series
In the “Unmarked” episode of the “Reel South” series, Rainville highlights her research into historic African American cemeteries.
W&L’s Wheeler Talks Distance Learning with the Chronicle
Wheeler discusses tailoring remote instruction to best serve her students.
Stepping Up to Help Out
During the COVID-19 pandemic, members of the Washington and Lee University community are finding ways to lend a hand with community relief efforts.
W&L’s Tim Lubin Awarded Two Grants for Research
The fellowships will support 18 months of research and writing on Hindu law.
‘It’s OK to Be You’
Final performances of "Considering Matthew Shepard" had to be canceled because of COVID-19, but the University Singers will never forget the powerful experience of telling Shepard's story.
Squirrels and Grapes on the Dinner Table
This plate, a recent gift to W&L's Reeves Museum of Ceramics from local collectors Joan and Jay Crawford, provides a window into Chinese culture and the material lives of one of Virginia’s most prestigious families.
‘More than Welcome’
In his first experience outside the U.S., Joshua Valdez '22 traveled to Argentina for a memorable internship.
W&L Names Jamie Kipfer University Registrar
Kipfer succeeds Scott Dittman, who will step down as registrar on June 30 after serving in the role for 35 years.
A Letter to the Class of 2020
"The loss we felt at the suspension of campus life confirmed our love for this community. Our response was inspiring."
W&L’s Dittman Recognized with AACRAO Honorary Membership
Scott Dittman has been awarded honorary membership by the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers.
W&L Donates PPE to Local Providers
Amid a national shortage of PPE, W&L employees put the IQ Center’s 3D printers to work making face shields and mask strap holders for local health care workers.
‘Uncharted Territory’
As city manager of New Rochelle, New York, Chuck Strome ’80 is at the center of New York's pandemic.
Alumna Shares Coronavirus Story
Kaylee Hartung '07, a graduate of the W&L journalism program, contracted the virus that causes COVID-19 while covering the outbreak in Washington State
W&L Museums Move Online
For anyone participating in online learning during this time, there are several resources available through the museums that can help enrich the virtual classroom experience.
How W&L Prepared for Online Success
Amid the COVID-19 outbreak, Washington and Lee University’s CARPE and Academic Technologies offered expertise and resources to faculty preparing for online courses.
W&L’s Hooks on Stimulus Plans by Congress, Fed
Linda Hooks, professor of economics and head of the W&L Economics Department, was interviewed by the News-Gazette.
W&L’s Goldsmith Interviewed on ‘Business Casual’ Podcast
Art Goldsmith was featured on the Morning Brew podcast “Business Casual”
W&L Cancels Events Featuring External Speakers, Visitors
The university has canceled all campus events featuring external speakers or visitors beginning at noon on Saturday, March 13 and continuing through Saturday, April 18.
Sascha Goluboff Named Director of Community-Based Learning at Washington and Lee
Sascha L. Goluboff, professor and chair of the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at Washington and Lee University, has been named the university’s next director of community-based learning. W&L Provost Marc Conner announced the three-year appointment, which will begin on July 1.
Canceled – Lee Chapel at W&L Presents Spring Lecture
Author and historian Ryan Cole will give a public lecture at W&L on March 23.
W&L’s Stephanie Sezen ’21 Accepted into the American Economic Association Summer Program
This summer, Sezen will receive two months of intensive training with leading faculty at Michigan State University in microeconomics, math, econometrics and research methods.
Canceled – W&L to Host Annual Summer Camp Fair
Representatives from area day camps and sleepover camps will be available to share information about their 2020 summer programs.
UPDATED: Staniar Gallery Features Senior Art Theses in Virtual Exhibit
W&L's studio art majors present their senior projects in an online exhibition.
Stephanie Stillo to Address W&L’s Phi Beta Kappa Convocation
Her talk is titled "Not Everything That Counts Can Be Counted: Observations on the Historic and Contemporary Role of the Liberal Arts.”
Canceled- W&L Hosts Shannon McGregor for Public Lecture
Her talk, which is free and open to the public, is titled "Barely Legal: Political Ads, Social Media and #sponcon."
Community Projects a Win-Win for Lexington and W&L
Washington and Lee University's Office of Community-Based Learning has partnered with Lexington on projects that provide real-world learning experiences for students while also advancing the city's goals.
W&L Students Participate in the 21st Annual Statewide Collegiate Wells Fargo Ethics Bowl
Six students from Washington and Lee University participated in The Virginia Foundation for Independent Colleges’ 21st annual statewide collegiate Wells Fargo Ethics Bowl in February.
W&L Presents Public Lecture with William Cope Moyers ’81
Moyers will speak on addiction and recovery.
‘Crossings’ Brings W&L and Lexington Community Together
A new play by Professor Domnica Radulescu gives voice to local immigrants.
Canceled – Niall Atkinson to Deliver Annual Pamela H. Simpson Lecture
Atkinson will speak on “Where I am is Who I am: Plotting Spatial Demographics in Renaissance Florence.”
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 Hosts Memoirist Bob Rosenthal on Poet Allen Ginsberg
The event is free and open to the public, and books will be available to purchase following the reading.
W&L Presents ‘EVERYBODY’
Writer Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, who based this play on the anonymous 15th-century "Everyman," presents a new take on an old story and the old question of what happens when we cross over to the other side.
W&L Presents Senior Recital Featuring Allison Jue ’20 on Viola
No tickets are required.
W&L Presents Music of Nordic Countries
W&L presents a faculty recital featuring Julia Goudimova on cello and Anna Billias on piano in an evening of romantically inclined music of Nordic countries.
Black FLEX Conference Brings W&L Alumni Back to Mentor Region’s Students
W&L’s first Black Future Leaders Experience (FLEX) conference brought alumni and staff together to mentor students from across central Virginia on how to thrive in white spaces, navigate politics and serve as leaders.
Canceled – Kevin Quashie Presents Shannon-Clark Lecture at W&L
Quashie teaches black cultural and literary studies at Brown University.
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.
JMU Professor to Give Keynote for Mudd Undergraduate Ethics Conference
The conference is free and open to the public.
W&L Performs ‘Considering Matthew Shepard’
“Considering Matthew Shepard” tells the now infamous true story and aftermath of the kidnapping, torture and murder of Matthew Shepard near Laramie, Wyoming, in 1998. Tickets are required for the performance.
W&L Concert Guild Presents Matt Haimovitz on Cello
Having played in every kind of venue imaginable, from coffee houses to world-class concert halls, Haimovitz creates music for every kind of audience.
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.
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.
W&L Community Grants Committee to Evaluate Proposals in March
The deadline for submitting a proposal for the Spring 2020 evaluation is 4:30 p.m. on Friday, March 6, 2020.
W&L Celebrates Women’s History Month and the 19th Amendment
The celebration includes a film screening, a faculty panel and a trivia game. All events are free and open to the public.
KT Vaughan Named Hal F. and Barbra Buckner Higginbotham University Librarian at Washington and Lee
Vaughan holds a bachelor’s degree in biology from Harvard University, a master’s degree in library science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and a doctorate from Arizona State University. She succeeds John Tombarge, who will step down on June 30 after serving in the role for seven years.
W&L Presents Faculty and Guest Recital
Tickets are not required.
W&L’s Mock Convention Predicts Sanders Will Win Democratic Nomination
The prediction is the result of years of research conducted by student state and territory chairs, regional chairs and national and democratic party analysts.
W&L Professors Awarded Virginia Department of Agriculture Grant
John Knox, Skip Williams, and Maryanne Simurda were awarded $15,000 for their research on Helenium virginicum, or Virginia sneezeweed.
BLSA: Busy As Ever
W&L's Black Law Student Association fosters collegiality and mentorship.
W&L Hosts ‘Women Watching Wall Street’
A panel discussion will feature six leading business journalists who cover big financial and economic stories.
W&L’s Hanstedt Talks Distribution Requirements in Inside Higher Ed Article
The title of his op-ed is "It's Time to Get Rid of Distribution Requirements."
W&L LEAD Banquet Award Nominations Recognize Student Leadership
Nominations for W&L’s LEAD Banquet Awards allow any member of the university community to recognize a student or group’s outstanding contributions in one or more of 23 areas.
W&L Named a Top Producer of Fulbright U.S. Students and Scholars
Eight students and three faculty received Fulbright awards for 2019-2020.
27th Mock Convention this Weekend at Washington and Lee
W&L’s Mock Con, one of the most ambitious student political research projects in the country, this year aims to predict the Democratic Party’s presidential nominee.
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?”
Poetry Night Kicks Off Black History Month at W&L
A student-led annual celebration of black literary culture opened the Student Association for Black Unity’s programming for Black History Month at Washington and Lee University.
Author Maxim D. Shrayer to Give Public Reading at W&L
Shrayer will read from and discuss his new book, “A Russian Immigrant: Three Novellas.”
W&L Faculty and Students Co-author Paper
Jackson Roberts ’19, Ryann Carpenter ’20 and biology professors Sarah Blyth and Natalia Toporikova co-authored a paper published in the Journal of Endocrine Research.
W&L Hosts Public Screening of ‘Running Home’
“Running Home” tells the story of humanitarian, accomplished middle-distance runner and coach Tony Ruiz.
W&L Hosts Public Reading with Author Zeyn Joukhadar
Joukhadar will read from and discuss his new novel, “The Thirty Names of Night.”
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.
W&L’s Staniar Gallery Presents ‘The Book Expanded: Language, Art, Form’
The lecture is free and open to the public.
W&L Presents Marlbrook Chamber Players
The concert is free, and no tickets are required.
W&L Alumnus Appointed Assistant News Director of Community Radio Station
Shaun Soman '17, was appointed assistant news director of WORT, a community radio station in Madison, Wisconsin.
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.
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."
The Ted DeLaney ’85 Scholarship Endowment
Friends of Professor DeLaney established the scholarship to honor his commitment to teaching and mentoring students.
Washington and Lee Hosts Black Future Leaders Experience Conference
The university’s first Black Future Leaders Experience Conference will take place on Feb. 8.
W&L’s SonoKlect Series Presents Jeremy Wilson on Trombone
The concert is free and open to the public, and a reception will follow the performance.
W&L’s Ponce de Leon Interviewed in Recent Al-Jazeera Article
The article highlights Latin American stories to look out for in 2020.
New Exhibit by Nick Alexander on View at McCarthy Gallery
“When It Breaks,” oil paintings on canvas by Nick Alexander, is on display at the McCarthy Gallery in Holekamp Hall now through May 31, 2020.
W&L Law Offers New Scholarship for Bonner Alumni
W&L Law has announced a partnership with the Corella & Bertram F. Bonner Foundation that will provide a $10,000 annual scholarship for Bonner alumni admitted to the school.
‘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.
W&L Presents Drum Tao 2020
Drum Tao’s stage is created through performances and expressions consisting of “Wadaiko-drums.”
ODK to Initiate Five Honorary and 40 Student Members at 2020 Founders Day/ODK Convocation
W&L's Founders Day/ODK Convocation will take place on Jan. 21 at 5 p.m. in Lee Chapel.
W&L Hosts 8th Annual Souper Bowl
All proceeds will support Campus Kitchen at W&L’s Backpack Program.
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.
W&L Develops a New Study Abroad Program, W&L in Ghana
In 2021, students will have the opportunity to study in Ghana for both Winter and Spring Terms.
Edgar Winston Spencer ’53, Ruth Parmly Professor of Geology Emeritus, dies at 88
He taught at W&L from 1957 to 2001.
Steeped in a New Culture
Spending the summer in Nicoya, Costa Rica, helped Montgomery Owen '21 to strengthen his Spanish language skills.
Summer in Beautiful Nicoya
Sydney Lee '21 spent summer 2019 studying Spanish and falling in love with the town of Nicoya, Costa Rica.
W&L’s Director of Institutional History Presents 2020 Founders Day Address
The title of Lynn Rainville’s talk is “Untold Stories of Founders, Leaders and Other Visionaries at W&L.”
W&L’s Coddington to Give Author Talk
Coddington’s book is titled “Aggregating the News: Secondhand Knowledge and the Erosion of Journalistic Authority.”
Civil Rights Trailblazer to Keynote W&L’s MLK Celebration
Washington and Lee's week-long celebration of the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. will include an address by Ruby Bridges, who helped to integrate New Orleans public schools.
Chanticleer Returns to W&L
The Grammy Award-winning male a cappella group is in its 41st season.
W&L’s Staniar Gallery Presents ‘Cumberland Island: Land, Water, Wind, and Light’
The artists will give a public presentation, followed by a reception, on Jan. 28 at 5:30 p.m. in Wilson Hall’s Concert Hall.
Managing $1 Million for Mock Con
Mock Con 2020 Financial Chair Elizabeth Thompson '20 works with the rest of the Financial Team to raise and manage significant sums for a successful event.
W&L’s King Curates Surrealist Exhibit at Baker Museum, Artis-Naples
King served as a guest curator for an exhibit of six René Magritte paintings, which opened on Dec. 1.
Marc Conner Named President of Skidmore College
Marc Conner, provost and Jo M. and James M. Ballengee Professor of English at Washington and Lee University, has been named president of Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, New York. He will begin his new role on July 1, 2020.
W&L’s Conner Co-Edits ‘The Selected Letters of Ralph Ellison’
Provost Marc Conner worked with John Callahan, the literary executor of the Ellison estate, to co-edit and publish the collection.
W&L Celebrates Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Tea Ceremony
The ceremony will take place Jan. 20 in the Senshin’an Tea Room.
W&L’s Rainville Talks African-American Cemeteries in New Interview
Lynn Rainville was interviewed for a recent WUSF News article titled “Anthropologist: Building Over African American Cemeteries Not Just A Southern Problem.”
W&L Presents American Shakespeare Center’s ‘The Grapes of Wrath’
Washington and Lee University presents the American Shakespeare Center’s “The Grapes of Wrath” on Jan. 25.
‘No Small Task’
Luke Basham '20 parlays a passion for politics into the challenging role of Democratic Party analyst for Mock Con 2020.
Friend and Guru
Jhade Jordan ’21 pays tribute to her mentor Susan Swazy '90.
Writing for Tweens
Suzanne LaFleur ’05 keeps it real for her young readers.
W&L Hosts Public Lecture with Rachel Louise Snyder
Snyder is a journalist known for her works on the topic of domestic violence.
Franklin Foer is the Next Speaker in Mudd Lecture Series
Franklin Foer, a national correspondent for The Atlantic and a fellow at the New American Foundation, will give a public lecture at W&L.
Teed Up for Success
Laurie Jones '21 is grateful for the opportunities she's had at W&L, especially her place on the golf team and the chance to study through the Peace and Conflict Program in Ireland and Jordan.
W&L Journalism Student Wins Hearst Award
Hannah Denham ’20 won first place in a prestigious feature writing competition for a piece she wrote during an internship at The Washington Post.
Quick Hit: Creative Writing at Boxerwood
Students in Leah Green's Intro to Creative Writing course took inspiration from the environment at Boxerwood Nature Center and Woodland Garden.
Blunch Hosts “The Economics of Foreign Aid” IHS Colloquium at W&L
W&L hosted “The Economics of Foreign Aid” discussion colloquia in collaboration with the Institute for Human Studies (IHS) at George Mason University.
W&L Lenfest Center presents ‘Step Afrika!’
Tickets to the show can be ordered online or at the box office.
John Bodel Delivers Annual Hoyt Lecture in Classics at W&L
The title of Bodel's lecture was "The epigraphic habit and the epigraphic mode."
W&L’s Woodzicka Interviewed on NPR
On the show, Woodzicka talks about her research on sexual harassment.
W&L’s Benefiel Featured on Smithsonian Channel
Smithsonian flew Benefiel to Pompeii in May 2019 to interview on-site.
Washington and Lee Announces November Community Grants
The committee chose the grants from 20 proposals requesting almost $85,000.
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.
‘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.
Museums at W&L Host December Events
Museums at Washington and Lee will take part in Lexington's Museum Week and host Poinsettias at the Chapel during December.
Conductors of Knowledge
Students in Washington and Lee University's Electrical Circuits class sparked interest in local elementary students through a Community-Based Learning project that partnered with the Rockbridge Area YMCA after-school program.
W&L Students Attend 2019 VFIC Women’s Leadership Summit
The students joined fellow Virginia Foundation for Independent Colleges students from across the Commonwealth for a three-day summit.
Campus Kitchen at W&L Hosts Annual Turkeypalooza
Campus Kitchen runs a variety of holiday-themed events during the month of November.
W&L Hosts Public Book Launch
“A Literary Field Guide to Southern Appalachia” contains poems from three W&L faculty members.
Working Toward a Mission
Danika Brockman '21 interviews Natasha Lerner '13 about making a difference in women's health.
W&L Hosts Annual Holiday Candlelight Service
The event is free and open to the public.
W&L Hosts Washington and S(Lee)P Day
The event is free and open to the public.
W&L Hosts Chief Judge Rebecca Connelly ’88L
Her public talk is titled "Corporate Bankruptcy 101."
Equal Justice Works
Law students find success at public sector job fair.
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.
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.’”
W&L’s Schatten Pens Op-Ed About Prison and Leadership for Inside Higher Ed
The title of Schatten’s article is “Prison: Where Undergrads and Inmates Take Classes Together.”
Lessons from Lenfest
Allie Jue '20 has learned how to keep her studies in music and pre-med in perfect harmony with a job and extracurricular activities at W&L.
University Jazz Ensemble Performs with Vosbein Magee Big Band at W&L
The concert is free, and no tickets are required.
W&L Repertory Dance Company to Perform “W&L Dancers Create…”
Call the Lenfest Center box office today at 540-458-8000 to reserve tickets.
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."
W&L Awarded $50,000 Grant for Campus Recovery Program
A two-year grant of $50,000 will help the Washingtonian Society, Washington and Lee University’s collegiate recovery program for substance abuse and addiction.
‘Finding My Place at W&L’
Senior Laura Calhoun looks back at her W&L experience and celebrates the community she's built here.
Public Author Talk Scheduled for Poetry Night 2019 at W&L
The public reading is free and open to the public.
W&L to Host 2019 DataCon Event
Attendees will discover the technology, insights and trends shaping the future of data and analytics.
W&L Collections Feature Native American Artists
As Native American Heritage Month kicks off, University Collections of Art and History invites you to see artwork by Native American artists and featuring Native American people and cultures.
W&L Hosts The Capitol Steps
Call the Lenfest Box Office at 540-458-8000 to get your name on the waiting list.
W&L’s Edwards Receives H. Hiter Harris III Faculty Rising Star Award
He will be recognized at a luncheon ceremony in Richmond on Nov. 7.
Status and Justice in Law, Religion and Society Conference Presents Two Keynote Speakers
Clifford Ando’s and Winnifred Fallers Sullivan’s lectures are free and open to the public.
Washington and Lee Students Win Film Project Award
The team won the Mentor Award at the Adrenaline Film Project.
Eric Chaisson to Give Public Lecture at Washington and Lee
Chaisson’s lecture, which is free and open to the public, is titled “Cosmic Evolution.”
W&L Wind Ensemble Presents ‘Imagine’
This concert is free and open to the public. No tickets are required.
W&L’s University Orchestra Presents ‘Eroica’
The show is free and open to the public.
New Classroom Takes Learning Outdoors
W&L's new outdoor classroom, which offers wireless technology, writing surfaces and movable furniture, opened for Fall Term 2019.
W&L Presents Marlbrook Chamber Players Fall Concert
The performance will be dedicated to the memory of Dymphna Alexander.
W&L Hosts Jurij Toplak
Toplak is a constitutional scholar and election law expert at the University of Maribor, Slovenia.
W&L’s Kahn to Deliver Keynote Address at Brazilian Conference
Kahn has been invited to give the opening keynote speech at the Exposition of Sustainability of the Industrial Pole of Manaus.
Three Student Teams Win Prizes in 8th Annual Student Pitch Competition
These pitches won the Entrepreneurship Summit audience with cutting edge approaches and an ambitious outlook for expansion.
W&L Music Presents Fall Choral Concert
Tickets are free, but required.
Staniar Gallery Presents Texas-Based Artist’s Work
An exhibition of photographic works by Texas-based artist Mari Hernandez will open in Washington and Lee’s Staniar Gallery Nov. 5.
Helen Nissenbaum to Speak in Mudd Lecture Series
Nissenbaum's talk, which is free, is titled "Privacy as Contextual Integrity: Thwarting the Great Regulatory Dodge."
Bob Strong Discusses Impeachment in Recent Op-Ed
The title of Strong’s piece is “Impeachment and Democracy.”
W&L’s Michelmore Talks Taxes in Recent Huffington Post Article
In the piece, Michelmore is quoted from her 2012 book, “Tax and Spend: The Welfare State, Tax Politics, and the Limits of American Liberalism.”
W&L’s Lynn Rainville Featured in Chronicle of Higher Education
The piece explains Rainville's role at Washington and Lee and the work she is doing on campus.
W&L Presents a Faculty Harp Recital with Jaclyn Wappel and Colleen Potter Thorburn
In the spirit of Halloween, Thorburn and Wappel will create a musical soundscape inspired by the legends, literature and classic films of the season.
W&L’s Miranda to Give Inaugural Lecture
Miranda’s talk, which is free and open to the public, is titled “’Coyote Learns a New Trick’: Beth Brant and Two-Spirit Literatures.”
W&L’s Community Grants Committee to Evaluate Proposals in Early November
Established in the spring of 2008, the purpose of the program is to support non-profit organizations in the Lexington/Rockbridge community.
The Future is Bioplastics
Julianna Keeling ’19 applied her passion for the environment to build a company focused on biodegradable consumer products.
W&L Presents Shakespeare’s ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’
“A Midsummer Night’s Dream” is a tale built on multiple storylines that interfere with each other and create an irresistible web of mayhem and mischief.
Ronald C. Arkin is Third Speaker in Mudd Lecture Series
Arkin is a roboticist and roboethicist.
W&L’s Lind Talks Business Programs and the Liberal Arts with Forbes
In the article, Lind discusses the unique education students receive at W&L.
W&L Hosts Public Discussion with Margaret Sullivan of the Washington Post
The conversation will address how the news media grapples with ethics in confrontational times.
W&L’s Casey Named to Board of Trustees of Virginia Land Conservation Foundation
Casey was appointed by Virginia Governor Ralph Northam.
Billias and Parker to Present ‘Russian Romanticism’ Recital at W&L
The concert is free and open to the public, and no tickets are required.
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 Students Attend Economics Conference in Richmond
The conference provides undergraduate economics students with information on a range of career paths open to them after graduation.
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.
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.”
Women Investing in Women
Q&A with Eentrepreneur Cory Allison ’94.
Good Chemistry
George Barker '20 used both of his majors, computer science and chemistry, to help build a website that makes a challenging subject more approachable for students.
Parents and Family Weekend Choral Concert 2019
Tickets are free but required, and they are offered first to W&L parents and family.
W&L Hosts Public Lecture with John Campbell
Campbell's talk, which is free and open to the public, is titled "The Giants of Africa: What's Next for South Africa and Nigeria?"
W&L’s Director of Institutional History to Deliver Fall Lecture
Rainville's lecture is titled "At Home with the Presidents: An Ethno-Historic Study of Everyday Life at Lee House."
W&L’s Glasgow Endowment Presents Author Lauren K. Alleyne
She is the assistant director of the Furious Flower Poetry Center
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 Students to Present at Teachers of English for Speakers of Other Languages Conferences
Hannah Denham ’20 and Edwin Campos ’20 are president and co-president of W&L’s English for Speakers of Other Languages Program.
W&L’s Gavaler and Goldberg to Give Public Author Talk in Leyburn Library
The duo will be discussing their new book, “Superhero Thought Experiments.”
‘An Entrepreneurial Mindset’
Bridget Washington '21 discusses her role as the Connolly Entrepreneurship Society's chair of marketing for the W&L's 8th Annual Entrepreneurship Summit (Sept. 27-28).
Phi Beta Kappa Visiting Scholar Addresses Trump Presidency
Zelizer’s talk, which is free and open to the public, is titled: “Political Polarization and the Road to the Trump Presidency.”
Allison Seay to Give Public Poetry Reading at W&L
The reading is free and open to the public, with books for sale following the event.
Virginia Military Institute Professor is Second Mudd Lecture Series Speaker
Smith’s talk is titled “An Ethical Framework for a God-Like Intellect.”
Dittman to Step Down as University Registrar
Scott Dittman, longtime university registrar at Washington and Lee, will step down from that post effective June 30, 2020. He will continue working at W&L as special consultant to the provost during a six-month transition period before retiring in December 2020.
W&L Introduces Minor in Legal Studies
The Law, Justice, and Society Program offers an interdisciplinary approach to legal studies that draws from faculty and resources in all three schools at Washington and Lee University.
Leading Edge Program Adds Freedom Ride Trip
The popular pre-orientation program for first-year students at Washington and Lee University this year added a trip dedicated to black history and the civil rights movement.
W&L Ranked in Top 100 Schools Nationally for Use of Renewable Electricity
The rankings are based on the amount of renewable energy available per full-time equivalent student.
W&L’s Bassiouny Explains Foreign Transaction Fees on WalletHub
In the article, Bassiouny answered common questions about foreign transactions and credit card fees.
Panel Discussion Planned for 2019 Earle Bates Lecture at W&L
The discussion is free and open to the public.
Staniar Gallery Presents New Orleans-Based Artist’s Work
The works will be on display through Nov.1, with an artist’s talk and reception on Oct.16 at 5:30 p.m.
W&L’s Morel Talks Ellison’s ‘Invisible Man’ in Recent Podcast Interview
The episode aired on “The Great Books” podcast series.
W&L’s Kahn to Lecture, Host Discussion on Amazon Fires
The event, which is free and open to the public, is titled "The Future of the Amazon Rain Forest."
Washington and Lee Names Beth Lucy-Speidel Associate Dean of the College
Beth Lucy-Speidel, executive director of the SC Johnson College of Business Academic Administration and Dyson Leadership Programs at Cornell University, is the new associate dean of the college at Washington and Lee University. She will begin her work on Sept. 23.
W&L Professors Collaborate on New Book
Chris Gavaler and Nathaniel Goldberg published “Superhero Thought Experiments.”
Bovay Named to Florida Bar Tax Law Board Certification Grade Review Panel
Bovay is one of approximately 200 board-certified tax lawyers in Florida.
W&L’s Elisabeth Gilbert Earns Prestigious Scholarship
As a recipient of this award, Gilbert was recognized at the 2019 SIOP Annual Conference at the National Harbor in Fort Washington, Maryland, in April.
W&L Commemorates Constitution Day with Panel Discussion
The focus will be the "1619 Project" and the U.S. Constitution.
Jack Huffard ’90 and Bebe Goodrich ’07 to Keynote Entrepreneurship Summit
The event, which is open to all students, provides multiple opportunities to network with alumni entrepreneurs from a variety of industries.
Welcome Class of 2023!
A video introduction to some of W&L's newest Generals
Timothy Gaylard Performs Final Solo Recital At W&L
The program will include 14 works, all of which were performed by Gaylard in recitals between 1987 and 2017.
Staniar Gallery Presents Xavier Tavera’s ‘On the Edge/En el Filo’
The works will be on display through Sept. 27, with an artist’s talk and reception on Sept. 18.
W&L’s Shenandoah Hosts Public Reading for Novelist and Poet
The talk is free and open to the public.
W&L Welcomes the Return of the Marinus Ensemble
The concert at W&L will focus on nationalism in music.
Campus Kitchen at W&L Receives Donation from Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation
The Campus Kitchen at Washington and Lee has received $1,725 from the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation.
The Big Dig
Who are we? Professor Alison Bell '91 uncovers clues about W&L’s complex identity through artifacts recovered near Liberty Hall Ruins.
‘A Dose of Perspective’
Maggie Ogilvie Stacy ’97 stays connected to her community as president of the board of the Ronald McDonald House in Houston.
Ashton Jenne ’21 Featured in Hometown Paper
The Cleveland Daily Banner published an article about Jenne's SHECP internship at City of Refuge in Atlanta.
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 Schatten Interviews President Dudley in Latest Podcast
n the podcast, Schatten and Dudley discuss organizational culture and values.
Virginia Judge Rounds Out Mudd Center Speaker Series
The talk is free and open to the public.
Lawyer and Bioethicist to Give Keynote Address for ‘Ethics of Technology’ Series
Johnston’s talk is titled “The Good Parent in an Age of Gene Editing: How Novel Genetic Technologies Challenge Parental Responsibility.”
Covering Power and Money at the New York Times
Pulitzer Prize winners Susanne Craig and Rachel Abrams to visit W&L Sept. 19
W&L Presents Pickens World Music Concert: Nobuntu
The group will light up the stage with their traditionally Zimbabwean music ranging from genres such as Afro Jazz and Gospel music.
Dave Brubeck Centennial Concert at W&L
The concert is free and open to the public, and no tickets are required.
W&L’s Marc Conner Publishes Op-Ed Remembering Toni Morrison
Conner is provost and the Jo M. and James Ballengee Professor of English at Washington and Lee University.
Diving into Research
This summer, Ginny Johnson '20 served as a peer mentor to nine rising sophomores as part of the Keck Geology Consortium trip to Belize, where Professor Lisa Greer continued her research project into the staghorn coral population.
W&L’s Robert Strong to Address Students at Opening Convocation
Strong’s talk is titled “George Washington and Education.”
The Write Stuff
Maya Lora has always wanted to be a storyteller for public good. This summer, she did just that as a reporting intern for her hometown paper, the Miami Herald.
W&L’s Mayock Co-Authors Spanish Textbook
Ellen Mayock, the Ernest Williams II Professor of Spanish at Washington and Lee University, co-authored a Spanish textbook, “Indagaciones.”
Barton Myers to Give Inaugural Lecture
Myer's talk, which is free and open to the public, is titled “A Civil War Murder(?) Mystery: The Death and Burial of Lt. John Rodgers Meigs.”
Derald Wing Sue to Deliver Root Lecture at W&L
The title of Sue’s lecture is “Microaggressions: Toxic Rain on College Campuses."
W&L to Host Free Movie Screening in Preparation for Conference
The screening, which is free and open to the public, will advance the Lexington conference of the South Sudanese Diaspora Network for Reconciliation and Peace (SSDNRP).
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.
Thriving On New Turf
As the only intern for the Arena Football League's communications coordinator, journalism major Jimmie Johnson '20 has been able to pitch and create his own multimedia content.
W&L’s Martin Davies Discusses Current Research in Recent Interview
Davies was recently interviewed on ABC Radio Australia about his current research.
Current Affairs
This summer, geology and environmental science major Chantal Iosso ’20 is studying the effects of the Jordan's Point Dam removal on the Maury River.
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 Graduate Awarded Prestigious ODK Scholarship
The scholarship is named after Kenneth Ruscio ’76, Washington and Lee University president emeritus and ODK’s national president from 2002-06.
W&L’s Smith Publishes Latest Poetry Collection
In writing the collection, Smith drew from historical sources and used his imagination and empathy to bring voices of the past to life.
Racing Through Summer
Ben Peeples '21 is enjoying a chemistry internship at Brown University while training for the World Canoeing Championships in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Getting Their Start in Art
For Darcy Olmstead '21 and Lindsey Hewitt '21, analyzing art in the Netherlands and the U.S. with Professor Erich Uffelman has been an educational 'dream come true.'
W&L’s Sarah Horowitz Discusses 19th-Century France in New Article
Horowitz’s article is titled “Sherlock Holmes Comes to Paris: True Crime and Private Detection in the Belle Époque.”
W&L’s Molly Michelmore Talks Taxes
The article discusses taxation and Democratic aspirations.
Barton Myers Named Class of 1960 Professor of Ethics and History
Myers will hold the position for a three-year period.
A Goal in Mind
Working with ICU patients at Vanderbilt University Medical Center through the Allen Grant has reaffirmed neuroscience major Laney Smith's desire to become a surgeon.
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."
W&L Awarded Associated Colleges of the South (ACS) Collaborative Curricula Themed Grant
The grant will help fund a project to bring professors from the six ACS dance departments to participating campuses and create a model for shared teaching.
Adventures in Arabic
Four Washington and Lee University students are spending time this summer in Beirut, where they are immersed in Arabic language and Lebanese culture.
W&L’s Olivia Brister Awarded Prestigious Roosevelt Emerging Fellowship
The fellowship lasts a full academic year and allows students to conduct formal research and pursue advocacy efforts on a specific topic.
Lunch with a Side of Love
Through coursework and connections, Hannah Archer '20 helped to create a school food service program to ensure that local children have enough to eat during the summer.
Lexi Baumeyer ’22 Featured in News Story
Baumeyer is working this summer as a SHECP intern in Charleston, West Virginia.
‘Intellectual Curiosity Without Boundaries’
James Ricks '21 is spending the summer working for The Oda Foundation in Nepal, where he is researching tobacco use and working with children to create a mural that represents health in their town.
Leaving a Trace
Adriana Corral on her Installation of "Unearthed: Desenterrado" in Rural Virginia
W&L’s Grayson Nelson Named Davis-Bahcall Scholar
Scholars will spend four weeks of their summer exploring the world of modern scientific research at some of the nation’s leading laboratories and universities.
Community-Based Learning Tackles Food Insecurity
W&L courses in economics and biology used community-based learning to engage in partnerships and make an impact on food insecurity at a local level.
Rocked by Nature’s Power
After learning about natural hazards and their impact on society, students in this geology course took a mind-blowing field trip to Mount St. Helens.
All the World’s Her Stage
With the support of faculty and fellow students, Charlotte Cook '19 acted in seven theater productions at W&L while juggling a major, two minors and other extracurricular activities.
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.
W&L’s Blunch Receives Fulbright Scholarship to Teach and Research in Brazil
Blunch will visit the Economics Department in the Business School of Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul.
W&L Quick Hit: Total Theater
In Professor Rob Mish’s Spring Term class, students take on virtually every aspect of creating a fully staged theatrical production.
Brainwashing, Violence and Cults: Oh My!
Sascha Goluboff's Spring Term class, Cults, took an in-depth look at the development and process behind misunderstood religions.
Quick Hit: ‘Unearthed: Desenterrado’
Artist Adriana Corral spent two days creating a site-specific wall drawing in W&L's Staniar Gallery to accompany her exhibition. Here's a look at that process.
W&L’s Leah Naomi Green Talks Walt Whitman on NPR
Green was recently interviewed on NPR’s Morning Edition for the bicentennial of American poet Walt Whitman’s birth.
Quick Hit: Field Herpetology
In Professor David Marsh's Spring Term class, the Blue Ridge Mountains became a living laboratory for the study of salamanders.
Alison Krentel Wheatley-Price ’94
The medical researcher travels, teaches and conducts research to eliminate neglected tropical diseases.
W&L’s Paul Youngman to Participate in Fulbright Educational Experts Seminar 2019
This year’s seminar will focus on “The Impact of Digitalization on the Future of Higher Education.”
Washington and Lee Graduates 421 Students at 232nd Commencement
In his Commencement address, President Dudley described the multitude of ways in which the Class of 2019's W&L education has prepared them for a lifetime of learning, leadership and service.
Washington and Lee’s Kevin Lencioni ’19 Earns Austrian U.S. Teaching Assistantship
While at Washington and Lee, Lencioni has taken several German classes and studied abroad in Berlin.
Washington and Lee’s Laura Bruce ’20 Awarded Goldwater Scholarship
Each scholar is awarded $7,500 to support undergraduate research in their junior or senior year.
Washington and Lee University to Celebrate 232nd Commencement, Baccalaureate
W&L celebrates its 232nd undergraduate commencement Thursday, May 23. LIVESTREAM: 10 a.m.
A Day on the Green
As part of an immersive Spring Term sociology course, students created a campus-wide event to serve as a real-world study on inclusivity.
Warming Up to Cool Japan
Professor Yumiko Naito’s Spring Term class, Cool Japan: Manga, Business Etiquette, Language and Culture, approaches learning in a delicious and hands-on way.
Washington and Lee Presents ‘The House of Yes’
“The House of Yes” is presented through special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service.
Laurie Lee ’22 Awarded William Jefferson Clinton Scholarship
The scholarship was created to encourage more American students to study in the Middle East.
W&L’s Stephen McCormick Earns Prestigious Fellowship from Harvard
The fellowship, made possible by The Lila Wallace – Reader’s Digest Fund, is designed for scholars who explore “Italy in the World.”
A Brave New World
In the Genetic Engineering and Society SIn the Genetic Engineering and Society Spring Term class, students focus on the intersection of science, medicine, law, agriculture, ethics and public policy.pring Term class, students focus on the intersection of science, medicine, law, agriculture and public policy.
Studying Food Insecurity
At Harvard, Leah Gose '15 has conducted a complex study of organizations that provide food to people in need.
The Devil is in the Details
Virginia's largest craft brewer, Devils Backbone Brewing Co., serves students of analytical chemistry hands-on learning, grain to glass.
W&L’s Jim Farrar Addresses Alumni Opening Assembly, ODK Holds Spring Initiation
W&L’s Alpha Circle of ODK, the national leadership honor society, inducted seven new undergraduate members and five honorary initiates.
Tori Hester ’20 Awarded Critical Language Scholarship to Study in China
Hester will participate in an intensive eight-week Chinese language course at Shaanxi Normal University.
Tina Jin ’21 Participates in German American Exchange Internship
Jin will be working for Dürr System AG in Bietigheim Bissingen in Baden Württemberg, Germany, a small town near Stuttgart.
W&L to Present ‘Supernatural’ Opera Scenes
Although W&L has produced student-cast operas in the past, this is the first time students have been able to enroll in a credit-bearing opera workshop.
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.
Down to Earth
Megan Hill Gambrill ’05 had long fantasized about a job where she’d get to play in the dirt all day.
Find Me Shelter
Krista Camp ’13 is on the front lines of one of America’s most contentious issues — immigration.
Organizing the World
Christina Cheadle ’16 is a community and events manager for KonMari Media Inc., the company founded by tidying expert and Netflix star Marie Kondo.
W&L Hosts Three Senior Piano Recitals
All three shows are free and open to the public, and no tickets are required.
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.
W&L’s Nick St. Pierre ’21 Earns Prestigious SMART Scholarship
The scholarship will cover his remaining undergraduate tuition, a stipend, summer internships and then a job upon graduation.
Drawing Inspiration from Nature
Students in the Spring Term course Drawing in Place practice observational drawing in a beautiful setting near Lexington.
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.
Stage Set for W&L Mock Con 2020 Kickoff
The keynote speaker for kickoff weekend will be John Heilemann, a political journalist who hosts Showtime’s “The Circus” and serves as a political analyst for MSNBC and NBC News.
W&L’s Taylor Reese ’19 Awarded FAO Schwartz Fellowship
Reese is an English major and studio art minor.
Photo Class Pictures the Past
Professor of Art Christa Bowden's Spring Term course, Antique Photo Processes, focuses entirely on 19th-century photo processes.
W&L’s Hashim Syed ’19 Awarded Fulbright to Morocco
Syed is a biology major and a Middle East and South Asia studies minor.
W&L Hosts Poet Lauren Camp
Camp’s lecture, which is free and open to the public, is titled “Discovering Baghdad: How Writing My Father’s Story Took Me to the Tigris.”
W&L’s Kitanna Hiromasa Awarded Prestigious JET Program Award
Hiromasa says her time at Washington and Lee and various volunteer opportunities she has participated in have prepared her for this next step in her educational journey.
A Love for Learning
Layne Setash '19 recently earned a Distinguished Teacher Award from the Virginia Association of Colleges of Teacher Education.
W&L’s Xinxian Wang ’21 Awarded Davis Projects for Peace Grant
Xinxian Wang '21, a student at Washington and Lee University, has won a $10,000 Davis Projects for Peace grant.
W&L to Award Honorary Degree at 2019 Commencement
W&L will recognize the outstanding contributions of professor and alumnus Ted DeLaney ’85.
Christopher McCrackin ’20 Earns Prestigious Beinecke Scholarship
Christopher McCrackin ’20 has won a $34,000 Beinecke Scholarship to help fund his graduate studies.
W&L’s Reid Gaede Awarded Fulbright
Reid Gaede ’19 has received a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to Germany.
Sophie Wilks ’21 Awarded Nemours Summer Undergraduate Research Scholarship
Sophie Wilks ’21 has won a $4,300 Nemours Summer Undergraduate Research Scholarship for her project.
Entomeal Awarded First Prize in W&L’s Business Plan Competition
Six student teams, selected from 11 semi-finalist teams, participated in the annual W&L Business Plan Competition finals on Saturday, April 6. The teams took home a total of $7,000 in cash prizes.
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."
A Celebration of the Life of Anne Wilson
W&L students and faculty, as well as members of the Rockbridge Ballet, will participate in the event.
W&L Journalism Students Receive Prestigious Awards
Hannah Denham '20 and Maya Lora '20 earned awards for their reporting and writing.
Ekaterina Tsvetkova ’20 Awarded German American Exchange Internship
Tsvetkova will be working at Robert Bosch GmbH a large multinational engineering and electronics company.
Julia Kaczmar ’19 Awarded CBYX Fellowship
CBYX is a yearlong fellowship, funded by the German Bundestag and U.S. Congress through the U.S. Department of State.
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.
W&L’s Haley Sigler Receives Inspirational Educator Award
Sigler was nominated her for the award by a current student.
Appalachian Trail Becomes Interdisciplinary Classroom
The Geology and Archaeology departments collaborated with W&L's Outing Club to create a fun, educational hike just a short drive from Lexington.
W&L Journalism Students Win SPJ Mark of Excellence Awards
Students took first place in three categories in the Society of Professional Journalists’ regional college journalism competition.
W&L’s Andrew Agrippina ’19 Awarded Fulbright
Agrippina has been awarded a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to Spain.
W&L’s Brock Awarded National Endowment for the Humanities Grant
NEH grant awards support cultural infrastructure projects, advanced scholarly research, humanities exhibitions and documentaries and the preservation of historical collections.
W&L’s Elizabeth Mugo Awarded Fulbright
In Tanzania, Mugo will study the perception of the life of refugees after resettlement.
W&L Hosts 16th Annual Tom Wolfe Weekend
The weekend’s seminar will feature Delia Owens, author of the critically acclaimed debut novel “Where the Crawdads Sing."
W&L’s Staniar Gallery Presents Adriana Corral’s ‘Unearthed: Desenterrado’
The show will be on display from April 22–May 24.
Ryann Carpenter ’20 Receives Prestigious DAAD RISE Internship
Carpenter will study in Lübeck, Germany, at the University of Lübeck. She will work in a lab that focuses on the dietary regulation of tissue circadian clock function in mice.
Building a Bridge Across the Globe
Thanks to an exchange program funded by the Japanese government, a group of W&L students spent Washington Break immersed in the culture of Japan—and welcomed Kanazawa University students to W&L one month later.
W&L Student Attends ODK Conclave as Official University Delegate
Delegates representing the more than 300 circles of Omicron Delta Kappa (ODK) gathered in Charlotte, North Carolina, to review and vote upon a new governance structure.
W&L’s Katherine Dau ’19 Awarded Fulbright
Dau will live and work in Vienna for nine months.
2019 LEAD Banquet Recognizes Leadership Across Campus
The event celebrated many individual and student accomplishments.
Serving Others Is Her Style
Fon Teawdatwan '19 has led three service trips to Charleston, West Virginia, for Volunteer Venture, a service-learning, pre-orientation program for incoming students.
W&L a Charter Member of American Shakespeare Center’s New Academic Leadership Consortium
The partnership will bring the company’s national tour and on-site workshops to W&L’s campus.
‘Getting Up, Showing Up and Never Giving Up’
Mimi Miller '21 interviews Jennifer Smyrnos '12L about practicing immigration law, a career that was inspired in part by her family heritage.
Julia Hernandez ’20 Awarded Public Policy and International Affairs Fellowship
At Washington and Lee University, Hernandez is majoring in sociology and anthropology and French.
Frances Marie Pugh ’20 Awarded Public Policy and International Affairs Fellowship
The PPIA fellowship program helps students achieve a master’s or joint degree, typically in public policy, public administration, international affairs or a related field.
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.
W&L’s Leah Naomi Green Wins Walt Whitman Award for Poetry
Leah Naomi Green, visiting assistant professor of English at W&L, was selected by Li-Young Lee as the winner of the 2019 Walt Whitman Award.
W&L’s University Jazz Ensemble Presents ‘An Evening of EXCITING Sounds’
The all-student band is comfortable performing in a wide range of styles, and this concert will present an impressive gamut.
W&L Presents University Wind Concert ‘Within Our Reach’
The show is free and open to the public.
‘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."
Kalady Osowski ’19 Awarded a Fulbright to Study in India
Her scholarship will fund a nine- to 12-month study of small-scale cultural heritage looting operations in the Golden Triangle of India.
W&L’s Bluegrass Ensemble Presents Spring Concert
The concert is open to the public, and no tickets are required.
W&L Professor Launches New Podcast, ‘Demystifying Organizations’
Jeff Schatten, assistant professor of business administration at Washington and Lee University, said he launched the podcast in part because of student input.
Wade Patterson ’20 Receives Prestigious DAAD RISE Internship
Patterson will be interning with a lab at the Senckenberg Natural History Collections in Dresden, Germany.
Casey Provides Testimony on Cost-Benefit Analysis at EPA
His statement was given at a public hearing at the EPA headquarters in Washington, D.C. on Mon., Mar. 18.
W&L Music Presents University Singers’ Scotland Kickoff Concert
The performance is a preview of the group’s upcoming tour of Scotland.
Lynn Rainville Named Director of Institutional History at Washington and Lee
Lynn Rainville, community initiatives fellow at the University of Virginia’s Institute for Advanced Technology in the Humanities and former dean of Sweet Briar College, will be the inaugural Director of Institutional History at Washington and Lee University.
New Aerial Dance Part of W&L Repertory Dance Co. Program
The program will include multifaceted dance works created by nationally renowned choreographers, as well as new aerial dance technology.
W&L’s University Orchestra Presents Winter Term Concert
The show is free and open to the public.
W&L’s Staniar Gallery Exhibits Senior Art Projects
Each spring, the W&L art department showcases the senior theses of studio majors in a professional gallery setting.
W&L to Host Annual Summer Camp Fair
Area day camps and sleepover camps will be available to share information on their 2019 summer programs.
W&L Hosts Marty Baron, Editor of The Washington Post
Baron became executive editor of the Post in 2013. There, he oversees print and digital news operations and a staff of more than 800 journalists.
The Class of 2041: Why I Give
Reid Calhoun ‘17 shares how his vision for the future inspires his annual giving.
VIDEO: From Seed to Table
At W&L, sustainability starts with a seed and blossoms into sea change. Take a peek inside our gardening and composting effort to see how it's impacting our community — and the future.
Special Edition of Pluma Features Local Immigrants’ Stories
Edwin Castellanos Campos '20 came up with the idea for the special edition after taking a Spring Term sociology/anthropology course about U.S. immigration and refugees.
Molly Sykes ’20 to Participate in German American Exchange Internship
Sykes will be working this summer with Ernst & Young in Frankfurt.
An Interdisciplinary Carnival
The Science, Society and the Arts conference at W&L, which takes place March 15-16, brings together people of all disciplines to celebrate the good work taking place within the university community.
W&L’s Leyburn Library Hosts Producer Talk Featuring Kevin Finch
Finch will give a public talk on March 20 at 4:30 p.m. on the main floor of Leyburn Library on the W&L campus.
Final Mudd Lecture of the Academic Year to Feature Professor and Author Jonathan Lear
Lear's talk, which is free and open to the public, is titled “What Would It Be to Mourn Gettysburg?"
Lee Chapel Spring Lecture to Feature Professor and Author Jason Phillips
In his lecture, which is free and open to the public, Phillips will discuss his newest book “Looming Civil War: How Nineteenth-Century Americans Imagined the Future.”
Finding the Spice in Campus Life
Becoming a part of the Outing Club at Washington and Lee completely changed Matt Richards's college experience. "My time with the Outing Club has without a doubt had the biggest impact on my time here," he said.
Postcards From Washington Break
Washington Break at W&L is about exploration, whether that discovery involves Texas mountaintops, Japanese culture or career opportunities in New York.
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.”
Felix Kwame Yeboah to Give Public Lecture on Africa’s Economic Transformation
Yeboah's talk, which is free and open to the public, is titled “Africa Economic Transformation: The Role of Youth.”
In Their Own Words
MaKayla Lorick '19 is collecting oral histories from African-American alumni, faculty and staff as part of a project that aims to include those missing perspectives in Washington and Lee University's history of desegregation and integration.
Rewriting the Code: Women and Technology Initiative at W&L Hosts Two-Day Public Forum
Barabas’s talk, which is free and open to the public, is titled “Dodging Silver Bullets: Understanding the Role of Technology in Social Change.”
W&L Presents Anton Chekhov’s ‘The Cherry Orchard’
“The Cherry Orchard” is the final full play written by Anton Chekhov, who is considered by many to be the father of modern drama.
Images Worth a Thousand Words
On March 1, W&L’s University Collections of Art and History will open its newest exhibit, "Breaking the Chains: Ceramics and the Abolition Movement."
W&L Hosts Public Lecture on Ireland and ‘Brexit’ by Timothy McMahon
The title of McMahon’s talk, which is free and open to the public, is “Brexit on the Border: What We Know and Don’t Know about Irish/UK Relations.”
W&L Hosts Public Lecture with U.Va. Professor Anthony Corbeill
The title of his talk, which is free and open to the public, is “Grammatical Gender and Roman Conceptions of Poetry, Gods, and the More-Than-Human.”
W&L’s I’Anson Receives SCHEV Outstanding Faculty Award
The award recognizes faculty at Virginia’s institutions of higher learning who exemplify the highest standards of teaching, scholarship and service.
Washington and Lee Hosts Human Rights Expert Isabella Alexander
Alexander’s talk, which is free and open to the public, is titled “The Untold Story of Africa's Migrant and Refugee Crisis."
David Luban to Deliver Mudd Series Lecture
Luban’s lecture, which is titled "The Ethics of Professional Identities in Law and War,” will explore facets of professional identity.
Columnist George Will Headlines W&L’s Institute for Honor Symposium
Will’s talk, which is free and open to the public, is titled “Lowering the Temperature, and the Stakes, of Politics.”
W&L Hosts Todd McGowan for Public Lecture
McGowan’s lecture, which is free and open to the public, is titled “The Politics of Sacrificial Enjoyment: Freud and the Death Drive."
W&L Concert Guild Presents Imani Winds and Jon Nakamatsu
Their public performance is titled “Old Made New.”
Washington and Lee Concert Guild to Feature Soprano Danielle Talamantes
Talamantes has released two albums: “Heaven and Earth: a Duke Ellington Songbook” and “Canciones Españolas.”
W&L a Top Producer of Fulbright U.S. Students
W&L is included on the list of U.S. colleges and universities that produced the most 2018-2019 Fulbright U.S. Students.
Washington and Lee Team Wins 20th-Annual VFIC Ethics Bowl
The two-day event focused on ethics and social justice issues.
Barnett to Give Inaugural Lecture for Endowed Professorship
The title of Barnett’s talk, which is free and open to the public, is “Lost (And Found Again) in Translation.”
Two for the Price of One
University Collections of Art and History recently purchased prints by iconic American artists Thomas Hart Benton and James Abbott McNeill Whistler, and they are already being incorporated into courses in art and art history.
Mark Rush Talks ‘American Politics 101: James Madison and Cuba’
Mark Rush's piece was published Feb. 13 in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
At the Forefront of Economics
Margaret Kallus ’19 will be the second W&L alumna to join a team of economists at the Harvard University research institute, Opportunity Insights.
W&L to Screen Finch Documentary ‘Triton: America’s Deep Secret’
Washington and Lee will host a public screening of “Triton: America’s Deep Secret” on Feb. 26 at 6 p.m. in Stackhouse Theater on the W&L campus.
Expert in Paleontology Sculptures to Give Keynote Speech for SSA
The title of Gary Staab’s presentation is “Digital Dinosaurs: Fleshing out the Past."
W&L Student is Finalist for Hearst Journalism Award
Hannah Denham, ’20, is one of the top 20 finalists in the Hearst Journalism Awards’ enterprise writing contest.
Marrying Research and Public Service
Zainab Abiza '19 interviews Morten Wendelbo '12 about his research focusing on economic development, humanitarian aid and food security.
Washington and Lee Hosts Public Lecture with Erin Walcheck Averett
Averett’s talk, which is free and open to the public, is titled “Frightening the Frightful: Grotesque Visages from Ancient Cyprus.”
Washington and Lee Names LaRiviere New Associate Dean of the College
Fred LaRiviere, associate professor of chemistry and biochemistry at Washington and Lee University, is the new associate dean of the college, beginning Feb. 11.
Quick Hit: The Egg-Drop Scoop
Students in General Physics Lab I send eggs bungee jumping in the Science Center. The goal? Calculate correctly lest your project be a bust.
Washington and Lee Presents an Afternoon with Rebecca Traister
“An Afternoon with Rebecca Traister,” on Feb. 11 at 5:30 p.m. in Northen Auditorium, is free and open to the public.
An Unassuming Man
Late professor emeritus Harry Pemberton is the first W&L faculty member to be recognized as an Honored Benefactor.
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."
Washington and Lee Faculty Concert Presents ‘From Russia with Love!’
The duet features W&L music faculty Julia Goudimova, on cello and Anna Billias, on piano and highlights 20th-century composers.
Office Hours with David Bello
The Elizabeth Lewis Otey Professor of East Asian Studies takes a bug-eyed view of history.
Tom Williams, Edwin A. Morris Professor of Physics Emeritus, dies at 77
He taught at W&L from 1974 to 2011.
A Platform for Divergent Perspectives
Andy Smithey '20 is editor-in-chief of a new student publication, founded by Liv Cooper '20 and Genna Feirson '20, that aims to amplify unheard voices on campus.
Vosbein Magee Big Band Returns to W&L to Present: ‘An American in Paris’
The concert will take place in Wilson Hall, and is free and open to the public.
W&L’s Staniar Gallery Presents LAS HERMANAS IGLESIAS: ‘MIRROR RIM’
The artists will present their work in a talk on Feb. 12 at 5:30 p.m. in Wilson Hall’s Concert Hall.
Passion Points to the Perfect Profession
Hannah Denham '20 has combined business journalism with women and gender studies at W&L to create a liberal arts education that suits her interests and ambition.
Joy Harjo is Fifth Speaker in Mudd Lecture Series
The title of her talk, which is free and open to the public, is "Exile in Memory."
Sophocles’s ‘Antigone’ Comes to W&L’s Lenfest Center
Don't miss the one-night performance of “Antigone” on Feb. 8 at 7:30 p.m. in the Keller Theatre.
Dymacek to Present Inaugural Lecture
The title of Wayne Dymacek’s talk, which is free and open to the public, is “My Life and Times with Dots and Lines.”
ODK Recognizes New Members at 2019 Founders Day/ODK Convocation
The leadership organization also presented the James G. Leyburn Award to Srimayi B. “Tinni” Sen.
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.
Campus Kitchen at W&L Hosts 7th Annual Souper Bowl
Proceeds will support CKWL's Backpack Program, a hunger-fighting project that began in 2009.
David B. Dickens, Professor of German Emeritus, Dies at 85
He taught at W&L from 1960 to 2007.
Helping the Homebound
R. Alan Winstead ’85 is a driving force for the Meals on Wheels program in his community.
CEO of the American Civil War Museum Gives 2019 Founders Day Address
Coleman's talk, “In Times Like These: Responsive and Responsible Leadership,” can be viewed in full online.
W&L Alumnae Recognized for M&A Work
Three Washington and Lee alumnae and lawyers, two from the law school and one from the college, have been recognized for their work in the legal field of mergers and acquisitions.
‘A More Informed, Inclusive Perspective’
Studying Arabic in Jordan and Lebanon has given Sierra Terrana '20 a new outlook on Islam and the Middle East—one that she hopes to parlay into a legal career.
From Portland, Oregon, Comes BodyVox Contemporary Dance
BodyVox comes to Lexington for a one-night performance at the Keller Theatre at 7:30 p.m. on Jan. 10.
W&L to Host Second Annual Glasgow Distinguished Writer-in-Residence
Aimee Nezhukumatathil will give a public reading from her work on Jan. 14 at 6 p.m. in Northen Auditorium.
W&L’s Lenfest Presents ‘A Celebration of Harold Pinter’
The performance will take place on Jan. 24 at 7:30 p.m. in the Keller Theatre on the Washington and Lee University campus.
Donors Fund Named Athletics Positions
Three donors have recognized the role coaches play in educating and mentoring W&L students, both in the competitive arena and in the classroom.
W&L’s Staniar Gallery Presents ‘Invocation’
The artist will give a public artist’s talk on Jan. 23 at 5:30 p.m. in Wilson Hall.
Washington and Lee Professor Appointed Member of Fulbright Specialist Program
Washington and Lee University’s Martin Davies, associate professor of economics, was appointed a member of the Fulbright Specialist Program for three years.
Celebrating the Life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
This year's observance of MLK day will comprise a variety of events, including a keynote address by the Rev. William Barber II.
Taking the Long View
Steven Jones ’69 helps his alma mater plan for the future.
W&L Chanoyu Tea Society to Host Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Tea
W&L's Chanoyu Tea Society will host their annual Martin Luther King, Jr. tea ceremony on Jan. 21
25 and Counting
At prestigious labs around the country, W&L students have pushed themselves and the frontiers of science in the quest to find a cure for a rare disease.
Bob Strong on George H.W. Bush
Bob Strong's piece was published on Dec. 9 in The Virginian-Pilot.
Decoding Technology, Opening Doors
Women in Technology workshops introduced Ruopeng Zhang '21 and Caroline Blackmon '19 to basic web development in a collaborative and fun environment. They urge other students to take advantage of the next round of workshops.
A Book Fit for Royals
Washington and Lee's Special Collections is an educational resource fit for a queen, but this 543-year-old book really has royal connections.
Sankofa House: A Place of Belonging
Community and social support form the heart of W&L's newest theme house.
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.
‘Entranced by Science’
Deepthi Thumuluri '20 won a Virginia Academy of Sciences grant to continue her research into the relationship between diet-induced obesity, exercise and the gut microbiome.
‘A Big Optimist’
Lewis Perkins '93, the self-described “liberal arts kid” who received the Distinguished Alumnus Award at his 25th reunion in April, nurtured his creative spirit at W&L. Now he brings that spirit to a nonprofit that encourages sustainability.
Radical Rebirth
Beth Staples reinvents W&L's Shenandoah magazine with a commitment to diverse voices and intensive collaboration.
A W&L Experience, Reprised
Morgan Luttig '14, who studied vocal performance and education at W&L, has returned as visiting instructor of music while Professor Shane Lynch is on sabbatical.
W&L Presents 2018 Holiday Pops Concert
Tickets may be obtained by trading a non-perishable food item to benefit Campus Kitchen at W&L.
Fourth Mudd Lecturer Talks Bioculture of Ethics and Identity
Rebecca M. Jordan-Young, a sociomedical scientist, is the fourth speaker in the 2017-18 “Ethics of Identity” series.
Women Watching Wall Street
Alumnae business reporters recently visited W&L to offer advice and invite students to lean in and learn.
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.
Mario Pellicciaro, Associate Professor of Classics Emeritus, Dies at 89
Pellicciaro taught at W&L from 1966 to 1999.
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.
W&L, Mount Vernon Announce Mutual Loan of Washington Portraits
The historic institutions will temporarily exchange iconic portraits of George Washington, which will go on public view in mid-December.
W&L Jazz Ensemble and Vosbein Magee Big Band Present ‘Hot Jazz’
The concert is free and open to the public, and no tickets are required.
Santa’s Helper
Ron Ginder '75 isn't one of Santa's elves; he's a thoughtful alumnus who makes 800 wooden toys each year for Rockbridge-area children.
The Art of a Second Shot
Max Adler ’04, editorial director at Golf Digest magazine, used golf and art to facilitate the release of a wrongfully convicted man.
On Numbers and Notes
Whether he's working with the Williams Investment Society or playing jazz guitar, Joe Wen '19 makes the most of his W&L experience.
W&L Hosts Annual Holiday Candlelight Service
The event is free and open to the public.
Bell Talks “Front Porches of the Dead”
W&L Anthropology Professor Alison Bell discusses grave sites on "With Good Reason Radio."
W&L Presents “Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike”
This production is open to the public, but tickets are required.
Poet Oliver de la Paz to Give Public Reading at W&L
The event is free and open to the public, and books will be available for sale following the reading.
Rediscovery and Restoration of a 279-Year-Old Treasure
The Benjamin Borden Grant, the original grant for the land on which W&L now sits, turns 279 this month. It has been conserved and is stored in W&L's Special Collections.
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.
W&L Presents Author Talk Featuring Harvey Markowitz
The talk is free and open to the public, and refreshments will be provided.
The Art of ‘Survivance’
Joel Bernstein ’57 brings his passion for Native American art to W&L with a groundbreaking new exhibition.
W&L Presents The Antioch Chamber Ensemble
The Antioch Chamber is one of the most highly regarded chamber choral groups in the United States.
Staniar Gallery Presents Jeff Rich’s “Watershed: Tennessee River”
The show will be on view Nov. 5 – Dec. 7.
Washington and Lee’s Lenfest Center Presents November Concerts
Both events are free and open to the public; no tickets are required.
Exploring the Twists and Turns of Knot Theory
Mathematics professor Elizabeth Denne helped design one of the Fleet Museum's most popular exhibits yet.
‘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 to Host Second DataCon Event
The event will focus on how data is shaping sports, entertainment, and healthcare.
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.
A Poetic Conversation on Women’s Health
Sarah Helms '15 shares her documentary on the beauty and hardships of rural Nepal at the 14th National Symposium of Theater and Performance Arts in Academe.
Built from Scratch
As part of an art class, W&L students built the university’s first earth oven, which will be a permanent fixture in the Campus Garden.
W&L Presents 66th Journalism Ethics Institute
The discussion will take place Nov. 9. at 5:30 p.m. in Stackhouse Theater.
‘Catapulted into a New Country’
After spending the summer teaching and exploring in Costa Rica, Taylor Casey '20 can't wait to return.
Devoney Looser to Give Annual Shannon-Clark Lecture at W&L
The talk, which is free and open to the public, is titled "Fame and Fortune in the Age of Austen."
Washington and Lee to Host Climate Change Discussion
The talk, which is free and open to the public, is titled “Climate Change: Local Agriculture and Rainforest Solutions – A 7 Point Plan."
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.
John Tombarge to Give 2018 Endowed Chair Lecture
Tombarge’s talk, which is free and open to the public, is titled “Championing the Lead Casket: Library Leadership in the 21st Century.”
Recent Gift Illustrates Poet’s ‘Twin Obsessions’
Friends and classmates of Jeanne de Saussure Smith ’08 have dedicated an E. E. Cummings painting to W&L in her memory.
The Reeves Center Previews Mythical Creatures
This free family program is geared for ages 7-11; children must be accompanied by an adult.
Sustainability House Peddles Green Transportation
The house's new Bike Shop offers free and low-cost rentals, lessons on bike maintenance, and opportunities for exploring the outdoors on two wheels.
W&L Hosts Third Annual Social Impact Summit
This year’s event focuses on Exploring Careers and Issues in Social Innovation and Responsible Leadership.
Playwright Paula Vogel is the Third Speaker in W&L’s Ethics of Identity Series
Vogel's talk, which is free and open to the public, is titled “The Art of Tolerance.”
“Uncovering Fraud in Trump’s Empire”: A Conversation at W&L with David Barstow of the New York Times
In his talk, which is free and open to the public, Barstow will discuss his coverage of the Trump administration and other projects.
Studying Neuroscience Down Under
Megan Engeland '19 spent her summer in a research laboratory in the psychology department at the University of Sydney in Australia.
The Interaction Between Health and Poverty
James Ricks '21 interviews Dr. Jonathan Wortham '04 about his work with the Centers for Disease Control.
Marlbrook Chamber Players to Perform at W&L
The group consists of current W&L faculty members Jaime McArdle, violinist, Julia Goudimova, cellist and Timothy Gaylard, pianist.
Washington and Lee Choral Program Presents the Fall Choral Concert
The event is free and open to the public and tickets are free, but required.
Quick Hit: “Priscilla Queen of the Desert”
Staff and students in the costume shop at Lenfest Center have been hard at work creating fabulous costumes for this upcoming W&L production.
Washington and Lee Presents “Priscilla Queen of the Desert, the Musical”
The show runs Oct. 25-27 at 7:30 p.m., and Oct. 28 at 2 p.m. in Keller Theatre on the W&L campus.
Public Reading by Rebecca Makkai ‘99, Author of ‘The Great Believers’
The reading will be Oct. 18 at 8:15 p.m. in Northen Auditorium.
Filling the Gaps
In response to student demand, Washington and Lee University has added three new interdisciplinary minors to enrich its curriculum.
Polish Ambassador, Senator to Talk at W&L
In their discussion, the duo will address "Transatlantic relations between Poland and the United States."
Anita Foeman to Discuss DNA and Identity in Second Mudd Lecture
The title of Foeman's lecture is "DNA and Identity: Changing the Conversation About Who We Are."
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.
Up and Running
Molly Mann '20 combined fitness and service learning during her Shepherd summer internship at Back on My Feet in Washington, D.C.
W&L Welcomes New Trustee Bill Payne ’88
Payne joined the W&L Board of Trustees on October 5.
‘College is More Than Earning a Degree’
Whether she's leading the Student Association for Black Unity, acting in a play or volunteering in the community as a Bonner Scholar, Sasha Edwards '20 is ever mindful that education can happen anywhere.
Taking Independence to a New Level
Caroline Caruso '21 loved Costa Rica so much that she wants to open a medical practice there after graduate school.
‘My Time in Nicoya’
Daniel Rhoades '19 spent the summer immersed in the language and culture of Costa Rica.
WGSS to Hold Panel to Discuss Kavanaugh Confirmation Hearing
The panel, which is free and open to the public, is titled “Kavanaugh, SCOTUS Confirmation Hearings, and #whyididntreport.”
Quick Hit: Artist Sheryl Oring Performs “I Wish to Say”
Oring visited W&L in conjunction with her Staniar Gallery exhibit, "Writer's Block."
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.”
Culture and Communication in Costa Rica
Language and culture courses at W&L prepared Marissa Miller '21 for a fun, educational trip to Nicoya, where she met the vice president of Costa Rica (left, center).
Horowitz Op-Ed Addresses Bad Behavior at Elite Institutions
W&L History Professor Sarah Horowitz addresses "the upper-class claim to a right to rule — and misrule" in the Washington Post.
Sona Jobarteh, First Female Virtuoso Player of the Kora, to Perform at W&L
Jobarteh is the first female virtuoso player of the kora, a 21-string African harp.
Staniar Gallery Opens New Display “Public Dreams/Private Myths”
The show will be on display Oct. 5 – Nov. 1.
George Washington University Professor Talks “Digital Pasts: Deaf Culture, Contemporary Media, and the New Middle Ages.”
Lunch will be served, and the event is free and open to the public; however, RSVP is required by Oct. 22 to oconnells@wlu.edu.
UCAH Presents ‘Ancient Inspirations: The Pueblo Pottery of Lorraine Gala Lewis and LaDonna Victoriano’
This exhibit, which is free and open to the public, focuses on the work of two contemporary Native American potters from the Southwest, Lorraine Gala Lewis and LaDonna Victoriano.
Rebecca Makkai ’99 Produces Another Page-Turner
Her latest novel, "The Great Believers," was a finalist for the National Book Award in fiction and was one of three finalists for the Pulitzer Prize in fiction.
Building Blocks
Virginia McGhee ’19 spent the summer at Stanford University building polymers in Bob Waymouth ’82’s chemistry lab.
Ayoub and Friend Awarded NSF Grant for Research in Spider Silk
The grant will help fund a multidisciplinary team from three institutions, including W&L, that will investigate how variation in adhesive-protein components of spider silk relate to differences in the glue’s material properties.
Nothing like a Password: Trial and Resilience in the American Asylum System
Anne Rodgers '20 completed a 2018 summer internship with Asylee Women Enterprise (AWE) through the Shepherd Program. These are her reflections.
Lee Chapel Researcher to Deliver Fall Lecture
David Cox, professor of history at Southern Virginia University, will give Lee Chapel’s fall lecture on Oct. 8 at 12:15 p.m. in Lee Chapel.
Henry Sharp Jr., Professor of Mathematics Emeritus, dies at 94
Sharp taught at W&L from 1983-1991.
Studying Medicine in Pakistan
A grant from the Endeavor Foundation allowed Midha Ahmad '21 and Sawera Khan '21 to spend the summer in Pakistan, where they compared alternative medicine to traditional treatment.
Walking in Sunshine
Blue Ridge Autism and Achievement Center’s Lexington branch recently held a grand opening celebration for a nature trail built by Washington and Lee University engineering students through a community partnership.
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."
Destined for Public Service
Balen Essak '20 interviews Maisie Osteen '14L about her experiences with the Shepherd Program and as an assistant public defender.
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.
Exhibit Highlights Mock Convention Through the Years
The exhibition, “The Mock Convention Through the Years,” is on display on the first floor of Leyburn Library between Sept. 15-29.
Scaling the Entrepreneurship Summit
Jesse Evans '20 spent his summer ensuring that this year's summit, which took place Sept. 21-22, would be a success.
W&L Choral Program and Instrumental Ensemble to Hold Parents and Family Weekend Concerts
Join members of the W&L choral program for a Parents and Family Weekend choral concert on Sept. 28, at 8 p.m. in Wilson Concert Hall.
W&L’s History Department to Hold Public Panel in Response to Constitution Day Lecture
The panel discussion, which is free and open to the public, is titled “Who Is America?! A Response to Michael Anton’s Constitution Day Lecture.”
W&L Faculty Trio Present “From the Salon to the Dance Hall”
A Washington and Lee University faculty recital will present “From the Salon to the Dance Hall,” a concert of works by Schumann, Brahms and Astor Piazzolla.
Summer in Germany
Mark Donohue '19 spent the summer working as a software engineering intern at a company called AGCO, located in southern Bavaria.
A Natural Inclination
As a senior ecologist with Trihydro Corp., Jana Heisler White '98 works on environmental protection and remediation.
A Salad Bowl with a Sordid Past
This elegant bowl, which is part of W&L's Reeves Collection, can be traced back to the Opium War of 1839-1842.
NYU Professor to Give Keynote Address for “Ethics of Identity” Series
Appiah will speak on “The Ethics of Identity: The Injuries of Class.”
Confronting Cancer with Research
Erin An '19 has spent time this summer researching immunotherapy treatments for pediatric cancer at the University of Virginia.
W&L Holds Public Lecture: ‘Getting Away with Fraud: The Lansdowne Portraits of George Washington’
Evans will discuss the history behind several fraudulent copies of Lansdowne-style George Washington portraits that were produced based on the original.
The 2018 Earle Bates Lecturer in Environmental Studies to Discuss ‘A Critical Time for State Environmental Leadership’
Strickler will give a talk on Wednesday, Sept. 19, at 6 p.m. in the Stackhouse Theater in Elrod Commons.
W&L Partners with Correctional Center for New Exhibit
A panel discussion and reception for "The Unfreedom of Expression: Artworks from the Augusta Correctional Center" will take place Sept. 13, but the exhibit will remain on display through Sept. 30.
Finding Beauty Behind Bars
After taking a course at Augusta Correctional Center, two W&L juniors helped to organize an exhibition at the university featuring artwork by artists who are incarcerated. The exhibit is entitled “Unfreedom of Expression.”
W&L History Professors Talk Monuments in Washington Post
Professors Michelle Brock, Sarah Horowitz and Molly Michelmore discuss the message and weight behind Confederate monuments on college campuses
Finch Addresses Political Debates in Roanoke Times
In the op-ed, Professor Kevin Finch argues that Virginians should end the debate about debates.
“Doc Rock” Rocks On
Ed Spencer ’53, who has made plans to support a scholarship fund at W&L, is still a cornerstone of the university 17 years after his retirement.
A Gift of Gratitude
The Professor Sidney M.B. Coulling ’46 Scholarship Endowment.
‘Passionate and Prepared’
Working in South Africa gave Will Hardage '20 a chance to combine his economics major and his poverty studies minor.
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.
Staniar Gallery Presents “Writer’s Block”
The show will be on view Sept. 1-30. Oring will give a public artist’s talk on Sept. 26 at 5:30 p.m. in Wilson Hall’s Concert Hall.
Welcome Class of 2022!
Members of Washington and Lee's newest class arrive on campus and talk about why they chose W&L.
A Literal Treasure Chest
Charles Philip Blackledge ’38 gifted an important and fascinating collection of Roman coins to Washington and Lee Special Collections.
Best of Both Worlds
Professor Kevin Finch, who just released a new documentary, loves that W&L faculty have “this wonderful combination of academic credentials and practical experience.”
W&L’s Benefiel Discusses Ancient Graffiti Project on Virginia’s Public Radio
Benefiel explains how she has spent more than a decade studying what the people of Pompei and Herculaneum wrote on their walls.
‘A Seriously Huge Operation’
W&L Campus Kitchen summer interns practice leadership development through community service.
W&L Professor Ted DeLaney to Address Opening Convocation
DeLaney’s talk is titled “W&L History: Traditions, Transformations and the Consequences of Change."
W. Barlow Newbolt, Professor of Physics Emeritus, Dies at 83
Newbolt taught at W&L from 1962 to 2000.
Opening New Doors
Catherine Savoca ’19 explored the real estate development industry this summer as a sales and marketing intern in Lisbon, Portugal.
Eastern Art Meets Western Virginia
Dr. Ling-ting Chiu, a Fulbright Scholar and assistant professor of history at Soochow University in Taiwan, spent the summer at Washington and Lee studying the works of former W&L professor and artist Professor I-Hsiung Ju.
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.
It’s Nearly Showtime!
Take a peek behind the Lenfest curtain for 2018-19.
A Classical Career
While digging at the Athenian Agora Excavation in Greece this summer, Allison Schuster '19 indulged her passion for archaeology and classics.
State Bar of Michigan Names Katie Abplanalp Brown ’05, ’11L Outstanding Young Lawyer
The award recognizes a lawyer under the age of 36 who has demonstrated an overwhelming commitment to public service, service to the bar and exceptional leadership.
W&L Hosts Japan-America Student Conference
The conference brings more than 65 students to Lexington from Aug. 12-17 and includes two public events.
Gear Up
Gonz Ferrero ’04 and Lenny Enkhbold ’17 blend their shared concern for the environment with a dash of business savvy to promote eco-friendly outdoor wear.
Practical Tools for the Future
Yoko Koyama '19 put her W&L learning to work this summer at National Instruments Japan.
Office Hours: Professor Sandra L. Reiter
The Darrold and Kay Cannan Associate Term Professor of Business Administration studies what she calls “the intersection of business and the natural environment.” She arrived at that spot after studying engineering, management, business — and philosophy.
Opting for the Unknown
Bob Chandler ’92 charts his own course as co-owner of omnichannel retailer Tactics.
Growing in German
Jackson Ellis '19 is working with a German consulting agency to help international student-athletes navigate the college application process.
Novak, Berrached Win Global Impact Award
W&L students Graham Novak '19 and Mourad Berrached '20 won a $15,000 prize at the 2018 Schulze Entrepreneurship Challenge.
Informed by Child’s Play
This summer, Davis Straske '19 is researching children's play in psychology professor Megan Fulcher's Gender Development Lab.
Rahl Receives NSF Grant for Geological Research
Jeffrey Rahl, professor of geology at Washington and Lee University, has received a grant from the National Science Foundation.
Where Math Meets Art
Xinxian Wang '21 was able to marry two interests in an internship with The Visual Arts Center in Richmond.
Meaning, Culture and Survival
A new book by Harvey Markowitz, associate professor of anthropology, examines Native Americans and Catholic missionaries.
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.
Archer and Lepage Awarded Virginia Humanities Grant
The $7,000 Virginia Humanities grant will support an upcoming exhibit in Staniar Gallery.
What Makes A Great Leader?
As a Presidential Leadership Scholar, Dana Bolden '89 discussed effective leadership styles with Presidents Bush and Clinton.
Turning Data into Knowledge
Moataz Khalifa discusses his new job as Leyburn Library's director of data education.
Alumnus Receives First ODK Endowed Scholarship in honor of Kenneth P. Ruscio
The scholarship will be the first awarded in the 2018-19 academic year.
Green Solutions for a Modern World
Attending the Princeton Environmental Ideathon was a natural progression for Julianna Keeling '19, who started a sustainable packaging company when she was still in high school.
A ‘Dream Act’
Tolu Olubunmi ’02 speaks up for immigrants and refugees.
Helping Kids Bounce Back
Dr. Daniel “Trey” Lee ’98 leads groundbreaking research and clinical trials of immunotherapy treatments to fight pediatric cancers.
Office Hours: Seth Michelson
The assistant professor of Spanish, who devotes time both inside and outside the classroom to writing and translating poetry, recently compiled a book of poems written by incarcerated undocumented teens.
Summertime Stints
Washington and Lee students utilize their summers through research, volunteer work and internship opportunities, both on campus and across the globe.
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.
Horowitz Addresses Conspiracies, Scandals in Washington Post Piece
Horowitz is an associate professor of history at Washington and Lee.
Strong Talks Presidential Scandals in the Richmond Times-Dispatch
Strong is the William Lyne Wilson Professor in Political Economy at Washington and Lee.
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.
Into the Great Wide Open
The A. Paul Knight Internship Program in Conservation, named in memory of a late Washington and Lee student, turns 30 this year. It has provided internships to 132 students and is still going strong.
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.
W&L to Host 7th Annual Entrepreneurship Summit
The summit will take place Friday and Saturday, September 21-22, 2018. Alumni registration is now open.
Colleagues Remember David Gordon Elmes
The professor of psychology emeritus died June 4.
Sand Trackers
Professor David Harbor and his Spring Term class chased particles of sand from the Blue Ridge Mountains to the Barrier Islands and the high plains of Utah.
Paul Youngman Named Associate Provost at Washington and Lee
Youngman succeeds Marcia France, who becomes dean of undergraduate studies at Duke Kunshan University in China.
A Muse in Nature
Professor Ricardo Wilson's Spring Term class spent 10 days writing short fiction at Skylark Nature Preserve and Lodge in Raphine.
Kerin Awarded Howard Foundation Fellowship
She is one of eight applicants to receive a $33,000 grant.
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.
Sifting Through the Past
Donald Gaylord's Spring Term class introduced students to archaeological lab methods through hands-on experience, readings and field trips.
Bui ’21 and Syed ’19 Awarded Gilman Scholarship to Study Abroad
Doan Bui ’21 and Hashim Syed ’19 have won Gilman Scholarships to study abroad.
Class of 2018 Video: ‘What We’ll Miss’
Diplomas have been handed out and caps have been tossed. In this video, members of the Class of 2018 discuss what they'll miss most about W&L.
Washington and Lee Graduates 441 Students at 231st Commencement
In his Commencement address, president Will Dudley encouraged the Class of 2018 to take the habits they have learned at W&L "and change the world, one small encounter at a time.”
Loughery ’18 Awarded ORISE Research Fellowship
The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) research fellowship will allow her to conduct research at the U.S. Army Medical Research Institute for Chemical Defense.
Faith Pinho Awarded ODK Leader of the Year for Journalism
Pinho’s award is part of ODK’s 2018 General Russell E. Dougherty National Leader of the Year competition.
Washington and Lee University to Celebrate 231st Commencement, Baccalaureate
W&L celebrates its 231st undergraduate commencement Thursday, May 25. LIVESTREAM: 10 a.m.
Prepared for the Game of Life
With the support of teammates, professors and friends, Nicholas George '18 was able to balance two majors and a spot on the basketball team.
W&L to Award Two Honorary Degrees at 2018 Commencement
W&L will recognize the outstanding contributions of professors Marjorie Agosín and Harlan Beckley at its 231st commencement.
The Value of Wandering
More than any other experience at W&L, the Outing Club has taught Bowen Spottswood '18 about living life joyfully.
W&L Presents Senior Recitals
The performance is free and open to the public.
W&L Seniors Present Piano and Violin Recital
The performance is free and open to the public, and no tickets are required.
No Longer a ‘Reluctant Leader’
Truth Iyiewuare '18 looks back at his growth as a member—and then president—of the Student Association for Black Unity at W&L.
University Singers Present Annual Commencement Concert
The performance is free and open to the public, and no tickets are required.
Three W&L Students Awarded 2018 Critical Language Scholarships
Elizabeth McDonald heads to Japan, Emily Austin to Indonesia and Riley Ries to Kyrgyzstan.
W&L’s University Collection of Art and History Presents Special Lecture
Boldt’s lecture is titled "Conversing a Great Deal with Your Picture: Portraiture and Society in Early Virginia.”
A Johnson Scholar’s Next Steps
Courtney Hauck '18 looks forward to continuing her debt-free education with a fellowship to Columbia Law School.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
University Singers to Perform in Richmond
On April 15, the University Singers will give a public performance in Richmond with world-renowned composer Ēriks Ešenvalds.
A Leader Forged by Fire
As a first-year student at W&L, Jane Chiavelli '18 had no idea that she would face a huge challenge — and come out of it with strong leadership skills.
Lena Hill Named Dean of the College at Washington and Lee University
Lena Hill, senior associate to the president, interim chief diversity officer, and associate vice president at the University of Iowa, has been named dean of the College at Washington and Lee University.
W&L Photographer Hinely’s Work on Exhibit
The work of Patrick Hinely '73 is currently on exhibit at Nelson Gallery, which is located on Washington Street in Lexington.
Wubah Named President of Millersville University of Pennsylvania
After completing the academic year at W&L, he will begin his new role on July 1.
‘A Good Place to Grow’
From Lexington to London, Faith E. Pinho '18 has had a vast array of experiences.
W&L’s Staniar Gallery Presents “Panels in Process”
The show will be on display April 23 – May 24.
Washington and Lee University Presents Che Malambo
Che Malambo comes to the Keller stage for a one-night performance on April 26.
Breaking the Rules in Journalism
In a recent visit to campus, Alisha Laventure ’09, a television news anchor in Dallas, told journalism students about how a national story became personal.
Stepping Back into the Spotlight
Coralie Chu '18 has always been a performer, but W&L helped her discover confidence both on and off the stage.
‘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.
University Jazz Ensemble Performs “Solo Avenue”
Audience members will hear a wide range of genres and original compositions by Denny Euprasert.
W&L Bluegrass Ensemble to Perform
The ensemble consists of students, staff and alumni.
W&L University Wind Ensemble Presents “The Journey Home”
The concert will feature Concerto-Aria Competition Winner Lisa Roth ’19 on piano.
W&L’s Writer in Residence and Editor of Shenandoah Gives Final Reading
Smith has edited Shenandoah since 1995 and received a 2008 Virginia Governor’s Arts Award for publishing excellence.
‘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.
Guse to Give Talk in Honor of John C. Winfrey Term Professorship
Joseph Guse, John C. Winfrey Associate Term Professor of Economics, will give a talk in honor of his professorship on Tues., April 3 at 5:00 p.m. in Northen Auditorium.
Washington Break: More than a Vacation
Washington Break gave students a chance for learning and personal development, as well as all-out fun.
2018 LEAD Banquet Recognizes Leadership Across Campus
The event celebrated many individual and student accomplishments.
W&L’s Community Based Learning Program Receives Grant to Expand Community Relations
The grant will help train faculty and community partners to implement new partnerships and courses.
Phi Beta Kappa Initiates New Members during 2018 Convocation
The Phi Beta Kappa chapter at W&L welcomed 41 members of the junior and senior classes and two graduates from the Class of 2017.
W&L Presents L.A. Theatre Works’ ‘The Mountaintop’
“The Mountaintop” comes to the Keller stage for a one-night performance.
The Story Behind the Art
After Tucker Hall was restored, University Collections of Art & History worked to find the perfect art to adorn its walls — including four bas-relief sculptures that hung on campus more than 100 years ago.
‘A Stronger Sense of Self’
At this small-town university, Nora Devlin '19 has been exposed to viewpoints from all over the globe.
Journalist and W&L Alumna to Give Society of Professional Journalist Keynote Address
Laventure will speak on the ethical journalist’s role in the modern media age.
W&L’s Center for International Education Presents Vanessa Davies
Her talk, which is free and open to the public, is titled “An Untold Story of Black Intellectuals and Egyptology.”
W&L Hosts Book Talk with Temple University Professor Bryant Simon
The title of his talk is “The Hamlet Fire and the Deadly Costs of Cheap.”
W&L Presents Mellon Colloquium on New Frontiers in Global Education
The weekend’s full schedule is available online. The colloquium is sponsored by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.
W&L to Host Public Talk with Co-Founders of FairVote
The title of their talk is “How We'll End Gerrymandering and Fairly Represent All Women and Men?"
Nothing but Love
Peyton Powers '18 says studying poverty has helped him understand that "humans cannot be divorced from the dignity that is concomitant to life."
Reiter to Give Talk in Honor of Cannan Term Professorship
Her talk is titled "Does it Make Sense to Blame Corporations?"
Notes from Lenfest
Hermione Wang '18 has spent so much time in Lenfest that people jokingly ask her if she lives there. Her job? Making sure that the show always goes on.
W&L’s Colón Talks Media Ethics with Washington Post
Journalism professor Aly Colón weighs in on Sam Nunberg interviews.
Carol Campbell, Author of “The Goddess Diaries,” to Perform at W&L
“The Goddess Diaries” is an ongoing theatrical production featuring true-life stories of women.
The Center for Poetic Research Presents Poet Ross Gay
Gay’s poetry often explores questions of race, as well as his symbiotic passions for gardening and community activism.
W&L Hosts Allen Guelzo as Part of Education and History Series
The title of Guelzo’s talk is “Did Robert E. Lee Commit Treason?”
W&L Repertory Dance Company Features Poet Nina Maria Donovan
Her poem "Nasty Woman" and performance were the inspiration for a student-created dance.
W&L’s Studio Art Majors Present Senior Projects
Staniar Gallery showcases work by the Art Department’s graduating studio majors.
Stanford Professor Stephen Murphy-Shigematsu to Address W&L’s Phi Beta Kappa Convocation
His talk is titled “A Heartful Way of Living with Mindfulness, Compassion and Responsibility.”
W&L’s Beck Receives an NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship
Beck is the 22nd General to receive the distinction over the last 15 years.
Glasgow Endowment Presents Poetry Reading by Anna Lena Phillips Bell
Bell is an old-time musician and square dance caller, as well as a poet.
Glasgow Endowment Presents Poetry Reading by Tess Taylor
Taylor is the author of two collections of poetry and a chapbook.
W&L Concert Guild Presents Roomful of Teeth
Roomful of Teeth is a Grammy-winning vocal project dedicated to reimagining the expressive potential of the human voice.
Virginia Tech Professor to Give Keynote for Mudd Undergraduate Ethics Conference
Wodak will speak on “Fake News and Echo Chambers.”
The Shape of the Maury
Robert Humston's Aquatic Ecology class collected ecological data about the Maury River in preparation for the removal of Jordan's Point Dam.
Marlbrook Chamber Players to Perform at Washington and Lee
The concert will include works from a wide range of 20th-century composers influenced by the blues, jazz and Broadway.
W&L University Orchestra Presents “A Pilgrim Vision”
The concert is free and open to the public, and no tickets are required.
Medieval and Renaissance Studies Program Presents Talk with Leyla Rouhi
Rouhi’s talk is titled “A Radical Reassessment of Accepted Wisdom on Miguel de Cervantes' Fiction on Islam.”
Sree Sreenivasan Keynotes 65th Ethics Institute in Media
The title of his talk is “Common Sense in Uncommon Times: Lessons for the Digital and Physical Worlds.”
Collin Glatz ’20 to Participate in German American Exchange Internship Program
The program helps American students secure three-month long business internships in Germany.
W&L Women Mentor the Next Generation
Women in Technology and Science gives girls from local middle and elementary schools an opportunity to perform science experiments in all disciplines during the academic year.
Defying Gravity
Professor Jenefer Davies talks about her new book on aerial dance and the physical and artistic challenges of working against gravity.
Russian String Orchestra to Perform at W&L
This marks the third time since 2006 that the orchestra, previously known as Chamber Orchestra Kremlin, has performed at W&L.
President of Russell Sage Foundation Second Speaker in Shepherd Program’s 20th Celebration
The talk is titled “Poverty, Inequality and Public Policies: Reflections on the End of the Safety Net As We Know It.”
W&L’s Department of Music Presents a Faculty Recital: “Mockingbird Amongst the Flowers”
Byron Petty, Shuko Watanabe and William McCorkle will perform French, German and Italian works from the baroque.
Miranda Fricker Completes Yearlong Mudd Center Equality and Difference Series
The title of her talk is “Epistemic Equality as a Condition of Well-Functioning Blame.”
Phillis Wheatley: ‘Favored by the Muses’
Washington and Lee's Special Collections contains a rare volume of poetry by Wheatley, the first published African-American poet.
From Brainstorm to Billboard
Majo Bustamante '18 was a marketing and communications intern for NASA Automotriz, the company that owns the rights to sell Ford and Volkswagen in San Jose, Costa Rica.
Quick Hits: Gonkar Gyatso’s ‘Buddha’s Picnic’
The interactive exhibit will be on display in Staniar Gallery through March 17.
An Education in Place
Kat Oakley '19 has spent a lot of time contemplating the idea of "place" - both in Lexington and across the world.
W&L Associate Professor of Dance to Give Anne and Edgar Basse Jr. Author Talk
Jenefer Davies will talk about her recent book, “Aerial Dance: A Guide to Dance with Rope and Harness.”
Robert Macfarlane to Give Shannon-Clark Lecture at W&L
The British author will deliver the lecture, titled “The Word-Hoard: A Counter-Desecration Phrasebook for The Anthropocene.”
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.”
Sculpting a Business
Sloan Evans ’99 and Rhett McCraw ’07 credit their liberal arts education with helping them build a strong foundation for their careers.
Former Federal Reserve Bank President to give H. Parker Willis Lecture
Dr. Jeffrey Lacker, former CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, will give the H. Parker Willis Lecture in Political Economy.
W&L Tea Society Hosts Women and Girls’ Day Tea Ceremony
There will be three seatings on Mar. 3 at 1 p.m., 1:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. and tickets are free.
W&L’s Department of Music Presents the University Singers in Concert Feb. 27
The program will feature a variety of works from Centuries of Psalms to modern music to traditional American folk songs.
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.
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.
The Path to Learning
A team of Washington and Lee engineering majors is designing and building a walking trail for children served by Blue Ridge Autism and Achievement Center’s Lexington location.
Princeton University Professor Harriet Flower to Deliver Hoyt Lecture in Classics
Flower’s talk is titled “The Dancing Lares and the Serpent in the Garden: Roman Local and Household Religion.”
W&L Presents ‘The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet’
Performances will run March 1-6.
W&L Presents a Conversation on Race and Hope by Authors of “We Are Charleston”
The three authors of “We Are Charleston” will talk on Feb. 15 at 6:00 p.m. in Stackhouse Theatre, Elrod Commons. It is free and open to the public.
Quick Hits: Setting the Stage at Lenfest Center
Students play a key role in creating the visual styling for upcoming productions by the theater department.
Building Your Own Dream Job
Graham Novak '19 may only be a junior at W&L, but he has already lined up a job — at his own company.
Equality and Difference Series Continues with Pulitzer Prize Winner Katherine Boo
Over the years, her reporting from disadvantaged communities in the United States and abroad has been awarded a Pulitzer Prize, a MacArthur Genius Grant and a National Magazine Award for Feature Writing.
UNC History Professor, Fitz Brundage, Continues W&L Education and History Series
Brundage’s talk is titled “A Vexing and Awkward Dilemma: The Legacy of a Confederate Landscape.”
W&L Students to Deliberate “Ethical Issues in a Multicultural Society”
The W&L team will compete head-to-head against other highly qualified student teams from Virginia’s 15 leading independent colleges and universities.
W&L Celebrates Black History Month
The university's Office of Diversity and Inclusion presents a month-long schedule of events, including film screenings, lectures and discussions.
W&L to Expand Advanced Research Cohort through Quality Enhancement Plan
Washington and Lee University has selected the Advanced Research Cohort (ARC) program as its next Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP). President Will Dudley and Provost Marc Conner announced the selection at the undergraduate faculty meeting on Feb. 5.
Reeves Center Acquires 16th-Century Italian Vase
The vase, which was made in the city of Deruta, illustrates two main influences on European ceramic design.
Strohsacker ’06 Leads Eagles PR Team into Super Bowl LII
Brett Strohsacker ’06, who played soccer and majored in mass communications at W&L, has worked his way to the top of the Philadelphia Eagles PR team.
Interactive Exhibition by Tibetan Artist Gonkar Gyatso Opens at W&L’s Staniar Gallery
Gyatso is best known for his work mixing Buddhist iconography with pop imagery.
‘Leaders Like Me’
Lex McGriff '18 has grown into a leader in W&L's Student Association for Black Unity. As she prepares for graduation, she hopes more underclassmen will become leaders like her.
W&L Theater Presents Children’s Favorite “James and the Giant Peach”
“James and the Giant Peach” follows the story of James, a forgotten and lonely child, played by Arthur Love ’18.
Pulitzer Prize-Winning Playwright Suzan-Lori Parks to Speak
Parks is the eighth speaker in the 2017–18 Equality and Difference series, sponsored by the W&L's Mudd Center for Ethics.
NPR TV Critic Eric Deggans to Deliver 2018 Fishback Program Talk
The title of Deggans’ talk is: “Building Bridges, Not Walls: Decoding Media's Confusing Coverage of Race and Culture.”
W&L’s SonoKlect Presents Trio ZBR in Concert
Trio ZBR will present a program that expands the definition of virtuosity in music.
Diversity of Experiences
Sima Sharma ’18 used her time at W&L to explore her passion for the world and its various cultures through volunteering and study abroad.
Weaving a Web of Research
Andrew Mah ’18 has spent his undergraduate career studying the circadian rhythms of spiders.
Department of Music Presents Faculty Recital: “Russian Series”
The concert will feature W&L’s Ting-Ting Yen on violin and Anna Billias on piano.
W&L’s Repertory Dance Company to Perform in NYC
Students and alumni members of the award-winning W&L Repertory Dance Company will perform in NYC the last weekend in Jan.
John Maass ’87: Enthralled with History
The historian, author and museum professional swears by the value of tramping the terrain where history happened.
Jennifer Kirkland Named W&L’s General Counsel
Kirkland, who joined W&L in 1997, has practiced education law and employment law for 25 years.
W&L Presents Faculty Recital: Shawn Earle’s “The Cross-Cultural Clarinet”
“The Cross-Cultural Clarinet” is a concert of contemporary works for the solo clarinet that explores the versatility of the clarinet.
W&L Professors to Read from New Works of Poetry
Wheeler will read from her poetry chapbook, “Propagation,” while Senechal De La Roche will read from her poetry collection “Blind Flowers.”
W&L Continues Questioning Intimacy Series with Privacy Lecture by Anita Allen
Allen’s speech is titled: “Why Hide Anything?” She is the fifth speaker in the year-long Questioning Intimacy series.
UCLA Law Professor Devon Carbado Continues W&L’s Equality and Difference Series
The title of his talk is “Equality and the Fourth Amendment.”
‘My Journey Began with Ants’
Uma Sarwadnya '19 knew she wanted to be a doctor her whole life. What she didn't know was how many unique opportunities she would find at W&L to support her journey — including a project with ants.
ODK Initiates Four Honorary and 35 Student Members During 2018 Founders Day/ODK Convocation
The national leadership honor society will welcome four honorary and 35 student initiates.
Finding Her Niche
Kelly Douma ’16 is on track to complete her doctorate in early modern German history and women’s studies by 2021.
Garth Newel Piano Quartet to Open W&L Concert Guild Season
The concert will open with Louise Héritte-Viardot’s “Piano Quartet No. 1 in A Major.”
“Conversations in the Age of Trump” Series with Journalist Edward Luce
Luce's talk, “Trump and the Crisis of Western Democracy,” is free and open the public.
W&L Senior Camilla Higgins to Perform Voice Recital
Higgins will perform pieces by Henry Purcell, Franz Schubert, Gabriel Fauré, Gian Carlo Menotti and others.
Historian and Professor Charles Dew to Speak at W&L Founders Day/ODK Convocation
Dew’s speech, titled "The Making, and Unmaking, of a Racist," will precede the ODK induction.
Taking Flight
As public information specialist for the airport in Austin, Texas, Kaela Harmon ’05 combines data analysis with creativity for the aviation industry.
Civil Rights Activist Bernice A. King Keynotes W&L’s Multi-Day King Celebration
The daughter of the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will give the keynote address during W&L's annual multi-day observance of King’s birthday.
Chances Behind the Microphone
Broadcast journalism opportunities have been plentiful at W&L for Ford Carson '18, but the highlight of his college career has been founding a satirical publication, The Radish.
‘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.
W&L’s Staniar Gallery Presents “The Book of Everyday Instruction”
Bass will give a public artist’s talk on Jan. 22 at 5:30 p.m. in Wilson Hall’s Concert Hall.
Washington and Lee University’s Lenfest Center Presents BODYTRAFFIC
The stand-out, 10-member ensemble is praised for its confident execution of a wide range of styles.
W&L Continues Questioning Intimacy Series with Award-Winning Journalist
Charles Montgomery, urban design consultant and award-winning journalist, is the fourth speaker in the Questioning Intimacy Series.
Office Hours: Classics Professor Rebecca Benefiel
The associate professor of classics won a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities to support the digitization of Pompeian epigraphy, along with Sara Sprenkle, associate professor of computer science.
Oh, the Places They Went!
Whether doing research on campus or traveling across the world for internships and projects, W&L students made the most of summer 2017. In the new year, we invite you to take a look back at everything they accomplished.
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.
Keen Named Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of Faculty at Hamilton College
Suzanne Keen, dean of the College and Thomas H. Broadus Professor of English at Washington and Lee University, has been named vice president for academic affairs and dean of faculty at Hamilton College, Clinton, New York. She will begin her new role on July 1, 2018.
No Such Thing as a Typical Day
As a geology summer research assistant in Crete, Greece, no two days were the same for Chantal Iosso '20.
W&L’s Michelmore Discusses the Evolution of Tax Policy on PRI’s The Takeaway
History professor Molly Michelmore discusses the evolution of tax policy in America, and how Republicans became the party of tax cuts.
W&L’s Gavaler Discusses ‘The Genre Effect’ with The Guardian
Chris Gavaler discussed the paper he co-authored with professor Dan Johnson, The Genre Effect, with The Guardian.
Researching Beyond the Library
The best place to research your thesis? Some would say the library, but for Jacqueline Moruzzi '18 that place is the Cambridge University's Medieval Studies Summer Program.
Climate Change and Sharks
As a research assistant at the Virginia Institute of Marine Science, Rachel Steffen ’18 gathered data on the environmental thresholds of juvenile sandbar sharks.
Healthcare and Community in Ecuador
Jackson Roberts '19 had the opportunity to intern in Quito, Ecuador, exploring local customs, becoming part of the community, and learning the ins and outs of healthcare.
W&L Chanoyu Tea Society to Host Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Tea
W&L's Chanoyu Tea Society will host their second annual Martin Luther King, Jr. tea ceremony on Jan. 15
W&L Recognized for National Excellence in Teacher Preparation
The Rockbridge Teacher Education Consortium has received accreditation for its teacher preparation program.
Persistent in Pursuit of Answers
Kathryn E. Young '19 got a Reynolds Business Scholarship that allowed her to intern at her hometown newspaper, the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
‘My Time in Thailand’
Shadowing surgeons in Thailand made neuroscience major Emily Ellis '18 even more excited about her chosen career path.
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.
W&L Announces November 2017 Community Grants
Community Grants Committee has made 19 grants totaling $30,760 to non-profit organizations in Lexington and Rockbridge County.
Big Stories in the Small City
As a general assignment intern at The Roanoke Times, Rachel Hicks '19 learned how to be firm with difficult sources.
She Talks to Animals
For Christine Starer-Smith ’99, a love of animals led to a veterinary career and volunteer service at a remote Dakota reservation.
Small Company, Big Internship
Marta Regn ’19 used her internship to throughly explore all aspects of a sustainable, ethical jewelry startup.
Don’t Mess With Little Texas
Lee Sommerfeldt '18 found a home away from home in a honky-tonk in the heart of Tokyo.
W&L Repertory Dance Company to Perform “W&L Dancers Create…”
The performance will be comprised of work choreographed, designed and performed by students.
The Art of Movement
A three-month internship with New York-based artist Taryn Simon presented Sara Dotterer '18 with myriad possibilities for her future career.
W&L Expands Financial Aid for Spring Term Abroad Programs
Beginning with the 2018 Spring Term, Washington and Lee will provide institutional grants to meet the full cost of Spring Term domestic and international travel programs for students with financial need.
Hitting All the Right Notes
An internship at Warner Music Group in Nashville allowed Mary-Michael Teel '18 to marry her two loves: music and communications.
Jeremy Franklin ’04: Always Hungry for New Music
Jeremy Franklin has spent his life after college invested in his passion for music as the general manager of WLUR, W&L’s campus radio station.
Better Business in Boston
Katrina Lewis' business reporting internship took her to the Boston Business Journal, where she covered real estate news and development.
From Lab to Rescue Squad
Ethiopia Getachew '19 always had an interest in science, but working in the biochemistry lab and volunteering with local EMTs helped her future plans take shape.
Funding Hope in Memphis
Vicky Kazmierczak '18 spent the summer in Memphis, learning the ins and outs of non-profit work — and how to hope.
Falling for Filmmaking
Working for the documentary filmmaking company Ark Media allowed Claire Hoffert '18 to exercise her research muscles and learn new skills.
A Study of Song
A grant from the Endeavor Foundation allowed Xiaoxia Yin '20 and Sesha Carrier '20 to study traditional folk singing in China.
W&L’s Alison Bell Featured in The Daily Progress
The story featured Bell and her work studying cemeteries in the Shenandoah Valley.
Michelson Wins NEA Fellowship for Poetry Translation
The award will help to fund a trilingual translation of poetry by Mapuche-Argentine poet Liliana Ancalao.
Putting Lessons to the Test
Caroline Blackmon interned this summer with The Dunwoody Crier in Georgia.
Washington and Lee Celebrates the Season with Annual Holiday Pops Concert
The program will open with Dr. Shane Lynch’s setting of “Gloria.”
‘Grateful Every Step of the Way’
Over 1,200 miles of biking and hiking trails led Ralston Hartness '18 from Spain to Ireland, discovering the meaning of pilgrimage along the way.
Language and Life Lessons in Chile
Alex Meilech '18 spent the summer in Santiago, Chile, learning the language, exploring the culture, and caring for the people of the country.
Getting Ahead in the Garment District
Julia Kaczmar '19 spent a summer in New York City, learning the logistics of the latest fashions.
Antique Plate Linked to Special Date
On the 500th anniversary of the start of the Protestant Reformation, we take a closer look at a special item in the Reeves Collection — a plate that bears the image of Martin Luther.
‘Dream Team’ Recreates 15th-Century Florence
Professor George Bent and his team of students are working on a digital recreation of Florence that Bent describes as the “project of his career.”
The World of Business Journalism
Abigail Summerville '19, a business journalism major, interned on the CNBC.com breaking news desk.
Annual Christmas Candlelight Service – A Lexington Tradition
W&L's annual Christmas Candlelight Service featuring the University Singers will be held Dec. 7, at 8 p.m. in Lee Chapel.
Annual Dancing with the Professors Event to be Held Nov. 16
The event is a fundraiser for the W&L Chapter of the National Honor Society of Dance Arts.
Washington and Lee Professor Awarded Residency on Wyoming Ranch
This is Brodie’s third writer’s fellowship this year.
Equality and Difference Series Features Talk on Racism, Sexism and Inequalities in Tech
Laura I. Gómez, founder and CEO of venture-backed startup Atipica, Inc., is the sixth speaker in the 2017-18 Equality and Difference series.
Past, Present and Future
Celebrating a major milestone in the Shepherd Poverty Program.
What Do We Owe Others?
As director of the Shepherd Program, Howard Pickett focuses on bringing different voices to the table.
Quick Hits: Third-Annual Arabic Lunch
Students, faculty and staff gathered to sample tantalizing treats and learn some Arabic words at this year's event.
Shepherd Program Celebrates 20 Years
Here’s a look back at important milestones that shaped the program through the years. Pictured: Tom '52 and Nancy Shepherd, who made the gift that funded the Shepherd Program.
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.
Art in the City
Mandy Witherspoon ’18 combined her love of art with her expertise in business at the Baltimore Museum of Art.
Washington and Lee University Orchestra Presents “Dreaming in Color”
The program will feature traditional and contemporary works written about dreams and colors.
Canadian Novelist Emily St. John Mandel to Give Reading at W&L
Emily St. John Mandel will read from her most recent book, “Station Eleven.”
Immersed in Language and Culture
Caroline Rivers test drove her Spanish—and her courage in unfamiliar environments—during a summer teaching gig in Argentina.
Providing Food for Thought
Quincy Springs '02 is set to open a Chick-fil-A that will also serve up a helping of civil rights history.
Brian C. Murchison Named Next Director of the Roger Mudd Center for Ethics
Brian C. Murchison, the Charles S. Rowe Professor of Law at Washington and Lee University, will be the new Roger Mudd Professor of Ethics and director of the Mudd Center for Ethics, beginning July 1, 2018. He succeeds Angela Smith, who was named the Mudd Center’s inaugural director in 2013 and is returning to her full-time faculty role as professor of philosophy.
Summer at Oxford
Danielle Hughson's honors thesis will be focused on male editorial control and how it affects female writers, within a familial and patriarchal context.
Energized by Research
A grant from the Endeavor Foundation allowed engineering students Alfred Rwagaju '18 and Kennedy Gibson-Wynn '18 to spend the summer studying hydroelectric power in Rwanda.
Open for Business
A grant from the Endeavor Foundation allowed Yoko Koyama '19 and Maren Lundgren '18 to open a store in Cameroon that will fund transportation for local children to go to middle school in a neighboring town.
The Campus Kitchen at W&L Presents Annual “Turkeypalooza”
The Campus Kitchen Leadership Team at Washington and Lee University presents its annual “Turkeypalooza” from Nov. 9-16.
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.
Dreaming of Freedom
Washington and Lee Spanish professor Seth Michelson has compiled a book of poems written by incarcerated undocumented teens and translated by some of his students and him.
Geological Scientist Piotr Krzywiec to Lecture at W&L on Geology in Central Europe
Piotr Krzywiec will give a lecture on “Geology in Central Europe – How It All Started: The Early (XVI – XVII Cent.) Development of Earth Sciences in Central Europe."
Georgetown Professor Continues Equality and Difference Series with Research on Pregnant Women
Maggie Little, director of the Kennedy Institute of Ethics (KIE) at Georgetown University, will speak on “Research With Pregnant Women: A Moral Imperative.”
Prelude to Reformation
Four Martin Luther tracts housed in W&L's Special Collections were fully restored in time for the 500th anniversary of the start of the Protestant Reformation.
Staniar Gallery Features Borderland Collective Artists
The show will be on view through Dec. 8.
W&L’s Department of Music Presents the Bluegrass Ensemble’s Fall Concert
The ensemble has two electric bass players and will offer the world debut of "Dueling Basses," along with works by Bill Monroe and more recent bluegrass bands.
Down By the River
Over the summer, students worked with Professor Robert Humston to examine the potential effects of smallmouth bass on native brook trout populations in the Virginia watershed.
W&L University Jazz Ensemble Presents “Two-Way Street”
The University Jazz Ensemble, under the direction of Denny Euprasert, will present interpretations of jazz standards and contemporary works.
W&L Presents the World Premiere Stage Production of “1984”
Sandberg’s adaptation follows one character as he grapples with the unnerving grip Big Brother, the overpowering political party, has on Oceania.
UVa Sociology Professor to Keynote W&L’s Shepherd Program 20th Celebration
Following the theme “Poverty, Inequality and Work Today,” the talk is titled "The Tumbleweed Society: What Happens When People Assume Job Insecurity Is Inevitable."
Washington and Lee University Wind Ensemble Presents “Shipping Out”
Join the University Wind Ensemble, conducted by Christopher Dobbins, for its fall concert, “Shipping Out.”
W&L’s Kamen Gallery Presents “A Passion for Art: The Collection of Eugene M. and Judith F. Kramer”
Eugene M. and Judith F. Kramer’s exhibit collection “A Passion for Art: The Collection of Eugene M. and Judith F. Kramer” will be on display from Nov. 6–June 30.
French A Cappella Group to Perform at W&L
Based in Marseilles, France, the group sings in the ancient Occitan language, accompanied by stomping, body percussion and drumming.
W&L Hosts Author Blaine Brownell As Part of Yearlong Education and History Initiative
Brownell, author of “Washington and Lee University, 1930-2000: Tradition and Transformation” will lecture on the history of W&L.
Nelson Poynter Scholar to Keynote W&L’s 64th Ethics Institute
Steele will speak on “Reflecting Before Reacting: Why Ethics Matters.”
W&L Writer in Residence R.T. Smith Honored by Appalachian State
Each year Appalachian State honors distinguished undergraduate or graduate alumni from a department within the college.
Slideshow: Backstage with ‘The Addams Family’
The show will run Thursday, Oct. 26 through Sunday, Oct. 29.
Adventures in the Alaskan Wilderness
As a summer counselor with the nonprofit Camp Fire Alaska, Chase Wonderlic '18 got in touch with his inner child and his adventurous spirit.
Pulitzer Prize-Winning Journalist Eric Eyre To Speak at W&L Nov. 8
The Journalism Department will host a conversation between Pulitzer prize-winning journalist Eric Eyre and First Amendment attorney Patrick McGinley.
W&L’s Marlbrook Chamber Ensemble Presents a Classical and Romantic Afternoon
The Marlbrook Chamber Ensemble presents “A Classical and Romantic Afternoon,” a concert of works by Mozart and Brahms.
‘Like Our Souls Were Shaking Hands’
A grant from the Endeavor Foundation sent Trang Duong '20 and Hannah Denham '20 to Vietnam, where they had enlightening interviews with both men and women about marriage in modern Vietnamese society.
W&L Welcomes New Trustee Ellen Fitzsimmons Rogowski
Rogowski joined the W&L Board of Trustees on October 20.
Bob Trotman ’69: Business As Usual
The sculptor's latest exhibit runs through Dec. 8 at Davidson College’s Van Every/Smith Galleries.
W&L’s Brock Analyzes Use of the Term “Witch Hunt” in Washington Post Opinion Piece
Brock's piece, “No, there is no witch hunt against powerful men,” was published in The Washington Post on October 18, 2017.
W&L’s Colón Talks Fake News with PolitiFact
Journalism professor Aly Colón shared his expertise with PolitiFact's Truth-O-Meter
W&L Hosts Second Annual Social Impact Summit
This year’s event focuses on “Exploring Careers and Issues in Social Innovation and Responsible Leadership.”
Lions, Giraffes and Photos — Oh My!
Olivia Kubli '18's summer volunteer work included photographing lions, giraffes and elephants in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.
W&L Hosts American University Lecturer Usha Vishnuvajjala
Vishnuvajjala’s talk is titled “Arthurian Authority: Face-to-Face With the King.”
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.
Interest STEMs from Fun
With a Davis Projects for Peace grant, Angel Vela de la Garza Evia ’18 created an educational summer program for children in his hometown of Monterrey, Mexico. [With time-lapse VIDEO]
Art Historian Dawn Ades to Deliver 2017 Simpson Lecture
Her lecture, titled “À Propos Salvador Dalí and Marcel Duchamp,” will consider the friendship and artistic relationship between two important 20th-century artists.
Meet the Addams Family at Washington and Lee University
W&L's Theater, Dance and Film Studies, along with the Department of Music, present the Robert O. and Elizabeth M. Bentley fall musical, “The Addams Family, A New Musical.”
Harvard’s T.M. Scanlon to Speak as Part of Equality and Difference Series
Scanlon will speak on “Further Reflections on Tolerance (and Some Implications for Immigration).”
W&L Kicks Off 2017 Musical Season with Fall Choral Concert
Joining the Washington and Lee University Singers are the women's choir, Cantatrici, and the Men’s Glee Club.
Visiting George at Home
Anna Milewski '18 has spent time in fields, labs, carpenter shops and seminar rooms - and it was all part of one internship at the home of George Washington.
H. Robert Huntley, Professor of English Emeritus at Washington and Lee University, Dies at 89
Huntley taught at Washington and Lee University for 32 years until his retirement in 1994.
W&L’s Kyle Friend Awarded Grant for Stem Cell Research
W&L's Kyle Friend received a $100,000 grant from the Jeffress Trust Awards Program in Interdisciplinary Research.
‘A Beautiful and Complex Country’
A grant from the Endeavor Foundation allowed Tiffany Ko '20 and Jiwon Kim '20 to study religion in South Korea during summer 2017.
From the Classroom to the Capitol
Sutton Travis '19 gained a wide breadth of journalism experience as a summer intern at Texas Monthly magazine.
Provost Marc Conner Delivers Keynotes at International Ralph Ellison Symposium
W&L's Marc Conner co-chaired a conference on Ellison at the University of Oxford.
W&L Professor Molly Michelmore Pens Op-ed for Washington Post
Michelmore's piece, "Republicans have none of the ingredients necessary for tax reform," was published in The Washington Post on October 2, 2017.
Engineering Solutions for Amputees
Matt Lubas '18 spent the summer in Zacapa, Guatamala, working at a prosthetic clinic for the Range of Motion Project.
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.”
It’s All Greek to Her
Hannah Palmatary '18 spent the summer discovering the ancient ruins of Greece, as well as her own talent and passion for creative writing.
Cajun-Creole Musicians to Perform at W&L
W&L presents Cajun-Creole musicians David Greely and Cedric Watson on Oct. 19.
SonoKlect Presents Trombonist Tom Lundberg
Lundberg, along with bassist David Slack and an ensemble of Knoxville musicians, will explore the unforgettable television music of the 1970s and 1980s.
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
Investigating Protein Synthesis
Yavuz Durmaz ’20 worked with Professor Kyle Friend to probe mRNA instability.
Empowering Youth to Be Leaders
Lorena Hernandez Barcena '19 had an eye-opening summer internship with Harlem Children’s Zone, an education nonprofit in New York.
Money Matters Week Aims to Raise Class Awareness at W&L
Money Matters Week, sponsored by the First-Generation Low-Income Partnership at W&L, runs Oct. 1-6.
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.”
W&L’s Billias and Goudimova to Perform Selections from Russian Composers
Anna Billias and Julia Goudimova will present “An Exploration of the Russian Soul: Selections from the ‘Mighty Five’ Russian Composers.”
W&L’s Staniar Gallery Presents “Hard-wired”
A public artist’s talk and reception will be held Oct. 18 at 5:30 p.m. in Wilson Hall’s Concert Hall.
Making Sense of the Jungle
Liz Todd '19 was able to extend her Spring Term Abroad and spend the summer in Brazil, where she worked for an environmental agency.
Making the Leap to an R1 Institution
A summer at UC San Diego gave Katie Volk '18 experience working in a big research environment
Author and Journalist John Farrell To Speak at W&L Oct. 2
Farrell will speak on “Richard Nixon and Donald Trump: Two American Presidents and the Politics of Grievance.”
Historian and Author Kenneth Noe to Deliver “Remembering Robert E. Lee” Address
The title of Noe's talk is “A Storm to Destroy My Hopes: Weather and Robert E. Lee’s Cheat Mountain Campaign.”
W&L’s Music Department Presents “An Eclectic Potpourri” Recital
Faculty and students from W&L's department of music will present a recital entitled “An Eclectic Potpourri.”
Cultivating a Social Media Presence
Elora Fucigna '19 completed an internship in social media and marketing for Ground Floor Farm, an urban farm in her hometown of Stuart, Florida.
Poet Susan Stewart Second Speaker in Questioning Intimacy Series
Stewart’s talk will include readings from her poetry collection “Cinder.”
Southern Environmental Law Center Attorney to Speak on Atlantic Coast Pipeline
Greg Buppert, senior attorney for the Southern Environmental Law Center, will speak on “The Case Against the Atlantic Coast Pipeline.”
Greeting Opportunity with Open Arms
Shadowing doctors in Peru allowed Bryan D'Ostroph '19 to practice his Spanish and firm up future career plans in health care.
Jefferson Davis Futch III, Professor of History Emeritus, Dies at 85
Futch taught at Washington and Lee University for 46 years, until his retirement in 2008.
‘An Active Participant in Solutions’
Through the Shepherd Higher Education Consortium on Poverty, Tyra Barrett '18 interned at the Camden Coalition of Healthcare Providers in New Jersey.
Tracking Corporate Social Responsibility
Soon Ho Kwon '17 and Claire Meyers '18 spent the summer looking at how Corporate Social Responsibility plays a role in the bottom line.
Preserving Snippets, Smidgens and Scraps of History
Mary Catherine Greenleaf '19 collected and archived artifacts revolving around the Prohibition-era murder of Franklin Crosby Bearse.
Dudley Inaugurated as Washington and Lee’s 27th President
Washington and Lee University inaugurated William C. Dudley as the university’s 27th president.
Summer in Shanghai
Laura Wang '19 interned for the Shell company in Shanghai, putting her communications skills to the test and making new friends along the way.
W&L’s Williams School to Host Sixth Annual Entrepreneurship Summit
Washington and Lee University’s Williams School will hold its sixth annual Entrepreneurship Summit Sept. 29-30.
W&L Presents Faculty Piano Recital with Timothy Gaylard
Tim Gaylard, professor of music at W&L, will present a faculty recital of the final Beethoven piano sonatas.
All Up In Wilmington’s Business
Elly Cosgrove '19 stayed busy this summer with internships at the Greater Wilmington Business Journal and WECT (Channel 6).
‘The Quality of the People’
Swimmer, computer coder, and Speaking Tradition advocate Will McMurtry '18 chose W&L over nine other schools, in large part because of its community.
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.
Shenandoah Editor R.T. Smith Receives 2017 William Peden Fiction Prize
The prize is presented by The Missouri Review for the best short story chosen from their four issues published in the last year.
Colonel Ty Seidule To Give Constitution Day Lecture September 17
Col. Ty Seidule '84, professor and head of the history department at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, will deliver W&L's Constitution Day lecture.
VIDEO: Appalachian Adventure 2017
Appalachian Adventure, which takes students on a four-night hike of the Appalachian Trail, is the most popular pre-orientation trip at W&L.
Analyzing Islamic State Messaging
Zainab Abiza '19 spent the summer analyzing two Islamic State magazines in a timely project with Professor Seth Cantey.
Center for International Education Presents Talk on Translating Aimé Césaire
Translating Aimé Césaire: A conversation with A. James Arnold and Clayton Eshleman will be held Sept. 19 at 5 p.m. in the CGL.
VIDEO: Sustainability Leadership Trip
Students on the Sustainability Leadership pre-orientation trip had a chance to meet local food producers and learn about W&L's commitment to the environment.
Representatives from the European Organization for Nuclear Research to Visit W&L
W&L's Center for International Education presents Science Without Borders at CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research.
Equality and Difference Series Begins with Speaker Tariq Ramadan
Ramadan will speak on “Equality as a Social Requirement and a Human Ideal.”
W&L Joins Alliance Working to Expand Access for Talented Lower-Income Students
W&L joins a diverse set of institutions united in a shared goal of educating 50,000 additional high-achieving, lower-income students nationwide.
Inauguration Kicks Off with Panel on “The Liberal Arts and the Professions”
W&L will host a panel discussion on “The Liberal Arts and the Professions” as part of President Dudley's inauguration.
Health Care Fieldwork in South Africa
Through the U.Va. Field School for Public Health Research, Julie Sklar '18 was able to work with a medical anthropologist and epidemiologist in South Africa this summer.
Staniar Gallery Presents “Bittersweet on Bostwick Lane”
A public artist’s talk and reception will be held on September 20 at 5:30 p.m. in Wilson Hall’s Concert Hall.
W&L Classics Professor Awarded National Endowment for the Humanities Grant
The grant will support digitization of Pompeian epigraphy as part of the Ancient Graffiti Project.
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.
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.
‘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.
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 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.
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.
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."
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.”
Focus on the Environment
Ellen Kanzinger's summer internship allowed her to work on films for the nonprofit GroundTruth Project in Boston, Massachusetts.
Adding Up the Research
Anukriti Shrestha '19 has found an intersection of mathematics, computer science and research — all in the heart of Lexington.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Hormones, Fat and Infertility
Annie Jeckovich ’18 is studying the effects of obesity on reproduction in W&L's Fat Rat lab.
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.
Alumni College Livestream: James Joyce and the Writing of Dublin
This lecture is part of the Alumni College's summer program, "The Ireland of Yeats and Joyce."
Animation, Consternation and Elation
An independent-study class at W&L allowed students to put together a short animated film from start to finish in only 12 weeks, but it turned out to be much more challenging than they expected.
W&L Quick Hits: Magic, Severed Fingers and a Rube Goldberg Machine
Students practiced stage magic, sculpted severed fingers and whipped up batches of fake blood in a Spring Term course on special effects for the theater.
Taking Flight
Kaela Harmon ’05 makes the case for airports to by combining data analysis with creativity
Domnica Radulescu Receives a Fulbright Research Fellowship to Romania
Radulescu has received a Fulbright Research Teaching Fellowship to study and teach at the University of Bucharest.
Loud and Proud
Receiving a thunderous standing ovation after performing in the Stern Auditorium of Carnegie Hall in New York was “truly one of those great life events” for the University Singers, according to Director Shane Lynch.
2017 Graybeal-Gowen Poetry Prize-Winner Announced
Annie Woodford, a community college teacher in Roanoke, Virginia, is the winner of this year’s Graybeal-Gowen Poetry Prize for Virginia Writers.
W&L’s Colón Examines the Spread of Fake News on The Academic Minute
Journalism professor Aly Colón talks about the spread of fake news on The Academic Minute.
Twenty Members of the Faculty and Staff Retire from W&L
W&L recognized 20 retiring members of the University's faculty and staff this spring.
Heat, Water, Lasers, Patience
Angel Vela de la Garza Evia ‘18 learned that research is two parts patience, two parts fun with lasers
Dudley: ‘Awareness of our Own Ignorance is a Virtue’
President Dudley's remarks at the 2017 commencement exercises have been published in The Roanoke Times.
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.
Art in the Open
Students in Meg Griffith’s Spring Term art class created public works of art to draw attention to important causes in the community.
‘Perspectives’ on Leadership: Elena Diller ’17 & Caroline Todd ’17
Elena Diller '17 and Caroline Todd '17 saw a need for more perspective in academics — so they got to work.
W&L to Host the Virginia Governor’s Foreign Language Academies
W&L to Host the Virginia Governor’s Foreign Language Academies June 24 - July 15.
Andre Zeromski ’20 Selected as Kemper Scholar
Andre Zeromski '20 has been selected from a group of finalists for the Class of 2020 of the prestigious Kemper Scholars Program.
W&L’s Tallie Weighs in on Race, Food and Cultural Appropriation
T.J. Tallie, assistant professor of African history, talked to Forbes about the cultural appropriation of recipes.
W&L’s Rush Offers Opinion on Why Less Democracy is Better Democracy
Rush's piece on legislative terms appeared in The Hill.
Rules of Engagement
Professor Angie Smith's spring term class grapples with the question of just war theory in an age of terrorism.
Entrepreneurial Journalism
Helping the Charlotte Observer figure out what, where, when and how millennials consume news.
Washington and Lee Graduates 443 Students at 230th Commencement
Graduating seniors at Washington and Lee University today were given a primer in existentialism along with four pieces of advice from President William C. Dudley.
Matt Carl ’17 Profiled in The Roanoke Times
The Roanoke Times profiled graduating senior Matt Carl in today's commencement story.
W&L Mock Trial Team Takes Sixth Place at National Mock Trial Championship
W&L's undergraduate mock trial team is now ranked 16th nationally.
Studying Health Here and Abroad: Jake Roberts ’17
Jake Roberts' study abroad trip started with an earthquake, and ended with him finding a passion for public health.
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.
Consulting a Career: Stephen Mitchell ’17
Stephen Mitchell '17 credits students, alumni, and W&L academics for helping him to find the right career path.
Choreographing with the Stars: Elliot Emadian ‘17
Dancer, choreographer, musician, mathematician: Elliot Emadian '17 has many roles, both on and off the stage.
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.
It’s All Bilingual To Me: Melina Knabe ‘17
Melina Knabe was inspired by her own bilingualism to study the effects of knowing two languages on the brain.
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.
Washington and Lee University to Celebrate 230th Commencement, Baccalaureate
Washington and Lee University celebrates its 230th undergraduate commencement Thursday, May 25. LIVESTREAM: 10 a.m.
Finding Common Ground in Lexington: Shaun Soman ’17
Shaun Soman ’17 has found an unlikely home at Common Ground, an intentional community where he did his environmental service learning placement.
Price Named Associate VP for Academic Services at Maryland Institute College of Art
She begins her new job on July 17.
W&L’s New Natatorium is Making a Splash
Washington and Lee University’s new natatorium is open!
W&L’s Brock Weighs in on ‘Witch Hunts’
Michelle Brock, assistant professor of history, talked to Motto about use of the phrase "witch hunt."
Shenandoah Announces 2017 Prize Winners
The Volume 65 winner of the $1000 James Boatwright Poetry Prize is Thomas Reiter for his poem “St. Wynfed’s Parishioner.”
Kitanna Hiromasa ’19 to Serve as Delegate to Japan-America Student Conference
JASC is a student-exchange program, initiated in 1934 by university students concerned by the breakdown of bilateral relations prior to World War II.
Writer in Residence R.T. Smith’s Poem to be Featured on Poetry Daily
“Duet” is about mountain dulcimer players Jean and Bayliss Ritchie, of Viper, Kentucky, and will be on the website Poetry Daily on May 20
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.
Licensed to Hack
Cory Walker ’15, who graduated from James Madison University with her master’s in computer science and digital forensics, works in cyber security with the government.
A Painting with a Storied Past
"The Battle of Minden" will be on display at W&L through the end of Fall Term 2017, when it will return on loan to Mount Vernon.
James Dickey, Masked and Unmasked
The life mask is perhaps the single most valuable item in a collection of more than 1,000 Dickey items in W&L Special Collections.
W&L’s Department of Theatre, Dance and Film Studies presents Aerial Dance
Free performances will take place at Wilson Hall at 3:30 p.m. on May 18 and 11 a.m. on May 19.
Anthropology Students’ Work Comes to Life with The Many Stories of Main Street
Families and people of all ages are encouraged to take part in “The Many Stories of Main Street,” an interpretive downtown Lexington walking tour.
Heart and Soil
Dashiell Dericks ’18 and Jesse Evans ’20 are selling saplings grown from Colonnade oak trees in a new business that marries Dericks' love of silviculture and his fondness for W&L.