Chantal Bilodeau is the Fourth Speaker in the Mudd Lecture Series
Chantal Bilodeau, the founder and artistic director of The Arctic Cycle, will give a lecture on Nov. 11 at 5 p.m.
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Andrew Chignell is the Next Speaker in the Mudd Lecture Series
Andrew Chignell, a professor at Princeton University, will give a lecture on Oct. 28 at 5 p.m.
W&L’s Museums Host Third Gallery Talk of Fall Term
The discussion on Oct. 20, "A Wilde Teapot: Exploring Race, Gender and Sexuality,” is free and open to the public.
‘Living Honestly’
Ten years after helping found the LGBTQ Resource Center at W&L, Chris Washnock ’12 has carried its community-building lessons into a career in faith-based advocacy.
New Podcast Episode Spins Web of Wonder
The new episode of "W&L After Class: The Lifelong Learning Podcast" features biology professor Nadia Ayoub, who explains her research with black widow spiders.
In Case You Missed It
W&L Presents Fall Choral Concert Oct. 26
The performance marks the first public choral concert on campus since March 2020.
W&L to Honor Ted DeLaney ’85 with Oct. 22 Reception
The public is invited to attend the event.
W&L Presents Public Reading by Visiting Poet
Eric Tran, a Vietnamese poet and author, will give a public lecture on Nov. 9 at 6 p.m. in Northen Auditorium on the W&L campus.
W&L Presents Staged Reading of Award-winning Play
W&L presents a staged reading of Will Arbery’s “Heroes of the Fourth Turning” in the Johnson Theatre on the W&L campus on Oct. 21-23 at 7:30 p.m.
W&L Students Recognized for Annual Translation Exam Results
This year, 14 W&L students won honors in the Classical Association of the Middle West and South Latin translation exam.
W&L’s Native American Cohort Presents Public Lecture
The cohort will present a virtual public lecture by Elizabeth Rule, assistant professor at American University, titled "Native Americans and Blood Quantum."
Meet the Professor: Robert Elder
Visiting Assistant Professor Robert Elder joined Washington and Lee University's Physics and Engineering Department in fall 2020.
W&L’s Ponce de León Publishes Journal Article on Healthcare Reform
Ponce de León's peer-reviewed journal article focuses on the impact of political parties on healthcare reform in Peru.
W&L’s Iana Konstantinova Publishes Anthology
The anthology consists of 15 essays in Spanish and English that offer a fresh look at Spanish metafiction, not just in literature but also in television, film, theatre, photography and art.
W&L’s Rainville Quoted in NBC Article
Lynn Rainville discusses Black cemetery preservation in a recent NBC News article.
W&L’s Watson Publishes Paper About Deep Learning in Software Engineering Research
Professor Cody Watson's paper analyzes the use of deep learning in software engineering research.
Jelani Cobb is the Next Speaker in Mudd Lecture Series
Cobb, a staff writer for The New Yorker, will give a lecture at W&L on Oct. 7.
Kristie Ford Named W&L’s Associate Provost for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Ford joins W&L from Skidmore College, where she is the Quadracci Chair in Social Responsibility, professor of sociology, founder of the Intergroup Relations Program, and director of the Center for Leadership, Teaching, and Learning.
W&L’s Staniar Gallery Presents ‘A Yellow Rose Project’
The exhibit reflects on women's right to vote.
W&L Lecture to Focus on Underrepresented Composers
Ashley Killam will present a lecture titled “Fanfare for the Unheard: Diversifying Stands and Creating Inclusive Repertoire.”
Davies Presents at International Monetary Fund and Asian Development Bank
Davies work looks at the setting of exchange rates in resource-rich developing countries.
W&L Presents Public Lecture with Historian Karen L. Cox
Cox is an award-winning historian and a distinguished lecturer for the Organization of American Historians.
Contact Committee Presents Former DEA Special Agents Javier Peña and Stephen Murphy
Former DEA special agents and subjects of Netflix’s “Narcos,” Javier Peña and Stephen Murphy, will give a public talk at W&L on Sept. 30.
W&L’s Campus Kitchen Launches New Program
This fall, the Campus Kitchen is introducing a new multi-year event series titled "Just Food: Land Access, Redlining, and Food Sovereignty."
Meet the Professor: Caleb Miller
Caleb Miller joined the Washington and Lee University Politics Department as a visiting assistant professor in fall 2021.
The Class of 2024 Begins a More Typical Year
As the academic year began, the Class of 2024 participated in multiple in-person events that allowed them to network and learn more about the many resources available to them at W&L.
Meet the Professor: Mario Negrete
Assistant Professor of Economics Mario Negrete joined the W&L Economics Department in fall of 2021.
Meet the Professor: Mengying Liu
Mengying Liu is an assistant professor of engineering at W&L.
Exploring Appalachia through Data Science
A year after graduating, Tim Pierce ’20 uses data science to map job skills in Appalachian labor markets.
Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies and LGBTQ Resource Center Host Picnic
The picnic is an annual tradition on the W&L campus.
W&L Museums Present Fall Events
The Museums at W&L invite the public to their grand reopening reception on Sept. 24 at 4:30 p.m.
W&L’s Lyon Co-Authors Scientific Paper
Professor Eva Lyon published an article in Global Change Biology.
W&L’s Wheeler Gives Public Reading
Professor Lesley Wheeler will give a public author talk on Sept. 22 as part of Randolph College’s Pearl S. Buck Writers in Residence experience.
W&L Presents Faculty Recital with William McCorkle
McCorkle will perform at Lexington Presbyterian Church on Sept. 19 at 3 p.m. No tickets are required.
W&L Presents Concert Guild Performance with John Bullard and Markus Compton
No tickets are required for the Sept. 17 performance in Wilson Concert Hall.
W&L Hosts Constitution Day Panel
The panel’s reenactment is titled “Reliving the Constitutional Convention."
W&L Gathers to Honor Fallen in 9/11 Attacks
The Washington and Lee University community remembered the tragedy of Sept. 11, 2001, with a memorial ceremony and placing of 2,977 American flags on Stemmons Plaza.
Meet the Professor: Lingshu Hu
Assistant Professor Lingshu Hu joined the Business Administration Department in September 2021.
Washington and Lee Honors Class of 2020 at Belated 233rd Commencement
The undergraduate and law classes of 2020 got a chance to return to campus, experience a traditional in-person ceremony, and celebrate their graduation with friends and family at an event that had been postponed for more than a year amid a pandemic.
Meet the Class of 2025!
Washington and Lee's newest class moves in, talks about why they chose W&L, and gets ready to rock this academic year.
Meet the Professor: Andi Coulter
Andi Coulter joined the Business Administration department as a visiting assistant professor in fall 2021.
W&L’s Native American and Indigenous Cohort Focuses on Sustainability
This year’s series revolves around revitalization of Indigenous lifeways and is titled "Indigenous in Rockbridge and the Interior: First Peoples, Land and Sustainability."
20 Years Later
Washington and Lee University marks this milestone anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks with a special collection of stories.
W&L Presents Faculty Recital
The public recital, “Musical Innovators: Prokofiev and Shostakovich,” is scheduled for Sept. 12 at 3 p.m. in the Wilson Concert Hall.
Convocation to Kick Off New Academic Year
The W&L community is invited to the 2021 Convocation on the Front Lawn on Sept. 9 at 5:30 p.m.
‘A Prayer for Peace’
Terry Vosbein, professor of music at W&L, was inspired by the 9/11 attacks to compose an original song, "A Prayer for Peace."
W&L’s Gilbert Publishes Study on Attractiveness, Power, and Nonverbal Presence in Hirability
The study showed that highly attractive job-seekers tend to feel more powerful than other candidates, but one simple exercise can level the playing field.
W&L Marks 20th Anniversary of 9/11 with Campus Events
The Washington and Lee University community this year will remember the tragedy of Sept. 11, 2001, with a memorial ceremony, prayer vigil and placing of 2,977 American flags.
Staniar Gallery Presents Louise Herreshoff Eaton Exhibition
The exhibition is the first comprehensive study of the artist's watercolors.
Welcome Back, Students!
The W&L campus is buzzing with life again as students arrive for athletic practice, Pre-Orientation trips and other adventures to usher in Fall Term.
An Advocate for Recovery Resources
Katana Evans '22 used summer enhancement funds to intern with Rep. Julia Brownley's office and Recovery Organization Resources.
W&L’s Myers Contributes to Civil War Handbook
Professor Barton Myers recently contributed to “The Oxford Handbook of the American Civil War.”
W&L’s Davies Receives National Dance Award
Professor Davies received the National Dance Education Organization 2021 Outstanding Dance Education Researcher Award.
Mudd Center Announces 2021-22 Lecture Series on Daily Ethics
"Daily Ethics: How Individual Choices and Habits Express Our Values and Shape Our World” kicks off Sept. 27 with a keynote address by Professor of Philosophy Cheshire Calhoun.
W&L Celebrates the Class of 2020
The official Commencement ceremony for the undergraduate and law Classes of 2020 will take place on Saturday, Sept. 11, beginning at 10:30 a.m. on campus.
W&L Prepares to Welcome Parents and Family Members to Campus
Parents and Family Weekend 2021 is scheduled for Oct. 1-3.
W&L’s Recipe for Fellowship Success
A record-setting year for nationally competitive fellowship awards at Washington and Lee University can be attributed to forward-thinking educators, hard-working students and a persistent, encouraging fellowships director.
Welcome to the New Harte Center!
Come along for this photo tour of the Houston H. Harte Center for Teaching and Learning, which is now open for collaboration.
W&L’s Bowden Presents Art Exhibit
Professor Christa Bowden presents her newest collaborative art show at Augusta University titled “Cumberland Island: Land, Water, Wind, and Light."
Kathryn Gerbo ’20 Awarded Postgraduate Scholarship to St Andrews
She will earn her master’s in digital health before attending medical school.
The Bluebird of Happiness
Chris Tucker '23 spent the summer researching mountain bluebirds in Missoula with a biology professor from the University of Arizona.
Appreciating Lexington’s Location
W&L's students and visitors will find lots to explore in and around Lexington this year.
W&L’s Gavaler Debuts Play
Professor Chris Gavaler’s play “The Zombie Life” will open at Firehouse Theatre in Richmond, Virginia on Aug. 18.
W&L’s Pinto-Bailey’s Work Featured in Literary Journal
Professor Cristina Pinto-Bailey recently published an essay on Black Brazilian feminisms and translated four pieces by Afro-Brazilian writers.
‘One More Song’
Paige Anderson '22 is spending the summer recording an album of classical violin music in memory of her grandmother.
W&L’s Ricciardi Talks Insurance
Victor Ricciardi, visiting professor of finance at Washington and Lee University, was recently interviewed for MoneyGeek.
W&L’s Hooks Featured in WalletHub Article
Professor Linda Hooks discusses personal loans in a recent WalletHub article.
Brooklyne Oliveira ’21 Awarded Marquand Scholarship to Yale
The award covers full tuition and includes a $10,000 stipend toward living expenses.
Program Spotlight: First-Year Experience
The First-Year Experience program is designed to familiarize new students with the people and programs that make Washington and Lee such a special place.
W&L Expands Friendship Family Program
The initiative matches participating W&L students with local host families interested in connecting.
Lost and Found
Two presenters who met at a 2017 conference at Washington and Lee joined forces to repatriate a stolen Nepali deity.
W&L’s Colón Interviewed in Poynter Article
Professor Aly Colón was interviewed in an article titled “Suspended from social media, Donald Trump has found a new, old way to spread falsehoods.”
W&L’s Myers Quoted in America Magazine
Professor Barton Myers was recently quoted in an article titled “Private and religious groups are starting to pay reparations for slavery – but it’s nowhere near enough.”
Lorig Explains Science of Smell in Latest Podcast Episode
The new episode of "W&L After Class: The Lifelong Learning Podcast" features Tyler Lorig, professor emeritus of cognitive and behavioral science, who has spent his career studying the olfactory system.
SABU: Advocating with One Voice
In 1971, Black students founded the Student Association for Black Unity, launching a 50-year tradition of advocacy on campus.
W&L Presents Faculty Lectures in Weeklong Series
W&L’s Office of Lifelong Learning presents an inside view of ongoing research from university faculty July 19-23 titled “Beyond the Classroom: Frontiers of Faculty Research.”
Campus Kitchen at W&L Receives Donation from Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation
The donation will support the Campus Kitchen Backpack Program.
W&L’s Rush Pens Article in The Hill
Professor Mark Rush published an opinion piece in The Hill titled, "Partisan bias in the Constitution? Check the data."
W&L’s Michelmore Publishes Book Review
Professor Molly Michelmore published a book review for Mike Konczal’s “Freedom From the Market: America's Fight to Liberate Itself From the Grip of the Invisible Hand.”
W&L’s Ricciardi Quoted in MarketWatch
Professor Victor Ricciardi was quoted in an article titled “You’re probably sabotaging yourself when it comes to finances. How to spot it — and stop it.”
Colón Publishes Article in The Conversation
Professor Aly Colón published an article describing the best practices for consuming news in The Conversation.
W&L’s Ayoub Interviewed in Wired Article
Professor Nadia Ayoub was interviewed in a Wired article about her work with spider silk.
W&L Names Kim Robinson University Registrar
Robinson succeeds Jamie Kipfer, who is departing the role on June 30.
W&L’s Lanier Publishes Article in Nature Communications
Leah Lanier recently published a journal article titled “Activation of Prp28 ATPase by phosphorylated Npl3 at a critical step of spliceosome remodeling.”
W&L’s English for Speakers of Other Languages Awarded Grant
The Rockbridge Community Health Foundation has awarded a $25,000 grant to the W&L student organization to pilot a summer program in 2022.
Hayley Huber ’23 Joins Hillel International 2021-2022 Student Cabinet
Huber is one of 20 members of the cabinet's sixth cohort, representing diverse Jewish backgrounds and experiences globally.
Meet a W&L Scholar: Tanajia Moye-Green ’23
Tanajia Moye-Green '23 is a small-town girl with big plans to make a difference in the world.
Smarter, Faster
In a shifting media landscape, Ted Williams ’07 and Mike Allen ’86 are focused on reigniting local journalism through a new business venture.
W&L’s Morel Featured in Podcast about Juneteenth
Politics Professor Lucas Morel was interviewed for the “We the People” podcast.
Supporting Excellence
W&L’s new provost, Lena Hill, aims to support the university’s initiatives in interdisciplinary work, diversity, equity and inclusion, and more.
W&L’s Rainville Quoted in Article on Black Cemeteries
Lynn Rainville was recently featured in the Burlington County Times.
W&L’s Rush Talks Election Reform in Virginia Capitol Connections
Mark Rush’s recent article titled “Is Virginia Now a Beacon of Electoral Reform? Yes, but…” appeared in the Spring 2021 publication.
W&L’s Julia Foxen ’21 Awarded U.S. Teaching Assistantship in Austria
Foxen’s USTA position with Fulbright Austria starts in October 2021.
W&L’s Gavron Campbell ’22 Awarded Gilman Scholarship
Campbell has won a Gilman Scholarship to do an internship in Barcelona, Spain.
W&L’s Cecily Stern ’23 Receives Gilman Scholarship
Stern will travel to South Korea this summer to study in Seoul, South Korea.
On the Job with W&L’s Compost Crew
The dedicated students on the crew are making W&L a more sustainable place.
Religion Department Congratulates Graduates
Class of 2021 students in religion are heading out to do big things following W&L.
W&L’s Christopher Watt ’21 Awarded Fulbright Grant
Watt has received a Fulbright grant to support his research on the importance of small-scale fishing for livelihoods, culture and well-being in Vanuatu, an island nation in the South Pacific.
W&L’s Ponce de León Featured Ahead of Presidential Debate in Peru
Zoila Ponce de León was featured in the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru Research Center's series "Public Policies and Debates."
W&L’s Silwal Publishes New Book
Shikha Silwal recently published "The Economics of Conflict and Peace."
Juneteenth Celebration Springs from Community-wide Collaboration
Organizations across the Lexington and Rockbridge County areas have planned a Juneteenth event that will include an art show, live music, a free raffle and more.
Washington and Lee Graduates 444 Students at 234th Commencement
Graduating seniors at Washington and Lee University on Thursday were offered some historical perspective and lauded for their perseverance and resilience.
W&L’s DJ Johnston ’22 Awarded Gilman Scholarship
Johnston has won a Gilman Scholarship to study abroad with Middlebury Abroad at Mohammed V University in Rabat, Morocco.
‘A Serendipitous Experience’
Everything has fallen into place at W&L for Alankrit Shatadal '21, who complemented her academic experience with research, peer counseling and membership in University Singers.
W&L’s Alexxis Hatfield ’22 Awarded a Gilman Scholarship
Hatfield will travel to Denmark for the fall semester and take multiple psychology classes.
Erin Hughes ’21 Named ODK National Leader of the Year in Athletics
Hughes’ award is part of ODK’s 2021 General Russell E. Dougherty National Leader of the Year competition.
W&L’s Melvin Takes on Mentorship Role
Kenny Melvin has been accepted as an Inclusive Fundraising Fellowship mentor.
Class of 2021: A Look Back
As we bid farewell (for now) to the Class of 2021, we look back at their very first days on the W&L campus.
University Singers Perform Annual Commencement Concert
The May 25 event is free and open to the public to view online.
A Credit to W&L
Young alumnus Alden Schade shares why he gives back to W&L.
W&L’s Ricciardi Quoted in The Street
Professor Victor Ricciardi discussed a new category in the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standard
W&L’s Stephanie Sandberg Named Community-Based Learning Senior Fellow
The Community-Based Learning Fellows Program intends to deepen the high-impact practice and pedagogy of community-based learning at W&L.
Africana Studies Completes Activism and Black Life Series
The series will end the academic year with a roundtable discussion on May 19 at 6 p.m. titled "The Black Freedom Struggle: Verdicts on Advocacy."
Program Spotlight: Office of Community-Based Learning
Community-based learning is an educational approach that integrates learning and mentorship with community engagement.
W&L’s Bell Publishes Article for Utilitas Forum on Free Speech
Professor Melina Bell’s article is titled "John Stuart Mill's Harm Principle and Free Speech: Expanding the Notion of Harm."
W&L’s Leonard Satterwhite Receives Admissions Award
Leonard Satterwhite recently won the John A. "Jack" Blackburn Award for Ethics in College Admission.
W&L Students Curate Art Exhibition by Almigdad Aldikhaiiry
The May 17 event will highlight the exhibit, which is curated by sevens students at W&L as part of a Spring Term course, Seminar in Museum Studies.
Student Business Links Farmers and Buyers
W&L seniors Will Gentry and Gray Carlton started Lexington Harvest Haul to deliver local food to consumers. They’re now looking to sell the successful business before they leave Lexington after graduation.
Elizabeth Knapp Talks Rocks in New Podcast Episode
In a new episode of "After Class," W&L’s Lifelong Learning podcast, Elizabeth Knapp, geology professor and director of the Johnson Program in Leadership and Integrity, discusses her love of geology and the impact of the Johnson Program
Generals Discourse Hosts Webinar Featuring Kenneth B. Morris
Morris is the great-great-great-grandson of Frederick Douglass and the great-great-grandson of Booker T. Washington.
Ted Talks
A series of hour-long interviews with the late Ted DeLaney ’85, professor history of emeritus, is now available online.
Aerial Dance Class to Present Spring Term Performance
The performances will take place live and online on May 20 and 21 at 2:30 p.m.
W&L’s Miranda Honored with New Library Collection
The Miranda Collection for Native American Library Acquisitions will feature books by Native American and Indigenous authors and literature on relevant topics.
W&L Welcomes 491 Students to the Class of 2025
The students were selected from an original applicant pool of 6,621, which represents a 32 percent increase in applications over last year.
W&L’s Lamb ’21 Awarded Place in Teaching Assistant Program in France
The program offers participants the opportunity to work in France for seven months, teaching English to French students of all ages.
W&L’s Diego Millan Named 2021-22 Career Enhancement Fellow
The Career Enhancement Fellowship seeks to increase underrepresented junior and other faculty members by creating career development opportunities.
W&L Presents Senior Recital with Levi Lebsack ’21
Lebsack will perform a virtual organ concert via livestream on May 18 at 7 p.m.
Mapping the Past
As part of a community-based learning course in collaboration with Rockbridge Regional Tourism and the Rockbridge Historical Society, Washington and Lee University students researched and mapped Black-owned businesses that thrived in Lexington during the Jim Crow era.
W&L’s Doan Bui ’21 Awarded U.S. Teaching Assistantship in Austria
Bui’s USTA position with Fulbright Austria starts in September 2021.
W&L’s University Jazz Ensemble Presents Concert
The W&L community is invited to an in-person concert on May 4.
Green Receives Treehouse Climate Action Poem Prize
Leah Naomi Green was recognized for her new poem, "Origin Story."
W&L Presents Faculty Recital with ‘Anima e Grazia’
The duet consists of Julia Goudimova and Anna Billias, who both serve as lecturers in the Washington and Lee Music Department.
W&L’s Michelson Delivers Keynote at Southern Connecticut State University
Professor Seth Michelson completed a weeklong virtual residency and gave the keynote address on social justice at Southern Connecticut State University.
W&L Alumni Awarded Fellowships from the National Science Foundation
John Juneau ’18 and Amanda Wahlers ’18 have received pre-doctoral graduate research fellowships from the National Science Foundation. The five-year fellowships include three years of financial support and a cost of education allowance.
New Exhibit Illustrates Perilous Path to Opportunity
Hostile Terrain 94, a global pop-up exhibit that takes a powerful look at the human cost of undocumented migration at the U.S. southern border, opened at W&L this week after years of planning and collaboration.
W&L’s University Singers Compete in 66th Cork International Choral Festival
The University Singers will compete virtually on May 1.
W&L’s Ana Estrada Hamm ’22 Awarded a Boren Scholarship
Estrada Hamm recently received a David L. Boren Scholarship from the National Security Education Program to study abroad in Jordan.
W&L’s Lepage Publishes Essays Related to Staniar Gallery
Professor Andrea Lepage recently published two essays based on exhibits in W&L's Staniar Gallery.
Helping Others and Building Change
Grace Anne Holladay '21 has a conversation with Dr. Kelli Jarrell ’12, who was recently named the national emergency fellow of the year
University of Wisconsin-Madison Professor to Deliver Hoyt Lecture in Classics
Nandini Pandey’s lecture is titled "Diversity, Desire, and the Exotic in Ancient Rome (with some thoughts on Atlanta)."
W&L’s Silwal Presents at Virginia Tech
The “Virginia Tech Coffee with the Chair” series features experts sharing their experiences and successes in economics.
W&L’s Davies Consults with Papua New Guinea Treasury
Professor Martin Davies recently consulted on exchange rate policy for the Papua New Guinea Treasury and published his work in a discussion paper.
W&L’s Ball to Give Anne and Edgar Basse Jr. Public Reading
Gordon Ball will read from his recent book, "My San Francisco," on May 13.
Jason De León is Final Speaker in Mudd Lecture Series
De León will give a virtual lecture on May 4 at 5 p.m. as part of W&L's Mudd Center for Ethics series.
W&L’s James Ricks ’21 Earns Fulbright to Study in Nepal
James Ricks ’21 has received a Fulbright creative grant to Nepal to photograph patients and healthcare providers at a one-of-a-kind health clinic.
W&L Hosts Public Reading with Professor Deborah Miranda
Miranda, who retires from W&L this year, will present a public reading titled “How to Love the Burning World” on April 26.
W&L’s Youngman Awarded the Consortium for Undergraduate Law and Justice Programs Teaching Innovation Award
In 2020, Julie Youngman introduced significant programmatic and curricular development in W&L’s new interdisciplinary program on Law, Justice and Society.
Legal Eagle
Life has been a series of firsts for Rita Davis ’93, who now serves as counsel to Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam.
W&L’s Tanner Hall ’21 Awarded CASA Fellowship at AUC
Tanner Hall ‘21 was recently awarded a fellowship to the Center for Arabic Study Abroad program at the American University in Cairo.
W&L’s Staniar Gallery Presents ‘Profiled’ by Artist Ken Gonzales-Day
The photography exhibit will be on display April 26 through May 28, with a virtual artist talk on May 11 at 5:30 p.m.
W&L’s Amanda Dorsey ’21 Awarded a Fulbright to India
The award will support a nine-month research project in India investigating intervention service access for individuals with disabilities.
W&L’s Lorena Terroba Urruchua ’21 Earns Fulbright
Lorena Terroba Urruchua '21 has received a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship (ETA) to Spain.
W&L’s Student Activities Treats Students to Local Adventures
Reimbursable experiences include the Virginia Safari Park, Natural Bridge, Hull's Drive-in, and coffee and a pastry at Season's Yield Farm.
Program Spotlight: The Office of Career and Professional Development
The Office of Career and Professional Development (CPD) supports and empowers W&L students and alumni to discover, navigate and achieve their career and professional goals.
Washington and Lee Announces March Community Grants
Washington and Lee University’s Community Grants Committee has made 12 grants totaling $37,000 to nonprofit organizations in Lexington and Rockbridge County.
Meet the Professor: Emily Filler
Filler, an assistant professor in the Religion Department, joined the W&L faculty in fall 2020.
W&L Presents Senior Recital Featuring Robert Masi ’21
On May 15, Robert Masi ’21 will perform solo piano masterworks by Chopin, Beethoven, J.S. Bach, Ravel and Bloch.
W&L Presents Senior Piano Recital Featuring Chad Thomas ’21
On May 23, Chad Thomas’21 will present a graduation piano recital featuring George Gershwin’s monumental work, “Rhapsody in Blue,” and other pieces.
W&L Presents Senior Recital Featuring Carissa Petzold ’21
On May 1, Petzold will perform an expansive variety of clarinet works.
W&L’s Alexander Publishes Book on U.S. Congress
“A Social Theory of Congress: Legislative Norms in the Twenty-First Century” is the newest book on the topic of the U.S. Congress in more than 15 years.
Contact Committee Hosts Olympian Aly Raisman for Virtual Event
The April 29 conversation with Raisman, U.S. Olympic gymnast and bestselling author, is open to the W&L community.
W&L’s Rosalie Bull ’20 Earns Fulbright to Ecuador
In September 2021, Bull will leave for a 10-month stay in Ecuador to develop a co-creative anthology of stories covering resistance and resilience networks in the Ecuadorian Amazon.
W&L’s Diette Featured in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and Scienmag
Tim Diette discussed his new journal article, “Does the Negro Need Separate Schools? A Retrospective Analysis of the Racial Composition of Schools and Black Adult Academic and Economic Success,” in Scienmag and The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
W&L’s Ramonah Gibson ’20 Awarded Fulbright
Ramonah Gibson '20 has received a Fulbright United Kingdom (U.K.) Partnership Award to complete her master's degree in creative writing scriptwriting at the University of East Anglia.
W&L’s Kathryn Hensler ’21 Earns Fulbright to Spain
Her project, “Age and Growth of Fan Mussel (Pinna nobilis) in Mar Menor,” will take her to Calpe, in Spain this fall.
Faculty-Student Documentary Earns Festival Laurels
"Intimate Violence," a documentary about domestic violence by W&L professor Stephanie Sandberg and junior Nolan Zunk, has been recognized by three film festivals.
Five W&L Students Honored as Virginia Teachers of Promise
Clay Chadwick ’22, Demmanuel Gonzalez ’21, Caleb Peña ’21, Carolina Rubio Regalado ’22 and Pamela Steimel ’22 were recognized in March by the Virginia Teachers of Promise Institute.
W&L’s Dennie Highlighted in the New York Times
Professor Nneka Dennie discusses Women’s History Month in a recent New York Times article.
Students Volunteer with Local Farmer
Helping with sheep at Tom Stanley's farm is providing Isaiah Medina '22 and Abby Hamilton '22 with valuable experience that they can include on future veterinary school applications.
W&L’s Laubscher Recognized for 25 Years of Service by CoSIDA
Brian Laubscher, director of athletic communications at W&L, was recently recognized by the College Sports Information Directors of America with a 25-year service award.
W&L’s Ponce de León Featured in Brazilian Newspaper Brasil de Fato
The article is titled “Lava Jato deepened political chaos in Peru and splashes the 18 presidential candidates.”
W&L’s Hoover Offers Perspective on Secured Credit Cards
In a WalletHub piece, Scott Hoover, Washington and Lee University’s A. Stevens Miles Professor of Banking and Finance, answers questions about secured credit cards.
W&L’s Muensterman Awarded Prestigious Beinecke Scholarship
Kathryn Muensterman ’22 has won a $34,000 Beinecke Scholarship to help fund her graduate studies.
W&L’s Alexander Publishes Article in Roll Call Ahead of Upcoming Book
Brian Alexander will also moderate a panel discussion, "Congressional Norms in an Era of Conflict," via Zoom on April 8, at 12 p.m.
W&L’s Strong Featured in Upcoming Documentary ‘Carterland’
Bob Strong will also participate in a panel discussion about the film and the Carter presidency on April 13 at 7 p.m.
W&L’s Asian and Pacific Islander Community Pulls Together to #StopAPIHate
Washington and Lee University’s Office of Inclusion and Engagement recently released a video featuring members of W&L’s Asian and Pacific Islander community, calling on the world to notice, and end, incidents of hate.
W&L Presents Unique Adaptation of the Play ‘BURN’
On April 9 and 10, W&L will stream its production of "BURN" featuring a large ensemble of talented student actors and directed by Jemma Levy, assistant professor of theater.
A Place That Checked All the Boxes
Rafay Hassan '22 was looking for a liberal arts university that would give him individualized attention and put his critical thinking skills to the test. He found that and more at W&L.
W&L’s Ricks Receives Davis Projects for Peace Grant
James Ricks ’21 plans to work this summer with the Oda Foundation in Nepal.
Two W&L Students Awarded Projects for Peace Grants
Julienne de Vastey '23 and Jamal Magoti '23 have won a Davis Projects for Peace grant for their project "Tokomeza Kata Kimeo."
Escape to “Inscapes” in Watson Galleries
The exhibit of paintings by Evelyn Dawson, which includes student reflections and a student-curated playlist, is part of Museums at W&L's new Mindfulness Initiative and the 20th anniversary of the Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Program.
W&L Presents Senior Recital Featuring Coletta Fuller ’21
On April 3 at 8 p.m., Fuller will showcase her insight and creativity in a series of original compositions performed by W&L student performers.
W&L Presents Senior Recital Featuring Hyun Song ’21
Song will perform selections by composers J. S. Bach, Antonín Leopold Dvořák, Dmitri Shostakovich and James Stephenson for her senior cello recital on April 2 at 8 p.m.
W&L’s Morel Talks Free Speech in Persuasion Article
Politics professor Lucas Morel recently published an article in Persuasion titled “Speaking the Truth.”
W&L’s Uzzell Publishes Article about James Madison
Lynn Uzzell, who teaches in the Politics Department, recently published an article in RealClearPublicAffairs titled "Madison's Five Lessons for Overcoming Polarization."
W&L’s Watson Publishes Paper for Conference
Cody Watson, an assistant professor of computer science, has published a paper in the International Conference on Software Engineering.
Washington and Lee’s Troy Larsen ’22 Awarded Goldwater Scholarship
Each scholar is awarded $7,500 to support undergraduate research in their junior or senior year.
Reliving Constitutional History in the Classroom
Twelve students at W&L are creating their own version of the U.S. Constitution in Professor Lynn Uzzell’s politics course.
W&L’s University Jazz Ensemble Presents ‘Students in the Spotlight’
The W&L community is invited to an in-person concert on April 8.
Meet the Professor: Taha Khan
Taha Khan joined W&L's Computer Science Department this year as an assistant professor.
The Show Must Go On Camera
The cast and crew of W&L’s upcoming Bentley Musical, “Little Women,” tackled a host of pandemic-related challenges to produce a film version of the show that will be screened for audiences March 30-April 2.
W&L’s Staniar Gallery Presents 2021 Senior Art Theses
The students’ work will be on display in Staniar Gallery starting March 29.
Four W&L Students Present at TESOL 2021 Convention
Under Ellen Mayock's direction, student members of W&L's English for Speakers of Other Languages group will present at the virtual conference on March 25.
W&L’s Staniar Gallery Presents Renowned Artist LaToya Ruby Frazier
The April 8 talk is titled "Art as Transformation: Using Photography for Social Change."
W&L’s Weissman to Give Anne and Edgar Basse Jr. Author Talk
Jeremy Weissman will talk about his recent book, “The Crowdsourced Panopticon: Conformity and Control on Social Media,” on March 31.
Shepherd Cohorts Give First-Year Students a Taste of Service
Two new first-year cohorts, #Hungerfighters and Good Nabors, educate first-year students about the Shepherd Program, introduce them to service learning, help them make friends and set them up for further involvement in the program.
W&L’s Kharputly Publishes Article in Society & Animals
Nadeen Kharputly recently published an article titled "Whose Best Friend? Muslims, Dogs, and the Making of American Humanity."
W&L Presents Demmanuel Gonzalez ’21 in Concert
On March 26, Gonzalez will perform selections by composers Domenico Scarlatti, Gabriel Fauré, Manuel de Falla and others.
Museums at W&L Present Gallery Talk
The community is invited to a virtual talk on April 7 titled "Women in the Arts: Out of the Margins, Into the Light."
W&L Hosts 15th National Symposium of Theater and Performance Arts in Academe
Highlights include live performances of works written from artists and scholars nationwide.
Harvard’s Katrina Forrester is Next Speaker in Mudd Lecture Series
Katrina Forrester will give a virtual lecture on March 25 at 5 p.m. as part of W&L’s Mudd Center for Ethics series.
W&L’s University Orchestra and Wind Ensemble Present Outdoor Concert
The W&L community is invited to an in-person outdoor concert on April 5.
Love at First Sight
Lucas Flood '21 fell for W&L when he saw it for the first time on a family road trip, and he's found it an ideal place to study history and German.
Contact Committee Hosts Mike Rowe for Virtual Event
The March 22 conversation with Rowe, host of the hit television series “Dirty Jobs,” is open to the W&L community.
Banding Together
Students and faculty in the W&L Music Department refused to let COVID-19 silence them, instead embracing creative protocols to continue making music together in person.
W&L’s Dennie Featured in Chapter of New Anthology
Professor Nneka Dennie contributed to a chapter in a new anthology titled "The Routledge Companion to Black Women's Cultural Histories."
W&L’s Marlbrook Chamber Players Present ‘Troubadour of Love’
The March 21 show is free and open to the public to view online.
W&L’s Repertory Dance Company Presents ‘Dancing with the Camera’
The W&L Repertory Dance Company performance will stream for free online on March 25 and 26 at 7 p.m., March 27 at 6 p.m. and March 28 at 2 p.m.
W&L’s Deborah Miranda’s Work Highlighted by American Academy of Poets
Miranda's new poem, "Torch," was selected as the American Academy of Poets' "Poem-a-Day."
W&L’s Master Class in Poetry Students Give Public Reading
The university will host an online poetry reading by eight students in Heid Erdrich’s Master Class in Poetry course on March 15 at 6 p.m.
Felix Kwame Yeboah is Next Speaker in Mudd Lecture Series
Felix Kwame Yeboah will give a virtual lecture on March 15 at 5 p.m. as part of W&L’s Mudd Center for Ethics series.
Program Spotlight: Intramural and Club Sports Programs
With an optimistic attitude, W&L’s Intramurals have faced the challenges of the pandemic with ingenuity and persistence.
Record Number of W&L Students Awarded Critical Language Scholarships
Six undergraduate students received Critical Language Scholarships, which will provide them the opportunity to study language intensively during summer 2021.
Meet the Professor: Nneka Dennie
Nneka Dennie, a new member of the History Department faculty, has already participated in a number of thought-provoking panel discussions at W&L.
New W&L Podcast Episode Features Lenfest Director Rob Mish
In the latest episode of the Lifelong Learning podcast, Mish talks about his passion for theater, how musicals can be reinvented to account for changing times, and his experiences connecting students and alumni.
Blending the Past and the Present to Produce Stimulating Art
In a recent in-class project, seven W&L students used materials found around campus to discuss a broader historical narrative and create a piece now on display in Staniar Gallery.
This Year’s Bentley Musical is ‘Little Women: The Broadway Musical’
The university’s performance will be streamed online beginning March 30.
A Mile With You
Norman Kim-Senior ’05 has created a COVID Memorial Walk and Run to foster community, support local nonprofits and mark the one-year anniversary of the pandemic.
W&L’s Museums Talk Female Abolitionists
The public discussion, which explored female abolitionists’ roles in history, featured Lena Hill, dean of the college; Ron Fuchs, senior curator of ceramics; and Nneka Dennie, assistant professor of history.
‘Pay Forward the Kindnesses’
Melissa Yorio '21 has received support from many corners during her college career, so when the pandemic broke out, she found a way to give back within her hometown community.
W&L’s Julia Poppenberg ’19 Awarded Fulbright Grant to Argentina
Poppenberg has received a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to Argentina starting in March 2022.
W&L’s Roney Named Finance Officer for Society for French Historical Studies
Kristina M. Roney, visiting assistant professor of French at W&L, was recently named the incoming finance officer for the SFHS, a three-year term that places her on the society’s Executive Committee.
W&L’s Office of Student Affairs Gets Outside for ‘Meet and Greet the Deans’
At these events, Student Affairs deans set up tables outside Elrod Commons for 90-minute afternoon sessions. Students are invited to stop, chat, take a treat and snag some W&L apparel.
Community Grants Committee: Call for Proposals
The deadline for submitting a proposal for the Spring 2021 evaluation is 4:30 p.m. on Friday, March 19, 2021.
W&L’s Elizabeth Matthews Receives Outstanding Paper Award
Professor Matthews received an outstanding paper award at the 13th International Conference on Game and Entertainment Technologies.
W&L Hosts Jocelyn Bioh for Two Streamed Events in March
Bioh's hit comedy "School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play" will be screened online March 16, and a virtual talk by Bioh will occur March 18.
W&L’s Vic Ricciardi Talks Behavioral Finance on Podcast
Ricciardi served as an expert panelist on behavioral finance and retirement planning for the podcast "That Annuity Show" earlier this year.
W&L’s Mudd Center for Ethics Hosts Annual Conference
The two-day virtual conference will begin March 6 and feature students located across the country.
W&L Presents a Conversation with Hank Green
On March 13, W&L’s Contact Committee and Science, Society, and the Arts will present an evening with New York Times bestselling author, entrepreneur and video creator Hank Green.
W&L’s Ball Writes Personal Memoir
In “My San Francisco,” Gordon Ball, visiting associate professor of English, recounts experiences of his time spent in the city.
W&L’s Pooja Thakur-Wernz Publishes Journal Article
Professor Thakur-Wernz published a paper in the International Journal of Emerging Markets.
Meet the Professor: Sybil Prince Nelson
One of Washington and Lee's new faculty members for 2020-21 is mathematics professor Sybil Prince Nelson, a 2001 graduate of W&L.
W&L’s Hooks Featured in Wallet Hub
Linda M. Hooks was featured in a recent Wallet Hub article titled "2021's Best & Worst Cities at Money Management."
W&L’s Weissman Publishes Textbook
Mudd Postdoctoral Ethics Fellow Jeremy Weissman recently published a textbook titled "The Crowdsourced Panopticon: Conformity and Control on Social Media."
W&L’s Walle Pens Journal Article on Unpublished Manuscript
Taylor Walle, assistant professor of English, recently published an article titled "Boswell's Dictionary and the Status of Scots Dialect in the Eighteenth Century."
W&L Hosts Disability Rights Activist Judy Heumann
On March 9, Heumann will share her experiences advocating for disability rights and discuss the movement's future.
W&L Presents Canciones Españolas
On March 5, nine W&L music students will present a recital of songs and arias in Spanish.
An Affection for Connections
W&L has allowed Christopher Watt '21 to meet other members of the community and find a future career where three of his passions converge.
University Museums Reopen to Campus Community
On Feb. 26, W&L’s museums and art galleries reopened to current W&L students, faculty and staff for in-person visitation.
W&L Presents Senior Recital Featuring Levi Lebsack ’21
On March 7, Lebsack will perform selections by George Frideric Handel, Franz Schubert, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Francis Poulenc and others.
W&L Presents 2021 Ted Delaney Lecture
The Feb. 24 online lecture, titled “Black Entrepreneurs: Where Does Money Fit into Protest?,” will examine capitalism as a part of the Black freedom-fighting arsenal.
W&L a Top Producer of Fulbright U.S. Students for Third Straight Year
Five students from W&L received Fulbright awards for academic year 2020-2021.
Career and Professional Development Presents ‘Foundations of Career Development’ Series
The Feb. 23 event is part of a series covering key career development topics such as professional documents, developing your story, networking, interviewing and succeeding on the job.
W&L’s Bob Strong Talks Trump Impeachment Trial in The Roanoke Times
Professor Strong’s op-ed is titled “Donald Trump and the Stress Test of American Democracy.”
W&L’s Leah Naomi Green Receives Lucille Clifton Legacy Award
Green will receive the Lucille Clifton Legacy Award from St. Mary’s College of Maryland on March 1.
W&L’s Tanlu Publishes Article in Strategic Finance Magazine
Assistant Professor Lloyd Tanlu’s article is titled “Causal Language and Effective Performance Evaluations.”
W&L’s Colbert Honored as Black Scholar
Cory Colbert was a recent "Honoree of the Day" on a website that honors Black scholars in the mathematical sciences.
Set in Stone
Debris from the aftermath of the Hiroshima bombing found its way to W&L’s Special Collections, where it heightened one class’s understanding of a powerful Japanese novel.
W&L Hosts First-Year Activity Day
The all-day event was facilitated by upper-division student volunteers.
W&L Presents ‘Queer Theology’ Panel Discussion
The conversation on Feb. 23 at 6:30 p.m. will center on the intersection of LGBTQ+ identity and religious affiliations and practices.
Program Spotlight: The Office of Inclusion and Engagement
The Office of Inclusion and Engagement (OIE) supports Washington and Lee University's mission by striving to foster a culture in which all community members feel entirely welcome and able to participate in everything the university has to offer.
W&L Podcast Releases New Episode Featuring Brian Murchison
"W&L After Class: The Lifelong Learning Podcast" invites listeners to join conversations with W&L's expert faculty, giving them a walk down the Colonnade from the comfort of their home.
W&L Hosts Public Discussion with Reporter David Fahrenthold
The Feb. 24 talk, which is free and open to the public to view online, is titled “A Conversation with David Fahrenthold of the Washington Post: Unraveling the Troubled, Secretive Trump Empire.”
W&L’s Staniar Gallery Presents ‘Solastalgia: On Hold’ by William Ransom
Opening Feb. 23, the exhibit will display the Vermont-based artist’s sculptural works. An artist’s talk is scheduled for Feb. 24.
Valerie Hudson is Next Speaker in Mudd Lecture Series
Valerie Hudson, George H.W. Bush Chair and professor of international affairs at Texas A&M University, will deliver a virtual lecture on Feb. 15 at 5 p.m. as part of W&L’s Mudd Center for Ethics series.
W&L’s Ryan Brindle Awarded Grant for Research
Brindle received a Jeffress Trust Awards Program in Interdisciplinary Research grant for his project, “"Modeling Energy Regulation Under Stress: A Possible Mechanism Linking Stress and Disease?"
‘Abundantly Thankful’ in Austria
Despite COVID-19, Jared Nickodem '20 was able to make it to Austria, where he is teaching English to students as part of the U.S. Teaching Assistant Program.
W&L’s Sociology and Anthropology Department Presents Lecture Series
The Sociology and Anthropology Department is collaborating with the Environmental Studies Program to present a new social justice series titled “White Supremacy and Society.”
W&L’s Grajzl Talks Real-World Economics in Recent Workshop
Earlier this month, economics professor Peter Grajzl gave an online presentation for the University of Oxford titled "A machine-learning history of English case law and legal ideas before the Industrial Revolution."
W&L Celebrates Black History Month
W&L presents a monthlong schedule of events celebrating Black History Month.
Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Program Celebrates 20 Years
The WGSS Program at W&L is celebrating the milestone with a series of events that include a film screening, art exhibits and panel discussions.
Contact Committee Hosts Molly Bloom for Virtual Event
The Feb. 11 conversation with Bloom is open to the W&L community.
W&L’s Bob Strong Talks Student Voters in The Conversation
Strong co-authored an article in The Conversation titled “America’s newest voters look back at the 2020 election – and forward to politics in 2021.”
A Taste of China
When her Critical Language Scholarship to China went virtual because of COVID, Kisker '21 got a six-week sampler of the country and its language through her computer screen.
Black Poetry Reading Kicks Off Black History Month at W&L
The Student Association for Black Unity will hold the online event, which is free and open to the public to watch online.
W&L Graduate Returns to Teach Dance Master Class
Elliot Reza Emadian ’17 will teach a virtual master class in screendance, a form that merges cinematography and choreography.
W&L Professor, Physician Alumnus to Deliver Talk in 2021 Mudd Series
Assistant Professor Erin Taylor and Dr. Ralph Caldroney’s public discussion, which is open to the public to view online, is titled "Ethical Issues in the Context of Covid-19."
W&L Hosts Public Interview with Ty Seidule ’84
Seidule will discuss his new book, "Robert E. Lee and Me: A Southerner's Reckoning with the Myth of the Lost Cause.”
W&L Hosts 2021 Glasgow Distinguished Writer-in-Residence
Poet Heid Erdrich will give a public poetry reading on Feb. 8 at 6 p.m.
W&L Hosts Free Screening of Documentary ‘Intimate Violence’
The screening will be free and open to the public to view online. A discussion with the film’s creators will follow the screening.
W&L’s Native American Cohort Starts Semester With Panel Discussion
The virtual talk, which is free and open to the public online, is titled "Naming Injustice: Charlene Teters (Spokane) and John Little (Standing Rock Sioux) on American Indian Mascots."
W&L Professors Beavers and Gavaler Publish Textbook
Professors Leigh Ann Beavers and Chris Gavaler recently published a textbook titled “Creating Comics: A Writer’s and Artist's Guide and Anthology.”
Africana Studies Continues Activism and Black Life Series in 2021
The series will present two events, "Looking at Blackness" and "Legislative Leverage: Democratic Processes as Activism,” in late January.
International Students Bond Over Unusual Term
At the start of the academic year, 17 first-year international students began their W&L experience in Scotland. Today, they are taking courses in Lexington as a unique group of friends.
W&L’s Laura Brodie Publishes Article in MoMA Magazine
In the article, Brodie discusses Confederate monuments' complex history and how an American contemporary artist is working to change how others view them.
W&L Introduces Minor in Religion
The university’s new religion minor requires completion of six courses and complements any major.
W&L’s Outing Club Starts the Adventuring Outside
The fun kicks off early this semester with Outing Club activities starting Jan. 22, and the entire campus is invited to participate.
Turning Interests Into Opportunities
Bo Garfinkel '21 talks about the experiences she's been afforded recently as a recipient of a Public Policy and International Affairs fellowship and a Gilman Scholarship.
The Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Program at W&L Presents a Faculty Panel
The Jan. 26 event, which is free and open to the public to view online, will celebrate 20 Years of WGSS at W&L.
W&L Celebrates Tu b’Shevat with Poetry Reading Night
In honor of the Jewish "New Year of the Trees," W&L Hillel, the Native American Cohort and other campus community members will share poems about beloved lands on Jan. 27.
W&L’s Lynn Rainville Pens Article in Zócalo Public Square
In the article, Rainville discusses how Sweet Briar College remembers the enslaved people and free laborers who built – and are buried beneath – its campus.
‘Giving Everyone an Opportunity’
Hannah Freibert '21 interviews Mike White '10, program associate for the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, a nonprofit that works to improve health care in America.
W&L Celebrates the Life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
This year's observance of MLK day will comprise a variety of virtual events and lectures.
ODK to Initiate Three Honorary, 50 Student Members at 2021 Convention
New members will be inducted into the national leadership honor society at W&L’s Founders Day/ODK convention, which will take place in a virtual format on Jan. 19 at 5 p.m.
W&L Hosts Successful Souper Bowl
Proceeds from the sale of soup at participating Lexington restaurants will support Campus Kitchen at W&L's Backpack Program.
Director of the Library Company of Philadelphia to Give 2021 Founders Day Address
Michael Barsanti will be the featured speaker at W&L’s virtual Founders Day/Omicron Delta Kappa Convocation on Jan. 19 at 5 p.m.
Community-Based Learning Thrives Amid COVID-19
The pandemic has presented challenges to working and learning within the community, but virtual and distanced projects have allowed those partnerships to continue to bear fruit this year.
W&L’s Staniar Gallery Presents ‘Reconciliation’ by Leigh Ann Beavers
Beavers’ exhibit will appear in Washington and Lee's Staniar Gallery from Jan. 17 through Feb. 18, with a virtual artist talk on Jan. 27 at 5:30 p.m.
In Memoriam: Theodore Carter DeLaney Jr. ’85, professor of history emeritus
During his career at W&L, DeLaney brought his passion for justice and inclusion to the classroom and to his scholarship.
Energy and the Pandemic
Policies adopted to combat COVID-19 led to novel changes in W&L's energy use in 2020.
‘A Sense of Meaning’
At W&L, Lorena Terroba Urruchua ’21 found her purpose — helping people with disabilities — at the intersection of psychology, Romance languages and poverty studies.
W&L’s Maggie Shapiro Haskett Named Richard M. Joel Exemplar of Excellence by Hillel International
The award honors professionals whose passion and devotion to the Jewish campus community enrich the lives of Hillel students.
Jonathan Wortham is the First Speaker in the 2021 Mudd Lecture Series
Dr. Jonathan Wortham '04 is the outbreak investigations team leader in the Division of Tuberculosis Elimination at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Three W&L Students Awarded Gilman Scholarships to Study Abroad
Zach Baldridge ’22, Bri Mondesir ’22 and Blake Sanchez ’23 received the prestigious award.
W&L’s Daichinkhuu ’16 Among 2022 Class of Schwarzman Scholars
Oyumaa Daichinkhuu ’16 will complete a one-year master’s program at China’s Tsinghua University inspired by the Rhodes Scholarship program at the University of Oxford in England.
Student Researchers Assist Ayoub with PLOS ONE Article
Associate Professor of Biology Nadia Ayoub collaborated with students and alumni to publish a research article in the open-access journal PLOS ONE titled “The common house spider, Parasteatoda tepidariorum, maintains silk gene expression on sub-optimal diet.”
Meet Professor Jill Sundie
Sundie teaches marketing courses at W&L, including Marketing Management.
In Memoriam: Joseph Ramsey Martin Jr.
The professor of philosophy emeritus taught at W&L from 1968 to 1996.
In Memoriam: Kenneth E. Van Ness
The Robert Lee Telford Professor of Physics and Engineering Emeritus died Nov. 24.
W&L’s Art Goldsmith is President-Elect of the Southern Economic Association
His one-year term as the organization's president will start November 2021.
W&L’s Lena Hill Interviewed in Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
In the interview, Hill discusses her new appointment as W&L provost, effective July 1, 2021.
W&L’s Alexander Discusses New Discovery about Thomas Jefferson’s Parliamentary Manual
Brian Alexander recently contributed to the Monticello blog, where he discussed Thomas Jefferson’s “Manual of Parliamentary Practice” and the impact it has on modern rules of the U.S. Congress.
W&L’s Shenandoah Literary Magazine Hosts Public Launch Party in December
The Shenandoah magazine team will host a virtual launch party on Dec. 3 at 7 p.m. to celebrate the newest edition of the magazine, which will be available to the public on Dec. 11.
W&L Joins HathiTrust, Gains Access to Massive Digital Library
Membership in HathiTrust allows the W&L community to access millions of digital books that the university does not have in print in the Leyburn, Telford or Law libraries.
Art That Talks
Theater students at W&L were challenged to select a piece from the university's art collection and give it voice.
W&L’s University Singers to Compete in European Grand Prix of Choral Music Qualifier Competition
The winner of the 16th International Choral Competition – Gallus-Maribor automatically qualifies for the European Grand Prix of Choral Singing Competition in 2022.
W&L’s Rush Pens Two Opinion Pieces
Politics professor Mark Rush published opinion pieces in the Jurist and The Virginian-Pilot in November.
W&L Students Partner with Project Horizon to Make Life Skills Book
Students in Professor Dayo Abah’s Principles of Public Relations class worked with a Lexington nonprofit to make a life skills book for clients who are trying to get back on their feet.
Washington and Lee Announces November Community Grants
W&L's Community Grants Committee evaluated eight proposals in October and made six grants totaling $23,000 to non-profit organizations in Lexington and Rockbridge County.
W&L’s Myers Proposes Jackson Statue Location in Richmond Times-Dispatch
Barton Myers’ op-ed is titled “Why the Stonewall Jackson statue belongs at Chancellorsville.”
W&L Recognized in 2020 Sustainable Campus Index
A publication from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education, the Sustainable Campus Index recognizes top-performing sustainable colleges and universities.
Finding Ways to Give Back
Jerónimo Reyes '21 says he is so immensely grateful for the gifts in his life, including a QuestBridge scholarship to W&L, that he wants to become a doctor and devote his career to helping others.
W&L’s Locy Featured in New Netflix Series
Journalism Professor Toni Locy appears in multiple episodes of the new docuseries "Trial 4."
Washington and Lee Presents Choral Ensemble Showcase
The concert is free and open to the public to view online.
W&L Presents an Instrumental Ensemble Performance
The show is free and open to the public to view online.
W&L Joins Liberal Arts Colleges Racial Equity Leadership Alliance
Washington and Lee University is among the 51 inaugural member institutions* of the Liberal Arts Colleges Racial Equity Leadership Alliance, a new initiative from the University of Southern California's Race and Equity Center.
W&L’s Rush Discusses the 2020 Election
Mark Rush was interviewed on Brian Frydenborg's '04 “Real Context News” podcast.
Lena Hill Named Provost at Washington and Lee University
Lena Hill, dean of the College and professor of English and Africana studies at Washington and Lee, has been appointed to be the university’s next provost, beginning July 1, 2021.
W&L’s Amanda Dorsey Earns 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 Presents Virtual Holiday Pops Concerts in December
The show is free and open to the public.
W&L Unveils New Duchossois Athletic and Recreation Center
Washington and Lee's brand new, 165,489-square-foot center for athletics and recreation offers larger and more state-of-the-art facilities for athletics and intramural teams, coaching staff, fitness and recreation.
W&L’s Blunch Writes About Adult Literacy Programs
W&L Professor of Economics Hugo Blunch published an article with the IZA Institute of Labor Economics.
W&L’s Rainville Discusses African American Burial Grounds
Lynn Rainville will participate in the virtual symposium "Revealing Fayetteville – A New Landscape" on Nov. 2 from noon to 3:30 p.m.
W&L First Year Participates in Forbes Hackathon
Natalie McCaffery ’24, of Santa Barbara, California, was recently invited to participate in the Forbes Under 30 AgTech+ Hackathon.
W&L’s Campus Kitchen to Host Annual Turkeypalooza to Benefit Local Communities
Turkeypalooza and several accompanying events will take place on campus Nov. 6–13.
Washington and Lee Presents ‘W&L Dancers Create … 2020’
The award-winning W&L Repertory Dance Company will perform W&L Dancers Create … 2020 virtually on Nov. 5 and 6 at 7:30 p.m. and Nov. 7 at 2 p.m.
Washington and Lee To Hold Post-Election Panel
W&L will present “What Happened Last Night?” virtually on Nov. 4 at 6 p.m.
W&L Presents Faculty Recital of ‘Immortal Eternal Feminine Distant Beloved’
The virtual performance will be available to watch via livestream on Nov. 7 at 8 p.m.
Courting Success
Erin Hughes '21 wants to use lessons learned in the classroom and on the basketball court to fight for systemic change in the world.
W&L Presents a Virtual Performance with Debashish Bhattacharya
Guitarist Bhattacharya, who brings universal appeal to his pioneering fusion of classical Indian ragas and bluesy Western music, will perform on Nov. 14 at 7:30 p.m.
Elizabeth Kolbert is the Next Speaker in the Mudd Lecture Series
Elizabeth Kolbert, a staff writer for The New Yorker, will give a virtual lecture on Oct. 29 at 5 p.m.
W&L to Host First-Year Student Mixers
There will be 22 different mixers occurring throughout the day on Oct. 24.
W&L’s WLUR, Journalism Department to Observe Radio Milestone
The event on Oct. 28 will celebrate the 100th anniversary of commercial radio in the United States.
W&L Hosts Black Future Leaders Experience Conference on Oct. 24
The theme for this year's Black FLEX conference is "The Black Playbook."
W&L’s Zoila Ponce de León Talks Women Politicians in The Conversation
Ponce de León is an assistant professor of politics at Washington and Lee University.
W&L’s Domnica Radulescu Publishes Book on Refugees
Domnica Radulescu, the Edwin A. Morris Professor of Comparative Literature at W&L, presents her newest co-edited book, “Voices on the Move: An Anthology by and about Refugees.”
W&L Applied Voice Students to Wage Friendly ‘Song War’ in Recital
The show is free and open to the public to view online.
W&L Hosts Successful Virtual Entrepreneurship Summit
This year, 222 people tuned in to watch and participate in the annual summit.
World-Renowned Broadway and Television Actress Laura Benanti Streams for W&L
In October, Washington and Lee University will present Tony Award winner and five-time Tony Award nominee Laura Benanti in two streamed events.
Karla Murdock Named Next Director of the Mudd Center for Ethics
Karla Klein Murdock, professor of cognitive and behavioral science at Washington and Lee University, has been named the next Roger Mudd Professor of Ethics and director of the university’s Roger Mudd Center for Ethics.
W&L’s Staniar Gallery Presents Senior Art Theses
The recent graduates’ work will be on display in Lykes Atrium.
W&L Contact Committee Hosts Virtual Visits with Former Presidential Candidates
W&L’s Contact Committee presents two separate evenings with former presidential candidates Jeb Bush and Andrew Yang as part of a virtual speaker series leading up to the presidential election.
W&L’s Wheeler to Deliver Author Talk on New Book ‘Unbecoming’
Lesley Wheeler, Henry S. Fox Professor of English at Washington and Lee University and poetry editor for Shenandoah magazine, will give a “spooky-themed” author talk on Oct. 27 at 7 p.m.
W&L’s Ricciardi Talks Behavioral Finance in New Podcast
Victor Ricciardi, visiting professor of finance at Washington and Lee University, recently appeared on “The Rational Reminder Podcast.”
Mark Rush Talks Congress and the Supreme Court in Recent Opinion Pieces
Rush published op-eds in the Richmond Times-Dispatch and The Fulcrum in September.
Meet Professor Alice Tianbo Zhang
Zhang teaches Statistics for Economics and Introduction to Economics, and she is interested in developing courses on the economics of climate change, migration and gender.
W&L’s Staniar Gallery Presents ‘American Folk’
"American Folk" is a series of photographic portraits by West Virginia-based artist Lisa Elmaleh. She will give a virtual artist's talk on Nov. 4 at 5:30 p.m.
W&L Student Interviewed on BBC ‘World News’
Anna Bosking, a first-year student at W&L, appeared on a BBC interview panel to discuss her perspective as a voter after last week's vice presidential debate.
Good Ol’ Dubyuhnell
Matt Bartini ’12 offers favorite scenes of W&L on his custom shirts.
W&L Presents an Evening with Comedian Fortune Feimster
The virtual Q&A is open to the W&L community.
A Rewarding Experience
Enuma Anekwe-Desince '22 has found her niche at Washington and Lee University through her involvement in the Advanced Immersion and Mentoring Program, leadership roles in student organizations, and work as a research assistant in the sociology and psychology departments.
W&L’s Office of Inclusion and Engagement Presents ‘Activism vs. Slacktivism’
At the virtual event, participants will explore how activism takes many forms, why specific actions are labeled as sedentary, and whether these forms of activism help, harm or do not affect the message.
Anne-Marie Slaughter is Next Speaker in Mudd Lecture Series
Slaughter's lecture, which is open to the public to view online, is titled "Renewing the Promise of America: Looking Back to Move Forward."
W&L’s Thomas H. Speedy Rice is Third Speaker in Mudd Lecture Series
Rice's lecture, which is open to the public to view online, is titled "Cultural Norms and the Export of the W&L Honor System."
Washington and Lee University Presents a Virtual Performance of ‘Tartuffe’
The performance will run Oct. 15-18, and it is free and open to the public to watch via livestream.
W&L Faculty Embrace Hybrid Instruction
The COVID-19 pandemic has failed to hinder Washington and Lee University professors, who have adapted creatively to teach both in person and virtually this term.
Lee Chapel Fall Lecture Oct. 12 to Feature Professor and Author Allen C. Guelzo
Dr. Guelzo will deliver this year’s lecture, “The Mystery of Robert E. Lee,” virtually.
W&L’s Greer Publishes Article in “PLOS ONE”
According to a study by W&L’s Lisa Greer, Coral Gardens Reef in Belize remains a refuge for Acropora spp. coral despite widespread devastation in other areas of the western North Atlantic Ocean/Caribbean Sea.
W&L Celebrates Indigenous People’s Day with Public Lecture
As part of the yearlong celebration of Native American Heritage, W&L will host a free virtual lecture with Katrina Phillips, an assistant professor of American Indian history at Macalester College and an enrolled member of the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Ojibwe.
W&L Community Grants Committee to Evaluate Proposals in October
The deadline for submitting a proposal for the fall 2020 evaluation is 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 16, 2020.
No Limits
At W&L, Mary North Jones has been able to pursue interests in both European history and medicine as she builds a foundation for her career.
W&L’s Michelmore Participates in Center for Public Integrity Forum and Podcast
Professor Molly Michelmore took part in a forum and podcast examining the “winners and losers of the Republicans’ 2017 redistribution of wealth.”
Poet Craig Santos Perez to Give Annual Shannon-Clark Lecture
The lecture, which is free and open to the public to view via Zoom, is titled “Climate Change and Pacific Islander Eco-Poetics.”
Washington and Lee Hosts 9th Annual Entrepreneurship Summit in Virtual Format
The Entrepreneurship Summit will take place online on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 2–3.
‘Preserving as Much as We Can’
The Washington and Lee University library is working to preserve documents relating to COVID-19 and diversity and inclusion discussions.
Annual Artist Series Honors Diversity in Dance
Six accomplished artists will give virtual master classes for the Washington and Lee community this academic year, covering a wide range of dance styles, from hip-hop to K-pop.
W&L Announces Yearlong Native American Heritage Celebration
Washington and Lee University’s Native American Cohort invites the community to celebrate Native American Heritage with special events throughout the academic year.
Wastewater Testing Helps W&L Track Virus
Testing sewage samples for the virus that causes COVID-19 is helping W&L to do targeted human testing and identify asymptomatic cases before they trigger large outbreaks.
W&L’s Sandy de Lissovoy Gives Artist Talk
Professor de Lissovoy gave an artist’s talk through the Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art.
W&L’s Contact Committee Presents ‘Late Night’ Host Seth Meyers
The virtual event will be held on Sept. 24 at 7 p.m. and is open to the W&L community
W&L’s Blunch Served as Lead Consultant on World Bank Report
Blunch served as the lead consultant on a Ghana case study for the World Bank's new index
W&L Hosts Public Panel as Part of Yearlong ‘Activism and Black Life’ Series
The panel discussion, titled "Antiracism, White Activists, and Black Freedom," is free and open to the public to watch virtually.
Billias and Parker to present ‘Sounds of the Seasons’
The virtual performance, which is free and open the public, will be available to view via Livestream.
W&L’s Staniar Gallery Presents ‘Guerrilla Girls: The Art of Behaving Badly’
The acclaimed group is known worldwide for promoting social justice and human rights for all people and genders. The virtual exhibit and lecture are free and open to the public.
Mudd Center Announces 2020-21 Lecture Series on Global Ethics
“Global Ethics in the 21st Century: Opportunities and Challenges,” a collaboration between the Mudd Center for Ethics and the Center for International Education, kicks off Sept. 24 with a keynote address by former U.S. ambassador and Sewanee University President Reuben E. Brigety.
W&L Professor, Student Co-Direct Domestic Violence Documentary
Professor Stephanie Sandberg and Nolan Zunk ’22 co-directed “Intimate Violence,” which will be screened at Hull’s Drive-in to raise money for Project Horizon.
W&L Welcomes New Faculty for 2020-21
Twenty-four new full-time professors have joined the faculty this year.
Waging the Hog Wars
Farmer and conservationist Bill Holliday ’65 spent his career fighting to preserve and protect South Carolina’s environment.
W&L’s Bell Discusses U.S. Performance in Closing the Gender Gap
Philosophy Professor Melina Bell explains what policies could be adopted to help close the gap.
W&L Presents American Shakespeare Center’s ‘Othello’
No tickets are required for the production, which will be performed at Blackfriars Playhouse in Staunton on Sept. 12 and streamed live in cinema quality.
Kamara Elected VP of African Literature Association
Next year, he will serve as president of the association, which supports African writers around the world.
Gavaler Pens Article about ‘Cancel Culture’
Gavaler’s opinion piece is entitled “The problem with 'cancel culture'”
Africana Studies Program Launches Yearlong Series
The Africana Studies Program at W&L, in partnership with the Rupert H. Johnson Jr. Program in Leadership and Integrity, will host a series of events focused on activism and Black life. It kicks off Aug. 26 with a panel discussion featuring three W&L faculty members.
‘Committed to Supporting and Listening’
As Executive Committee president for the 2020-21 school year, Chase Calhoun '21 hopes to protect the Honor System and make a positive impact in areas of racial inequality and systemic racism.
Mary Anne Franks to Deliver Constitution Day Address
Franks, a professor of law at the University of Miami School of Law, will discuss the topic of her 2019 book, “The Cult of the Constitution: Our Deadly Devotion to Guns and Free Speech.”
President’s Welcome for Fall 2020
Returning to campus in these circumstances will challenge us all, but teaching and learning together is what we do best, and it has never been more important.
Ponce de Leon Co-Authors Article on Elected Officials and Gender Bias
The article, published in the Journal of Experimental Political Science, questions whether elected officials are more responsive to men than women inquiring about access to government services.
Becoming a Global Citizen
Studying philosophy and Arabic, traveling to Morocco and Beirut, and working with Professor Anthony Edwards to translate a Beiruti book have helped Tanner Hall '21 understand and appreciate other cultures.
Record Five W&L Students Awarded Gilman Scholarships to Study Abroad
Cage Tevis ’21, Bo Garfinkel ’21, Jeremiah Kohl ’22, Collin Frazey ’23 and Tanajia Moye-Green ’23 will study abroad.
W&L’s Max Sadlowski ’20 Awarded Fulbright Grant to Germany
Sadlowski has received a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to Germany starting January 2021.
Strong, Settle Write Piece About Nuclear Age
The commentary was published this week in The Roanoke Times.
In Service to Health
After the pandemic canceled his original internship, Blake Sanchez '23 went to work for the Virginia Department of Health and the Campus Kitchen at W&L.
Professors Co-author Second Book
Chris Gavaler and Nathaniel Goldberg have published “Revising Fiction, Fact, and Faith: A Philosophical Account”
Using Machine Learning to Track COVID-19
Moataz Khalifa, assistant professor and director of Data Education, is collaborating on a non-invasive, early detection system of the virus.
Professor Alecia Swasy Publishes Textbook on Financial Literacy
The book provides media professionals with the savvy they need to navigate the world of finance and money.
Parsing a Pandemic
Fifteen W&L faculty members and two alumnae have signed on to help teach a Fall Term course that will cover multiple aspects of the COVID-19 crisis.
‘There’s Nothing Like Art’
A generous donation of art last year from Rick Kramer '69 includes three works by Sam Gilliam, one of the most significant living artists of our time.
Just Say Hello
Hollis Owens ’97’s nonprofit offers people with disabilities opportunities to present to, and educate, schoolchildren about their lives.
W&L Professors Receive Grant for Chemistry Tutorial
A $27,600 grant from Associated Colleges of the South will allow for the development of phase two of ChemTutor, a tutorial system for students new to college-level chemistry.
‘The Labor of Liberty’
Five professors from Washington and Lee University held an online panel offering “Perspectives on Black Protest: Comprehending the Current Crisis.”
W&L Welcomes Students Back to Campus for Fall Term
This message summarizes the critical elements of our plan.
Summer of Service in Lexington
When her summer research trip to Nepal was canceled because of COVID-19, Danika Brockman went to work for the Rockbridge Area Relief Association, where she helps with the food pantry.
W&L Celebrates Reversal of ICE Guidelines
Immigrations and Customs Enforcement guidelines announced in July would have required international students to leave the U.S. if they were forced by COVID-19 to take only online courses.
Tracking Patterns in the Pandemic
Jennifer Beam Dowd ’96 is co-managing a Facebook page, “Dear Pandemic,” to provide evidence-based advice about COVID-19 to a general audience.
Tackling Social Issues
Nick Watson '22 is spending the summer working on housing issues as part of his Shepherd internship with the Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity in Vermont.
Poynter Quotes Colón on Capitalizing B in Black
W&L journalism professor Aly Colón is quoted in a piece about a recent decision by the AP Stylebook and other journalism institutions to begin capitalizing the B in Black in articles about people and culture.
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.
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.
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.
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.