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.
The College
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.”
In Case You Missed It
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.
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.
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
Professor Emeritus Harry Pemberton 1925-2017
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.
CEO of the American Civil War Museum Gives 2019 Founders Day Address
Coleman's talk, “In Times Like These: Responsive and Responsible Leadership,” can be viewed in full online.
W&L Alumnae Recognized for M&A Work
Three Washington and Lee alumnae and lawyers, two from the law school and one from the college, have been recognized for their work in the legal field of mergers and acquisitions.
‘A More Informed, Inclusive Perspective’
Studying Arabic in Jordan and Lebanon has given Sierra Terrana '20 a new outlook on Islam and the Middle East—one that she hopes to parlay into a legal career.
From Portland, Oregon, Comes BodyVox Contemporary Dance
BodyVox comes to Lexington for a one-night performance at the Keller Theatre at 7:30 p.m. on Jan. 10.
W&L to Host Second Annual Glasgow Distinguished Writer-in-Residence
Aimee Nezhukumatathil will give a public reading from her work on Jan. 14 at 6 p.m. in Northen Auditorium.
W&L’s Lenfest Presents ‘A Celebration of Harold Pinter’
The performance will take place on Jan. 24 at 7:30 p.m. in the Keller Theatre on the Washington and Lee University campus.
Donors Fund Named Athletics Positions
Three donors have recognized the role coaches play in educating and mentoring W&L students, both in the competitive arena and in the classroom.
W&L’s Staniar Gallery Presents ‘Invocation’
The artist will give a public artist’s talk on Jan. 23 at 5:30 p.m. in Wilson Hall.
Washington and Lee Professor Appointed Member of Fulbright Specialist Program
Washington and Lee University’s Martin Davies, associate professor of economics, was appointed a member of the Fulbright Specialist Program for three years.
Celebrating the Life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
This year's observance of MLK day will comprise a variety of events, including a keynote address by the Rev. William Barber II.
Taking the Long View
Steven Jones ’69 helps his alma mater plan for the future.
W&L Chanoyu Tea Society to Host Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Tea
W&L's Chanoyu Tea Society will host their annual Martin Luther King, Jr. tea ceremony on Jan. 21
25 and Counting
At prestigious labs around the country, W&L students have pushed themselves and the frontiers of science in the quest to find a cure for a rare disease.
Bob Strong on George H.W. Bush
Bob Strong's piece was published on Dec. 9 in The Virginian-Pilot.
Decoding Technology, Opening Doors
Women in Technology workshops introduced Ruopeng Zhang '21 and Caroline Blackmon '19 to basic web development in a collaborative and fun environment. They urge other students to take advantage of the next round of workshops.
A Book Fit for Royals
Washington and Lee's Special Collections is an educational resource fit for a queen, but this 543-year-old book really has royal connections.
Sankofa House: A Place of Belonging
Community and social support form the heart of W&L's newest theme house.
W&L’s Zainab Abiza Among 2020 Class of Schwarzman Scholars
Abiza will receive a master’s degree in global affairs from Tsinghua University in China.
‘Entranced by Science’
Deepthi Thumuluri '20 won a Virginia Academy of Sciences grant to continue her research into the relationship between diet-induced obesity, exercise and the gut microbiome.
‘A Big Optimist’
Lewis Perkins '93, the self-described “liberal arts kid” who received the Distinguished Alumnus Award at his 25th reunion in April, nurtured his creative spirit at W&L. Now he brings that spirit to a nonprofit that encourages sustainability.
Radical Rebirth
Beth Staples reinvents W&L's Shenandoah magazine with a commitment to diverse voices and intensive collaboration.
A W&L Experience, Reprised
Morgan Luttig '14, who studied vocal performance and education at W&L, has returned as visiting instructor of music while Professor Shane Lynch is on sabbatical.
W&L Presents 2018 Holiday Pops Concert
Tickets may be obtained by trading a non-perishable food item to benefit Campus Kitchen at W&L.
Fourth Mudd Lecturer Talks Bioculture of Ethics and Identity
Rebecca M. Jordan-Young, a sociomedical scientist, is the fourth speaker in the 2017-18 “Ethics of Identity” series.
Women Watching Wall Street
Alumnae business reporters recently visited W&L to offer advice and invite students to lean in and learn.
Bringing Everyone to the Table
Ben Capouya '20 interviews Victoria Kumpuris Brown '98 about her career in food policy and health at the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
Mario Pellicciaro, Associate Professor of Classics Emeritus, Dies at 89
Pellicciaro taught at W&L from 1966 to 1999.
Beyond One Summer
Zainab Abiza ’19 studied at Princeton and spent time in Rabat, Morocco, with a Davis Projects for Peace grant. This semester, she's working to expand her Davis project.
W&L, Mount Vernon Announce Mutual Loan of Washington Portraits
The historic institutions will temporarily exchange iconic portraits of George Washington, which will go on public view in mid-December.
W&L Jazz Ensemble and Vosbein Magee Big Band Present ‘Hot Jazz’
The concert is free and open to the public, and no tickets are required.
Santa’s Helper
Ron Ginder '75 isn't one of Santa's elves; he's a thoughtful alumnus who makes 800 wooden toys each year for Rockbridge-area children.
The Art of a Second Shot
Max Adler ’04, editorial director at Golf Digest magazine, used golf and art to facilitate the release of a wrongfully convicted man.
On Numbers and Notes
Whether he's working with the Williams Investment Society or playing jazz guitar, Joe Wen '19 makes the most of his W&L experience.
W&L Hosts Annual Holiday Candlelight Service
The event is free and open to the public.
Bell Talks “Front Porches of the Dead”
W&L Anthropology Professor Alison Bell discusses grave sites on "With Good Reason Radio."
W&L Presents “Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike”
This production is open to the public, but tickets are required.
Poet Oliver de la Paz to Give Public Reading at W&L
The event is free and open to the public, and books will be available for sale following the reading.
Rediscovery and Restoration of a 279-Year-Old Treasure
The Benjamin Borden Grant, the original grant for the land on which W&L now sits, turns 279 this month. It has been conserved and is stored in W&L's Special Collections.
Davis Straske ’19 Wins Elmes Pathfinder Prize in Psychology
Straske is a psychology major and dance minor and has been a member of Professor Megan Fulcher’s developmental psychology research lab since the winter of her freshman year.
W&L Presents Author Talk Featuring Harvey Markowitz
The talk is free and open to the public, and refreshments will be provided.
The Art of ‘Survivance’
Joel Bernstein ’57 brings his passion for Native American art to W&L with a groundbreaking new exhibition.
W&L Presents The Antioch Chamber Ensemble
The Antioch Chamber is one of the most highly regarded chamber choral groups in the United States.
Staniar Gallery Presents Jeff Rich’s “Watershed: Tennessee River”
The show will be on view Nov. 5 – Dec. 7.
Washington and Lee’s Lenfest Center Presents November Concerts
Both events are free and open to the public; no tickets are required.
Exploring the Twists and Turns of Knot Theory
Mathematics professor Elizabeth Denne helped design one of the Fleet Museum's most popular exhibits yet.
‘Fight for Change and Progress’
Dannick Kenon '19, who plans to attend law school and devote his career to positive social change, has co-founded a new student publication at W&L called The Vigil.
W&L to Host Second DataCon Event
The event will focus on how data is shaping sports, entertainment, and healthcare.
W&L Presents Five-Star Festival Midterm Election Preview
The talk is free and open to the public and the discussion will also be streamed live.
A Poetic Conversation on Women’s Health
Sarah Helms '15 shares her documentary on the beauty and hardships of rural Nepal at the 14th National Symposium of Theater and Performance Arts in Academe.
Built from Scratch
As part of an art class, W&L students built the university’s first earth oven, which will be a permanent fixture in the Campus Garden.
W&L Presents 66th Journalism Ethics Institute
The discussion will take place Nov. 9. at 5:30 p.m. in Stackhouse Theater.
‘Catapulted into a New Country’
After spending the summer teaching and exploring in Costa Rica, Taylor Casey '20 can't wait to return.
Devoney Looser to Give Annual Shannon-Clark Lecture at W&L
The talk, which is free and open to the public, is titled "Fame and Fortune in the Age of Austen."
Washington and Lee to Host Climate Change Discussion
The talk, which is free and open to the public, is titled “Climate Change: Local Agriculture and Rainforest Solutions – A 7 Point Plan."
Eye on the Ball
Washington Term, study abroad opportunities and internships—including one with the Philadelphia Eagles—have helped to shape Jason Renner's plans for the future.
John Tombarge to Give 2018 Endowed Chair Lecture
Tombarge’s talk, which is free and open to the public, is titled “Championing the Lead Casket: Library Leadership in the 21st Century.”
Recent Gift Illustrates Poet’s ‘Twin Obsessions’
Friends and classmates of Jeanne de Saussure Smith ’08 have dedicated an E. E. Cummings painting to W&L in her memory.
The Reeves Center Previews Mythical Creatures
This free family program is geared for ages 7-11; children must be accompanied by an adult.
Sustainability House Peddles Green Transportation
The house's new Bike Shop offers free and low-cost rentals, lessons on bike maintenance, and opportunities for exploring the outdoors on two wheels.
W&L Hosts Third Annual Social Impact Summit
This year’s event focuses on Exploring Careers and Issues in Social Innovation and Responsible Leadership.
Playwright Paula Vogel is the Third Speaker in W&L’s Ethics of Identity Series
Vogel's talk, which is free and open to the public, is titled “The Art of Tolerance.”
“Uncovering Fraud in Trump’s Empire”: A Conversation at W&L with David Barstow of the New York Times
In his talk, which is free and open to the public, Barstow will discuss his coverage of the Trump administration and other projects.
Studying Neuroscience Down Under
Megan Engeland '19 spent her summer in a research laboratory in the psychology department at the University of Sydney in Australia.
The Interaction Between Health and Poverty
James Ricks '21 interviews Dr. Jonathan Wortham '04 about his work with the Centers for Disease Control.
Marlbrook Chamber Players to Perform at W&L
The group consists of current W&L faculty members Jaime McArdle, violinist, Julia Goudimova, cellist and Timothy Gaylard, pianist.
Washington and Lee Choral Program Presents the Fall Choral Concert
The event is free and open to the public and tickets are free, but required.
Quick Hit: “Priscilla Queen of the Desert”
Staff and students in the costume shop at Lenfest Center have been hard at work creating fabulous costumes for this upcoming W&L production.
Washington and Lee Presents “Priscilla Queen of the Desert, the Musical”
The show runs Oct. 25-27 at 7:30 p.m., and Oct. 28 at 2 p.m. in Keller Theatre on the W&L campus.
Public Reading by Rebecca Makkai ‘99, Author of ‘The Great Believers’
The reading will be Oct. 18 at 8:15 p.m. in Northen Auditorium.
Filling the Gaps
In response to student demand, Washington and Lee University has added three new interdisciplinary minors to enrich its curriculum.
Polish Ambassador, Senator to Talk at W&L
In their discussion, the duo will address "Transatlantic relations between Poland and the United States."
Anita Foeman to Discuss DNA and Identity in Second Mudd Lecture
The title of Foeman's lecture is "DNA and Identity: Changing the Conversation About Who We Are."
Alexander Provides Commentary in Recent London School of Economics Blog Post
Alexander explains why we should expect to see more rule-breaking in Congress from now on.
Up and Running
Molly Mann '20 combined fitness and service learning during her Shepherd summer internship at Back on My Feet in Washington, D.C.
W&L Welcomes New Trustee Bill Payne ’88
Payne joined the W&L Board of Trustees on October 5.
‘College is More Than Earning a Degree’
Whether she's leading the Student Association for Black Unity, acting in a play or volunteering in the community as a Bonner Scholar, Sasha Edwards '20 is ever mindful that education can happen anywhere.
Taking Independence to a New Level
Caroline Caruso '21 loved Costa Rica so much that she wants to open a medical practice there after graduate school.
‘My Time in Nicoya’
Daniel Rhoades '19 spent the summer immersed in the language and culture of Costa Rica.
WGSS to Hold Panel to Discuss Kavanaugh Confirmation Hearing
The panel, which is free and open to the public, is titled “Kavanaugh, SCOTUS Confirmation Hearings, and #whyididntreport.”
Quick Hit: Artist Sheryl Oring Performs “I Wish to Say”
Oring visited W&L in conjunction with her Staniar Gallery exhibit, "Writer's Block."
Author of ‘Weapons of Math Destruction’ to Speak at Washington and Lee
O’Neil’s talk, which is free and open to the public, is titled, “How Big Data Promotes Inequality and Threatens Democracy.”
Culture and Communication in Costa Rica
Language and culture courses at W&L prepared Marissa Miller '21 for a fun, educational trip to Nicoya, where she met the vice president of Costa Rica (left, center).
Horowitz Op-Ed Addresses Bad Behavior at Elite Institutions
W&L History Professor Sarah Horowitz addresses "the upper-class claim to a right to rule — and misrule" in the Washington Post.
Sona Jobarteh, First Female Virtuoso Player of the Kora, to Perform at W&L
Jobarteh is the first female virtuoso player of the kora, a 21-string African harp.
Staniar Gallery Opens New Display “Public Dreams/Private Myths”
The show will be on display Oct. 5 – Nov. 1.
George Washington University Professor Talks “Digital Pasts: Deaf Culture, Contemporary Media, and the New Middle Ages.”
Lunch will be served, and the event is free and open to the public; however, RSVP is required by Oct. 22 to oconnells@wlu.edu.
UCAH Presents ‘Ancient Inspirations: The Pueblo Pottery of Lorraine Gala Lewis and LaDonna Victoriano’
This exhibit, which is free and open to the public, focuses on the work of two contemporary Native American potters from the Southwest, Lorraine Gala Lewis and LaDonna Victoriano.
Rebecca Makkai ’99 Produces Another Page-Turner
Her latest novel, "The Great Believers," was a finalist for the National Book Award in fiction and was one of three finalists for the Pulitzer Prize in fiction.
Building Blocks
Virginia McGhee ’19 spent the summer at Stanford University building polymers in Bob Waymouth ’82’s chemistry lab.
Ayoub and Friend Awarded NSF Grant for Research in Spider Silk
The grant will help fund a multidisciplinary team from three institutions, including W&L, that will investigate how variation in adhesive-protein components of spider silk relate to differences in the glue’s material properties.
Nothing like a Password: Trial and Resilience in the American Asylum System
Anne Rodgers '20 completed a 2018 summer internship with Asylee Women Enterprise (AWE) through the Shepherd Program. These are her reflections.
Lee Chapel Researcher to Deliver Fall Lecture
David Cox, professor of history at Southern Virginia University, will give Lee Chapel’s fall lecture on Oct. 8 at 12:15 p.m. in Lee Chapel.
Henry Sharp Jr., Professor of Mathematics Emeritus, dies at 94
Sharp taught at W&L from 1983-1991.
Studying Medicine in Pakistan
A grant from the Endeavor Foundation allowed Midha Ahmad '21 and Sawera Khan '21 to spend the summer in Pakistan, where they compared alternative medicine to traditional treatment.
Walking in Sunshine
Blue Ridge Autism and Achievement Center’s Lexington branch recently held a grand opening celebration for a nature trail built by Washington and Lee University engineering students through a community partnership.
Strong Addresses George Washington’s Words in Richmond Times-Dispatch
In the article Strong argues that "Now, more than ever, we need to take George Washington’s warnings to heart."
Destined for Public Service
Balen Essak '20 interviews Maisie Osteen '14L about her experiences with the Shepherd Program and as an assistant public defender.
W&L to Host Talk with ‘One of the World’s Principal Observers of Democracy’
In his talk, which is free and open to the public, Mounk will discuss the rise of populism around the world.
Exhibit Highlights Mock Convention Through the Years
The exhibition, “The Mock Convention Through the Years,” is on display on the first floor of Leyburn Library between Sept. 15-29.
Scaling the Entrepreneurship Summit
Jesse Evans '20 spent his summer ensuring that this year's summit, which took place Sept. 21-22, would be a success.
W&L Choral Program and Instrumental Ensemble to Hold Parents and Family Weekend Concerts
Join members of the W&L choral program for a Parents and Family Weekend choral concert on Sept. 28, at 8 p.m. in Wilson Concert Hall.
W&L’s History Department to Hold Public Panel in Response to Constitution Day Lecture
The panel discussion, which is free and open to the public, is titled “Who Is America?! A Response to Michael Anton’s Constitution Day Lecture.”
W&L Faculty Trio Present “From the Salon to the Dance Hall”
A Washington and Lee University faculty recital will present “From the Salon to the Dance Hall,” a concert of works by Schumann, Brahms and Astor Piazzolla.
Summer in Germany
Mark Donohue '19 spent the summer working as a software engineering intern at a company called AGCO, located in southern Bavaria.
A Natural Inclination
As a senior ecologist with Trihydro Corp., Jana Heisler White '98 works on environmental protection and remediation.
A Salad Bowl with a Sordid Past
This elegant bowl, which is part of W&L's Reeves Collection, can be traced back to the Opium War of 1839-1842.
NYU Professor to Give Keynote Address for “Ethics of Identity” Series
Appiah will speak on “The Ethics of Identity: The Injuries of Class.”
Confronting Cancer with Research
Erin An '19 has spent time this summer researching immunotherapy treatments for pediatric cancer at the University of Virginia.
W&L Holds Public Lecture: ‘Getting Away with Fraud: The Lansdowne Portraits of George Washington’
Evans will discuss the history behind several fraudulent copies of Lansdowne-style George Washington portraits that were produced based on the original.
The 2018 Earle Bates Lecturer in Environmental Studies to Discuss ‘A Critical Time for State Environmental Leadership’
Strickler will give a talk on Wednesday, Sept. 19, at 6 p.m. in the Stackhouse Theater in Elrod Commons.
W&L Partners with Correctional Center for New Exhibit
A panel discussion and reception for "The Unfreedom of Expression: Artworks from the Augusta Correctional Center" will take place Sept. 13, but the exhibit will remain on display through Sept. 30.
Finding Beauty Behind Bars
After taking a course at Augusta Correctional Center, two W&L juniors helped to organize an exhibition at the university featuring artwork by artists who are incarcerated. The exhibit is entitled “Unfreedom of Expression.”
W&L History Professors Talk Monuments in Washington Post
Professors Michelle Brock, Sarah Horowitz and Molly Michelmore discuss the message and weight behind Confederate monuments on college campuses
Finch Addresses Political Debates in Roanoke Times
In the op-ed, Professor Kevin Finch argues that Virginians should end the debate about debates.
“Doc Rock” Rocks On
Ed Spencer ’53, who has made plans to support a scholarship fund at W&L, is still a cornerstone of the university 17 years after his retirement.
A Gift of Gratitude
The Professor Sidney M.B. Coulling ’46 Scholarship Endowment.
‘Passionate and Prepared’
Working in South Africa gave Will Hardage '20 a chance to combine his economics major and his poverty studies minor.
Michael Anton to Give Constitution Day Lecture
Anton's talk about constitutional self-government and the Trump presidency will be held in Northen Auditorium on Sept. 18 at 5 p.m.
Staniar Gallery Presents “Writer’s Block”
The show will be on view Sept. 1-30. Oring will give a public artist’s talk on Sept. 26 at 5:30 p.m. in Wilson Hall’s Concert Hall.
Welcome Class of 2022!
Members of Washington and Lee's newest class arrive on campus and talk about why they chose W&L.
A Literal Treasure Chest
Charles Philip Blackledge ’38 gifted an important and fascinating collection of Roman coins to Washington and Lee Special Collections.
Best of Both Worlds
Professor Kevin Finch, who just released a new documentary, loves that W&L faculty have “this wonderful combination of academic credentials and practical experience.”
W&L’s Benefiel Discusses Ancient Graffiti Project on Virginia’s Public Radio
Benefiel explains how she has spent more than a decade studying what the people of Pompei and Herculaneum wrote on their walls.
‘A Seriously Huge Operation’
W&L Campus Kitchen summer interns practice leadership development through community service.
W&L Professor Ted DeLaney to Address Opening Convocation
DeLaney’s talk is titled “W&L History: Traditions, Transformations and the Consequences of Change."
W. Barlow Newbolt, Professor of Physics Emeritus, Dies at 83
Newbolt taught at W&L from 1962 to 2000.
Opening New Doors
Catherine Savoca ’19 explored the real estate development industry this summer as a sales and marketing intern in Lisbon, Portugal.
Eastern Art Meets Western Virginia
Dr. Ling-ting Chiu, a Fulbright Scholar and assistant professor of history at Soochow University in Taiwan, spent the summer at Washington and Lee studying the works of former W&L professor and artist Professor I-Hsiung Ju.
Summer in Kyrgyzstan
The Critical Language Scholarship Program has allowed Riley Ries '19 to strengthen his Russian and learn more about politics and culture in Kyrgyzstan.
It’s Nearly Showtime!
Take a peek behind the Lenfest curtain for 2018-19.
A Classical Career
While digging at the Athenian Agora Excavation in Greece this summer, Allison Schuster '19 indulged her passion for archaeology and classics.
State Bar of Michigan Names Katie Abplanalp Brown ’05, ’11L Outstanding Young Lawyer
The award recognizes a lawyer under the age of 36 who has demonstrated an overwhelming commitment to public service, service to the bar and exceptional leadership.
W&L Hosts Japan-America Student Conference
The conference brings more than 65 students to Lexington from Aug. 12-17 and includes two public events.
Gear Up
Gonz Ferrero ’04 and Lenny Enkhbold ’17 blend their shared concern for the environment with a dash of business savvy to promote eco-friendly outdoor wear.
Practical Tools for the Future
Yoko Koyama '19 put her W&L learning to work this summer at National Instruments Japan.
Office Hours: Professor Sandra L. Reiter
The Darrold and Kay Cannan Associate Term Professor of Business Administration studies what she calls “the intersection of business and the natural environment.” She arrived at that spot after studying engineering, management, business — and philosophy.
Opting for the Unknown
Bob Chandler ’92 charts his own course as co-owner of omnichannel retailer Tactics.
Growing in German
Jackson Ellis '19 is working with a German consulting agency to help international student-athletes navigate the college application process.
Novak, Berrached Win Global Impact Award
W&L students Graham Novak '19 and Mourad Berrached '20 won a $15,000 prize at the 2018 Schulze Entrepreneurship Challenge.
Informed by Child’s Play
This summer, Davis Straske '19 is researching children's play in psychology professor Megan Fulcher's Gender Development Lab.
Rahl Receives NSF Grant for Geological Research
Jeffrey Rahl, professor of geology at Washington and Lee University, has received a grant from the National Science Foundation.
Where Math Meets Art
Xinxian Wang '21 was able to marry two interests in an internship with The Visual Arts Center in Richmond.
Meaning, Culture and Survival
A new book by Harvey Markowitz, associate professor of anthropology, examines Native Americans and Catholic missionaries.
Rush Commentaries Featured in Multiple Media Outlets
Mark Rush, Waxberg Professor of Politics and Law at W&L, has recently discussed constitutional amendments, 3D-printed guns and electoral maps.
Archer and Lepage Awarded Virginia Humanities Grant
The $7,000 Virginia Humanities grant will support an upcoming exhibit in Staniar Gallery.
What Makes A Great Leader?
As a Presidential Leadership Scholar, Dana Bolden '89 discussed effective leadership styles with Presidents Bush and Clinton.
Turning Data into Knowledge
Moataz Khalifa discusses his new job as Leyburn Library's director of data education.
Alumnus Receives First ODK Endowed Scholarship in honor of Kenneth P. Ruscio
The scholarship will be the first awarded in the 2018-19 academic year.
Green Solutions for a Modern World
Attending the Princeton Environmental Ideathon was a natural progression for Juliana Keeling '19, who started a sustainable packaging company when she was still in high school.
A ‘Dream Act’
Tolu Olubunmi ’02 speaks up for immigrants and refugees.
Helping Kids Bounce Back
Dr. Daniel “Trey” Lee ’98 leads groundbreaking research and clinical trials of immunotherapy treatments to fight pediatric cancers.
Office Hours: Seth Michelson
The assistant professor of Spanish, who devotes time both inside and outside the classroom to writing and translating poetry, recently compiled a book of poems written by incarcerated undocumented teens.
Summertime Stints
Washington and Lee students utilize their summers through research, volunteer work and internship opportunities, both on campus and across the globe.
Making Space for Women
Ali Greenberg ’13 has opened a flexible workspace and social club in Richmond that emphasizes community for women and gender minorities.
Horowitz Addresses Conspiracies, Scandals in Washington Post Piece
Horowitz is an associate professor of history at Washington and Lee.
Strong Talks Presidential Scandals in the Richmond Times-Dispatch
Strong is the William Lyne Wilson Professor in Political Economy at Washington and Lee.
The Bigger Picture
Washington and Lee students partnered with Eagle’s Nest Clubhouse members to create a 32-foot community mural around the theme of recovery.
Into the Great Wide Open
The A. Paul Knight Internship Program in Conservation, named in memory of a late Washington and Lee student, turns 30 this year. It has provided internships to 132 students and is still going strong.
David G. Elmes, Professor of Psychology Emeritus at W&L, Dies at 76
Elmes taught at Washington and Lee University for 40 years until his retirement in 2007.
W&L to Host 7th Annual Entrepreneurship Summit
The summit will take place Friday and Saturday, September 21-22, 2018. Alumni registration is now open.
Colleagues Remember David Gordon Elmes
The professor of psychology emeritus died June 4.
Sand Trackers
Professor David Harbor and his Spring Term class chased particles of sand from the Blue Ridge Mountains to the Barrier Islands and the high plains of Utah.
Paul Youngman Named Associate Provost at Washington and Lee
Youngman succeeds Marcia France, who becomes dean of undergraduate studies at Duke Kunshan University in China.
A Muse in Nature
Professor Ricardo Wilson's Spring Term class spent 10 days writing short fiction at Skylark Nature Preserve and Lodge in Raphine.
Kerin Awarded Howard Foundation Fellowship
She is one of eight applicants to receive a $33,000 grant.
Meditations on the Past and Future
Evan Kueffner ’18 remains mindful of the friends, professors, coaches, staff and community members who opened doors to multiple opportunities for him.
Sifting Through the Past
Donald Gaylord's Spring Term class introduced students to archaeological lab methods through hands-on experience, readings and field trips.
Bui ’21 and Syed ’19 Awarded Gilman Scholarship to Study Abroad
Doan Bui ’21 and Hashim Syed ’19 have won Gilman Scholarships to study abroad.
Class of 2018 Video: ‘What We’ll Miss’
Diplomas have been handed out and caps have been tossed. In this video, members of the Class of 2018 discuss what they'll miss most about W&L.
Washington and Lee Graduates 441 Students at 231st Commencement
In his Commencement address, president Will Dudley encouraged the Class of 2018 to take the habits they have learned at W&L "and change the world, one small encounter at a time.”
Loughery ’18 Awarded ORISE Research Fellowship
The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) research fellowship will allow her to conduct research at the U.S. Army Medical Research Institute for Chemical Defense.
Faith Pinho Awarded ODK Leader of the Year for Journalism
Pinho’s award is part of ODK’s 2018 General Russell E. Dougherty National Leader of the Year competition.
Washington and Lee University to Celebrate 231st Commencement, Baccalaureate
W&L celebrates its 231st undergraduate commencement Thursday, May 25. LIVESTREAM: 10 a.m.
Prepared for the Game of Life
With the support of teammates, professors and friends, Nicholas George '18 was able to balance two majors and a spot on the basketball team.
W&L to Award Two Honorary Degrees at 2018 Commencement
W&L will recognize the outstanding contributions of professors Marjorie Agosín and Harlan Beckley at its 231st commencement.
The Value of Wandering
More than any other experience at W&L, the Outing Club has taught Bowen Spottswood '18 about living life joyfully.
W&L Presents Senior Recitals
The performance is free and open to the public.
W&L Seniors Present Piano and Violin Recital
The performance is free and open to the public, and no tickets are required.
No Longer a ‘Reluctant Leader’
Truth Iyiewuare '18 looks back at his growth as a member—and then president—of the Student Association for Black Unity at W&L.
University Singers Present Annual Commencement Concert
The performance is free and open to the public, and no tickets are required.
Three W&L Students Awarded 2018 Critical Language Scholarships
Elizabeth McDonald heads to Japan, Emily Austin to Indonesia and Riley Ries to Kyrgyzstan.
W&L’s University Collection of Art and History Presents Special Lecture
Boldt’s lecture is titled "Conversing a Great Deal with Your Picture: Portraiture and Society in Early Virginia.”
A Johnson Scholar’s Next Steps
Courtney Hauck '18 looks forward to continuing her debt-free education with a fellowship to Columbia Law School.
Washington and Lee Alumnus Tom Wolfe ’51 Dies at 88
Wolfe, one of W&L's most accomplished alumni, will be remembered for his talent, wit and generosity.
A Picture-Perfect College Experience
Ellen Kanzinger '18 provides a snapshot of the many opportunities she had to hone her photography skills at Washington and Lee.
W&L Students Receive National Science Foundation Awards
The NSF only funds about 11,000 of the 40,000 proposals it receives annually for research, education and training projects.
Davies Awarded Virginia Center for the Creative Arts Fellowship
Jenefer Davies, associate professor of dance and theater, will be among approximately 25 fellows focusing on their own creative projects at the working retreat.
Breaking Through Financial Barriers
Senior Stephanie Williams '18 says W&L's First-Generation Low-Income Partnership (FLIP) gave her support to overcome obstacles and mentor other low-income students.
Make Some Noise for Education
W&L’s University Collections of Art and History partnered with Professor Eric Moffa’s teacher education class to create a fun lesson plan for local middle school students.
W&L to Host Annual Spring Term Festival
The event allows students to present coursework and research conducted over the duration of the term.
Family Gift Establishes Endowed Director for Environmental Studies
Kathelen and Daniel Amos made the gift in memory of her son, John Kyle Spencer, a 2013 graduate of W&L. Professor Robert Humston (pictured) will be the new director.
W&L’s Colón Talks Journalism Ethics with the Associated Press
Journalism professor Aly Colón weighs in on Fox News support of Hannity.
My Taste of W&L
Emily Perszyk ’18 reflects on what W&L has to offer in the classroom and on the court — and how it led to her interest in the study of taste, smell and flavor.
The Path to Publication
Matthew Rickert '18 completed the daunting task of updating the "Outing Club Guidebook."
Ready for the Next Adventure
As she prepares to work for the Equality of Opportunity Project, Amanda Wahlers '18 is grateful for the education, opportunities and research experience she has had in Lexington.
Shenandoah Announces New Leadership and Prize Winners
The spring issue announces the retirement of R.T. Smith and the hiring of new editor Beth Staples.
Virginia Tech Professor Shannon Bell ’00 to Give Public Lecture at W&L
Bell will discuss her second book, “Fighting King Coal: The Challenges to Micromobilization in Central Appalachia.”
John DeVogt, Professor of Management Emeritus at W&L, Dies at 87
DeVogt taught at W&L from 1962 to 2000.
Campus Garden Plant Sale Scheduled
The W&L Office of Sustainability will hold the sale May 4 and May 11.
From Dream to Reality
Shapley Davis '18 produced and premiered his own short film, and he hopes to continue making films as he heads off to USC's film school after graduation.
W&L’s Myers Selected for History Seminar on “The Civil War and American Memory”
Myers, associate professor of history, is one of a select group of faculty members nationwide chosen by the CIC and Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History.
Bryant Awarded Fulbright Grant to Germany
Carson Bryant '18 has been awarded a Fulbright grant for an English Teaching Assistantship in Germany.
Straughan Addresses Alumni Opening Assembly, ODK Holds Spring Initiation
ODK inducted four honorary and seven student initiates
Mission to Monterrey
Daniel Rhoades '19 joined a group that traveled to Monterrey, Mexico over Washington Break to continue a STEM program for elementary school students.
Journalism Students Win SPJ Awards
In addition, stories by two students were chosen as finalists in the SPJ Mark of Excellence national competition.
Radulescu to Present Inaugural Lecture
The title of Radulescu’s talk is: “Dream in a Suitcase: How Literature Saves/Changes Lives.”
Shely Awarded Fulbright Grant to Colombia
Jared Shely '18 will use the grant to continue his work teaching English to students in Latin America.
Starting a Lending Library
Edwin Castellanos '20 created a system that allows students to save money by borrowing donated textbooks.
W&L Presents Andrei Codrescu on “The Future is a Vampire”
His talk is sponsored by the Glasgow Endowment Committee and the Provost Lecture Fund.
Poet Lyrae Van Clief-Stefanon ’96 to Give Public Reading
This reading is sponsored by the Glasgow Endowment and is free and open to the public.
Falchuk ’18 Awarded Fulbright to Teach in Slovak Republic
Hannah Falchuk '18 hopes to improve her cultural understanding and language proficiency in the country.
Digital Humanities Lecture to Address Ancient Graffiti
More than 500 ancient graffiti are now available online through the project website.
‘We Decided to Be Proactive’
Reese and two friends brought the First-Generation Low-Income Partnership to W&L, where it provides resources and a voice for students.
Show Me What Democracy Looks Like
Professor Bill Patch publishes book on the Labor Movement’s political influence on German democracy.
The Most Wonderful Term of the Year
Spring Term allows W&L students to focus intensely on one topic for four weeks, or to create an experience that is unique to their educational path.
Bello Presents Inaugural Endowed Professorship Lecture
The title of Bello’s talk is: “A Bug-eyed View of Environmental History.”
W&L Presents Annual Friends of the Library Symposium
The talk, titled “Storytelling in the Digital Age," is free and open to the public.
W&L’s First Glasgow Distinguished Writer to Give Public Reading
A reception and book sale will follow the reading, which is free and open to the public.
W&L Faculty and Staff Lace Up for First-Annual 5K
In total, 89 members of the W&L community ran the race.
Zainab Abiza ’19 Awarded Summer Fellowship to Princeton and Davis Projects for Peace Grant
She will attend the PPIA Junior Summer Institute at Princeton followed by a service project in Morocco.
W&L’s Swasy on the Labor of Bringing a Baby into Appalachia
Swasy's piece was published in Splinter News.
Elizabeth Mugo ’19 Awarded Public Policy and International Affairs Fellowship
Mugo will attend the Public Policy and International Affairs Junior Summer Institute at the Heinz College at Carnegie Mellon.
W&L Hosts 15th Annual Tom Wolfe Weekend
Tom Wolfe '51 will be in attendance.
University Singers to Perform in Richmond
On April 15, the University Singers will give a public performance in Richmond with world-renowned composer Ēriks Ešenvalds.
A Leader Forged by Fire
As a first-year student at W&L, Jane Chiavelli '18 had no idea that she would face a huge challenge — and come out of it with strong leadership skills.
Lena Hill Named Dean of the College at Washington and Lee University
Lena Hill, senior associate to the president, interim chief diversity officer, and associate vice president at the University of Iowa, has been named dean of the College at Washington and Lee University.
W&L Photographer Hinely’s Work on Exhibit
The work of Patrick Hinely '73 is currently on exhibit at Nelson Gallery, which is located on Washington Street in Lexington.
Wubah Named President of Millersville University of Pennsylvania
After completing the academic year at W&L, he will begin his new role on July 1.
‘A Good Place to Grow’
From Lexington to London, Faith E. Pinho '18 has had a vast array of experiences.
W&L’s Staniar Gallery Presents “Panels in Process”
The show will be on display April 23 – May 24.
Washington and Lee University Presents Che Malambo
Che Malambo comes to the Keller stage for a one-night performance on April 26.
Breaking the Rules in Journalism
In a recent visit to campus, Alisha Laventure ’09, a television news anchor in Dallas, told journalism students about how a national story became personal.
Stepping Back into the Spotlight
Coralie Chu '18 has always been a performer, but W&L helped her discover confidence both on and off the stage.
‘My Passion for Psychology’
One psychology class led Kelsey Jervis '18 to a long-term research project, a degree, and a spot on the Institutional Review Board.
University Jazz Ensemble Performs “Solo Avenue”
Audience members will hear a wide range of genres and original compositions by Denny Euprasert.
W&L Bluegrass Ensemble to Perform
The ensemble consists of students, staff and alumni.
W&L University Wind Ensemble Presents “The Journey Home”
The concert will feature Concerto-Aria Competition Winner Lisa Roth ’19 on piano.
W&L’s Writer in Residence and Editor of Shenandoah Gives Final Reading
Smith has edited Shenandoah since 1995 and received a 2008 Virginia Governor’s Arts Award for publishing excellence.
‘Be a Changemaker in the World’
Bri Shaw has spent her college career studying how humans work. Now, the senior has some ideas about how the humans at W&L could work better together.
Guse to Give Talk in Honor of John C. Winfrey Term Professorship
Joseph Guse, John C. Winfrey Associate Term Professor of Economics, will give a talk in honor of his professorship on Tues., April 3 at 5:00 p.m. in Northen Auditorium.
Washington Break: More than a Vacation
Washington Break gave students a chance for learning and personal development, as well as all-out fun.
2018 LEAD Banquet Recognizes Leadership Across Campus
The event celebrated many individual and student accomplishments.
W&L’s Community Based Learning Program Receives Grant to Expand Community Relations
The grant will help train faculty and community partners to implement new partnerships and courses.
Phi Beta Kappa Initiates New Members during 2018 Convocation
The Phi Beta Kappa chapter at W&L welcomed 41 members of the junior and senior classes and two graduates from the Class of 2017.
W&L Presents L.A. Theatre Works’ ‘The Mountaintop’
“The Mountaintop” comes to the Keller stage for a one-night performance.
The Story Behind the Art
After Tucker Hall was restored, University Collections of Art & History worked to find the perfect art to adorn its walls — including four bas-relief sculptures that hung on campus more than 100 years ago.
‘A Stronger Sense of Self’
At this small-town university, Nora Devlin '19 has been exposed to viewpoints from all over the globe.
Journalist and W&L Alumna to Give Society of Professional Journalist Keynote Address
Laventure will speak on the ethical journalist’s role in the modern media age.
W&L’s Center for International Education Presents Vanessa Davies
Her talk, which is free and open to the public, is titled “An Untold Story of Black Intellectuals and Egyptology.”
W&L Hosts Book Talk with Temple University Professor Bryant Simon
The title of his talk is “The Hamlet Fire and the Deadly Costs of Cheap.”
W&L Presents Mellon Colloquium on New Frontiers in Global Education
The weekend’s full schedule is available online. The colloquium is sponsored by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.
W&L to Host Public Talk with Co-Founders of FairVote
The title of their talk is “How We'll End Gerrymandering and Fairly Represent All Women and Men?"
Nothing but Love
Peyton Powers '18 says studying poverty has helped him understand that "humans cannot be divorced from the dignity that is concomitant to life."
Reiter to Give Talk in Honor of Cannan Term Professorship
Her talk is titled "Does it Make Sense to Blame Corporations?"
Notes from Lenfest
Hermione Wang '18 has spent so much time in Lenfest that people jokingly ask her if she lives there. Her job? Making sure that the show always goes on.
W&L’s Colón Talks Media Ethics with Washington Post
Journalism professor Aly Colón weighs in on Sam Nunberg interviews.
Carol Campbell, Author of “The Goddess Diaries,” to Perform at W&L
“The Goddess Diaries” is an ongoing theatrical production featuring true-life stories of women.
The Center for Poetic Research Presents Poet Ross Gay
Gay’s poetry often explores questions of race, as well as his symbiotic passions for gardening and community activism.
W&L Hosts Allen Guelzo as Part of Education and History Series
The title of Guelzo’s talk is “Did Robert E. Lee Commit Treason?”
W&L Repertory Dance Company Features Poet Nina Maria Donovan
Her poem "Nasty Woman" and performance were the inspiration for a student-created dance.
W&L’s Studio Art Majors Present Senior Projects
Staniar Gallery showcases work by the Art Department’s graduating studio majors.
Stanford Professor Stephen Murphy-Shigematsu to Address W&L’s Phi Beta Kappa Convocation
His talk is titled “A Heartful Way of Living with Mindfulness, Compassion and Responsibility.”
W&L’s Beck Receives an NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship
Beck is the 22nd General to receive the distinction over the last 15 years.
Glasgow Endowment Presents Poetry Reading by Anna Lena Phillips Bell
Bell is an old-time musician and square dance caller, as well as a poet.
Glasgow Endowment Presents Poetry Reading by Tess Taylor
Taylor is the author of two collections of poetry and a chapbook.
W&L Concert Guild Presents Roomful of Teeth
Roomful of Teeth is a Grammy-winning vocal project dedicated to reimagining the expressive potential of the human voice.
Virginia Tech Professor to Give Keynote for Mudd Undergraduate Ethics Conference
Wodak will speak on “Fake News and Echo Chambers.”
The Shape of the Maury
Robert Humston's Aquatic Ecology class collected ecological data about the Maury River in preparation for the removal of Jordan's Point Dam.
Marlbrook Chamber Players to Perform at Washington and Lee
The concert will include works from a wide range of 20th-century composers influenced by the blues, jazz and Broadway.
W&L University Orchestra Presents “A Pilgrim Vision”
The concert is free and open to the public, and no tickets are required.
Medieval and Renaissance Studies Program Presents Talk with Leyla Rouhi
Rouhi’s talk is titled “A Radical Reassessment of Accepted Wisdom on Miguel de Cervantes' Fiction on Islam.”
Sree Sreenivasan Keynotes 65th Ethics Institute in Media
The title of his talk is “Common Sense in Uncommon Times: Lessons for the Digital and Physical Worlds.”
Collin Glatz ’20 to Participate in German American Exchange Internship Program
The program helps American students secure three-month long business internships in Germany.
W&L Women Mentor the Next Generation
Women in Technology and Science gives girls from local middle and elementary schools an opportunity to perform science experiments in all disciplines during the academic year.
Defying Gravity
Professor Jenefer Davies talks about her new book on aerial dance and the physical and artistic challenges of working against gravity.
Russian String Orchestra to Perform at W&L
This marks the third time since 2006 that the orchestra, previously known as Chamber Orchestra Kremlin, has performed at W&L.
President of Russell Sage Foundation Second Speaker in Shepherd Program’s 20th Celebration
The talk is titled “Poverty, Inequality and Public Policies: Reflections on the End of the Safety Net As We Know It.”
W&L’s Department of Music Presents a Faculty Recital: “Mockingbird Amongst the Flowers”
Byron Petty, Shuko Watanabe and William McCorkle will perform French, German and Italian works from the baroque.
Miranda Fricker Completes Yearlong Mudd Center Equality and Difference Series
The title of her talk is “Epistemic Equality as a Condition of Well-Functioning Blame.”
Phillis Wheatley: ‘Favored by the Muses’
Washington and Lee's Special Collections contains a rare volume of poetry by Wheatley, the first published African-American poet.
From Brainstorm to Billboard
Majo Bustamante '18 was a marketing and communications intern for NASA Automotriz, the company that owns the rights to sell Ford and Volkswagen in San Jose, Costa Rica.
Quick Hits: Gonkar Gyatso’s ‘Buddha’s Picnic’
The interactive exhibit will be on display in Staniar Gallery through March 17.
An Education in Place
Kat Oakley '19 has spent a lot of time contemplating the idea of "place" - both in Lexington and across the world.
W&L Associate Professor of Dance to Give Anne and Edgar Basse Jr. Author Talk
Jenefer Davies will talk about her recent book, “Aerial Dance: A Guide to Dance with Rope and Harness.”
Robert Macfarlane to Give Shannon-Clark Lecture at W&L
The British author will deliver the lecture, titled “The Word-Hoard: A Counter-Desecration Phrasebook for The Anthropocene.”
Raymond Barfield Completes Yearlong Questioning Intimacy Series
The title of his talk is "A Hesitant Intimacy: Medicine’s Response to the Unchosen Vulnerability of the Sick and Suffering.”
Sculpting a Business
Sloan Evans ’99 and Rhett McCraw ’07 credit their liberal arts education with helping them build a strong foundation for their careers.
Former Federal Reserve Bank President to give H. Parker Willis Lecture
Dr. Jeffrey Lacker, former CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, will give the H. Parker Willis Lecture in Political Economy.
W&L Tea Society Hosts Women and Girls’ Day Tea Ceremony
There will be three seatings on Mar. 3 at 1 p.m., 1:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. and tickets are free.
W&L’s Department of Music Presents the University Singers in Concert Feb. 27
The program will feature a variety of works from Centuries of Psalms to modern music to traditional American folk songs.
Boss of Her World
Harleigh Bean ’18 studied in Paris, spent a summer at one of Middlebury's competitive language schools and attended the Public Policy and International Affairs Junior Summer Institute at Princeton University.
Brodie Riordan ’03 and Clifford Holekamp ’96 Join W&L Board of Trustees
W&L welcomed two new members to its Board of Trustees Feb. 9.
The Path to Learning
A team of Washington and Lee engineering majors is designing and building a walking trail for children served by Blue Ridge Autism and Achievement Center’s Lexington location.
Princeton University Professor Harriet Flower to Deliver Hoyt Lecture in Classics
Flower’s talk is titled “The Dancing Lares and the Serpent in the Garden: Roman Local and Household Religion.”
W&L Presents ‘The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet’
Performances will run March 1-6.
W&L Presents a Conversation on Race and Hope by Authors of “We Are Charleston”
The three authors of “We Are Charleston” will talk on Feb. 15 at 6:00 p.m. in Stackhouse Theatre, Elrod Commons. It is free and open to the public.
Quick Hits: Setting the Stage at Lenfest Center
Students play a key role in creating the visual styling for upcoming productions by the theater department.
Building Your Own Dream Job
Graham Novak '19 may only be a junior at W&L, but he has already lined up a job — at his own company.
Equality and Difference Series Continues with Pulitzer Prize Winner Katherine Boo
Over the years, her reporting from disadvantaged communities in the United States and abroad has been awarded a Pulitzer Prize, a MacArthur Genius Grant and a National Magazine Award for Feature Writing.
UNC History Professor, Fitz Brundage, Continues W&L Education and History Series
Brundage’s talk is titled “A Vexing and Awkward Dilemma: The Legacy of a Confederate Landscape.”
W&L Students to Deliberate “Ethical Issues in a Multicultural Society”
The W&L team will compete head-to-head against other highly qualified student teams from Virginia’s 15 leading independent colleges and universities.
W&L Celebrates Black History Month
The university's Office of Diversity and Inclusion presents a month-long schedule of events, including film screenings, lectures and discussions.
W&L to Expand Advanced Research Cohort through Quality Enhancement Plan
Washington and Lee University has selected the Advanced Research Cohort (ARC) program as its next Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP). President Will Dudley and Provost Marc Conner announced the selection at the undergraduate faculty meeting on Feb. 5.
Reeves Center Acquires 16th-Century Italian Vase
The vase, which was made in the city of Deruta, illustrates two main influences on European ceramic design.
Strohsacker ’06 Leads Eagles PR Team into Super Bowl LII
Brett Strohsacker ’06, who played soccer and majored in mass communications at W&L, has worked his way to the top of the Philadelphia Eagles PR team.
Interactive Exhibition by Tibetan Artist Gonkar Gyatso Opens at W&L’s Staniar Gallery
Gyatso is best known for his work mixing Buddhist iconography with pop imagery.
‘Leaders Like Me’
Lex McGriff '18 has grown into a leader in W&L's Student Association for Black Unity. As she prepares for graduation, she hopes more underclassmen will become leaders like her.
W&L Theater Presents Children’s Favorite “James and the Giant Peach”
“James and the Giant Peach” follows the story of James, a forgotten and lonely child, played by Arthur Love ’18.
Pulitzer Prize-Winning Playwright Suzan-Lori Parks to Speak
Parks is the eighth speaker in the 2017–18 Equality and Difference series, sponsored by the W&L's Mudd Center for Ethics.
NPR TV Critic Eric Deggans to Deliver 2018 Fishback Program Talk
The title of Deggans’ talk is: “Building Bridges, Not Walls: Decoding Media's Confusing Coverage of Race and Culture.”
W&L’s SonoKlect Presents Trio ZBR in Concert
Trio ZBR will present a program that expands the definition of virtuosity in music.
Diversity of Experiences
Sima Sharma ’18 used her time at W&L to explore her passion for the world and its various cultures through volunteering and study abroad.
Weaving a Web of Research
Andrew Mah ’18 has spent his undergraduate career studying the circadian rhythms of spiders.
Department of Music Presents Faculty Recital: “Russian Series”
The concert will feature W&L’s Ting-Ting Yen on violin and Anna Billias on piano.
W&L’s Repertory Dance Company to Perform in NYC
Students and alumni members of the award-winning W&L Repertory Dance Company will perform in NYC the last weekend in Jan.
John Maass ’87: Enthralled with History
The historian, author and museum professional swears by the value of tramping the terrain where history happened.
Jennifer Kirkland Named W&L’s General Counsel
Kirkland, who joined W&L in 1997, has practiced education law and employment law for 25 years.
W&L Presents Faculty Recital: Shawn Earle’s “The Cross-Cultural Clarinet”
“The Cross-Cultural Clarinet” is a concert of contemporary works for the solo clarinet that explores the versatility of the clarinet.
W&L Professors to Read from New Works of Poetry
Wheeler will read from her poetry chapbook, “Propagation,” while Senechal De La Roche will read from her poetry collection “Blind Flowers.”
W&L Continues Questioning Intimacy Series with Privacy Lecture by Anita Allen
Allen’s speech is titled: “Why Hide Anything?” She is the fifth speaker in the year-long Questioning Intimacy series.
UCLA Law Professor Devon Carbado Continues W&L’s Equality and Difference Series
The title of his talk is “Equality and the Fourth Amendment.”
‘My Journey Began with Ants’
Uma Sarwadnya '19 knew she wanted to be a doctor her whole life. What she didn't know was how many unique opportunities she would find at W&L to support her journey — including a project with ants.
ODK Initiates Four Honorary and 35 Student Members During 2018 Founders Day/ODK Convocation
The national leadership honor society will welcome four honorary and 35 student initiates.
Finding Her Niche
Kelly Douma ’16 is on track to complete her doctorate in early modern German history and women’s studies by 2021.
Garth Newel Piano Quartet to Open W&L Concert Guild Season
The concert will open with Louise Héritte-Viardot’s “Piano Quartet No. 1 in A Major.”
“Conversations in the Age of Trump” Series with Journalist Edward Luce
Luce's talk, “Trump and the Crisis of Western Democracy,” is free and open the public.
W&L Senior Camilla Higgins to Perform Voice Recital
Higgins will perform pieces by Henry Purcell, Franz Schubert, Gabriel Fauré, Gian Carlo Menotti and others.
Historian and Professor Charles Dew to Speak at W&L Founders Day/ODK Convocation
Dew’s speech, titled "The Making, and Unmaking, of a Racist," will precede the ODK induction.
Taking Flight
As public information specialist for the airport in Austin, Texas, Kaela Harmon ’05 combines data analysis with creativity for the aviation industry.
Civil Rights Activist Bernice A. King Keynotes W&L’s Multi-Day King Celebration
The daughter of the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will give the keynote address during W&L's annual multi-day observance of King’s birthday.
Chances Behind the Microphone
Broadcast journalism opportunities have been plentiful at W&L for Ford Carson '18, but the highlight of his college career has been founding a satirical publication, The Radish.
‘Freely and Unapologetically Myself’
Jordan Goldstein's Washington and Lee journey can be followed through her love of music, her adventures on the stage — and the length of her hair.
W&L’s Staniar Gallery Presents “The Book of Everyday Instruction”
Bass will give a public artist’s talk on Jan. 22 at 5:30 p.m. in Wilson Hall’s Concert Hall.
Washington and Lee University’s Lenfest Center Presents BODYTRAFFIC
The stand-out, 10-member ensemble is praised for its confident execution of a wide range of styles.
W&L Continues Questioning Intimacy Series with Award-Winning Journalist
Charles Montgomery, urban design consultant and award-winning journalist, is the fourth speaker in the Questioning Intimacy Series.
Office Hours: Classics Professor Rebecca Benefiel
The associate professor of classics won a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities to support the digitization of Pompeian epigraphy, along with Sara Sprenkle, associate professor of computer science.
Oh, the Places They Went!
Whether doing research on campus or traveling across the world for internships and projects, W&L students made the most of summer 2017. In the new year, we invite you to take a look back at everything they accomplished.
Connecting the Dots of the Liberal Arts
Monica Musgrave '18 is already double-majoring, but that didn't stop her from spending six-weeks in England studying two completely different subjects.
Keen Named Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of Faculty at Hamilton College
Suzanne Keen, dean of the College and Thomas H. Broadus Professor of English at Washington and Lee University, has been named vice president for academic affairs and dean of faculty at Hamilton College, Clinton, New York. She will begin her new role on July 1, 2018.
No Such Thing as a Typical Day
As a geology summer research assistant in Crete, Greece, no two days were the same for Chantal Iosso '20.
W&L’s Michelmore Discusses the Evolution of Tax Policy on PRI’s The Takeaway
History professor Molly Michelmore discusses the evolution of tax policy in America, and how Republicans became the party of tax cuts.
W&L’s Gavaler Discusses ‘The Genre Effect’ with The Guardian
Chris Gavaler discussed the paper he co-authored with professor Dan Johnson, The Genre Effect, with The Guardian.
Researching Beyond the Library
The best place to research your thesis? Some would say the library, but for Jacqueline Moruzzi '18 that place is the Cambridge University's Medieval Studies Summer Program.
Climate Change and Sharks
As a research assistant at the Virginia Institute of Marine Science, Rachel Steffen ’18 gathered data on the environmental thresholds of juvenile sandbar sharks.
Healthcare and Community in Ecuador
Jackson Roberts '19 had the opportunity to intern in Quito, Ecuador, exploring local customs, becoming part of the community, and learning the ins and outs of healthcare.
W&L Chanoyu Tea Society to Host Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Tea
W&L's Chanoyu Tea Society will host their second annual Martin Luther King, Jr. tea ceremony on Jan. 15
W&L Recognized for National Excellence in Teacher Preparation
The Rockbridge Teacher Education Consortium has received accreditation for its teacher preparation program.
Persistent in Pursuit of Answers
Kathryn E. Young '19 got a Reynolds Business Scholarship that allowed her to intern at her hometown newspaper, the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
‘My Time in Thailand’
Shadowing surgeons in Thailand made neuroscience major Emily Ellis '18 even more excited about her chosen career path.
Kiki Spiezio ’18 Awarded Clinton Scholarship
The William Jefferson Clinton Scholarship will allow Spiezio to attend the American University in Dubai during Winter Term 2018.
W&L Announces November 2017 Community Grants
Community Grants Committee has made 19 grants totaling $30,760 to non-profit organizations in Lexington and Rockbridge County.
Big Stories in the Small City
As a general assignment intern at The Roanoke Times, Rachel Hicks '19 learned how to be firm with difficult sources.
She Talks to Animals
For Christine Starer-Smith ’99, a love of animals led to a veterinary career and volunteer service at a remote Dakota reservation.
Small Company, Big Internship
Marta Regn ’19 used her internship to throughly explore all aspects of a sustainable, ethical jewelry startup.
Don’t Mess With Little Texas
Lee Sommerfeldt '18 found a home away from home in a honky-tonk in the heart of Tokyo.
W&L Repertory Dance Company to Perform “W&L Dancers Create…”
The performance will be comprised of work choreographed, designed and performed by students.
The Art of Movement
A three-month internship with New York-based artist Taryn Simon presented Sara Dotterer '18 with myriad possibilities for her future career.
W&L Expands Financial Aid for Spring Term Abroad Programs
Beginning with the 2018 Spring Term, Washington and Lee will provide institutional grants to meet the full cost of Spring Term domestic and international travel programs for students with financial need.
Hitting All the Right Notes
An internship at Warner Music Group in Nashville allowed Mary-Michael Teel '18 to marry her two loves: music and communications.
Jeremy Franklin ’04: Always Hungry for New Music
Jeremy Franklin has spent his life after college invested in his passion for music as the general manager of WLUR, W&L’s campus radio station.
Better Business in Boston
Katrina Lewis' business reporting internship took her to the Boston Business Journal, where she covered real estate news and development.
From Lab to Rescue Squad
Ethiopia Getachew '19 always had an interest in science, but working in the biochemistry lab and volunteering with local EMTs helped her future plans take shape.
Funding Hope in Memphis
Vicky Kazmierczak '18 spent the summer in Memphis, learning the ins and outs of non-profit work — and how to hope.
Falling for Filmmaking
Working for the documentary filmmaking company Ark Media allowed Claire Hoffert '18 to exercise her research muscles and learn new skills.
A Study of Song
A grant from the Endeavor Foundation allowed Xiaoxia Yin '20 and Sesha Carrier '20 to study traditional folk singing in China.
W&L’s Alison Bell Featured in The Daily Progress
The story featured Bell and her work studying cemeteries in the Shenandoah Valley.
Michelson Wins NEA Fellowship for Poetry Translation
The award will help to fund a trilingual translation of poetry by Mapuche-Argentine poet Liliana Ancalao.
Putting Lessons to the Test
Caroline Blackmon interned this summer with The Dunwoody Crier in Georgia.
Washington and Lee Celebrates the Season with Annual Holiday Pops Concert
The program will open with Dr. Shane Lynch’s setting of “Gloria.”
‘Grateful Every Step of the Way’
Over 1,200 miles of biking and hiking trails led Ralston Hartness '18 from Spain to Ireland, discovering the meaning of pilgrimage along the way.
Language and Life Lessons in Chile
Alex Meilech '18 spent the summer in Santiago, Chile, learning the language, exploring the culture, and caring for the people of the country.
Getting Ahead in the Garment District
Julia Kaczmar '19 spent a summer in New York City, learning the logistics of the latest fashions.
Antique Plate Linked to Special Date
On the 500th anniversary of the start of the Protestant Reformation, we take a closer look at a special item in the Reeves Collection — a plate that bears the image of Martin Luther.
‘Dream Team’ Recreates 15th-Century Florence
Professor George Bent and his team of students are working on a digital recreation of Florence that Bent describes as the “project of his career.”
The World of Business Journalism
Abigail Summerville '19, a business journalism major, interned on the CNBC.com breaking news desk.
Annual Christmas Candlelight Service – A Lexington Tradition
W&L's annual Christmas Candlelight Service featuring the University Singers will be held Dec. 7, at 8 p.m. in Lee Chapel.
Annual Dancing with the Professors Event to be Held Nov. 16
The event is a fundraiser for the W&L Chapter of the National Honor Society of Dance Arts.
Washington and Lee Professor Awarded Residency on Wyoming Ranch
This is Brodie’s third writer’s fellowship this year.
Equality and Difference Series Features Talk on Racism, Sexism and Inequalities in Tech
Laura I. Gómez, founder and CEO of venture-backed startup Atipica, Inc., is the sixth speaker in the 2017-18 Equality and Difference series.
Past, Present and Future
Celebrating a major milestone in the Shepherd Poverty Program.
What Do We Owe Others?
As director of the Shepherd Program, Howard Pickett focuses on bringing different voices to the table.
Quick Hits: Third-Annual Arabic Lunch
Students, faculty and staff gathered to sample tantalizing treats and learn some Arabic words at this year's event.
Shepherd Program Celebrates 20 Years
Here’s a look back at important milestones that shaped the program through the years. Pictured: Tom '52 and Nancy Shepherd, who made the gift that funded the Shepherd Program.
First-Year Seminars: From Poverty to the Past
Professors share the inspiration for their first-year seminars, and what they hope students will take away.
Art in the City
Mandy Witherspoon ’18 combined her love of art with her expertise in business at the Baltimore Museum of Art.
Washington and Lee University Orchestra Presents “Dreaming in Color”
The program will feature traditional and contemporary works written about dreams and colors.
Canadian Novelist Emily St. John Mandel to Give Reading at W&L
Emily St. John Mandel will read from her most recent book, “Station Eleven.”
Immersed in Language and Culture
Caroline Rivers test drove her Spanish—and her courage in unfamiliar environments—during a summer teaching gig in Argentina.
Providing Food for Thought
Quincy Springs '02 is set to open a Chick-fil-A that will also serve up a helping of civil rights history.
Brian C. Murchison Named Next Director of the Roger Mudd Center for Ethics
Brian C. Murchison, the Charles S. Rowe Professor of Law at Washington and Lee University, will be the new Roger Mudd Professor of Ethics and director of the Mudd Center for Ethics, beginning July 1, 2018. He succeeds Angela Smith, who was named the Mudd Center’s inaugural director in 2013 and is returning to her full-time faculty role as professor of philosophy.
Summer at Oxford
Danielle Hughson's honors thesis will be focused on male editorial control and how it affects female writers, within a familial and patriarchal context.
Energized by Research
A grant from the Endeavor Foundation allowed engineering students Alfred Rwagaju '18 and Kennedy Gibson-Wynn '18 to spend the summer studying hydroelectric power in Rwanda.
Open for Business
A grant from the Endeavor Foundation allowed Yoko Koyama '19 and Maren Lundgren '18 to open a store in Cameroon that will fund transportation for local children to go to middle school in a neighboring town.
The Campus Kitchen at W&L Presents Annual “Turkeypalooza”
The Campus Kitchen Leadership Team at Washington and Lee University presents its annual “Turkeypalooza” from Nov. 9-16.
Catherine Simpson Wins Elmes Pathfinder Prize in Psychology
The prize recognizes a student who has shown extraordinary promise in psychological science through outstanding scholarship in basic or applied psychology.
Dreaming of Freedom
Washington and Lee Spanish professor Seth Michelson has compiled a book of poems written by incarcerated undocumented teens and translated by some of his students and him.
Geological Scientist Piotr Krzywiec to Lecture at W&L on Geology in Central Europe
Piotr Krzywiec will give a lecture on “Geology in Central Europe – How It All Started: The Early (XVI – XVII Cent.) Development of Earth Sciences in Central Europe."
Georgetown Professor Continues Equality and Difference Series with Research on Pregnant Women
Maggie Little, director of the Kennedy Institute of Ethics (KIE) at Georgetown University, will speak on “Research With Pregnant Women: A Moral Imperative.”
Prelude to Reformation
Four Martin Luther tracts housed in W&L's Special Collections were fully restored in time for the 500th anniversary of the start of the Protestant Reformation.
Staniar Gallery Features Borderland Collective Artists
The show will be on view through Dec. 8.
W&L’s Department of Music Presents the Bluegrass Ensemble’s Fall Concert
The ensemble has two electric bass players and will offer the world debut of "Dueling Basses," along with works by Bill Monroe and more recent bluegrass bands.
Down By the River
Over the summer, students worked with Professor Robert Humston to examine the potential effects of smallmouth bass on native brook trout populations in the Virginia watershed.
W&L University Jazz Ensemble Presents “Two-Way Street”
The University Jazz Ensemble, under the direction of Denny Euprasert, will present interpretations of jazz standards and contemporary works.
W&L Presents the World Premiere Stage Production of “1984”
Sandberg’s adaptation follows one character as he grapples with the unnerving grip Big Brother, the overpowering political party, has on Oceania.
UVa Sociology Professor to Keynote W&L’s Shepherd Program 20th Celebration
Following the theme “Poverty, Inequality and Work Today,” the talk is titled "The Tumbleweed Society: What Happens When People Assume Job Insecurity Is Inevitable."
Washington and Lee University Wind Ensemble Presents “Shipping Out”
Join the University Wind Ensemble, conducted by Christopher Dobbins, for its fall concert, “Shipping Out.”
W&L’s Kamen Gallery Presents “A Passion for Art: The Collection of Eugene M. and Judith F. Kramer”
Eugene M. and Judith F. Kramer’s exhibit collection “A Passion for Art: The Collection of Eugene M. and Judith F. Kramer” will be on display from Nov. 6–June 30.
French A Cappella Group to Perform at W&L
Based in Marseilles, France, the group sings in the ancient Occitan language, accompanied by stomping, body percussion and drumming.
W&L Hosts Author Blaine Brownell As Part of Yearlong Education and History Initiative
Brownell, author of “Washington and Lee University, 1930-2000: Tradition and Transformation” will lecture on the history of W&L.
Nelson Poynter Scholar to Keynote W&L’s 64th Ethics Institute
Steele will speak on “Reflecting Before Reacting: Why Ethics Matters.”
W&L Writer in Residence R.T. Smith Honored by Appalachian State
Each year Appalachian State honors distinguished undergraduate or graduate alumni from a department within the college.
Slideshow: Backstage with ‘The Addams Family’
The show will run Thursday, Oct. 26 through Sunday, Oct. 29.
Adventures in the Alaskan Wilderness
As a summer counselor with the nonprofit Camp Fire Alaska, Chase Wonderlic '18 got in touch with his inner child and his adventurous spirit.
Pulitzer Prize-Winning Journalist Eric Eyre To Speak at W&L Nov. 8
The Journalism Department will host a conversation between Pulitzer prize-winning journalist Eric Eyre and First Amendment attorney Patrick McGinley.
W&L’s Marlbrook Chamber Ensemble Presents a Classical and Romantic Afternoon
The Marlbrook Chamber Ensemble presents “A Classical and Romantic Afternoon,” a concert of works by Mozart and Brahms.
‘Like Our Souls Were Shaking Hands’
A grant from the Endeavor Foundation sent Trang Duong '20 and Hannah Denham '20 to Vietnam, where they had enlightening interviews with both men and women about marriage in modern Vietnamese society.
W&L Welcomes New Trustee Ellen Fitzsimmons Rogowski
Rogowski joined the W&L Board of Trustees on October 20.
Bob Trotman ’69: Business As Usual
The sculptor's latest exhibit runs through Dec. 8 at Davidson College’s Van Every/Smith Galleries.
W&L’s Brock Analyzes Use of the Term “Witch Hunt” in Washington Post Opinion Piece
Brock's piece, “No, there is no witch hunt against powerful men,” was published in The Washington Post on October 18, 2017.
W&L’s Colón Talks Fake News with PolitiFact
Journalism professor Aly Colón shared his expertise with PolitiFact's Truth-O-Meter
W&L Hosts Second Annual Social Impact Summit
This year’s event focuses on “Exploring Careers and Issues in Social Innovation and Responsible Leadership.”
Lions, Giraffes and Photos — Oh My!
Olivia Kubli '18's summer volunteer work included photographing lions, giraffes and elephants in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.
W&L Hosts American University Lecturer Usha Vishnuvajjala
Vishnuvajjala’s talk is titled “Arthurian Authority: Face-to-Face With the King.”
Psychologist Zanna Clay to Speak as Part of Questioning Intimacy Series
Clay uses a comparative approach with primates to investigate the evolution of human behavior.
Interest STEMs from Fun
With a Davis Projects for Peace grant, Angel Vela de la Garza Evia ’18 created an educational summer program for children in his hometown of Monterrey, Mexico. [With time-lapse VIDEO]
Art Historian Dawn Ades to Deliver 2017 Simpson Lecture
Her lecture, titled “À Propos Salvador Dalí and Marcel Duchamp,” will consider the friendship and artistic relationship between two important 20th-century artists.
Meet the Addams Family at Washington and Lee University
W&L's Theater, Dance and Film Studies, along with the Department of Music, present the Robert O. and Elizabeth M. Bentley fall musical, “The Addams Family, A New Musical.”
Harvard’s T.M. Scanlon to Speak as Part of Equality and Difference Series
Scanlon will speak on “Further Reflections on Tolerance (and Some Implications for Immigration).”
W&L Kicks Off 2017 Musical Season with Fall Choral Concert
Joining the Washington and Lee University Singers are the women's choir, Cantatrici, and the Men’s Glee Club.
Visiting George at Home
Anna Milewski '18 has spent time in fields, labs, carpenter shops and seminar rooms - and it was all part of one internship at the home of George Washington.
H. Robert Huntley, Professor of English Emeritus at Washington and Lee University, Dies at 89
Huntley taught at Washington and Lee University for 32 years until his retirement in 1994.
W&L’s Kyle Friend Awarded Grant for Stem Cell Research
W&L's Kyle Friend received a $100,000 grant from the Jeffress Trust Awards Program in Interdisciplinary Research.
‘A Beautiful and Complex Country’
A grant from the Endeavor Foundation allowed Tiffany Ko '20 and Jiwon Kim '20 to study religion in South Korea during summer 2017.
From the Classroom to the Capitol
Sutton Travis '19 gained a wide breadth of journalism experience as a summer intern at Texas Monthly magazine.
Provost Marc Conner Delivers Keynotes at International Ralph Ellison Symposium
W&L's Marc Conner co-chaired a conference on Ellison at the University of Oxford.
W&L Professor Molly Michelmore Pens Op-ed for Washington Post
Michelmore's piece, "Republicans have none of the ingredients necessary for tax reform," was published in The Washington Post on October 2, 2017.
Engineering Solutions for Amputees
Matt Lubas '18 spent the summer in Zacapa, Guatamala, working at a prosthetic clinic for the Range of Motion Project.
Jonathan Rauch Continues the “Conversations in the Age of Trump” Series
Jonathan Rauch of the Brookings Institution will give a lecture titled “Unpresidented: Governing in the Age of Chaos.”
It’s All Greek to Her
Hannah Palmatary '18 spent the summer discovering the ancient ruins of Greece, as well as her own talent and passion for creative writing.
Cajun-Creole Musicians to Perform at W&L
W&L presents Cajun-Creole musicians David Greely and Cedric Watson on Oct. 19.
SonoKlect Presents Trombonist Tom Lundberg
Lundberg, along with bassist David Slack and an ensemble of Knoxville musicians, will explore the unforgettable television music of the 1970s and 1980s.
Designing Economic Policies to Reduce Inequality
John Bovay ’07, an assistant professor in the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics at the University of Connecticut, focuses on the economics of food and agricultural policy
Investigating Protein Synthesis
Yavuz Durmaz ’20 worked with Professor Kyle Friend to probe mRNA instability.
Empowering Youth to Be Leaders
Lorena Hernandez Barcena '19 had an eye-opening summer internship with Harlem Children’s Zone, an education nonprofit in New York.
Money Matters Week Aims to Raise Class Awareness at W&L
Money Matters Week, sponsored by the First-Generation Low-Income Partnership at W&L, runs Oct. 1-6.
W&L’s Woodzicka is Second Speaker in “Equality and Difference” Series
Woodzicka's talk is titled “Are All Jokes Created Equal? Differential Effects of Group-Based Disparagement Humor.”
W&L’s Billias and Goudimova to Perform Selections from Russian Composers
Anna Billias and Julia Goudimova will present “An Exploration of the Russian Soul: Selections from the ‘Mighty Five’ Russian Composers.”
W&L’s Staniar Gallery Presents “Hard-wired”
A public artist’s talk and reception will be held Oct. 18 at 5:30 p.m. in Wilson Hall’s Concert Hall.
Making Sense of the Jungle
Liz Todd '19 was able to extend her Spring Term Abroad and spend the summer in Brazil, where she worked for an environmental agency.
Making the Leap to an R1 Institution
A summer at UC San Diego gave Katie Volk '18 experience working in a big research environment
Author and Journalist John Farrell To Speak at W&L Oct. 2
Farrell will speak on “Richard Nixon and Donald Trump: Two American Presidents and the Politics of Grievance.”
Historian and Author Kenneth Noe to Deliver “Remembering Robert E. Lee” Address
The title of Noe's talk is “A Storm to Destroy My Hopes: Weather and Robert E. Lee’s Cheat Mountain Campaign.”
W&L’s Music Department Presents “An Eclectic Potpourri” Recital
Faculty and students from W&L's department of music will present a recital entitled “An Eclectic Potpourri.”
Cultivating a Social Media Presence
Elora Fucigna '19 completed an internship in social media and marketing for Ground Floor Farm, an urban farm in her hometown of Stuart, Florida.
Poet Susan Stewart Second Speaker in Questioning Intimacy Series
Stewart’s talk will include readings from her poetry collection “Cinder.”
Southern Environmental Law Center Attorney to Speak on Atlantic Coast Pipeline
Greg Buppert, senior attorney for the Southern Environmental Law Center, will speak on “The Case Against the Atlantic Coast Pipeline.”
Greeting Opportunity with Open Arms
Shadowing doctors in Peru allowed Bryan D'Ostroph '19 to practice his Spanish and firm up future career plans in health care.
Jefferson Davis Futch III, Professor of History Emeritus, Dies at 85
Futch taught at Washington and Lee University for 46 years, until his retirement in 2008.
‘An Active Participant in Solutions’
Through the Shepherd Higher Education Consortium on Poverty, Tyra Barrett '18 interned at the Camden Coalition of Healthcare Providers in New Jersey.
Tracking Corporate Social Responsibility
Soon Ho Kwon '17 and Claire Meyers '18 spent the summer looking at how Corporate Social Responsibility plays a role in the bottom line.
Preserving Snippets, Smidgens and Scraps of History
Mary Catherine Greenleaf '19 collected and archived artifacts revolving around the Prohibition-era murder of Franklin Crosby Bearse.
Dudley Inaugurated as Washington and Lee’s 27th President
Washington and Lee University inaugurated William C. Dudley as the university’s 27th president.
Summer in Shanghai
Laura Wang '19 interned for the Shell company in Shanghai, putting her communications skills to the test and making new friends along the way.
W&L’s Williams School to Host Sixth Annual Entrepreneurship Summit
Washington and Lee University’s Williams School will hold its sixth annual Entrepreneurship Summit Sept. 29-30.
W&L Presents Faculty Piano Recital with Timothy Gaylard
Tim Gaylard, professor of music at W&L, will present a faculty recital of the final Beethoven piano sonatas.
All Up In Wilmington’s Business
Elly Cosgrove '19 stayed busy this summer with internships at the Greater Wilmington Business Journal and WECT (Channel 6).
‘The Quality of the People’
Swimmer, computer coder, and Speaking Tradition advocate Will McMurtry '18 chose W&L over nine other schools, in large part because of its community.
W&L to Host Pulitzer Prize-Winning Washington Post Reporter David A. Fahrenthold
Fahrenthold’s talk, titled "Journalism in the Time of Trump,” is free and open to the public.
Shenandoah Editor R.T. Smith Receives 2017 William Peden Fiction Prize
The prize is presented by The Missouri Review for the best short story chosen from their four issues published in the last year.
Colonel Ty Seidule To Give Constitution Day Lecture September 17
Col. Ty Seidule '84, professor and head of the history department at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, will deliver W&L's Constitution Day lecture.
VIDEO: Appalachian Adventure 2017
Appalachian Adventure, which takes students on a four-night hike of the Appalachian Trail, is the most popular pre-orientation trip at W&L.
Analyzing Islamic State Messaging
Zainab Abiza '19 spent the summer analyzing two Islamic State magazines in a timely project with Professor Seth Cantey.
Center for International Education Presents Talk on Translating Aimé Césaire
Translating Aimé Césaire: A conversation with A. James Arnold and Clayton Eshleman will be held Sept. 19 at 5 p.m. in the CGL.
VIDEO: Sustainability Leadership Trip
Students on the Sustainability Leadership pre-orientation trip had a chance to meet local food producers and learn about W&L's commitment to the environment.
Representatives from the European Organization for Nuclear Research to Visit W&L
W&L's Center for International Education presents Science Without Borders at CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research.
Equality and Difference Series Begins with Speaker Tariq Ramadan
Ramadan will speak on “Equality as a Social Requirement and a Human Ideal.”
W&L Joins Alliance Working to Expand Access for Talented Lower-Income Students
W&L joins a diverse set of institutions united in a shared goal of educating 50,000 additional high-achieving, lower-income students nationwide.
Inauguration Kicks Off with Panel on “The Liberal Arts and the Professions”
W&L will host a panel discussion on “The Liberal Arts and the Professions” as part of President Dudley's inauguration.
Health Care Fieldwork in South Africa
Through the U.Va. Field School for Public Health Research, Julie Sklar '18 was able to work with a medical anthropologist and epidemiologist in South Africa this summer.
Staniar Gallery Presents “Bittersweet on Bostwick Lane”
A public artist’s talk and reception will be held on September 20 at 5:30 p.m. in Wilson Hall’s Concert Hall.
W&L Classics Professor Awarded National Endowment for the Humanities Grant
The grant will support digitization of Pompeian epigraphy as part of the Ancient Graffiti Project.
Eric Klinenberg Opens W&L’s Questioning Intimacy Series
Klinenberg's talk, “The Sociology of Connection: From Going Solo to Modern Romance,” is open to the public.
W&L’s Mudd Center for Ethics to Host Equality and Difference Lecture Series
The first lecturer will be Tariq Ramadan of Oxford University, whose talk is titled: “Equality as a Social Requirement and Human Ideal.”
‘The Perspective of a Real Journalist’
Matt Kaminer '18 stepped outside his comfort zone to work on some big stories during an internship with the Charlotte Observer.
‘Bloom Where You’re Planted’
Through numerous clubs, her classwork and her peers, JoAnn Michel '18 has found a place to grow at W&L.
Harvard Professor Danielle Allen to Address Opening Convocation
Danielle Allen, James Bryant Conant University Professor at Harvard University and director of Harvard’s Edmond J. Safra Center for Ethics, will address W&L's 2017 Fall Convocation.
Washington and Lee Names New Associate Dean of the College
Meredith McCoy has joined Washington and Lee University as an associate dean of the college.
Marketing in Motion Pictures
Daisy Norwood-Kelly '18 worked in marketing research for Paramount Pictures over the summer.
Barton Myers Talks About George Washington and Robert E. Lee With L.A. Times
W&L's Myers discusses what ties together George Washington and Robert E. Lee.
W&L’s Bell Weighs in On Best & Worst States for Women’s Equality on WalletHub
Melina Bell discusses “2017’s Best & Worst States for Women’s Equality in a recent WalletHub article.
Student Sleuths Seek Clues in Indian Painting
University Collections teamed up with the Art History and Chemistry departments at W&L to examine a tiny painting surrounded by mystery.
There’s No Place Like (a New) Home
After spending Spring Term in Ethiopia, Jack Kaelin '19 is in Austin, Texas, helping refugees find a place to call home.
Speaking with Confidence
Julia Poppenberg '19 spent the summer as a translator in Guatemala, helping doctors and patients alike and learning to "talk strong."
Leyburn Library’s Author Talk Series Kicks Off Sept. 21
Leyburn Library's Author Talk Series will begin this academic year with a talk by W&L Associate Professor of History Barton Myers and Brian McKnight, a history professor at U.Va.-Wise.
W&L Alumna and Oxford Professor of New Testament Studies to Lecture at W&L
The Rev. Dr. Jennifer Strawbridge ’01, associate professor in New Testament Studies at the University of Oxford a will speak on “Skulls and Scripture: Reception of the Sacred.”
Focus on the Environment
Ellen Kanzinger's summer internship allowed her to work on films for the nonprofit GroundTruth Project in Boston, Massachusetts.
Adding Up the Research
Anukriti Shrestha '19 has found an intersection of mathematics, computer science and research — all in the heart of Lexington.
Chasing History’s Mysteries
This summer, Allison Jue '20 dove into the books to learn more about the relationship between Queen Elizabeth I and the second Earl of Essex.
If the Shoe Fits
As head of brand communications for Adidas, Alegra O’Hare ’94 advises young women to 'break barriers.'
By Royal Decree
A Bible in the Special Collections vault turned out to be the 1642 New Testament that belonged to France’s King Louis XIII.
W&L’s Rush Weighs in On Russia Sanctions
W&L's Mark Rush talks to USA Today about Russia sanctions.
Advanced Research Cohort Program Marks Second Successful Year
Twelve Class of 2021 students visited W&L for a five-week Advanced Research Cohort program that allowed them to dabble in STEM projects and establish quality relationships.
The Sound of Music
Professor Chris Dobbins and Ben Whedon ’18 are reviving a forgotten musical score for its 21st-century premiere by the W&L Orchestra.
Going With the Flow
Will Schirmer ’20 investigates the fluid dynamics of periodic water surges.
A Special Summer in Special Collections
Chandler Wickers '18 has spent her summer as a researcher in Special Collections, where she has been exposed to fascinating materials and learned how professors and students can take greater advantage of the collection.
W&L and VMI Host 2017 Shepherd Consortium Closing Conference and Symposium
W&L and VMI will host the 2017 Shepherd Higher Education Consortium on Poverty Frueauff Closing Conference and Symposium July 30 and 31.
The Railway in German Literature
Ben Schaeffer '18 is working with German professor Paul Youngman on a project involving references to the railway in German literature.
Alumni College Livestream: The Presidency of John Fitzgerald Kennedy
This lecture is part of the Alumni College's summer program, "Camelot Reconsidered: The Presidency of John Fitzgerald Kennedy."
Alumni College Livestream: From Breughel to Steen: The Painting of Everyday Life
This lecture is part of the Alumni College's summer program, "Rembrandt and the Dutch Golden Age."
‘These Spaces They Imagined’
Joelle Simeu '20 is working this summer on "The Politics and Poetics of Space in the Works of Martin Luther King Jr. and Leopold Senghor," a project with Professor Mohamed Kamara.
Hormones, Fat and Infertility
Annie Jeckovich ’18 is studying the effects of obesity on reproduction in W&L's Fat Rat lab.
Rocking Research in Lexington and Greece
Josh Fox '19 has spent his summer conducting geology research on campus and in Crete, Greece, with Professor Jeff Rahl.
Alumni College Livestream: James Joyce and the Writing of Dublin
This lecture is part of the Alumni College's summer program, "The Ireland of Yeats and Joyce."
Animation, Consternation and Elation
An independent-study class at W&L allowed students to put together a short animated film from start to finish in only 12 weeks, but it turned out to be much more challenging than they expected.
W&L Quick Hits: Magic, Severed Fingers and a Rube Goldberg Machine
Students practiced stage magic, sculpted severed fingers and whipped up batches of fake blood in a Spring Term course on special effects for the theater.
Taking Flight
Kaela Harmon ’05 makes the case for airports to by combining data analysis with creativity
Domnica Radulescu Receives a Fulbright Research Fellowship to Romania
Radulescu has received a Fulbright Research Teaching Fellowship to study and teach at the University of Bucharest.
Loud and Proud
Receiving a thunderous standing ovation after performing in the Stern Auditorium of Carnegie Hall in New York was “truly one of those great life events” for the University Singers, according to Director Shane Lynch.
2017 Graybeal-Gowen Poetry Prize-Winner Announced
Annie Woodford, a community college teacher in Roanoke, Virginia, is the winner of this year’s Graybeal-Gowen Poetry Prize for Virginia Writers.
W&L’s Colón Examines the Spread of Fake News on The Academic Minute
Journalism professor Aly Colón talks about the spread of fake news on The Academic Minute.
Twenty Members of the Faculty and Staff Retire from W&L
W&L recognized 20 retiring members of the University's faculty and staff this spring.
Heat, Water, Lasers, Patience
Angel Vela de la Garza Evia ‘18 learned that research is two parts patience, two parts fun with lasers
Dudley: ‘Awareness of our Own Ignorance is a Virtue’
President Dudley's remarks at the 2017 commencement exercises have been published in The Roanoke Times.
Roddy Roediger ’69 Elected to the National Academy of Sciences
He is internationally recognized for his theories and pioneering research techniques exploring human memory accessibility and retrieval.
Art in the Open
Students in Meg Griffith’s Spring Term art class created public works of art to draw attention to important causes in the community.
‘Perspectives’ on Leadership: Elena Diller ’17 & Caroline Todd ’17
Elena Diller '17 and Caroline Todd '17 saw a need for more perspective in academics — so they got to work.
W&L to Host the Virginia Governor’s Foreign Language Academies
W&L to Host the Virginia Governor’s Foreign Language Academies June 24 - July 15.
Andre Zeromski ’20 Selected as Kemper Scholar
Andre Zeromski '20 has been selected from a group of finalists for the Class of 2020 of the prestigious Kemper Scholars Program.
W&L’s Tallie Weighs in on Race, Food and Cultural Appropriation
T.J. Tallie, assistant professor of African history, talked to Forbes about the cultural appropriation of recipes.
W&L’s Rush Offers Opinion on Why Less Democracy is Better Democracy
Rush's piece on legislative terms appeared in The Hill.
Rules of Engagement
Professor Angie Smith's spring term class grapples with the question of just war theory in an age of terrorism.
Entrepreneurial Journalism
Helping the Charlotte Observer figure out what, where, when and how millennials consume news.
Washington and Lee Graduates 443 Students at 230th Commencement
Graduating seniors at Washington and Lee University today were given a primer in existentialism along with four pieces of advice from President William C. Dudley.
Matt Carl ’17 Profiled in The Roanoke Times
The Roanoke Times profiled graduating senior Matt Carl in today's commencement story.
W&L Mock Trial Team Takes Sixth Place at National Mock Trial Championship
W&L's undergraduate mock trial team is now ranked 16th nationally.
Studying Health Here and Abroad: Jake Roberts ’17
Jake Roberts' study abroad trip started with an earthquake, and ended with him finding a passion for public health.
Relationships Are the Best Prize
Participating in Mock Trial required loads of time for Avery Field '17, but he wouldn't trade the experience and relationships for a whole case of trophies.
Consulting a Career: Stephen Mitchell ’17
Stephen Mitchell '17 credits students, alumni, and W&L academics for helping him to find the right career path.
Choreographing with the Stars: Elliot Emadian ‘17
Dancer, choreographer, musician, mathematician: Elliot Emadian '17 has many roles, both on and off the stage.
From Global Scholar to Global Citizen: Steven Yeung ’17
Steven Yeung '17 has been in classrooms from Lexington to Ghana to Shanghai and back — and now plans to run a classroom in Japan.
Ethics in Leadership: Zachary Taylor ’17 and Austin Piatt ’17
Zachary Taylor '17 and Austin Piatt '17 believe leadership, collaboration and responsibility are the keys to a successful conference.
It’s All Bilingual To Me: Melina Knabe ‘17
Melina Knabe was inspired by her own bilingualism to study the effects of knowing two languages on the brain.
Leadership Through Experience: Amirah S. Ndam Njoya ’17
Amirah S. Ndam Njoya ‘17 believes leadership, travelling, service, and scholarship are all vital parts of the W&L experience.
Washington and Lee University to Celebrate 230th Commencement, Baccalaureate
Washington and Lee University celebrates its 230th undergraduate commencement Thursday, May 25. LIVESTREAM: 10 a.m.
Finding Common Ground in Lexington: Shaun Soman ’17
Shaun Soman ’17 has found an unlikely home at Common Ground, an intentional community where he did his environmental service learning placement.
Price Named Associate VP for Academic Services at Maryland Institute College of Art
She begins her new job on July 17.
W&L’s New Natatorium is Making a Splash
Washington and Lee University’s new natatorium is open!
W&L’s Brock Weighs in on ‘Witch Hunts’
Michelle Brock, assistant professor of history, talked to Motto about use of the phrase "witch hunt."
Shenandoah Announces 2017 Prize Winners
The Volume 65 winner of the $1000 James Boatwright Poetry Prize is Thomas Reiter for his poem “St. Wynfed’s Parishioner.”
Kitanna Hiromasa ’19 to Serve as Delegate to Japan-America Student Conference
JASC is a student-exchange program, initiated in 1934 by university students concerned by the breakdown of bilateral relations prior to World War II.
Writer in Residence R.T. Smith’s Poem to be Featured on Poetry Daily
“Duet” is about mountain dulcimer players Jean and Bayliss Ritchie, of Viper, Kentucky, and will be on the website Poetry Daily on May 20
Taking Care of (Music) Business: Austin Frank ’17
What can you do in four years at W&L? How about manage a radio show, start a service organization, found a club, or publish an EP? Austin Frank ’17 has done them all.
Licensed to Hack
Cory Walker ’15, who graduated from James Madison University with her master’s in computer science and digital forensics, works in cyber security with the government.
A Painting with a Storied Past
"The Battle of Minden" will be on display at W&L through the end of Fall Term 2017, when it will return on loan to Mount Vernon.
James Dickey, Masked and Unmasked
The life mask is perhaps the single most valuable item in a collection of more than 1,000 Dickey items in W&L Special Collections.
W&L’s Department of Theatre, Dance and Film Studies presents Aerial Dance
Free performances will take place at Wilson Hall at 3:30 p.m. on May 18 and 11 a.m. on May 19.
Anthropology Students’ Work Comes to Life with The Many Stories of Main Street
Families and people of all ages are encouraged to take part in “The Many Stories of Main Street,” an interpretive downtown Lexington walking tour.
Heart and Soil
Dashiell Dericks ’18 and Jesse Evans ’20 are selling saplings grown from Colonnade oak trees in a new business that marries Dericks' love of silviculture and his fondness for W&L.
W&L Students Austin Frank and Dana Gary Featured on WDBJ-7
WDBJ-7 interviewed Dana Gary '18 and Austin Frank '17 about student-run label Friday Underground Records.
Two W&L Students Awarded Critical Language Scholarships
Sierra Noland and Tara Cooper received Critical Language Scholarships sponsored by the U.S. Department of State.
Pulitzer-Winning Team Includes Two W&L Alumni
Michael Hudson '85 (pictured) and Scott Bronstein '93 both worked on the Pulitzer-winning Panama Papers investigation, which relied on the collaboration of some 400 journalists around the world.
Design, Build, Fly: Alexander Rurka ’17
Alexander Rurka '17 knows the ups-and-downs (and loop-de-loops) of flying and competing in an international plane building competition
Global Scholar, Global Perspectives: Alora Martin ’18
Alora Martin, who is participating in an intensive language program for Arabic in Amman, Jordan, sees studying abroad as a necessary part of a modern education.
“Our Aim Was Man”: Civil War Sharpshooters
An inheritance of Civil War letters led to Professor Roberta Senechal's book about Civil War sharpshooters.
Poet Stephen Cushman To Speak on the Journals of Lewis and Clark
Professor, poet and author Stephen Cushman will speak on the journals of Meriwether Lewis and William Clark.
Smiles for Miles
Brett Becker '18 and the W&L Pre-Dental Club teamed up with Rockbridge Area Health Center to distribute dental supplies to more than 700 local children.
Corey Guen ’17: At Home in a ‘Stellar Community’
Guen splits his time between hiking the mountains of Rockbridge and traveling the world.
W&L’s Music Department Presents the Marlbrook Chamber Ensemble Concert
The Marlbrook Chamber Ensemble will play “A Love Triangle,” featuring Robert Schumann and Johannes Brahms.
Pianist Jonathan Chapman Cook to Perform Beethoven Sonatas
Washington and Lee University Department of Music presents Jonathan Chapman Cook in a piano recital of four sonatas by Ludwig van Beethoven.
Three W&L Students Selected for New Oxford Study Abroad Program
Ben Fleenor ’19, Mohini Tangri ’19 and Kenta Sayama ’19 talk about the opportunities that await them as they look forward to a year at Oxford.
Ward Briggs ’67 to Address W&L’s Friends of the Library Annual Meeting
Briggs will speak on “James Dickey and ‘Life’: How Poems Are Made.”
U.Va. Prof. James W. Ceaser to Speak at W&L on the First 100 Days of the Trump Presidency
James W. Ceaser, the Harry F. Byrd Professor of Politics at U.Va. and a senior fellow at the Hoover Institution, will speak on “The First 100 Days: Reflections on the Trump Presidency.”
Civility and Opinion in a Polarized America
Tyler Grant ’12, a graduate of Washington and Lee University and the University of Virginia School of Law, is a regular editorial contributor to several national publications.
14th Annual Tom Wolfe Weekend Seminar Kicks Off with Lecture by Author Lauren Groff
Author Lauren Groff will present the keynote address at W&L's 14th Annual Tom Wolfe Weekend Seminar.
The Great Robot Race
Physics and engineering students at Washington and Lee put their creations to the test in the final week of Winter Term.
Art on the Walls
In his new book, Professor George Bent explores the cultural messages of Italian paintings from the Proto-Renaissance period.
A genuine General: Jordan LaPointe ‘17
LaPointe, who says his personal motto is "being genuine goes a long way," is a world traveler, professional debater, and Johnson Scholar.
Historian and Author Jon Kukla to Lecture at W&L
Kukla will speak on “Patrick Henry: Champion of Liberty.”
W&L Visiting Lecturer to Speak on “Time, Technology, and the History of Ancient Science”
Webster's research and teaching interests include ancient science and medicine, and ancient philosophy.
Eleni Timas ‘17: Swept up in Science
Meet Eleni Timas ‘17, a chemical engineering major who has been swept up studying tornadoes.
On the Origin of One of W&L’s Most Valuable Books
Washington and Lee University owns a first edition of one of the most important — and controversial — books ever written.
A Translator, Not an Interpreter
Professor Jeff Barnett publishes a translation of Cuban poetry.
Senator Mark Warner to Visit W&L, Speak with Students from W&L and VMI
U.S. Sen. Mark Warner will speak on Thursday, April 13 from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. in Stackhouse Theater.
In Her Natural Habitat
As director of Iowa State University's conservation camp, Jennifer Schieltz ’08 follows the lives of elk, deer, moose, bears, wolves and mountain lions.
Seventy-seven Members of W&L Class of 2020 Inducted into Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society
To be eligible for Phi Eta Sigma, a student must be in the top 20 percent of the class at the end of his or her first term.
W&L Community Invited to Submit Ideas for Quality Enhancement Plan
The QEP is an exciting and important part of Washington and Lee University’s accreditation process by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Staniar Gallery Exhibition Opens with Curator’s Lecture
W&L's Staniar Gallery presents a traveling exhibition that explores the impact of immigration to the U.S. through artworks made by those who are left behind and often separated from their loved ones.
L.A. Theatre Works “Judgment at Nuremberg” presented by Lenfest Center for the Arts and W&L Class of ’64
The Lenfest Center for the Arts presents “Judgment at Nuremberg” by the L.A. Theatre Works (LATW), a one-night performance in the Lenfest’s Keller Theater on April 25 at 7:30 p.m.
Harrison Westgarth Awarded a Fulbright Research Grant to Brazil
W&L senior Harrison Westgarth has been awarded a Fulbright grant to Brazil, where he will study the “Development of an Animal Model of Direct and Congenital Zika Virus Transmission.”
John Dannehl Awarded a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to Spain
W&L senior John Dannehl has been awarded a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to Spain.
From Army Ranger to Chick-fil-A Owner
Quincy Springs ’02 didn't think college was in his future — until he spent a summer at W&L.
The Art of Philanthropy
Every once in a while someone comes along who reminds us that philanthropy is both profoundly creative and simpler than we think. For Eileen Small ’15, being a philanthropist is as simple as taking the ideas you have for how things could be better and doing something about them.
Aly Colón to Lead Online Discussion Sponsored by LACOL
Register now for the LACOL Popup Discussion, You Are the New Gatekeeper of the News, led by W&L's Aly Colón
From Volunteering to Mountaineering
Whether they were doing service work in Birmingham, touring firms in NYC, or climbing an ice-encrusted mountain in New Hampshire, Washington and Lee students made the most of Washington Break.
Journalism W&L’s Swasy on How Journalists Use Twitter
Alecia Swasy, Donald W. Reynolds Chair in Business Journalism, writes about the journalists' use of Twitter.
W&L’s Melissa Kerin Talks About the Hidden World of Stolen Art and Artifacts
W&L's Melissa Kerin talked to WMRA's Jessie Knadler about the Staniar Gallery's recent exhibit by artist and researcher Joy Lyn Davis.
Scholarly Panel to Celebrate Interdisciplinary Research and Collaboration at W&L
Five W&L faculty members are featured in a new book from Cambridge Press about the NSA surveillance scandal that grew out of Edward Snowden’s now infamous disclosures.
Tammi Hellwig Named Director of Community-Based Learning at Washington and Lee University
Tammi M. Hellwig has been named the director of Community-Based Learning at Washington and Lee University. W&L Provost Marc Conner announced the appointment, which is effective July 1.
W&L Junior Awarded Davis Projects for Peace Grant
W&L junior Angel Vela de la Garza Evia has won a $10,000 Davis Projects for Peace grant.
Thriving at Home and Abroad: Karishma Patel ’18
Karishma Patel '18 loves finding the intersections of technology and business - while studying abroad in Madrid.
W&L Professor George Bent Discusses His New Book at Library Author Talk Series
George Bent will discuss his new book, “Public Painting and Visual Culture in Early Republican Florence.”
W&L Hosts Joint Reading and Talk on Ecological Approaches to Poetry
Ann Fisher-Wirth and Laura-Gray Street will hold a joint reading and talk on ecological approaches to poetry.
Shenandoah Editor R.T. Smith Publishes Sixth Collection of Stories
R.T. Smith, Shenandoah editor and Washington and Lee University writer in residence, has published his sixth collection of stories, “Doves in Flight.”
My W&L: MK Moran ‘19
MK Moran's work with the LGBTQ Resource Center at Washington and Lee is impacting student perspectives.
U.S. Marine Liaison to Japan Self Defense Forces to Speak
Colonel Chris Goff, U.S. Marine liaison to the Japan Self Defense Forces, will speak on “Japan and East Asian Security Challenges.”
At Home in LaLa Land
Marquita Robinson ’10 loves the uncertainty of life as a sitcom writer for “New Girl.”
Phi Beta Kappa Initiates New Members during 2017 Convocation
The Phi Beta Kappa chapter at Washington and Lee University welcomed 49 members of the junior and senior classes and seven graduates from the Class of 2016 into the prestigious honor society at the Phi Beta Kappa/Society of the Cincinnati Convocation on Sunday, March 19.
Science, Society and the Arts Presents: Batsheva Honig ‘17
A passion for asking questions has led Batsheva Honig ‘17 from America to Argentina to study women’s health in both countries.
Hannah Falchuk and ‘the Power of Conversation’
Hannah Falchuk's passion for journalism has her reporting both in New York City and local Rockbridge.
Science, Society and the Arts Presents: Matthew Rickert ‘18
Matthew Rickert ‘18: avid outdoorsman by day, corporate fraud analyst by night
Science, Society and the Arts Presents: Andrew Mah ‘18
Meet Andrew Mah ‘18, an accomplished mathematician who found an unlikely passion - spiders!
W&L to Host Reception Honoring Rhodes Scholar Paqui Toscano
Washington and Lee will host a reception celebrating Paqui Toscano's selection as a Rhodes Scholar on Friday, March 17, from 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. in the Commons Living Room.
Science, Society and the Arts Presents: Yolanda Yang ‘18
Meet Yolanda Yang ‘18, who has traveled to China and back to discover the true purpose of cinematic censorship. Yang and study partner Savannah Kimble ’18 conducted research on this project in 2017 under the auspices of a grant from the Endeavor Foundation.
W&L Hosts 13th National Symposium of Theater and Performance Arts in Academe
Highlights include live performances, including “Exile is My Home” by W&L professor Domnica Radulescu.
Stanford Professor Robert Reich to Speak on Role of Philanthropic Foundations
Robert Reich, professor of political science at Stanford University, will give a lecture on “Repugnant to the Whole Idea of a Democratic Society?: On the Role of Philanthropic Foundations.”
W&L to Host Southeastern Composers League 2017 Forum
Twenty-nine composers from around the Southeast will spend two days in Lexington presenting their original works.
Lee Chapel Spring Lecture to Feature Author Jeff Shaara
New York Times bestselling author Jeff Shaara will speak on “A Storyteller’s View of the First World War.”
W&L Senior Art Show on Exhibit at Staniar Gallery
Six Washington and Lee University studio art students will present their senior thesis work in an exhibition at Staniar Gallery that runs from March 27-April 7.
Generalprobe to Perform in the Ruscio Center for Global Learning
Generalprobe, the German student language drama group at Washington and Lee University, will perform two one-act comedies written and directed by the students.
SABU Looks Back at Eventful Black History Month
In February and early March, performances, panel discussions, film screenings and lectures put the focus on black history and the black experience at Washington and Lee.
Science, Society and the Arts Presents: Dana Gary ‘18
Dana Gary, whose first EP is recorded, produced and publicized by a student-run record label, will present songs at SSA.
Laura Beth Lavette: Welcoming First-Years with Open Arms
Meet Laura Beth Lavette ‘17, a senior with a passion for introducing first-year students to W&L.
Michael Magoline ’89 to Speak on Experience as an Orthopaedic Surgeon in a War Zone
Orthopaedic surgeon Michael Magoline '89 will speak on “From Lexington to Afghanistan, My Tribute to Washington and Lee.”
W&L Repertory Dance Company to Perform March 17, 18 and 19
The Washington and Lee University’s Department of Theatre, Dance and Film Studies presents the W&L Repertory Dance Company’s winter concert in a program of multifaceted dance works created by nationally renowned choreographers.
W&L’s Swasy to Discuss Her Book on How Journalists Use Twitter
Alecia Swasy, the Reynolds Professor of Business Journalism at W&L, will discuss her book, “How Journalists Use Twitter: The Changing Landscape of U.S. Newsrooms.”
The Jazz Ambassadors, U.S. Army’s Official Touring Big Band, to Perform at W&L
The Jazz Ambassadors, the United States Army’s Official Touring Big Band, will be at W&L for a one-night engagement on March 21 at 7:30 p.m. in the Keller Theater.
Quirky Ceramics Tell Fascinating Tales
A new exhibit, “Mementos of the Great War: Toby Jugs Commemorating Allied Leaders of World War I,” is open to the public in the Watson Pavilion at Washington and Lee University through December 2017.
Jeffrey Rosen to Speak on Justice Brandeis and Privacy in the Age of Google and Facebook
Jeffrey Rosen, president and CEO of the National Constitution Center and professor of law at George Washington University will speak on “The Curse of Bigness: What Would Brandeis Say about Privacy in the Age of Google and Facebook.”
William M. Tsutsui, President of Hendrix College, to Address W&L’s Phi Beta Kappa Convocation
The Phi Beta Kappa chapter at W&L will induct new members into the prestigious honor society at the Phi Beta Kappa/Society of the Cincinnati Convocation on Sunday, March 19.
University Singers to Perform at Carnegie Hall April 1
The group was chosen to perform, along with only three other choirs from around the nation, after a highly competitive selection process.
Disney Animation Studio’s Head of Effects Animation to Give Keynote Speech for SSA
Marlon West, head of effects animation at Walt Disney Animation Studios, will give the keynote address for the 2017 SSA conference, to be held March 16 and 17.
U.Va. Professor Nair to Speak at W&L on Early Modern Muslim Interpretation of Hinduism
UVa professor Shankar Nair will be speaking on "An Iranian Philosopher Roams India: Making Sense of an Early Modern Muslim Interpretation of Hinduism."
W&L Students’ Work Featured in Southwest VA Photography Competition
The work of four Washington and Lee University photography students was accepted in the 2017 Southwest Virginia Juried Student Photography Competition at the Radford University Art Museum Downtown.
W&L’s Gavaler on the Semantics of Fascism
An opinion piece by Chris Gavaler, assistant professor of English, appeared in the Mar. 5 2017 edition of the Roanoke Times.
W&L Helps Girl Scouts See the World — in Lexington
For World Thinking Day, W&L's foreign language teaching assistants led local Girl Scouts in a variety of internationally themed activities.
Spreading the Love of W&L: Ashley Faulkner ‘18
Meet Ashley Faulkner ‘18, a University Ambassador with a passion for showing others why she loves W&L
Meet the Johnsons: Shlomo Honig ’18
Meet Shlomo Honig ‘18, whose day consists of analyzing rocks, protecting the environment, and ultimate frisbee
MacArthur Fellow Jeff Weeks to Speak on “The Shape of Space”
MacArthur Fellow Jeff Weeks, a geometer, cosmologist and educator, will speak about “The Shape of Space.”
W&L Hosts Panel Discussion on Challenges Facing News Media
Three nationally acclaimed journalists will participate in a discussion of the challenges facing the news media in covering the Trump administration.
Roy Matthews ’54 Used His IRA to Help History Professors at W&L
Roy Matthews's shaky start at W&L did not hint at his future career as a successful university professor. During a recent telephone conversation from his home in Washington, D.C. he described his journey from struggling during his first term at W&L to being a history scholar and author. He also talked about his decision to support the W&L History Department, where his journey began, through his IRA.
U.Va. Philosophy Professor to Give Keynote for Mudd Undergraduate Ethics Conference
Sahar Akhtar, assistant professor in the department of philosophy at U.Va., will speak on "Why Religious and Racial Immigration Bans are Wrong."
Jill Geisler to Give Keynote at W&L’s 63rd Institute in Media Ethics
Jill Geisler, the Bill Plante Chair in Leadership and Media Integrity at Loyola University Chicago, will deliver the keynote address at Washington and Lee University’s 63rd Institute in Media Ethics.
In Good Company: W&L Joins Liberal Arts Consortium for Online Learning
Washington and Lee University is one of the newest members of the Liberal Arts Consortium for Online Learning.
Marcia France on Chemistry, Cooking and Culture
This associate dean of the college is interested in green chemistry, playing the flute and teaching her Science of Cooking class in Italy
W&L’s Music Department Hosts Faculty Recital with Pianists Watanabe and Petty
Pianists Shuko Watanabe and Byron Petty all perform on March 5.
W&L Institute for Honor Looks at Lawyers and Infamous Clients
The two-day event will feature a film screening of "Bridge of Spies" and a panel discussion with lawyers who have represented notorious clients.
Discovery Takes Historic Document from Ordinary to Extraordinary
This seemingly ordinary subscription list from 1776, which has long been a part of W&L Special Collections, has a fascinating connection with American independence.
Public Interest Law Careers Panel to Be Held Feb. 28
W&L will host a Public Interest Law Careers Panel on Feb. 28 at 7:15 p.m. in Stackhouse Theater.
W&L’s University Singers Celebrate the End of Their 2016 Tour With Home Performance
Enjoy a home performance by the Washington and Lee University Singers as they return from their 2016 tour of the South.
Registration Open for 2017 AdLib Conference
Registration is now open through the W&L website for students and alumni to reserve a spot for the sixth annual AdLib Conference Mar. 2-3.
Courtney Hauck: Creating Opportunities for Pre-Law Students
Courtney Hauck helped organize the Public Interest Law Careers panel (Feb. 28), which she hopes will allow people to take a closer look at public interest law as it relates to a variety of nontraditional legal fields.
In Case You Missed It! Watch Jonathan Holloway’s ODK Lecture, Followed by Panel Discussion
On Wednesday, Feb. 15 at 6 p.m. Jonathan Holloway’s recent ODK Lecture on “The Price of Recognition: Race and the Making of the Modern University” will be shown in Stackhouse Theater, followed by a panel discussion.
U.Va. Professor Deborah Johnson to Lecture on Ethics in Engineering
Deborah G. Johnson, the Olsson Professor of Applied Ethics and Emeritus, Science, Technology and Society Program at U.Va., will discuss the question, “Does Engineering Need a Code of Ethics?”
Cornell Professor Filiz Garip to Lecture on Mexican-U.S. Migration
Filiz Garip, professor of sociology at Cornell University, will speak about her book “On the Move: Changing Mechanisms of Mexico-U.S. Migration.”
University of Cincinnati Classics Professor Kathleen Lynch to Give Hoyt Lecture at W&L
Kathleen Lynch, associate professor of classics at the University of Cincinnati, will give the 2016-2017 Hoyt Lecture at Washington and Lee University on March 7 at 7 p.m. in Staniar Art Gallery, Wilson Hall.
Quincy Springs IV ’02 to Give W&L Black Alumni Reunion Keynote
Quincy Springs IV '02 will give the keynote address at Washington and Lee's Black Alumni Reunion.
‘Matching a Person to a Role’: Jeb Brooks ’05
The CEO of a top sales-training company says everyone is in sales.
Marc Conner Named Provost of Washington and Lee University
Washington and Lee University has named Marc C. Conner as provost. Conner, the Jo M. and James M. Ballengee Professor of English, has been serving as W&L’s interim provost since January 2016.
Scott Boyd Joins W&L’s Board of Trustees
Scott Boyd, a neurosurgeon who graduated from W&L in 1986 with a B.S. in biology, was sworn in as a trustee of his alma mater on Feb. 10, in Lexington.
R.T. Smith’s Poem Featured in The Best American Poetry 2017
R.T. Smith, editor of Shenandoah and the Writer in Residence at W&L, will have his poem, “Maricon,” featured in The Best American Poetry 2017.
Remembering Artist Alvin Hollingsworth
Alvin Carl Hollingsworth was a leading African-American artist whose works can be seen in W&L's Leyburn Library.
Ulemj “Lenny” Enkhbold: Always a Reason to Smile
Meet Lenny Enkhbold '17, a computer scientist with a passion for the outdoors, who isn't afraid to have a good laugh.
Antioch Chamber Ensemble to Perform at W&L
The Antioch Chamber Ensemble will give a performance at Washington and Lee University on Feb. 11 at 8 p.m. in the Concert Hall of Wilson Hall.
Shenandoah Announces the Graybeal-Gowen Prize for Virginia Poets
Shenandoah: The Washington and Lee University Review seeks submissions from Virginia poets for the 2017 Graybeal-Gowen Prize.
Fellowships and Opportunities Fair to Be Held Feb. 13
All students are invited to stop by the Fellowships and Opportunities Fair on Monday, February 13, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on the main floor of Leyburn Library to get information on fellowships and a wide variety of other opportunities.
Ingredients for Social Change
A multi-disciplinary Community-Based Research project gave Washington and Lee University students a chance to help local organizations take a closer look at access to affordable healthy food.
W&L’s Colón Offers Tips for Distinguishing Between Fact and Fiction in the News
W&L's Colón's piece, "You are the new gatekeeper of the news," was recently published on The Conversation.
W&L’s Conner and Morel to present the John Chavis Lecture in African-American Studies
Professors Marc Conner and Lucas Morel will present the John Chavis Lecture in African-American Studies, titled "The New Territory: Ralph Ellison and the 21st Century."
Tessa Horan’s Passion for the Environment
Meet Tessa Horan '18, a pre-med, self-proclaimed "tree-hugger" with big plans for making the university - and the world - a little greener.
W&L, VMI Host Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Ginsburg’s visit was a year in the making and came 20 years after she penned the majority opinion in United States v. Virginia, the landmark case that struck down VMI’s male-only admissions policy.
Meet the Johnsons: Harry Lustig ’17
Meet Harry Lustig ‘17, a scholar-explorer who’s hiked everywhere from the Blue Ridge to Alaska.
The Voice of the Maritime Aquarium
Marketing maven Tina Tison ’95 is inspired by tradition and innovation.
Matt Lubas: Engineering Community Development
Meet Matt Lubas '18, an engineer who spends his spare time building communities.
Quick Hits: Moroccan Tea with Fulbright Scholar and Foreign Language TA Imad Baazizi
Fulbright Scholar and foreign language TA Imad Baazizi gave W&L students an introduction to Moroccan culture, including traditional Moroccan tea.
Ancient Tablet is ‘Exquisite in its Simplicity’
In the first installment of this new series, Tom Camden offers the story of a Sumerian clay tablet that is the oldest recorded document in W&L's Special Collections.
Marina Silva is Keynote Speaker of Brazilian Economy in the 21st Century, a Faculty Colloquium
Marina Silva, Brazilian environmentalist and politician, will give the keynote at the Brazilian Economy in the 21st Century colloquium.
Poverty, Mental Health and Public Policy — Canadian Style
Professor Tim Diette testified before the Canadian House of Commons’ Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities.
Students Travel to Women’s March on Washington
W&L students reflect on their experiences at the Women's March.
W&L Department of Theater Presents “Dracula”
The Washington and Lee Department of Theater, Dance, and Film Studies presents “Dracula” on Feb. 9 and 11 at 7:30 p.m.; Feb. 10 at 10 p.m.; and Feb. 12 at 2 p.m. in the Keller Theater, Lenfest Center.
Michelle Brock to Discuss Her Book About the Devil in Post-Reformation Scotland
Michelle D. Brock, assistant professor of history, will discuss her first book, “Satan and the Scots: The Devil in Post-Reformation Scotland, c. 1560-1700.”
W&L’s Reiter to Give Markets & Morals Talk on Corporate Responsibility
Sandra Reiter, associate professor of business administration at Washington and Lee University, will give a talk on Feb. 15 as part of W&L’s Roger Mudd Center for Ethics Markets and Morals series.
JMU Professor to Speak on the Illustrations of John Foxe’s ‘Book of Martyrs’
Dr. Mark Rankin, associate professor of English at James Madison University, will give a public lecture on "The Illustrations of Foxe's ‘Book of Martyrs’ and their Publishing History."
Packing a Nutritious Punch
Sejal Mistry ’17, a biology major and poverty studies minor, has completed a service project that aims to improve the nutritional value of foods in the Campus Kitchen at Washington and Lee’s Backpack Program.
W&L’s Generalprobe presents “Die Gänsemagd” (“The Goose Girl”)
On Jan. 26 and 28 at 7:30 p.m., Generalprobe will celebrate 25 years of German language theater the production of an original Singspiel.
Anna Piperato, tour guide for Rick Steves’ Europe, to speak on 14th-Century Mystic Catherine of Siena
Anna Piperato, tour guide for Rick Steves’ Europe and a freelance translator, will speak on “The Many Faces of Catherine of Siena: 14th-Century Mystic, Political Activist...Trouble.”
McCarthy Gallery Exhibit to Feature Stephanie Sandberg’s “Stories in Blue”
A new exhibit-installation, directed by Stephanie Sandberg, will be on display in McCarthy Gallery of Holekamp Hall at the Williams School of Commerce, Economics, and Politics beginning Jan. 26.
Anthropology Professor at Notre Dame Will Discuss International Migration across the Mediterranean Sea
Maurizio Albahari, associate professor of anthropology at the University of Notre Dame, will speak on “Crimes of Peace: Methods and Ethics of European Responses to Mediterranean Migrations.”
Jennifer Golbeck to Discuss the Digital Traces People Leave Behind
University of Maryland professor Jennifer Golbeck will speak on “Footprints in the Digital Dust: How Your Online Behavior Says More Than You Think.”
Shaping Traditions: Alex Meilech ’18
Alex Meilech '18 has experienced tradition - from Lexington, Virginia to Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Careers in Motion: Tara Loughery ’18
Meet Tara Loughery, a junior who was considering going pre-med, but decided to pursue a different path after the STEM Career Trip to Richmond.
Careers in Motion: Olivia Sisson ’17
Meet Olivia Sisson, a senior who has wanted to be an artist since she was little - but didn’t know how - about her experience on the Humanities Career Trip to New York.
Careers In Motion
Over Reading Days, three groups of students traveled out of Lexington - and into the “real world.” Their goal was to find alumni and recent graduates who had found success in their fields of interest - and learn from them.
Michael Hill to Lecture on “‘American Dreamin’: Adolescence in the Black Imagination”
Michael Hill, associate professor of English at the University of Iowa, will deliver a public lecture on “‘American Dreamin’: Adolescence in the Black Imagination.”
ODK Initiates Four Honorary and 39 Student Members during 2017 Founders Day/ODK Convocation
Alpha Circle of Omicron Delta Kappa, the national leadership honor society, will welcome four honorary and 39 student initiates at Washington and Lee University’s annual Founders Day/ODK Convocation on Jan. 19 at 5 p.m. in Lee Chapel.
Meet W&L’s Oldest Ceramic
In the first installment of our new series, Ron Fuchs tells the story behind a 4,000-year-old jar in Watson Pavilion.
Meet the Johnsons: Ryder Babik ’19
Meet Ryder Babik '19, a student who enjoys college as much as he enjoys helping others apply to college.
Meet the Johnsons: Graham Novak ’19
Meet Graham Novak '19, an aspiring - and already accomplished - entrepreneur
Meet the Johnsons: Harrison Westgarth
Meet Harrison Westgarth '17, a pre-med varsity athlete with a passion for teaching English for Speakers of Other Languages.
Fuchs Earns Leadership Role with American Ceramic Circle
Washington and Lee's ceramics expert, Ron Fuchs, has been named chairman of the board of the American Ceramic Circle.
Award-Winning British writer Nikesh Shukla to lecture on “The Good Immigrant: Writing, Activism and the Importance of Representation”
Award-winning British writer Nikesh Shukla to kick off the winter 2017 schedule of speakers of the 2016-18 Center for International Education Colloquium on Borders and Their Human Impact
Award-Winning Actress and Playwright Sylvia Milo to Perform “The Other Mozart” at W&L’s Lenfest Center
Through the generosity of the Ruth E. Flournoy Theater Endowment, the Washington and Lee Department of Theater, Dance, and Film Studies will present Little Matchstick Factory’s “The Other Mozart,” written and performed by Sylvia Milo.
Pianist Ting-Ting Yen and Cellist Isaac Melamed to Perform at The Lenfest Center
The one-night performance is at the Lenfest Center on Jan. 20 at 8 p.m. in the Wilson Concert Hall. No tickets are required and admission is free.
Author and Poet Susan Briante To Read from “The Market Wonders”
Poet and author Susan Briante will read from “The Market Wonders,” a lyric investigation into the stock market.
Civil Rights Activist Diane Nash Keynotes W&L’s Multi-Day King Celebration
Diane Nash, peace activist and pioneer of the Civil Rights Movement, will be the featured keynote speaker during Washington and Lee University’s annual multi-day observance of King’s birthday, "Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr."
Meet the Johnsons: Stephanie Chung ’18
Meet Stephanie Chung '18, an anthropology major with a passion for women's health advocacy.
The Intersection of Art and Science: Lauren Sturdy ’11
Finding answers in the space where science and art intersect.
W&L Faculty Get New York Times Shout-Out
Writer Charles Johnson mentioned two members of the Washington and Lee community in a New York Times piece.
Salvador Dalí Lithographs and David Blumenthal Lecture Coming to W&L
“Aliyah, The Rebirth of Israel,” by Salvador Dalí, a suite of 25 lithographs commemorating the 25th anniversary of the founding of the state of Israel, will be on view from Jan. 9-Feb. 3.
Staniar Gallery Presents elin o’Hara slavick’s “Illuminated Artifacts”
W&L's Staniar Gallery is pleased to present erin o’Hara slavick’s exhibit “Illuminated Artifacts.” The show will be on display from Jan. 9 to Feb. 3, 2017.
Washington and Lee Names New Associate Dean of the College
Gwyn E. Campbell, professor of Spanish at Washington and Lee University, is the new associate dean of the college, beginning July 1. She succeeds Marcia France, who has held that post since 2012.
From Craft to Career
As a student at Washington and Lee, Noelani Love ’05 made jewelry for fun and extra income. Today, she has turned that hobby into a thriving business.
Meet the Johnsons: Andy Cuthbert ’18
Meet Andy Cuthbert '18, a pre-med neuroscience major with a serious love of the outdoors.
W&L’s Colón Weighs in on Use of Graphic Photos of Ambassador’s Murder
In an interview with the Christian Science Monitor, Colón points to the key questions that must be asked when determining if the graphic nature of a photograph outweighs its journalistic importance.
Jonathan Holloway, Historian and Dean of Yale College, to Speak at W&L Founders Day/ODK Convocation
Jonathan Holloway, historian of post-emancipation American history and black intellectualism and dean of Yale College, will be the featured speaker at Washington and Lee University’s Founders Day/Omicron Delta Kappa Convocation.
Complexions Contemporary Ballet Celebrates the Diversity of Dance
Complexions Contemporary Ballet comes to the Lenfest Center for a one-night engagement on Jan. 11.
W&L Chanoyu Tea Society to Host Tea Ceremony in Memory of Martin Luther King Jr.
W&L's Chanoyu Tea Society will host a Martin Luther King Jr. tea ceremony on Jan. 16, 2017 in the Senshin'an Tea Room, Watson Pavilion.
Georgia On My Mind
Richard Bidlack, the Martin and Brooke Stein Professor of History, writes about reconnecting with a former student in her hometown of Tbilisi, Georgia, 27 years after she was an exchange student at W&L.
ODK Receives 2017 Maurice A. Clay Leadership Grant
W&L's Alpha Circle of ODK is a recipient of a 2017 Maurice A. Clay Leadership Development Initiative Grant, designed to enhance leadership development
Elliot Emadian Releases Debut Album
Somehow, in addition to all of his coursework and extracurricular activities, Elliot Emadian has found the time to write, record and release his premiere album.
‘A Better World’
Kara Karcher '11 is parlaying her studies in poverty and women's and gender studies into a law career dedicated to helping women and children.
Fall Issue of Shenandoah Now Available
Shenandoah: The Washington and Lee University Review released its fall 2016 digital issue on Dec. 1. Volume 66, Number 1 includes original poetry, fiction, essays, reviews and visual art, as well as four Poems of the Week per month.
Poetry Reading Features Authors Hoppenthaler and Smith
W&L's 8th Annual Writer in Residence Poetry Reading will feature John Hoppenthaler and R.T. Smith.
Witt Hawkins ’18 Receives Clinton Scholarship
Witt Hawkins ’18, a global politics major and mass communications minor from Memphis, Tennessee, received a William Jefferson Clinton Scholarship to attend the American University in Dubai.
Dedicated to Dickey
Ward Briggs ’67 has memorialized his longtime friend, writer James Dickey, with a large donation of Dickey materials to Washington and Lee Special Collections.
Liz Tarry ’17, AdLib Co-Chair
"It's been exciting to serve in this role and see others get interested in the advertising field, as well as having the opportunity to spend time and plan with several fabulous members of the Williams School staff."
Isabelle White ’17, AdLib Media and Brand Strategy
"The conference is a great way to meet and network with alumni, and a leadership role with AdLib allows more opportunity to speak with and gain valuable advice from alumni in my interested field."
Camille LeJeune ’17, AdLib Co-Chair
"When you’re involved with a large-scale project like AdLib that’s sponsored by the school, you come to learn that your work is a reflection of W&L as a whole."
W&L’s Ruscio Presented with VMI Superintendent’s Award
Ken Ruscio was presented with the VMI Superintendent’s Meritorious Achievement Award in recognition of extraordinary service and dedication to the Institute an individual who is not a VMI employee.
Relishing the Role
Matthew Reichel '17 didn't expect to be cast as Edward in Washington and Lee's production of "Sense and Sensibility," but now he is embracing the part.
Holiday Pops Concert
Kick off the holiday season with traditional and contemporary arrangements of favorite holiday tunes!
Perks of the Parks
As superintendent of Cumberland Gap National Historical Park, Sula Jacobs ’00 enthusiastically promotes the virtues of the National Park Service, which turned 100 years old this year.
Journalism in a New Age
Alecia Swasy's new book tackles the impact of social media on journalism.
W&L’s Rush Shares a Thanksgiving Prayer
Mark Rush's "A Thanksgiving Prayer" was published in The Roanoke Times on Thanksgiving day.
Journalism Professor Alecia Swasy on Media Coverage of Rural America
Alecia Swasy, Donald W. Reynolds Chair in Business Journalism, writes about the media's coverage of rural America.
Interns At Work: Michael Sullivan
Michael Sullivan spent his summer interning at the Cultural Heritage Institute of the Netherlands in Amsterdam
Ricardo Dominguez to Speak on Disturbance Gestures: Art Between the Lines
Ricardo Dominguez, American artist and associate professor of visual arts at UC San Diego, will speak on “Disturbance Gestures: Art Between the Lines.”
W&L’s Pasquale Toscano Among 2017 Class of Rhodes Scholars
Pasquale “Paqui” Toscano, a classics and English double major, is Washington and Lee’s 16th Rhodes Scholar. The Rhodes Trust announced Sunday that Toscano, 22, of Kettering, Ohio, was one of 32 scholars chosen this year. The scholarships, valued at between $50,000 to $200,000, fully fund two to four years of study at the University of Oxford in England.
W&L’s Myers to Give Keynote at 154th Anniversary of the Battle of Fredericksburg
The title of Myers talk is “A Nation Remembers: Fredericksburg.” It will recall the events of December 1862 and their enduring legacy.
Author, educator and social activist Jonathan Kozol to Speak at W&L
Children’s author, educator and social activist will discuss “Education, Poverty and Social Justice in an Age of Persistent Inequality.”
W&L Researchers See Coral Decline
Geology professor Lisa Greer, who has been taking students to Belize since 2011 to monitor the health of coral reefs, said their research indicates that the latest El Niño, on top of global climate change, may be harming the Belize Barrier Reef.
W&L to Continue Hosting the Virginia Governor’s Foreign Language Academies
Washington and Lee's contract to host three Virginia Governor’s Foreign Language Academies each summer has been renewed through 2021.
Annual Christmas Candlelight Service – A Lexington Tradition
The University Singers will perform the "Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols" at W&L's annual Christmas Candlelight Service.
“The Election and Its Meanings: An Interpretive Panel”
Washington and Lee faculty participated in a panel discussion on Thursday, Nov. 17, discussing the 2016 election from a variety of perspectives.
A Production for Peace
Alana DeJoseph ’92 is fulfilling her dream of creating a documentary history of the Peace Corps.
Changing Perspectives: Zach Taylor ’17
Shepherd Intern Zach Taylor explores a holistic approach to middle school education at the Washington Jesuit Academy.
Passionate About Public Health
Johnson Opportunity Grant Winner Cameron Lee interns at the Cluj School of Public Health in Romania.
My W&L: Sejal Mistry
"My W&L experience has been defined by my love of biology and my passion for being active in my community."
“Markets & Morals” Speaker to Discuss Responsibilities of Business in Society
Harvard Business School professor Nien-hê Hsieh to lecture on “The Role and Responsibilities of Business in Society: Back to Basics.”
Watch Beth Macy discuss “Reporting From the Margins”
Macy, an award-winning journalist and author, spoke as part of the Fishback Visiting Writers program.
Modern Art Goes Pop: Selections from W&L’s Art Collection at Staniar Gallery
The Staniar Gallery at Washington and Lee University presents “Modern Art Goes Pop: Selections from W&L's Art Collection.” The show will be on view Nov. 7 – Dec. 9.
W&L’s Rush on Sea Change in American Politics
The following opinion piece by Mark Rush, Waxberg Professor of Politics and Law and director of international education at Washington and Lee, appeared in the Richmond Times-Dispatch on November 6, 2016.
Ellen Mayock Talks ‘Gender Shrapnel’
A discussion of "Gender Shrapnel in the Workplace," mentoring students and supporting W&L athletics.
Reading Music
John Donaldson ’92, who returns to campus next week as executive-in-residence at the Williams School, is helping to map the future of the music industry at Pandora Internet Radio.
W&L Professor Emeritus H. Eugene King dies at 94
Henry Eugene King, professor emeritus of psychology at Washington and Lee University, died on Oct. 31, at his home in Lexington, Virginia.
Temple Professor Emerita to Speak on Albion Tourgée
Carolyn Karcher to lecture on “Fighting Racism: Albion Tourgée and His African American Alliance During the 1890s.”
W&L Dancers Create…
On Nov. 10-12, the award-winning Washington and Lee Repertory Dance Company will perform "W&L Dancers Create….”
Alumnus and Pandora Executive to Speak on the Future of Music
“Streaming Wars and the Future of Music” will be the topic of John Donaldson’s address when he speaks at W&L Nov. 15.
NHTSA Director Shares Experience as a Scientist in Public Service
Join one scientist on a journey through sleep, space, and safety.
Historian to Speak on the Ways in Which Travel Has Caused Cultures to Clash
University College London historian to give talk titled, “The Eye of the Other: Travel Writing and Travel Polemics in Eastern Europe from the 18th Century to the Present.”
Melina Knabe Wins a Research Grant from the Virginia Academy of Sciences
The neuroscience major and philosophy minor will use her $500 research grant to fund her senior honors thesis.
NPR Executive to Speak on Bias in Journalism
Keith Woods, vice president of diversity in news and operations at NPR, will deliver the keynote address for the 62nd Ethics Institute in Journalism.
“Brexit and the Crisis of Democracy in Europe”
The Center for International Education at Washington and Lee University will present a panel discussion on “Brexit and the Crisis of Democracy in Europe” on Nov. 3 at 6 p.m. in the Stackhouse Theater in Elrod Commons at W&L. The discussion is free and open to the public.
‘Welcome’ in Seven Languages
Washington and Lee University this year welcomes seven foreign language teaching assistants.
Welcome FLTA Michiko Nakada
Michika Nakada is one of seven foreign language teaching assistants at W&L this year.
Welcome FLTA Anna Jerusalem
Anna Jerusalem is one of seven foreign language teaching assistants at W&L this year.
Welcome FLTA Lucía Cespedes
Lucía Cespedes is one of seven foreign language teaching assistants at W&L this year.
Welcome FLTA Camille Bouillon
Camille Bouillon is one of seven foreign language teaching assistants at W&L this year.
Welcome FLTA Olga Dunaevskaya
Olga Dunaevskaya is one of seven foreign language teaching assistants at W&L this year.
Conversation Starter
Hospice chaplain Kerry Egan '95 reflects on the important lessons her dying patients passed on to her.
Welcome FLTA Mengsu Kong
Mengsu Kong is one of seven foreign languaga teaching assistants on the W&L campus this year.
Welcome FLTA Imad Baazizi
Imad Baazizi is one of seven foreign language teaching assistants at W&L this year.
Catching Waves
Jamie Hayes ’17 spent two summer months in New Zealand, where he conducted research that could eventually help to improve the diagnosis of gastrointestinal ailments.
Student Leaders: Taylor Gulotta ’17
Taylor Gulotta '17 discusses the challenges and rewards of stage managing the fall 2016 Bentley Musical "The Theory of Relativity."
A Day in the Life: Bogdan Bors ’17
Johnson Opportunity Grant Winner Bogdan Bors '17 interns with Community Empowerment Solutions, a social entrepreneurship company focusing on microconsignment opportunities in Ecuador.
Now Playing: Theory of Relativity
The new musical, inspired by the actual stories of the millennial generation, celebrates the connections that unite and define us. .
Crisis Responder: David Sugerman ’99
David Sugerman '99 combines medicine with social service, responding to crises around the world and training those on the front lines of disease control. He will give a public talk on his career in public health on Tuesday, Oct. 25, at 5:30 p.m. in Science A214. .
German Ambassador to U.S. Headlines Institute for Honor Symposium
Peter Wittig, German Ambassador to the U.S., will speak on “German Policy Toward the European Refugee Crisis” at W&L's Institute for Honor Symposium.
W&L’s Colón Weighs in on Legality of Trump Tax Disclosure
Aly Colón, Knight Professor of Ethics in Journalism at Washington and Lee University, recently shared his expertise in an Associate Press story titled, "Experts: No Clear Criminal Case Over Trump Tax Disclosure."
Jake Burnett Wins Elmes Pathfinder Prize in Psychology
Jake Burnett, a Washington and Lee University senior from Anaheim Hills, California, has been awarded the 2016 David G. Elmes Pathfinder Prize in Psychology.
Markets and Morals Series Features Talk on ‘Taboo Trades in the Human Body’
Kimberly Krawiec, the Kathrine Robinson Everett Professor of Law at Duke University and senior fellow and faculty council member at the Kenan Institute for Ethics, will give a lecture on “Gifts Within Markets? Taboo Trades in the Human Body.”
Princeton Professor Imani Perry to Give Shannon-Clark Lecture
Imani Perry, the Hughes-Rogers Professor of African American Studies at Princeton University, will speak on “The Passionate Utterance: Black Women’s Literature and Freedom Dreams.”
UVa. Professor to Give Lecture on Free Speech Case Laws in Postcolonial India and Pakistan
Neeti Nair, associate professor in the Corcoran Department of History at the University of Virginia, to speak on "The Historian as Judge: Free Speech Case Laws in Postcolonial India and Pakistan.”
W&L Faculty to Discuss Open Access Publishing
Four W&L faculty will talk about their experiences with Open Access publishing, both from the editorial and authorial perspectives, on Oct. 24 from 4:30–5:30 p.m.
On the Convention Floor
Steven Yeung, who turned 21 in June, was one of the youngest members of the Virginia delegation — and one of the youngest delegates nationwide — at the Democratic National Convention in July.
Many Shades of Green
A call for student proposals related to sustainability projects provided valuable results for the campus and community.
“The Timeless Lessons of the Bernie Madoff Scandal”
Award-winning financial journalist and author will give a talk at Washington and Lee University on Oct. 27 at 5 p.m. The lecture is free and open to the public.
“Truevine” Author Beth Macy to Speak
Macy will speak on "Reporting From the Margins: 30 Years of Covering Exploitation, Greed and Race." Her talk is free and open to the public and a book signing will follow.
Narratives on Self and Society
Sasha Goluboff talks about her farm, the influence of technology on student sociality and her most recent project involving a black church in Brownsburg, Virginia.
The Millenials’ Song
The new musical, inspired by the actual stories of the millennial generation, celebrates the connections that unite and define us.
Harrison Westgarth
Westgarth spent the summer interning at the NIH researching the rare congenital lysosomal storage disease, Neimann Pick Type C.
One Fish, Two Fish
Above or below the water, Sasha Doss '13 studies and connects with fish and their environment.
Summer Internship: Dan Claroni
Dan Claroni spent the summer working on unmanned aerial vehicles used to monitor gas emissions in Iceland.
The Ethics of Environmental Valuation
The conference will explore two fundamental but related themes: the ethical issues surrounding the valuation of ecosystem services and the proper role of preference satisfaction in the development of environmental policy.
Crisis Responder
David Sugerman '99 combines medicine with social service, responding to crises around the world and training those on the front lines of disease control.
Faculty Focus: Dan and Irina Mazilu
W&L physics professors Irina and Dan Mazilu join forces to mentor students and build a nanoscience program.
University of Oregon Prof. Seth Lewis to Talk about New Ways of Thinking about Journalism
Seth C. Lewis, the Shirley Papé Chair in Electronic Media in the School of Journalism and Communications at the University of Oregon, will give a talk on “Journalists, Audiences…and Bots?! New Ways of Thinking about What’s Happening with News” on Oct. 21 at 4:30 p.m. in Northen Auditorium, Leyburn Library.
Bob Dylan's Nobel Prize in Literature is 'Vindication' for W&L's Gordon Ball
Gordon Ball, visiting associate professor of English at Washington and Lee, says Bob Dylan's Nobel recognition is "vindication" after Ball nominated the singer-songwriter for the award 15 years in a row.
Building Community: Peyton Powers ’18
Bonner Scholar Peyton Powers helps to plan the Fall Bonner Congress Meeting, taking place on W&L's campus Oct. 14-16.
International Endeavors: Melina Knabe and Matt Carl
American students traveled abroad with international students for summer projects they created together. .
MK Asante to be Keynote Speaker at Annual Bonner Congress
MK Asante, bestselling author, award-winning filmmaker, rapper and professor, will give the Oct. 15 keynote address for the annual Bonner Congress, held this year at Washington and Lee University. The lecture will be at 9 a.m. in Stackhouse Theater and is free and open to the public.
W&L's Colón Weighs in on Legality of Trump Tax Disclosure
Aly Colón, Knight Professor of Ethics in Journalism at Washington and Lee University, recently shared his expertise in an Associate Press story titled, "Experts: No Clear Criminal Case Over Trump Tax Disclosure."
W&L's Lepage Featured on Paint This Desert
In an essay recently featured on Paint This Desert, Andrea Lepage, associate professor of art at Washington and Lee University, shares her thoughts on artist Vincent Valdez.
Phi Beta Kappa Visiting Scholar Philip Kitcher to Speak on Secular Humanism
Philip Kitcher, the John Dewey Professor of Philosophy at Columbia University, will give a Phi Beta Kappa Visiting Scholar lecture at Washington and Lee University on Oct. 27 at 5 p.m. in Northen Auditorium, Leyburn Library. The title of the lecture is “The Case for Secular Humanism.”
2016-17 Reynolds Fellow at W&L to Give Talk About Bernie Madoff Scandal
Diana Henriques, an award-winning financial journalist and author, will give a talk at Washington and Lee on Oct. 27 at 5 p.m. in the Stackhouse Theater of Elrod Commons. The title of her speech is “The Timeless Lessons of the Bernie Madoff Scandal.”
Dr. Gregory Kulacki, of the Union of Concerned Scientists, to Lecture Oct. 10 at Washington and Lee
Dr. Gregory Kulacki, the China project manager and senior analyst in the Global Security Program of the Union of Concerned Scientists, will lecture at Washington and Lee on Oct. 10 at 5 p.m. in Elrod Commons 345. The title of the talk, which is free and open to the public, is “The Risk of Nuclear War between the United States and China.”
Design/Build/Fly
Using the university's IQ Center to fabricate some of the parts, students designed an airplane for an engineering competition.
David Hanson ’00
A double major in English and geology, plus a curiosity about the world around him, led Hanson to a career as a freelance writer, photographer and videographer. He is the author of "Breaking Through Concrete: Building an Urban Farm Revival" and producer of the documentary film "Who Owns the Water."
Public Policy
Denis “Pepe” Estrada Hamm and Jason Renner, both sophomores at Washington and Lee University, spent Sept. 13-15 at the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute’s Public Policy Conference in Washington, D.C.
Dan and Irina Mazilu
Physics professors Dan and Irina Mazilu discuss their path to the U.S., taking students abroad and exploring their adopted country one state at a time.
Public Policy: Pepe Estrada ’19 and Jason Renner ’19
Sophomores Pepe Estrada and Jason Renner participate in public policy discussions at the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute’s Public Policy Conference in Washington, D.C.
Changing Perspectives: Hannah Falchuk ’18
Shepherd Intern Hannah Falchuk '18 works for the Bowery Residents' Committee in New York City.
In Depth: Washington and Lee Launches Advanced Research Cohort (ARC) Pilot
12 exceptional students experience a unique summer program aimed at increasing retention in STEM majors.
Talk at W&L Considers Whether Plants Have Feelings
Lara Farina, an associate professor of English at West Virginia University, will give a lecture at Washington and Lee University on Oct. 27 at 12:15–1:15 p.m. in Hillel House Multipurpose Room 101.
W&L Students Will Hold Lexington Mayoral Debate
The Departments of Journalism and Mass Communications and Politics at Washington and Lee University will host a mayoral debate on Oct. 11 at 7:30 p.m. in the Millhiser Moot Court Room of Lewis Hall, W&L’s Law School. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m.
W&L Emeritus Professor Holt Merchant to Focus on R.E. Lee and the Reconstruction
Lee Chapel and Museum presents “Remembering Robert E. Lee” with a speech by J. Holt Merchant ’61, professor of history emeritus, at Washington and Lee University on Oct. 10 at 12:15 p.m. in Lee Chapel Auditorium.
A Day in the Life: Sonia Brozak ’17
Johnson Opportunity Grant Winner Sonia Brozak '17 Travels to Florence to Study Art History.
Staniar Gallery Presents 10th Anniversary Exhibit
The 2016-17 academic year marks the 10-year anniversary for Washington and Lee University’s Staniar Gallery. To mark the occasion, Staniar Gallery will present a group exhibition featuring recent works by Studio Art faculty and W&L alumni who studied art in Wilson Hall and Staniar Gallery. “Decade: Staniar Gallery's 10-Year Anniversary Exhibition” will be on view Sept. 30–Oct. 28.
Virginia Tech Professor John Casali to Lecture on How to Protect Against Hearing Damage in Military and Civilian Environments
John G. Casali, John Grado Professor of Industrial and Systems Engineering and director of the Auditory Systems Laboratory at Virginia Tech, will give a lecture at W&L Oct. 12 at 4 p.m.
Over There: Kiffin Rockwell, W&L’s French Fighter Pilot
One hundred years ago this month, Sept. 23, 1916, a young man named Kiffin Rockwell became the first alumnus of Washington and Lee University to give his life during World War I — not as an American doughboy, as you might expect, but as a founding member of the French air squadron known as the Escadrille Americaine, or the Lafayette Escadrille.
Peter Singer is Keynote Speaker for 2016-2017 Markets and Morals Series at W&L
Peter Singer, the Ira W. DeCamp Professor of Bioethics at Princeton University and a Laureate Professor at the Centre for Applied Philosophy and Public Ethics at the University of Melbourne, is the keynote speaker for the 2016–17 Markets and Morals series, sponsored by the Roger Mudd Center for Ethics at W&L
NPR's Stateside Features Interview with W&L's Stephanie Sandberg
Stephanie Sandberg's play "Stories in Blue: A Pilgrimage to Heal Human Trafficking"debuts this week at ArtPrize in Grand Rapids, MI. Sandberg, assistant professor of theater at Washington and Lee, was interviewed about the play on NPR's Stateside program.
Inside Higher Ed Features Q&A with W&L's Ellen Mayock
Ellen Mayock, Ernest Williams II Professor of Romance Languages and professor of women’s and gender studies at Washington and Lee University, was featured in a recent story in Inside Higher Ed.
A Day in the Life: Prakhar Naithani ’17
Johnson Opportunity Grant Winner Prakhar Naithani '17 conducts research at North Carolina State University's Forestry Biomaterials Department.
Interns at Work: Kassie Scott ’18
English major Kassie Scott '18 interns for an NGO focused on human rights and gender equality in Cluj-Napoca, Romania.
Former Member of the Bundestag, Harald Leibrecht, to Lecture on Germany and the European Union
Harald Leibrecht, former member of the Bundestag (German Federal Parliament), will give a lecture on “Germany and the European Union: Current Issues and Challenges” at Washington and Lee University on Sept. 22 at 7 p.m. in Northen Auditorium, Leyburn Library.
Interns at Work: Walker Brand ’18
Engineering major Walker Brand '18 gets a taste of the defense industry at Hardwire Armor Systems.
Author Talk Series Continues on Oct. 20 with Emeritus Professor Tom Williams
The Anne and Edgar Basse Jr. Author Talk Series, presented by the Leyburn University Library at Washington and Lee University, continues at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 20, with a talk by H. Thomas Williams, emeritus professor of physics at W&L.
Interns at Work: Gordon McAlister ’17
Business administration and philosophy major Gordon McAlister '17 interns on the tech team at Sands Capital Management in Washington, D.C.
Dr. Cyndia Muñiz and Antonio Muñiz-Olán to Speak During Hispanic Heritage Month
Washington and Lee University will kick off its National Hispanic Heritage Month celebration with two guest speakers on Tuesday, Sept. 20.
Paten Hughes: Lights, Camera, Action!
Actress and producer Paten Hughes’ dream role would be to play Hillary Clinton. “I find her incredibly interesting,” she said in an interview with The Tulcan Times. In the meantime, the recent W&L French and theater graduate has another project that launched Sept. 9 — “Heirloom,” the debut of a nine-part rom-com web series on Vimeo.
David Miller to Give Keynote Address for German Law in Context Program
David Miller, professor of political theory, University of Oxford, and official fellow in social and political theory, Nuffield College, Oxford, will give the keynote address for the German Law in Context Program at Washington and Lee University School of Law on Oct. 7 at 3 p.m. in Millhiser Moot Court Room, Lewis Hall.
Poet Erika Meitner to Give Poetry Reading at W&L
Author and poet Erika Meitner will be reading from her work at Washington and Lee University on Sept. 28 at 4:30 p.m. in the Hillel House Multipurpose Room (room 101).
W&L Commemorates 15th Anniversary of Sept. 11
Members of Washington and Lee's Executive Committee, College Republicans and College Democrats placed American flags on the walkway between Lee Chapel and Washington Hall this weekend in remembrance of those who lost their lives in New York, Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C. 15 years ago.
Planting Seeds for a Sustainable Future
Taking part in the Sustainability Leadership Pre-Orientation Program allowed a group of Washington and Lee first-years to understand the many facets of creating and supporting sustainable communities.
Professor Ellen Mayock Leads Off Leyburn Library’s Author Talk Series on Sept. 20
The Anne and Edgar Basse Jr. Author Talk Series, presented by the Leyburn University Library at Washington and Lee University, will begin this academic year with a talk by Professor Ellen Mayock on Tuesday, Sept. 20.
Uncommon Courses: Mad Men
Hit Show Inspires Spring Term Course on the Politics of Race and Gender.
Interns at Work: Aswasan Joshi ’17
Physics-engineering and computer science major Aswasan Joshi '17 interns in product development at Jobscience in San Francisco.
Jack Warren of the Society of the Cincinnati to Deliver 2016 Hendricks Law and History Lecture
Warren, who also serves as the director of the Society's American Revolution Institute, will lecture on "The American Revolution and National Identity.”
Student Sustainability Projects: Many Shades of Green
New student-sourced sustainability initiatives get the green light on campus.
Edward Ayers, University of Richmond Professor and President Emeritus, to Lecture on Civil War History and Digital Humanities
Dr. Edward L. Ayers, the Tucker-Boatwright Professor of the Humanities and president emeritus at the University of Richmond, will give a lecture at Washington and Lee University on Sept. 22 at 7 p.m. in Lee Chapel.
Nigel Smith, Princeton Literature Professor to Speak about John Milton at W&L
Nigel Smith, the William and Annie S. Paton Foundation Professor of Ancient and Modern Literature at Princeton University, will give a lecture at Washington and Lee University on Sept. 22 at 5 p.m. in Northen Auditorium, Leyburn Library.
Flood Relief: James McCullum ’15 Lends a Hand
When the floodwaters from the August storms in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, finally receded, James McCullum was one of many volunteers to head to the devastated region. A member of the Maryland-based Ananda Marga Universal Relief Team, he connected with the St. Bernard Project to help gut homes damaged by the flooding.