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Faculty Accolade July 18, 2019W&L’s Smith Publishes Latest Poetry Collection

In writing the collection, Smith drew from historical sources and used his imagination and empathy to bring voices of the past to life.

Summer ExperienceJuly 18, 2019Racing Through Summer

Ben Peeples '21 is enjoying a chemistry internship at Brown University while training for the World Canoeing Championships in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Faculty MentorshipJuly 15, 2019Getting Their Start in Art

For Darcy Olmstead '21 and Lindsey Hewitt '21, analyzing art in the Netherlands and the U.S. with Professor Erich Uffelman has been an educational 'dream come true.'

Faculty Commentary July 11, 2019W&L’s Sarah Horowitz Discusses 19th-Century France in New Article

Horowitz’s article is titled “Sherlock Holmes Comes to Paris: True Crime and Private Detection in the Belle Époque.”

Faculty Commentary ty Commentary July 11, 2019W&L’s Molly Michelmore Talks Taxes

The article discusses taxation and Democratic aspirations.

In Case You Missed It

Faculty Accolade July 11, 2019Barton Myers Named Class of 1960 Professor of Ethics and History

Myers will hold the position for a three-year period.

Summer ExperienceJuly 11, 2019A Goal in Mind

Working with ICU patients at Vanderbilt University Medical Center through the Allen Grant has reaffirmed neuroscience major Laney Smith's desire to become a surgeon.

Faculty Commentary July 10, 2019W&L’s Ponce De León Talks Latin American Politics in New Article

The article is titled “The Changing Shapes of Latin American Welfare States."

Faculty Accolade July 10, 2019W&L Awarded Associated Colleges of the South (ACS) Collaborative Curricula Themed Grant

The grant will help fund a project to bring professors from the six ACS dance departments to participating campuses and create a model for shared teaching.

Summer ExperienceJuly 8, 2019Adventures in Arabic

Four Washington and Lee University students are spending time this summer in Beirut, where they are immersed in Arabic language and Lebanese culture.

Student Accolade July 3, 2019W&L’s Olivia Brister Awarded Prestigious Roosevelt Emerging Fellowship

The fellowship lasts a full academic year and allows students to conduct formal research and pursue advocacy efforts on a specific topic.

Summer ExperienceJuly 1, 2019Lunch with a Side of Love

Through coursework and connections, Hannah Archer '20 helped to create a school food service program to ensure that local children have enough to eat during the summer.

Shepherd ProgramJune 28, 2019Lexi Baumeyer ’22 Featured in News Story

Baumeyer is working this summer as a SHECP intern in Charleston, West Virginia.

Summer ExperienceJune 27, 2019‘Intellectual Curiosity Without Boundaries’

James Ricks '21 is spending the summer working for The Oda Foundation in Nepal, where he is researching tobacco use and working with children to create a mural that represents health in their town.

Art and Art History Department June 25, 2019Leaving a Trace

Adriana Corral on her Installation of "Unearthed: Desenterrado" in Rural Virginia

Student Accolade June 25, 2019W&L’s Grayson Nelson Named Davis-Bahcall Scholar

Scholars will spend four weeks of their summer exploring the world of modern scientific research at some of the nation’s leading laboratories and universities.

Engaged CommunityJune 24, 2019Community-Based Learning Tackles Food Insecurity

W&L courses in economics and biology used community-based learning to engage in partnerships and make an impact on food insecurity at a local level.

AcademicsJune 20, 2019Rocked by Nature’s Power

After learning about natural hazards and their impact on society, students in this geology course took a mind-blowing field trip to Mount St. Helens.

My W&LJune 17, 2019All the World’s Her Stage

With the support of faculty and fellow students, Charlotte Cook '19 acted in seven theater productions at W&L while juggling a major, two minors and other extracurricular activities.

Faculty Accolade June 12, 2019W&L’s Rush Appointed to Fulbright Specialist Roster

As a candidate on the Fulbright Specialist Roster, Rush is now eligible to be matched with projects designed by host institutions in over 150 countries globally.

Faculty Accolade June 11, 2019W&L’s Blunch Receives Fulbright Scholarship to Teach and Research in Brazil

Blunch will visit the Economics Department in the Business School of Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul.

Spring Term June 11, 2019W&L Quick Hit: Total Theater

In Professor Rob Mish’s Spring Term class, students take on virtually every aspect of creating a fully staged theatrical production.

Spring Term June 5, 2019Brainwashing, Violence and Cults: Oh My!

Sascha Goluboff's Spring Term class, Cults, took an in-depth look at the development and process behind misunderstood religions.

VideoJune 3, 2019Quick Hit: ‘Unearthed: Desenterrado’

Artist Adriana Corral spent two days creating a site-specific wall drawing in W&L's Staniar Gallery to accompany her exhibition. Here's a look at that process.

Commentary May 31, 2019W&L’s Leah Naomi Green Talks Walt Whitman on NPR

Green was recently interviewed on NPR’s Morning Edition for the bicentennial of American poet Walt Whitman’s birth.

VideoMay 31, 2019Quick Hit: Field Herpetology

In Professor David Marsh's Spring Term class, the Blue Ridge Mountains became a living laboratory for the study of salamanders.

Alumni in ActionMay 30, 2019Alison Krentel Wheatley-Price ’94

The medical researcher travels, teaches and conducts research to eliminate neglected tropical diseases.

Faculty Accolade May 24, 2019W&L’s Paul Youngman to Participate in Fulbright Educational Experts Seminar 2019

This year’s seminar will focus on “The Impact of Digitalization on the Future of Higher Education.”

CommencementMay 23, 2019Washington and Lee Graduates 421 Students at 232nd Commencement

In his Commencement address, President Dudley described the multitude of ways in which the Class of 2019's W&L education has prepared them for a lifetime of learning, leadership and service.

Student Accolade May 23, 2019Washington and Lee’s Kevin Lencioni ’19 Earns Austrian U.S. Teaching Assistantship

While at Washington and Lee, Lencioni has taken several German classes and studied abroad in Berlin.

Student Accolade May 21, 2019Washington and Lee’s Laura Bruce ’20 Awarded Goldwater Scholarship

Each scholar is awarded $7,500 to support undergraduate research in their junior or senior year.

CommencementMay 21, 2019Washington and Lee University to Celebrate 232nd Commencement, Baccalaureate

W&L celebrates its 232nd undergraduate commencement Thursday, May 23. LIVESTREAM: 10 a.m.

Spring TermMay 20, 2019A 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.

Spring Term May 16, 2019Warming 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.

Don't Miss It May 14, 2019Washington and Lee Presents ‘The House of Yes’

“The House of Yes” is presented through special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service.

Student Accolade May 13, 2019Laurie Lee ’22 Awarded William Jefferson Clinton Scholarship

The scholarship was created to encourage more American students to study in the Middle East.

Faculty Accolade May 13, 2019W&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.”

Distinctly DubyuhnellMay 13, 2019A 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.

From the MagazineMay 9, 2019Studying Food Insecurity

At Harvard, Leah Gose '15 has conducted a complex study of organizations that provide food to people in need.

Engaged CommunityMay 8, 2019The 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.

ODKMay 8, 2019W&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.

Student Accolade May 8, 2019Tori 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.

Student Accolade May 8, 2019Tina 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.

Don't Miss It May 6, 2019W&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.

Spring TermMay 6, 2019This 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.

From the MagazineMay 5, 2019Down to Earth

Megan Hill Gambrill ’05 had long fantasized about a job where she’d get to play in the dirt all day.

Alumni in ActionMay 5, 2019Find Me Shelter

Krista Camp ’13 is on the front lines of one of America’s most contentious issue — immigration.

Alumni in ActionMay 5, 2019Organizing the World

Christina Cheadle ’16 is a community and events manager for KonMari Media Inc., the company founded by tidying expert and Netflix star Marie Kondo.

Don't Miss It May 3, 2019W&L Hosts Three Senior Piano Recitals

All three shows are free and open to the public, and no tickets are required.

Spring TermMay 3, 2019Get 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.

Student Accolade May 1, 2019W&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.

Spring TermApril 30, 2019Drawing Inspiration from Nature

Students in the Spring Term course Drawing in Place practice observational drawing in a beautiful setting near Lexington.

Spring TermApril 29, 2019Snapshots 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.

Mock Con 2020April 26, 2019Stage 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.

Student Accolade April 25, 2019W&L’s Taylor Reese ’19 Awarded FAO Schwartz Fellowship

Reese is an English major and studio art minor.

Spring TermApril 25, 2019Photo Class Pictures the Past

Professor of Art Christa Bowden's Spring Term course, Antique Photo Processes, focuses entirely on 19th-century photo processes.

Student Accolade April 24, 2019W&L’s Hashim Syed ’19 Awarded Fulbright to Morocco

Syed is a biology major and a Middle East and South Asia studies minor.

Public Talk April 24, 2019W&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.”

Student Accolade April 24, 2019W&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.

My W&L April 22, 2019A Love for Learning

Layne Setash '19 recently earned a Distinguished Teacher Award from the Virginia Association of Colleges of Teacher Education.

Student Accolade April 22, 2019W&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.

Honorary DegreeApril 22, 2019W&L to Award Honorary Degree at 2019 Commencement

W&L will recognize the outstanding contributions of professor and alumnus Ted DeLaney ’85.

Student Accolade April 18, 2019Christopher McCrackin ’20 Earns Prestigious Beinecke Scholarship

Christopher McCrackin ’20 has won a $34,000 Beinecke Scholarship to help fund his graduate studies.

Student Accolade April 18, 2019W&L’s Reid Gaede Awarded Fulbright

Reid Gaede ’19 has received a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to Germany.

Student Accolade April 18, 2019Sophie Wilks ’21 Awarded Nemours Summer Undergraduate Research Scholarship

Sophie Wilks ’21 has won a $4,300 Nemours Summer Undergraduate Research Scholarship for her project.

EntrepreneurshipApril 18, 2019Entomeal 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.

Public Lecture April 17, 2019W&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."

Celebration of Life April 17, 2019A 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.

Student Accolade April 16, 2019W&L Journalism Students Receive Prestigious Awards

Hannah Denham '20 and Maya Lora '20 earned awards for their reporting and writing.

Student Accolade April 16, 2019Ekaterina Tsvetkova ’20 Awarded German American Exchange Internship

Tsvetkova will be working at Robert Bosch GmbH a large multinational engineering and electronics company.

Student Accolade April 16, 2019Julia 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.

Student Accolade April 16, 2019W&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.

Student Accolade April 16, 2019W&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.

Faculty Accolade April 15, 2019W&L’s Haley Sigler Receives Inspirational Educator Award

Sigler was nominated her for the award by a current student.

Hands-On LearningApril 12, 2019Appalachian 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.

AccoladesApril 11, 2019W&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.

Student Accolade April 10, 2019W&L’s Andrew Agrippina ’19 Awarded Fulbright

Agrippina has been awarded a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to Spain.

Faculty Accolade April 9, 2019W&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.

Student Accolade April 9, 2019W&L’s Elizabeth Mugo Awarded Fulbright

In Tanzania, Mugo will study the perception of the life of refugees after resettlement.

Don't Miss It April 8, 2019W&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."

Staniar Gallery April 8, 2019W&L’s Staniar Gallery Presents Adriana Corral’s ‘Unearthed: Desenterrado’

The show will be on display from April 22–May 24.

Student Accolade April 3, 2019Ryann 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.

International ExperienceApril 3, 2019Building 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.

Omicron Delta Kappa April 2, 2019W&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.

Student Accolade April 2, 2019W&L’s Katherine Dau ’19 Awarded Fulbright

Dau will live and work in Vienna for nine months.

LEADApril 1, 20192019 LEAD Banquet Recognizes Leadership Across Campus

The event celebrated many individual and student accomplishments.

From the MagazineApril 1, 2019Serving 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.

ShakespeareMarch 29, 2019W&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.

Shepherd ProgramMarch 27, 2019‘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.

Student Accolade March 27, 2019Julia Hernandez ’20 Awarded Public Policy and International Affairs Fellowship

At Washington and Lee University, Hernandez is majoring in sociology and anthropology and French.

Student Accolade March 26, 2019Frances 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.

Student Accolade March 26, 2019Gareth Minson ’20 Awarded Public Policy and International Affairs Fellowship

Minson is a politics major, with a minor in women’s gender and sexuality studies.

Accolade March 25, 2019W&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.

Don't Miss It March 22, 2019W&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.

Don't Miss It March 22, 2019W&L Presents University Wind Concert ‘Within Our Reach’

The show is free and open to the public.

My W&LMarch 21, 2019‘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."

Student Accolade March 21, 2019Kalady 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.

Don't Miss It March 20, 2019W&L’s Bluegrass Ensemble Presents Spring Concert

The concert is open to the public, and no tickets are required.

Accolade March 20, 2019W&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.

Student Accolade March 20, 2019Wade Patterson ’20 Receives Prestigious DAAD RISE Internship

Patterson will be interning with a lab at the Senckenberg Natural History Collections in Dresden, Germany.

AccoladeMarch 20, 2019Casey 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.

Don't Miss It March 19, 2019W&L Music Presents University Singers’ Scotland Kickoff Concert

The performance is a preview of the group’s upcoming tour of Scotland.

In the NewsMarch 18, 2019Lynn 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.

Watch VideoMarch 18, 2019New 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.

Don't Miss It March 18, 2019W&L’s University Orchestra Presents Winter Term Concert

The show is free and open to the public.

Staniar Gallery March 13, 2019W&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.

Don't Miss It March 12, 2019W&L to Host Annual Summer Camp Fair

Area day camps and sleepover camps will be available to share information on their 2019 summer programs.

Don't Miss It March 12, 2019W&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.

1749 StoriesMarch 11, 2019The Class of 2041: Why I Give

Reid Calhoun ‘17 shares how his vision for the future inspires his annual giving.

Watch March 11, 2019VIDEO: 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.

Engaged CommunityMarch 8, 2019Special 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.

InternshipMarch 7, 2019Molly Sykes ’20 to Participate in German American Exchange Internship

Sykes will be working this summer with Ernst & Young in Frankfurt.

On CampusMarch 7, 2019An 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.

Public Lecture March 6, 2019W&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.

Public Lecture March 6, 2019Final 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?"

Public Lecture March 5, 2019Lee 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.”

Student OrganizationsMarch 4, 2019Finding 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.

World of OpportunityMarch 1, 2019Postcards 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.

On CampusFebruary 28, 2019Tolu 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.”

Public Lecture February 27, 2019Felix 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.”

University HistoryFebruary 25, 2019In 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.

Public Forum February 22, 2019Rewriting 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.”

Don't Miss It February 22, 2019W&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.

University CollectionsFebruary 22, 2019Images 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."

Public Lecture February 21, 2019W&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.”

Public Lecture February 19, 2019W&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.”

AccoladesFebruary 19, 2019W&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.

Public Lecture February 19, 2019Washington 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."

Mudd Lecture Series February 19, 2019David 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.

Institue for Honor Symposium February 19, 2019Columnist 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.”

Don't Miss It February 19, 2019W&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."

Don't Miss It February 19, 2019W&L Concert Guild Presents Imani Winds and Jon Nakamatsu

Their public performance is titled “Old Made New.”

Don't Miss It February 19, 2019Washington and Lee Concert Guild to Feature Soprano Danielle Talamantes

Talamantes has released two albums: “Heaven and Earth: a Duke Ellington Songbook” and “Canciones Españolas.”

Fulbright AwardsFebruary 18, 2019W&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.

In the News February 15, 2019Washington and Lee Team Wins 20th-Annual VFIC Ethics Bowl

The two-day event focused on ethics and social justice issues.

Inaugural Lecture February 15, 2019Barnett 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.”

From the CollectionsFebruary 15, 2019Two 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.

Commentary February 14, 2019Mark Rush Talks ‘American Politics 101: James Madison and Cuba’

Mark Rush's piece was published Feb. 13 in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

My W&LFebruary 14, 2019At 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.

Don't Miss It February 13, 2019W&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.

SSAFebruary 13, 2019Expert in Paleontology Sculptures to Give Keynote Speech for SSA

The title of Gary Staab’s presentation is “Digital Dinosaurs: Fleshing out the Past."

Journalism February 13, 2019W&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.

Shepherd ProgramFebruary 13, 2019Marrying Research and Public Service

Zainab Abiza '19 interviews Morten Wendelbo '12 about his research focusing on economic development, humanitarian aid and food security.

Public Lecture February 12, 2019Washington 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.”

On CampusFebruary 11, 2019Washington 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.

VideoFebruary 11, 2019Quick 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.

Don't Miss It February 6, 2019Washington 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.

Why I GiveFebruary 6, 2019An Unassuming Man

Professor Emeritus Harry Pemberton 1925-2017

Commentary February 5, 2019Bob 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."

Don't Miss It February 5, 2019Washington 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.

Faculty FocusFebruary 4, 2019Office Hours with David Bello

The Elizabeth Lewis Otey Professor of East Asian Studies takes a bug-eyed view of history.

ObitFebruary 2, 2019Tom Williams, Edwin A. Morris Professor of Physics Emeritus, dies at 77

He taught at W&L from 1974 to 2011.

Student ProjectsFebruary 1, 2019A 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.

Don't Miss It February 1, 2019Vosbein 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.

Staniar Gallery January 30, 2019W&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.

My W&LJanuary 29, 2019Passion 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.

Mudd Lecture Series January 28, 2019Joy 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."

Lenfest Center January 28, 2019Sophocles’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.

Inaugural Lecture January 21, 2019Dymacek 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.”

ODKJanuary 18, 2019ODK Recognizes New Members at 2019 Founders Day/ODK Convocation

The leadership organization also presented the James G. Leyburn Award to Srimayi B. “Tinni” Sen.

Public Lecture January 16, 2019Rachel 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.

Jan. 27, 11AM - 2PMJanuary 15, 2019Campus Kitchen at W&L Hosts 7th Annual Souper Bowl

Proceeds will support CKWL's Backpack Program, a hunger-fighting project that began in 2009.

ObitJanuary 14, 2019David B. Dickens, Professor of German Emeritus, Dies at 85

He taught at W&L from 1960 to 2007.

VideoJanuary 11, 2019CEO 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.

AccoladesJanuary 11, 2019W&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.

Study AbroadJanuary 11, 2019‘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.

Don't Miss It January 7, 2019From 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.

Don't Miss It January 7, 2019W&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.

Don't Miss It January 7, 2019W&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.

Athletics January 7, 2019Donors 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.

Don't Miss It January 4, 2019W&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.

Faculty Focus January 4, 2019Washington 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.

EventsJanuary 4, 2019Celebrating 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.

Planned GivingJanuary 1, 2019Taking the Long View

Steven Jones ’69 helps his alma mater plan for the future.

Don't Miss It December 20, 2018W&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

Student ResearchDecember 17, 201825 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.

Commentary December 11, 2018Bob Strong on George H.W. Bush

Bob Strong's piece was published on Dec. 9 in The Virginian-Pilot.

Women in Technology December 11, 2018Decoding 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.

Out of the VaultDecember 6, 2018A 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.

On CampusDecember 5, 2018Sankofa House: A Place of Belonging

Community and social support form the heart of W&L's newest theme house.

Schwarzman ScholarDecember 4, 2018W&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.

Student ResearchNovember 30, 2018‘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.

From the MagazineNovember 29, 2018‘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.

Redefining an IconNovember 27, 2018Radical Rebirth

Beth Staples reinvents W&L's Shenandoah magazine with a commitment to diverse voices and intensive collaboration.

Faculty FocusNovember 26, 2018A 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.

EventNovember 19, 2018W&L Presents 2018 Holiday Pops Concert

Tickets may be obtained by trading a non-perishable food item to benefit Campus Kitchen at W&L.

EventNovember 19, 2018Fourth 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.

Alumni in ActionNovember 16, 2018Women Watching Wall Street

Alumnae business reporters recently visited W&L to offer advice and invite students to lean in and learn.

Shepherd ProgramNovember 15, 2018Bringing 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.

In MemoriamNovember 14, 2018Mario Pellicciaro, Associate Professor of Classics Emeritus, Dies at 89

Pellicciaro taught at W&L from 1966 to 1999.

My W&LNovember 14, 2018Beyond 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.

In the NewsNovember 13, 2018W&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.

Don't Miss It November 12, 2018W&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.

Alumni in ActionNovember 12, 2018Santa’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.

Alumni in ActionNovember 8, 2018The 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.

My W&LNovember 8, 2018On 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.

Don't Miss ItNovember 7, 2018W&L Hosts Annual Holiday Candlelight Service

The event is free and open to the public.

Commentary November 7, 2018Bell Talks “Front Porches of the Dead”

W&L Anthropology Professor Alison Bell discusses grave sites on "With Good Reason Radio."

Don't Miss ItNovember 6, 2018W&L Presents “Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike”

This production is open to the public, but tickets are required.

Don't Miss ItNovember 6, 2018Poet 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.

Out of the VaultNovember 5, 2018Rediscovery 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.

PsychologyNovember 4, 2018Davis 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.

Don't Miss ItNovember 2, 2018W&L Presents Author Talk Featuring Harvey Markowitz

The talk is free and open to the public, and refreshments will be provided.

Exhibition November 2, 2018The Art of ‘Survivance’

Joel Bernstein ’57 brings his passion for Native American art to W&L with a groundbreaking new exhibition.

Don't Miss It October 30, 2018W&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 October 30, 2018Staniar Gallery Presents Jeff Rich’s “Watershed: Tennessee River”

The show will be on view Nov. 5 – Dec. 7.

Don't Miss It October 30, 2018Washington and Lee’s Lenfest Center Presents November Concerts

Both events are free and open to the public; no tickets are required.

Faculty FocusOctober 29, 2018Exploring the Twists and Turns of Knot Theory

Mathematics professor Elizabeth Denne helped design one of the Fleet Museum's most popular exhibits yet.

My W&LOctober 26, 2018‘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.

DataCon@WLUOctober 24, 2018W&L to Host Second DataCon Event

The event will focus on how data is shaping sports, entertainment, and healthcare.

Don't Miss It October 24, 2018W&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.

Alumni in ActionOctober 24, 2018A 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.

Hands-on LearningOctober 24, 2018Built 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.

Journalism Ethics Institute October 24, 2018W&L Presents 66th Journalism Ethics Institute

The discussion will take place Nov. 9. at 5:30 p.m. in Stackhouse Theater.

Study AbroadOctober 22, 2018‘Catapulted into a New Country’

After spending the summer teaching and exploring in Costa Rica, Taylor Casey '20 can't wait to return.

EventsOctober 19, 2018Devoney 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."

Environmental Studies October 19, 2018Washington 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."

My W&LOctober 19, 2018Eye 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.

Leyburn Library October 18, 2018John 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.”

From the CollectionsOctober 18, 2018Recent 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.

Don't Miss ItOctober 17, 2018The Reeves Center Previews Mythical Creatures

This free family program is geared for ages 7-11; children must be accompanied by an adult.

SustainabilityOctober 17, 2018Sustainability 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.

Social Impact SummitOctober 16, 2018W&L Hosts Third Annual Social Impact Summit

This year’s event focuses on Exploring Careers and Issues in Social Innovation and Responsible Leadership.

The Mudd Center October 16, 2018Playwright 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.”

Don't Miss ItOctober 16, 2018“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.

Summer Opportunity October 15, 2018Studying Neuroscience Down Under

Megan Engeland '19 spent her summer in a research laboratory in the psychology department at the University of Sydney in Australia.

Shepherd ProgramOctober 12, 2018The Interaction Between Health and Poverty

James Ricks '21 interviews Dr. Jonathan Wortham '04 about his work with the Centers for Disease Control.

Don't Miss It October 11, 2018Marlbrook 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.

Don't Miss It October 11, 2018Washington and Lee Choral Program Presents the Fall Choral Concert

The event is free and open to the public and tickets are free, but required.

VideoOctober 11, 2018Quick 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.

Don't Miss It October 10, 2018Washington 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.

Don't Miss It October 10, 2018Public Reading by Rebecca Makkai ‘99, Author of ‘The Great Believers’

The reading will be Oct. 18 at 8:15 p.m. in Northen Auditorium.

AcademicsOctober 10, 2018Filling the Gaps

In response to student demand, Washington and Lee University has added three new interdisciplinary minors to enrich its curriculum.

Don't Miss It October 9, 2018Polish Ambassador, Senator to Talk at W&L

In their discussion, the duo will address "Transatlantic relations between Poland and the United States."

Don't Miss It October 8, 2018Anita 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."

Commentary October 8, 2018Alexander 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.

Transformative EducationOctober 8, 2018Up and Running

Molly Mann '20 combined fitness and service learning during her Shepherd summer internship at Back on My Feet in Washington, D.C.

On CampusOctober 6, 2018W&L Welcomes New Trustee Bill Payne ’88

Payne joined the W&L Board of Trustees on October 5.

My W&LOctober 5, 2018‘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.

Study AbroadOctober 4, 2018Taking 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.

Study AbroadOctober 4, 2018‘My Time in Nicoya’

Daniel Rhoades '19 spent the summer immersed in the language and culture of Costa Rica.

Don't Miss ItOctober 4, 2018WGSS 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.”

VideoOctober 4, 2018Quick Hit: Artist Sheryl Oring Performs “I Wish to Say”

Oring visited W&L in conjunction with her Staniar Gallery exhibit, "Writer's Block."

Don't Miss ItOctober 4, 2018Author 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.”

Study AbroadOctober 3, 2018Culture 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).

Commentary October 2, 2018Horowitz 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.

Don't Miss ItOctober 2, 2018Sona 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.

Don't Miss ItOctober 2, 2018Staniar Gallery Opens New Display “Public Dreams/Private Myths”

The show will be on display Oct. 5 – Nov. 1.

Public Lecture October 2, 2018George 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.

Don't Miss ItOctober 2, 2018UCAH 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.

Alumni in ActionOctober 2, 2018Rebecca 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.

Summer InternshipOctober 1, 2018Building Blocks

Virginia McGhee ’19 spent the summer at Stanford University building polymers in Bob Waymouth ’82’s chemistry lab.

NSF Grant September 27, 2018Ayoub 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.

Shepherd InternsSeptember 26, 2018Nothing 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.

Don't Miss it! September 26, 2018Lee 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.

ObituarySeptember 25, 2018Henry Sharp Jr., Professor of Mathematics Emeritus, dies at 94

Sharp taught at W&L from 1983-1991.

Global ExperienceSeptember 25, 2018Studying 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.

Engaged CommunitySeptember 24, 2018Walking 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.

Commentary September 21, 2018Strong 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."

Shepherd ProgramSeptember 21, 2018Destined for Public Service

Balen Essak '20 interviews Maisie Osteen '14L about her experiences with the Shepherd Program and as an assistant public defender.

Don't Miss It September 21, 2018W&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.

Don't Miss It September 19, 2018Exhibit 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.

My W&LSeptember 19, 2018Scaling 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.

Don't Miss It September 18, 2018W&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.

Don't Miss ItSeptember 18, 2018W&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.”

Don't Miss ItSeptember 17, 2018W&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 ExperienceSeptember 17, 2018Summer in Germany

Mark Donohue '19 spent the summer working as a software engineering intern at a company called AGCO, located in southern Bavaria.

From the MagazineSeptember 17, 2018A Natural Inclination

As a senior ecologist with Trihydro Corp., Jana Heisler White '98 works on environmental protection and remediation.

From the CollectionsSeptember 14, 2018A 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.

Mudd Undergraduate Conference in EthicsSeptember 13, 2018NYU Professor to Give Keynote Address for “Ethics of Identity” Series

Appiah will speak on “The Ethics of Identity: The Injuries of Class.”

Summer ExperienceSeptember 13, 2018Confronting Cancer with Research

Erin An '19 has spent time this summer researching immunotherapy treatments for pediatric cancer at the University of Virginia.

Public Lecture September 11, 2018W&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.

Public Lecture September 11, 2018The 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.

Don't MissSeptember 7, 2018W&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.

Engaged CommunitySeptember 7, 2018Finding 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.”

Commentary September 6, 2018W&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

Commentary September 6, 2018Finch Addresses Political Debates in Roanoke Times

In the op-ed, Professor Kevin Finch argues that Virginians should end the debate about debates.

PhilanthropySeptember 6, 2018“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.

PhilanthropySeptember 6, 2018A Gift of Gratitude

The Professor Sidney M.B. Coulling ’46 Scholarship Endowment.

Summer AbroadSeptember 6, 2018‘Passionate and Prepared’

Working in South Africa gave Will Hardage '20 a chance to combine his economics major and his poverty studies minor.

Don't Miss ItSeptember 5, 2018Michael 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 September 5, 2018Staniar 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.

VideoSeptember 5, 2018Welcome Class of 2022!

Members of Washington and Lee's newest class arrive on campus and talk about why they chose W&L.

Out of the VaultSeptember 4, 2018A Literal Treasure Chest

Charles Philip Blackledge ’38 gifted an important and fascinating collection of Roman coins to Washington and Lee Special Collections.

Faculty FocusSeptember 3, 2018Best 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.”

Commentary August 31, 2018W&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.

VideoAugust 30, 2018‘A Seriously Huge Operation’

W&L Campus Kitchen summer interns practice leadership development through community service.

Don't Miss August 28, 2018W&L Professor Ted DeLaney to Address Opening Convocation

DeLaney’s talk is titled “W&L History: Traditions, Transformations and the Consequences of Change."

Lives of ConsequenceAugust 28, 2018W. Barlow Newbolt, Professor of Physics Emeritus, Dies at 83

Newbolt taught at W&L from 1962 to 2000.

Internship AbroadAugust 27, 2018Opening New Doors

Catherine Savoca ’19 explored the real estate development industry this summer as a sales and marketing intern in Lisbon, Portugal.

University CollectionsAugust 24, 2018Eastern 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 AbroadAugust 17, 2018Summer 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.

Don't Miss It August 15, 2018It’s Nearly Showtime!

Take a peek behind the Lenfest curtain for 2018-19.

Summer ExperienceAugust 15, 2018A Classical Career

While digging at the Athenian Agora Excavation in Greece this summer, Allison Schuster '19 indulged her passion for archaeology and classics.

Alumni in ActionAugust 13, 2018State 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.

On CampusAugust 13, 2018W&L Hosts Japan-America Student Conference

The conference brings more than 65 students to Lexington from Aug. 12-17 and includes two public events.

Alumni in ActionAugust 13, 2018Gear 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.

InternshipsAugust 10, 2018Practical Tools for the Future

Yoko Koyama '19 put her W&L learning to work this summer at National Instruments Japan.

From the MagazineAugust 6, 2018Office 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.

Alumni in ActionAugust 3, 2018Opting for the Unknown

Bob Chandler ’92 charts his own course as co-owner of omnichannel retailer Tactics.

Working AbroadAugust 1, 2018Growing in German

Jackson Ellis '19 is working with a German consulting agency to help international student-athletes navigate the college application process.

AccoladesJuly 31, 2018Novak, 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.

Summer ResearchJuly 30, 2018Informed by Child’s Play

This summer, Davis Straske '19 is researching children's play in psychology professor Megan Fulcher's Gender Development Lab.

Faculty Focus July 23, 2018Rahl 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.

Summer ExperienceJuly 23, 2018Where Math Meets Art

Xinxian Wang '21 was able to marry two interests in an internship with The Visual Arts Center in Richmond.

Faculty FocusJuly 20, 2018Meaning, Culture and Survival

A new book by Harvey Markowitz, associate professor of anthropology, examines Native Americans and Catholic missionaries.

Commentary July 16, 2018Rush 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.

AccoladesJuly 12, 2018Archer and Lepage Awarded Virginia Humanities Grant

The $7,000 Virginia Humanities grant will support an upcoming exhibit in Staniar Gallery.

Alumni in ActionJuly 10, 2018What Makes A Great Leader?

As a Presidential Leadership Scholar, Dana Bolden '89 discussed effective leadership styles with Presidents Bush and Clinton.

Faculty FocusJuly 9, 2018Turning Data into Knowledge

Moataz Khalifa discusses his new job as Leyburn Library's director of data education.

ODK Award July 5, 2018Alumnus Receives First ODK Endowed Scholarship in honor of Kenneth P. Ruscio

The scholarship will be the first awarded in the 2018-19 academic year.

OpportunitiesJuly 3, 2018Green 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.

Alumni in ActionJuly 1, 2018A ‘Dream Act’

Tolu Olubunmi ’02 speaks up for immigrants and refugees.

Alumni in ActionJune 28, 2018Helping Kids Bounce Back

Dr. Daniel “Trey” Lee ’98 leads groundbreaking research and clinical trials of immunotherapy treatments to fight pediatric cancers.

From the MagazineJune 25, 2018Office 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.

Transformative EducationJune 22, 2018Summertime Stints

Washington and Lee students utilize their summers through research, volunteer work and internship opportunities, both on campus and across the globe.

Alumni in ActionJune 18, 2018Making Space for Women

Ali Greenberg ’13 has opened a flexible workspace and social club in Richmond that emphasizes community for women and gender minorities.

Faculty CommentaryJune 13, 2018Horowitz Addresses Conspiracies, Scandals in Washington Post Piece

Horowitz is an associate professor of history at Washington and Lee.

CommentaryJune 13, 2018Strong Talks Presidential Scandals in the Richmond Times-Dispatch

Strong is the William Lyne Wilson Professor in Political Economy at Washington and Lee.

Engaged CommunityJune 13, 2018The 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.

From the MagazineJune 8, 2018Into 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.

Life of ConsequenceJune 6, 2018David 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.

HappeningsJune 5, 2018W&L to Host 7th Annual Entrepreneurship Summit

The summit will take place Friday and Saturday, September 21-22, 2018. Alumni registration is now open.

In MemoriamJune 5, 2018Colleagues Remember David Gordon Elmes

The professor of psychology emeritus died June 4.

Transformative EducationJune 4, 2018Sand 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.

University NewsJune 1, 2018Paul Youngman Named Associate Provost at Washington and Lee

Youngman succeeds Marcia France, who becomes dean of undergraduate studies at Duke Kunshan University in China.

Watch VideoJune 1, 2018A Muse in Nature

Professor Ricardo Wilson's Spring Term class spent 10 days writing short fiction at Skylark Nature Preserve and Lodge in Raphine.

Accolades May 31, 2018Kerin Awarded Howard Foundation Fellowship

She is one of eight applicants to receive a $33,000 grant.

My W&LMay 31, 2018Meditations 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.

With VideoMay 30, 2018Sifting Through the Past

Donald Gaylord's Spring Term class introduced students to archaeological lab methods through hands-on experience, readings and field trips.

Summer Opportunity May 29, 2018Bui ’21 and Syed ’19 Awarded Gilman Scholarship to Study Abroad

Doan Bui ’21 and Hashim Syed ’19 have won Gilman Scholarships to study abroad.

Commencement 2018May 25, 2018Class 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.

Commencement 2018May 24, 2018Washington 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.”

AccoladesMay 22, 2018Loughery ’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.

AccoladesMay 22, 2018Faith 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.

CommencementMay 22, 2018Washington and Lee University to Celebrate 231st Commencement, Baccalaureate

W&L celebrates its 231st undergraduate commencement Thursday, May 25. LIVESTREAM: 10 a.m.

Scholar-AthletesMay 22, 2018Prepared 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.

CommencementMay 21, 2018W&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.

My W&LMay 21, 2018The Value of Wandering

More than any other experience at W&L, the Outing Club has taught Bowen Spottswood '18 about living life joyfully.

Don't Miss It May 18, 2018W&L Presents Senior Recitals

The performance is free and open to the public.

Don't Miss It May 18, 2018W&L Seniors Present Piano and Violin Recital

The performance is free and open to the public, and no tickets are required.

Student LeadersMay 18, 2018No 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.

Don't Miss ItMay 18, 2018University Singers Present Annual Commencement Concert

The performance is free and open to the public, and no tickets are required.

International EducationMay 17, 2018Three W&L Students Awarded 2018 Critical Language Scholarships

Elizabeth McDonald heads to Japan, Emily Austin to Indonesia and Riley Ries to Kyrgyzstan.

Public Lecture May 17, 2018W&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.”

My W&LMay 17, 2018A Johnson Scholar’s Next Steps

Courtney Hauck '18 looks forward to continuing her debt-free education with a fellowship to Columbia Law School.

Life of ConsequenceMay 15, 2018Washington 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.

My W&LMay 15, 2018A 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.

AccoladesMay 14, 2018W&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.

Faculty Focus May 11, 2018Davies 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.

My W&LMay 11, 2018Breaking 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.

Engaged CommunityMay 10, 2018Make 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.

AcademicsMay 9, 2018W&L to Host Annual Spring Term Festival

The event allows students to present coursework and research conducted over the duration of the term.

Supporting W&LMay 9, 2018Family 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.

CommentaryMay 8, 2018W&L’s Colón Talks Journalism Ethics with the Associated Press

Journalism professor Aly Colón weighs in on Fox News support of Hannity.

My W&LMay 8, 2018My 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.

Outing ClubMay 7, 2018The Path to Publication

Matthew Rickert '18 completed the daunting task of updating the "Outing Club Guidebook."

My W&LMay 3, 2018Ready 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.

Campus Publications May 2, 2018Shenandoah Announces New Leadership and Prize Winners

The spring issue announces the retirement of R.T. Smith and the hiring of new editor Beth Staples.

Author Talk May 2, 2018Virginia 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.”

Life of ConsequenceMay 2, 2018John DeVogt, Professor of Management Emeritus at W&L, Dies at 87

DeVogt taught at W&L from 1962 to 2000.

EventsMay 2, 2018Campus Garden Plant Sale Scheduled

The W&L Office of Sustainability will hold the sale May 4 and May 11.

My W&LMay 1, 2018From 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.

Faculty FocusMay 1, 2018W&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.

Fulbright GrantMay 1, 2018Bryant Awarded Fulbright Grant to Germany

Carson Bryant '18 has been awarded a Fulbright grant for an English Teaching Assistantship in Germany.

Spring ODKApril 30, 2018Straughan Addresses Alumni Opening Assembly, ODK Holds Spring Initiation

ODK inducted four honorary and seven student initiates

Transformative EducationApril 30, 2018Mission 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.

AccoladesApril 28, 2018Journalism Students Win SPJ Awards

In addition, stories by two students were chosen as finalists in the SPJ Mark of Excellence national competition.

Faculty ScholarshipApril 27, 2018Radulescu to Present Inaugural Lecture

The title of Radulescu’s talk is: “Dream in a Suitcase: How Literature Saves/Changes Lives.”

Fulbright ScholarsApril 27, 2018Shely Awarded Fulbright Grant to Colombia

Jared Shely '18 will use the grant to continue his work teaching English to students in Latin America.

Student LeadersApril 26, 2018Starting a Lending Library

Edwin Castellanos '20 created a system that allows students to save money by borrowing donated textbooks.

Public Lecture April 25, 2018W&L Presents Andrei Codrescu on “The Future is a Vampire”

His talk is sponsored by the Glasgow Endowment Committee and the Provost Lecture Fund.

Poetry Reading April 25, 2018Poet 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.

Fulbright Award April 25, 2018Falchuk ’18 Awarded Fulbright to Teach in Slovak Republic

Hannah Falchuk '18 hopes to improve her cultural understanding and language proficiency in the country.

Public Lecture April 24, 2018Digital Humanities Lecture to Address Ancient Graffiti

More than 500 ancient graffiti are now available online through the project website.

Student LeadersApril 24, 2018‘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.

Faculty researchApril 23, 2018Show Me What Democracy Looks Like

Professor Bill Patch publishes book on the Labor Movement’s political influence on German democracy.

AcademicsApril 23, 2018The 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.

Public Lecture April 23, 2018Bello Presents Inaugural Endowed Professorship Lecture

The title of Bello’s talk is: “A Bug-eyed View of Environmental History.”

Public Lecture April 23, 2018W&L Presents Annual Friends of the Library Symposium

The talk, titled “Storytelling in the Digital Age," is free and open to the public.

Author Talk April 23, 2018W&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.

Live Well April 20, 2018W&L Faculty and Staff Lace Up for First-Annual 5K

In total, 89 members of the W&L community ran the race.

Summer Opportunity April 17, 2018Zainab 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.

CommentaryApril 10, 2018W&L’s Swasy on the Labor of Bringing a Baby into Appalachia

Swasy's piece was published in Splinter News.

Summer Opportunity April 10, 2018Elizabeth 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.

Don't Miss ItApril 10, 2018W&L Hosts 15th Annual Tom Wolfe Weekend

Tom Wolfe '51 will be in attendance.

Don't Miss It April 9, 2018University Singers to Perform in Richmond

On April 15, the University Singers will give a public performance in Richmond with world-renowned composer Ēriks Ešenvalds.

My W&LApril 9, 2018A 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.

In the NewsApril 6, 2018Lena 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.

Don't Miss ItApril 6, 2018W&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.

In the NewsApril 6, 2018Wubah Named President of Millersville University of Pennsylvania

After completing the academic year at W&L, he will begin his new role on July 1.

My W&LApril 5, 2018‘A Good Place to Grow’

From Lexington to London, Faith E. Pinho '18 has had a vast array of experiences.

Don't Miss ItApril 5, 2018W&L’s Staniar Gallery Presents “Panels in Process”

The show will be on display April 23 – May 24.

Don't Miss It April 5, 2018Washington and Lee University Presents Che Malambo

Che Malambo comes to the Keller stage for a one-night performance on April 26.

Alumni in ActionApril 4, 2018Breaking 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.

My W&LMarch 29, 2018Stepping 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 W&LMarch 27, 2018‘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.

Don't Miss It March 23, 2018University Jazz Ensemble Performs “Solo Avenue”

Audience members will hear a wide range of genres and original compositions by Denny Euprasert.

Don't Miss It March 23, 2018W&L Bluegrass Ensemble to Perform

The ensemble consists of students, staff and alumni.

PerformanceMarch 23, 2018W&L University Wind Ensemble Presents “The Journey Home”

The concert will feature Concerto-Aria Competition Winner Lisa Roth ’19 on piano.

Author Talk March 23, 2018W&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.

My W&LMarch 23, 2018‘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.

FacultyMarch 22, 2018Guse 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.

Distinctly DubyuhnellMarch 22, 2018Washington Break: More than a Vacation

Washington Break gave students a chance for learning and personal development, as well as all-out fun.

LEADMarch 20, 20182018 LEAD Banquet Recognizes Leadership Across Campus

The event celebrated many individual and student accomplishments.

Community Based Learning March 20, 2018W&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 KappaMarch 20, 2018Phi 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.

Don't Miss It March 20, 2018W&L Presents L.A. Theatre Works’ ‘The Mountaintop’

“The Mountaintop” comes to the Keller stage for a one-night performance.

From the CollectionsMarch 20, 2018The 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.

My W&LMarch 19, 2018‘A Stronger Sense of Self’

At this small-town university, Nora Devlin '19 has been exposed to viewpoints from all over the globe.

Alumni in Action March 16, 2018Journalist 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.

Center for International Education March 16, 2018W&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.”

Book Talk March 16, 2018W&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.”

Global Education March 16, 2018W&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.

Public Talk March 15, 2018W&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?"

My W&LMarch 15, 2018Nothing 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."

Faculty FocusMarch 13, 2018Reiter to Give Talk in Honor of Cannan Term Professorship

Her talk is titled "Does it Make Sense to Blame Corporations?"

My W&LMarch 13, 2018Notes 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.

CommentaryMarch 12, 2018W&L’s Colón Talks Media Ethics with Washington Post

Journalism professor Aly Colón weighs in on Sam Nunberg interviews.

Public Performance March 8, 2018Carol 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.

Center for Poetic Research March 8, 2018The 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.

Education and History Series March 8, 2018W&L Hosts Allen Guelzo as Part of Education and History Series

The title of Guelzo’s talk is “Did Robert E. Lee Commit Treason?”

Don't Miss It March 7, 2018W&L Repertory Dance Company Features Poet Nina Maria Donovan

Her poem "Nasty Woman" and performance were the inspiration for a student-created dance.

Senior Projects March 7, 2018W&L’s Studio Art Majors Present Senior Projects

Staniar Gallery showcases work by the Art Department’s graduating studio majors.

PBK Convocation March 7, 2018Stanford 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.”

Scholarship RecipientMarch 7, 2018W&L’s Beck Receives an NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship

Beck is the 22nd General to receive the distinction over the last 15 years.

Poetry ReadingMarch 7, 2018Glasgow Endowment Presents Poetry Reading by Anna Lena Phillips Bell

Bell is an old-time musician and square dance caller, as well as a poet.

Poetry Reading March 7, 2018Glasgow Endowment Presents Poetry Reading by Tess Taylor

Taylor is the author of two collections of poetry and a chapbook.

Don't Miss It March 6, 2018W&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.

Mudd Undergraduate Conference in EthicsMarch 6, 2018Virginia Tech Professor to Give Keynote for Mudd Undergraduate Ethics Conference

Wodak will speak on “Fake News and Echo Chambers.”

Environmental StudiesMarch 6, 2018The 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.

Faculty PerformanceMarch 5, 2018Marlbrook 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.

Lenfest Center March 5, 2018W&L University Orchestra Presents “A Pilgrim Vision”

The concert is free and open to the public, and no tickets are required.

SpeakerMarch 1, 2018Medieval 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.”

Ethics Institute in Media March 1, 2018Sree 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.”

Summer InternshipMarch 1, 2018Collin Glatz ’20 to Participate in German American Exchange Internship Program

The program helps American students secure three-month long business internships in Germany.

STEMMarch 1, 2018W&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.

Faculty FocusFebruary 28, 2018Defying Gravity

Professor Jenefer Davies talks about her new book on aerial dance and the physical and artistic challenges of working against gravity.

Don't Miss It February 27, 2018Russian 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.

Shepherd Program February 27, 2018President 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.”

Don't Miss ItFebruary 27, 2018W&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.

Equality and Difference SeriesFebruary 27, 2018Miranda Fricker Completes Yearlong Mudd Center Equality and Difference Series

The title of her talk is “Epistemic Equality as a Condition of Well-Functioning Blame.”

Black History MonthFebruary 27, 2018Phillis 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.

My W&LFebruary 26, 2018From 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.

Watch VideoFebruary 21, 2018Quick Hits: Gonkar Gyatso’s ‘Buddha’s Picnic’

The interactive exhibit will be on display in Staniar Gallery through March 17.

My W&LFebruary 19, 2018An Education in Place

Kat Oakley '19 has spent a lot of time contemplating the idea of "place" - both in Lexington and across the world.

Book Talk February 16, 2018W&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.”

LectureFebruary 16, 2018Robert 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.”

Questioning Intimacy February 16, 2018Raymond 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.”

Alumni in ActionFebruary 16, 2018Sculpting a Business

Sloan Evans ’99 and Rhett McCraw ’07 credit their liberal arts education with helping them build a strong foundation for their careers.

HappeningsFebruary 15, 2018Former 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.

Japanese Tea Room February 13, 2018W&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.

Music Department ConcertFebruary 13, 2018W&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.

Study AbroadFebruary 12, 2018Boss 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.

Board of TrusteesFebruary 9, 2018Brodie 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.

Engaged CommunityFebruary 9, 2018The 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.

HappeningsFebruary 8, 2018Princeton 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.”

HappeningsFebruary 8, 2018W&L Presents ‘The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet’

Performances will run March 1-6.

Education and HistoryFebruary 7, 2018W&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.

VideoFebruary 7, 2018Quick Hits: Setting the Stage at Lenfest Center

Students play a key role in creating the visual styling for upcoming productions by the theater department.

My W&LFebruary 7, 2018Building 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.

HappeningsFebruary 6, 2018Equality 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.

HappeningsFebruary 6, 2018UNC 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.”

HappeningsFebruary 6, 2018W&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.

On CampusFebruary 6, 2018W&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.

Transformative EducationFebruary 6, 2018W&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.

From the CollectionsFebruary 5, 2018Reeves Center Acquires 16th-Century Italian Vase

The vase, which was made in the city of Deruta, illustrates two main influences on European ceramic design.

Alumni at WorkFebruary 1, 2018Strohsacker ’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.

Gallery ExhibitJanuary 31, 2018Interactive 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.

My W&LJanuary 31, 2018‘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.

Performing ArtsJanuary 30, 2018W&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.

Equality and DifferenceJanuary 30, 2018Pulitzer 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.

LectureJanuary 30, 2018NPR 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.”

SonoKlectJanuary 30, 2018W&L’s SonoKlect Presents Trio ZBR in Concert

Trio ZBR will present a program that expands the definition of virtuosity in music.

My W&LJanuary 29, 2018Diversity 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.

Student ResearchJanuary 26, 2018Weaving a Web of Research

Andrew Mah ’18 has spent his undergraduate career studying the circadian rhythms of spiders.

Performing ArtsJanuary 25, 2018Department of Music Presents Faculty Recital: “Russian Series”

The concert will feature W&L’s Ting-Ting Yen on violin and Anna Billias on piano.

Performing ArtsJanuary 25, 2018W&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.

AlumniJanuary 25, 2018John Maass ’87: Enthralled with History

The historian, author and museum professional swears by the value of tramping the terrain where history happened.

AppointmentJanuary 22, 2018Jennifer Kirkland Named W&L’s General Counsel

Kirkland, who joined W&L in 1997, has practiced education law and employment law for 25 years.

Faculty RecitalJanuary 22, 2018W&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.

Poetry ReadingJanuary 22, 2018W&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.”

Questioning IntimacyJanuary 19, 2018W&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.

Equality & Difference SeriesJanuary 19, 2018UCLA Law Professor Devon Carbado Continues W&L’s Equality and Difference Series

The title of his talk is “Equality and the Fourth Amendment.”

My W&LJanuary 19, 2018‘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.

AccoladesJanuary 16, 2018ODK 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.

Alumni in ActionJanuary 16, 2018Finding Her Niche

Kelly Douma ’16 is on track to complete her doctorate in early modern German history and women’s studies by 2021.

January 15, 2018Garth 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.”

January 11, 2018“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.

January 11, 2018W&L Senior Camilla Higgins to Perform Voice Recital

Higgins will perform pieces by Henry Purcell, Franz Schubert, Gabriel Fauré, Gian Carlo Menotti and others.

LivestreamJanuary 10, 2018Historian 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.

Alumni in ActionJanuary 9, 2018Taking Flight

As public information specialist for the airport in Austin, Texas, Kaela Harmon ’05 combines data analysis with creativity for the aviation industry.

January 8, 2018Civil 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.

My W&LJanuary 8, 2018Chances 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.

My W&LJanuary 4, 2018‘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.

Gallery TalkJanuary 2, 2018W&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.

January 2, 2018Washington 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.

January 2, 2018W&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.

Faculty FocusJanuary 2, 2018Office 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.

December 22, 2017Oh, 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.

My W&LDecember 22, 2017Connecting 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.

December 21, 2017Keen 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.

My W&LDecember 20, 2017No 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.

December 18, 2017W&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.

CommentaryDecember 18, 2017W&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.

My W&LDecember 15, 2017Researching 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.

My W&LDecember 14, 2017Climate 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.

My W&LDecember 14, 2017Healthcare 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.

December 12, 2017W&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

AccoladeDecember 12, 2017W&L Recognized for National Excellence in Teacher Preparation

The Rockbridge Teacher Education Consortium has received accreditation for its teacher preparation program.

My W&LDecember 11, 2017Persistent 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 W&LDecember 11, 2017‘My Time in Thailand’

Shadowing surgeons in Thailand made neuroscience major Emily Ellis '18 even more excited about her chosen career path.

AccoladesDecember 7, 2017Kiki Spiezio ’18 Awarded Clinton Scholarship

The William Jefferson Clinton Scholarship will allow Spiezio to attend the American University in Dubai during Winter Term 2018.

December 6, 2017W&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.

My W&LDecember 6, 2017Big 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.

December 5, 2017She 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.

My W&LDecember 4, 2017Small Company, Big Internship

Marta Regn ’19 used her internship to throughly explore all aspects of a sustainable, ethical jewelry startup.

My W&LDecember 4, 2017Don’t Mess With Little Texas

Lee Sommerfeldt '18 found a home away from home in a honky-tonk in the heart of Tokyo.

December 1, 2017W&L Repertory Dance Company to Perform “W&L Dancers Create…”

The performance will be comprised of work choreographed, designed and performed by students.

My W&LDecember 1, 2017The 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.

November 30, 2017W&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.

My W&LNovember 30, 2017Hitting 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.

November 30, 2017Jeremy 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.

My W&LNovember 29, 2017Better Business in Boston

Katrina Lewis' business reporting internship took her to the Boston Business Journal, where she covered real estate news and development.

My W&LNovember 28, 2017From 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.

My W&LNovember 27, 2017Funding Hope in Memphis

Vicky Kazmierczak '18 spent the summer in Memphis, learning the ins and outs of non-profit work — and how to hope.

My W&LNovember 25, 2017Falling for Filmmaking

Working for the documentary filmmaking company Ark Media allowed Claire Hoffert '18 to exercise her research muscles and learn new skills.

A Musical JourneyNovember 21, 2017A Study of Song

A grant from the Endeavor Foundation allowed Xiaoxia Yin '20 and Sesha Carrier '20 to study traditional folk singing in China.

In the NewsNovember 20, 2017W&L’s Alison Bell Featured in The Daily Progress

The story featured Bell and her work studying cemeteries in the Shenandoah Valley.

November 17, 2017Michelson Wins NEA Fellowship for Poetry Translation

The award will help to fund a trilingual translation of poetry by Mapuche-Argentine poet Liliana Ancalao.

My W&LNovember 17, 2017Putting Lessons to the Test

Caroline Blackmon interned this summer with The Dunwoody Crier in Georgia.

November 17, 2017Washington and Lee Celebrates the Season with Annual Holiday Pops Concert

The program will open with Dr. Shane Lynch’s setting of “Gloria.”

My W&LNovember 17, 2017‘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.

My W&LNovember 16, 2017Language 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.

My W&LNovember 15, 2017Getting Ahead in the Garment District

Julia Kaczmar '19 spent a summer in New York City, learning the logistics of the latest fashions.

November 15, 2017Antique 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.

Digital HumanitiesNovember 14, 2017‘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.”

My W&LNovember 14, 2017The World of Business Journalism

Abigail Summerville '19, a business journalism major, interned on the CNBC.com breaking news desk.

Lessons and CarolsNovember 13, 2017Annual 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.

November 13, 2017Annual 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.

FacultyNovember 10, 2017Washington and Lee Professor Awarded Residency on Wyoming Ranch

This is Brodie’s third writer’s fellowship this year.

November 10, 2017Equality 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.

November 10, 2017Past, Present and Future

Celebrating a major milestone in the Shepherd Poverty Program.

November 9, 2017What Do We Owe Others?

As director of the Shepherd Program, Howard Pickett focuses on bringing different voices to the table.

VideoNovember 8, 2017Quick 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 @ 20November 7, 2017Shepherd 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.

November 7, 2017First-Year Seminars: From Poverty to the Past

Professors share the inspiration for their first-year seminars, and what they hope students will take away.

My W&LNovember 6, 2017Art in the City

Mandy Witherspoon ’18 combined her love of art with her expertise in business at the Baltimore Museum of Art.

November 6, 2017Washington and Lee University Orchestra Presents “Dreaming in Color”

The program will feature traditional and contemporary works written about dreams and colors.

November 6, 2017Canadian Novelist Emily St. John Mandel to Give Reading at W&L

Emily St. John Mandel will read from her most recent book, “Station Eleven.”

My W&LNovember 6, 2017Immersed in Language and Culture

Caroline Rivers test drove her Spanish—and her courage in unfamiliar environments—during a summer teaching gig in Argentina.

November 3, 2017Providing 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.

November 3, 2017Brian 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.

My W&LNovember 3, 2017Summer 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.

Summer ExperienceNovember 3, 2017Energized 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.

My W&LNovember 2, 2017Open 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.

November 2, 2017The 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.

November 1, 2017Catherine 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.

November 1, 2017Dreaming 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.

LectureOctober 31, 2017Geological 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."

October 31, 2017Georgetown 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.”

Out of the VaultOctober 30, 2017Prelude 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.

October 30, 2017Staniar Gallery Features Borderland Collective Artists

The show will be on view through Dec. 8.

October 30, 2017W&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.

Engaged CommunityOctober 30, 2017Down 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.

October 27, 2017W&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.

October 27, 2017W&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.

October 27, 2017UVa 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."

October 27, 2017Washington and Lee University Wind Ensemble Presents “Shipping Out”

Join the University Wind Ensemble, conducted by Christopher Dobbins, for its fall concert, “Shipping Out.”

October 27, 2017W&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.

October 27, 2017French 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.

October 27, 2017W&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.

October 26, 2017Nelson Poynter Scholar to Keynote W&L’s 64th Ethics Institute

Steele will speak on “Reflecting Before Reacting: Why Ethics Matters.”

October 26, 2017W&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.

October 26, 2017Slideshow: Backstage with ‘The Addams Family’

The show will run Thursday, Oct. 26 through Sunday, Oct. 29.

My W&LOctober 25, 2017Adventures 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.

October 24, 2017Pulitzer 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.

October 24, 2017W&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.

My W&LOctober 24, 2017‘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.

October 23, 2017W&L Welcomes New Trustee Ellen Fitzsimmons Rogowski

Rogowski joined the W&L Board of Trustees on October 20.

October 23, 2017Bob Trotman ’69: Business As Usual

The sculptor's latest exhibit runs through Dec. 8 at Davidson College’s Van Every/Smith Galleries.

October 19, 2017W&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.

October 19, 2017W&L’s Colón Talks Fake News with PolitiFact

Journalism professor Aly Colón shared his expertise with PolitiFact's Truth-O-Meter

October 19, 2017W&L Hosts Second Annual Social Impact Summit

This year’s event focuses on “Exploring Careers and Issues in Social Innovation and Responsible Leadership.”

My W&LOctober 18, 2017Lions, Giraffes and Photos — Oh My!

Olivia Kubli '18's summer volunteer work included photographing lions, giraffes and elephants in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.

October 17, 2017W&L Hosts American University Lecturer Usha Vishnuvajjala

Vishnuvajjala’s talk is titled “Arthurian Authority: Face-to-Face With the King.”

October 17, 2017Psychologist Zanna Clay to Speak as Part of Questioning Intimacy Series

Clay uses a comparative approach with primates to investigate the evolution of human behavior.

My W&LOctober 17, 2017Interest 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]

October 13, 2017Art 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.

October 13, 2017Meet 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.”

October 13, 2017Harvard’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).”

October 13, 2017W&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.

My W&LOctober 13, 2017Visiting 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.

October 11, 2017H. 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.

October 10, 2017W&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.

October 10, 2017‘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.

My W&LOctober 9, 2017From the Classroom to the Capitol

Sutton Travis '19 gained a wide breadth of journalism experience as a summer intern at Texas Monthly magazine.

October 9, 2017Provost 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.

October 9, 2017W&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.

My W&LOctober 6, 2017Engineering Solutions for Amputees

Matt Lubas '18 spent the summer in Zacapa, Guatamala, working at a prosthetic clinic for the Range of Motion Project.

October 5, 2017Jonathan 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.”

My W&LOctober 5, 2017It’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.

October 5, 2017Cajun-Creole Musicians to Perform at W&L

W&L presents Cajun-Creole musicians David Greely and Cedric Watson on Oct. 19.

October 5, 2017SonoKlect 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.

Alumni in ActionOctober 4, 2017Designing 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

My W&LOctober 3, 2017Investigating Protein Synthesis

Yavuz Durmaz ’20 worked with Professor Kyle Friend to probe mRNA instability.

My W&LOctober 2, 2017Empowering 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.

September 29, 2017Money 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.

September 28, 2017W&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.”

September 28, 2017W&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.”

September 28, 2017W&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.

My W&LSeptember 28, 2017Making 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.

My W&LSeptember 27, 2017Making the Leap to an R1 Institution

A summer at UC San Diego gave Katie Volk '18 experience working in a big research environment

September 26, 2017Author 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.”

September 26, 2017Historian 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.”

September 26, 2017W&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.”

My W&LSeptember 26, 2017Cultivating 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.

September 22, 2017Poet Susan Stewart Second Speaker in Questioning Intimacy Series

Stewart’s talk will include readings from her poetry collection “Cinder.”

September 22, 2017Southern 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.”

My W&LSeptember 22, 2017Greeting 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.

September 21, 2017Jefferson 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.

My W&LSeptember 20, 2017‘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.

My W&LSeptember 19, 2017Tracking 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.

Student ResearchSeptember 18, 2017Preserving Snippets, Smidgens and Scraps of History

Mary Catherine Greenleaf '19 collected and archived artifacts revolving around the Prohibition-era murder of Franklin Crosby Bearse.

September 17, 2017Dudley Inaugurated as Washington and Lee’s 27th President

Washington and Lee University inaugurated William C. Dudley as the university’s 27th president.

My W&LSeptember 15, 2017Summer 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.

Entrepreneurship Summit '17September 14, 2017W&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.

September 14, 2017W&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.

My W&LSeptember 14, 2017All Up In Wilmington’s Business

Elly Cosgrove '19 stayed busy this summer with internships at the Greater Wilmington Business Journal and WECT (Channel 6).

My W&LSeptember 13, 2017‘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.

September 12, 2017W&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.

September 12, 2017Shenandoah 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.

September 12, 2017Colonel 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.

September 12, 2017VIDEO: 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.

My W&LSeptember 11, 2017Analyzing Islamic State Messaging

Zainab Abiza '19 spent the summer analyzing two Islamic State magazines in a timely project with Professor Seth Cantey.

September 8, 2017Center 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.

September 8, 2017VIDEO: 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.

September 8, 2017Representatives 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.

September 8, 2017Equality and Difference Series Begins with Speaker Tariq Ramadan

Ramadan will speak on “Equality as a Social Requirement and a Human Ideal.”

September 7, 2017W&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.

September 7, 2017Inauguration 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.

My W&LSeptember 6, 2017Health 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.

September 4, 2017Staniar 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.

September 4, 2017W&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.

September 1, 2017Eric 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.

September 1, 2017W&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.”

My W&LSeptember 1, 2017‘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.

My W&LAugust 30, 2017‘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.

August 29, 2017Harvard 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.

August 28, 2017Washington and Lee Names New Associate Dean of the College

Meredith McCoy has joined Washington and Lee University as an associate dean of the college.

My W&LAugust 25, 2017Marketing in Motion Pictures

Daisy Norwood-Kelly '18 worked in marketing research for Paramount Pictures over the summer.

August 25, 2017Barton 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.

CommentaryAugust 25, 2017W&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.

August 22, 2017Student 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.

My W&LAugust 21, 2017There’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.

My W&LAugust 18, 2017Speaking with Confidence

Julia Poppenberg '19 spent the summer as a translator in Guatemala, helping doctors and patients alike and learning to "talk strong."

August 17, 2017Leyburn 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.

August 17, 2017W&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.”

My W&LAugust 15, 2017Focus on the Environment

Ellen Kanzinger's summer internship allowed her to work on films for the nonprofit GroundTruth Project in Boston, Massachusetts.

My W&LAugust 10, 2017Adding Up the Research

Anukriti Shrestha '19 has found an intersection of mathematics, computer science and research — all in the heart of Lexington.

My W&LAugust 7, 2017Chasing 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.

Alumni at WorkAugust 4, 2017If the Shoe Fits

As head of brand communications for Adidas, Alegra O’Hare ’94 advises young women to 'break barriers.'

Out of the VaultAugust 4, 2017By 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.

August 3, 2017W&L’s Rush Weighs in On Russia Sanctions

W&L's Mark Rush talks to USA Today about Russia sanctions.

August 3, 2017Advanced 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.

August 1, 2017The 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.

My W&LJuly 28, 2017Going With the Flow

Will Schirmer ’20 investigates the fluid dynamics of periodic water surges.

My W&LJuly 24, 2017A 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.

July 14, 2017W&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.

My W&LJuly 13, 2017The 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.

July 13, 2017Alumni 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."

July 13, 2017Alumni 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."

My W&LJuly 13, 2017‘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.

My W&LJuly 10, 2017Hormones, Fat and Infertility

Annie Jeckovich ’18 is studying the effects of obesity on reproduction in W&L's Fat Rat lab.

My W&LJuly 5, 2017Rocking 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.

June 30, 2017Alumni 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."

June 29, 2017Animation, 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.

June 21, 2017W&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.

June 20, 2017Taking Flight

Kaela Harmon ’05 makes the case for airports to by combining data analysis with creativity

June 19, 2017Domnica 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.

June 15, 2017Loud 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.

June 13, 20172017 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.

June 13, 2017W&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.

June 13, 2017Twenty 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.

My W&LJune 12, 2017Heat, Water, Lasers, Patience

Angel Vela de la Garza Evia ‘18 learned that research is two parts patience, two parts fun with lasers

June 9, 2017Dudley: ‘Awareness of our Own Ignorance is a Virtue’

President Dudley's remarks at the 2017 commencement exercises have been published in The Roanoke Times.

June 8, 2017Roddy 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.

Distinctly DubyuhnellJune 8, 2017Art 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.

My W&LJune 2, 2017‘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.

June 1, 2017W&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.

June 1, 2017Andre 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.

CommentaryJune 1, 2017W&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.

June 1, 2017W&L’s Rush Offers Opinion on Why Less Democracy is Better Democracy

Rush's piece on legislative terms appeared in The Hill.

May 30, 2017Rules of Engagement

Professor Angie Smith's spring term class grapples with the question of just war theory in an age of terrorism.

May 26, 2017Entrepreneurial Journalism

Helping the Charlotte Observer figure out what, where, when and how millennials consume news.

CommencementMay 25, 2017Washington 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.

May 24, 2017Matt Carl ’17 Profiled in The Roanoke Times

The Roanoke Times profiled graduating senior Matt Carl in today's commencement story.

May 23, 2017W&L Mock Trial Team Takes Sixth Place at National Mock Trial Championship

W&L's undergraduate mock trial team is now ranked 16th nationally.

My W&LMay 23, 2017Studying 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.

My W&LMay 23, 2017Relationships 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.

My W&LMay 23, 2017Consulting a Career: Stephen Mitchell ’17

Stephen Mitchell '17 credits students, alumni, and W&L academics for helping him to find the right career path.

My W&LMay 23, 2017Choreographing with the Stars: Elliot Emadian ‘17

Dancer, choreographer, musician, mathematician: Elliot Emadian '17 has many roles, both on and off the stage.

My W&LMay 23, 2017From 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.

My W&LMay 23, 2017Ethics 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.

My W&LMay 23, 2017It’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.

My W&LMay 23, 2017Leadership 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.

May 23, 2017Washington and Lee University to Celebrate 230th Commencement, Baccalaureate

Washington and Lee University celebrates its 230th undergraduate commencement Thursday, May 25. LIVESTREAM: 10 a.m.

My W&LMay 23, 2017Finding 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.

May 22, 2017Price Named Associate VP for Academic Services at Maryland Institute College of Art

She begins her new job on July 17.

May 19, 2017W&L’s New Natatorium is Making a Splash

Washington and Lee University’s new natatorium is open!

May 19, 2017W&L’s Brock Weighs in on ‘Witch Hunts’

Michelle Brock, assistant professor of history, talked to Motto about use of the phrase "witch hunt."

May 17, 2017Shenandoah 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.”

May 17, 2017Kitanna 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.

May 17, 2017Writer 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

My W&LMay 17, 2017Taking 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.

May 16, 2017Licensed 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.

May 15, 2017A 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.

Out of the VaultMay 11, 2017James 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.

May 10, 2017W&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.

May 10, 2017Anthropology 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.

On CampusMay 10, 2017Heart 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.

May 5, 2017W&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.

May 5, 2017Two W&L Students Awarded Critical Language Scholarships

Sierra Noland and Tara Cooper received Critical Language Scholarships sponsored by the U.S. Department of State.

May 4, 2017Pulitzer-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.

My W&LMay 2, 2017Design, 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

My W&LMay 1, 2017Global 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.

May 1, 2017“Our Aim Was Man”: Civil War Sharpshooters

An inheritance of Civil War letters led to Professor Roberta Senechal's book about Civil War sharpshooters.

April 28, 2017Poet 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.

Student LeadersApril 28, 2017Smiles 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.

My W&LApril 27, 2017Corey Guen ’17: At Home in a ‘Stellar Community’

Guen splits his time between hiking the mountains of Rockbridge and traveling the world.

April 24, 2017W&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.

April 24, 2017Pianist 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.

April 21, 2017Three 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.

April 21, 2017Ward 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.”

April 21, 2017U.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.”

April 20, 2017Civility 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.

April 18, 201714th 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.

April 18, 2017The Great Robot Race

Physics and engineering students at Washington and Lee put their creations to the test in the final week of Winter Term.

Faculty FocusApril 17, 2017Art on the Walls

In his new book, Professor George Bent explores the cultural messages of Italian paintings from the Proto-Renaissance period.

My W&LApril 14, 2017A 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.

April 13, 2017Historian and Author Jon Kukla to Lecture at W&L

Kukla will speak on “Patrick Henry: Champion of Liberty.”

April 12, 2017W&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.

My W&LApril 12, 2017Eleni Timas ‘17: Swept up in Science

Meet Eleni Timas ‘17, a chemical engineering major who has been swept up studying tornadoes.

April 7, 2017On 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.

April 7, 2017A Translator, Not an Interpreter

Professor Jeff Barnett publishes a translation of Cuban poetry.

April 7, 2017Senator 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.

April 7, 2017In 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.

April 6, 2017Seventy-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.

April 4, 2017W&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.

March 31, 2017Staniar 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.

March 31, 2017L.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.

March 31, 2017Harrison 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.”

March 31, 2017John Dannehl Awarded a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to Spain

W&L senior John Dannehl has been awarded a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to Spain.

March 31, 2017From 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.

Why I GiveMarch 31, 2017The 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.

March 30, 2017Aly Colón to Lead Online Discussion Sponsored by LACOL

Washington BreakMarch 29, 2017From 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.

March 28, 2017Journalism 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.

March 28, 2017W&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.

March 28, 2017Scholarly 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.

March 28, 2017Tammi 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.

March 28, 2017W&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.

My W&LMarch 24, 2017Thriving at Home and Abroad: Karishma Patel ’18

Karishma Patel '18 loves finding the intersections of technology and business - while studying abroad in Madrid.

March 24, 2017W&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.”

March 24, 2017W&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.

March 24, 2017Shenandoah 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&LMarch 24, 2017My W&L: MK Moran ‘19

MK Moran's work with the LGBTQ Resource Center at Washington and Lee is impacting student perspectives.

March 24, 2017U.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.”

March 21, 2017At Home in LaLa Land

Marquita Robinson ’10 loves the uncertainty of life as a sitcom writer for “New Girl.”

March 20, 2017Phi 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.

My W&LMarch 17, 2017Science, 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.

My W&LMarch 17, 2017Hannah Falchuk and ‘the Power of Conversation’

Hannah Falchuk's passion for journalism has her reporting both in New York City and local Rockbridge.

My W&LMarch 17, 2017Science, Society and the Arts Presents: Matthew Rickert ‘18

Matthew Rickert ‘18: avid outdoorsman by day, corporate fraud analyst by night

My W&LMarch 17, 2017Science, Society and the Arts Presents: Andrew Mah ‘18

Meet Andrew Mah ‘18, an accomplished mathematician who found an unlikely passion - spiders!

March 17, 2017W&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.

My W&LMarch 16, 2017Science, 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.

March 16, 2017W&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.

March 15, 2017Stanford 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.”

March 15, 2017W&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.

March 15, 2017Lee 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.”

March 15, 2017W&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.

March 15, 2017Generalprobe 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.

March 15, 2017SABU 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.

My W&LMarch 15, 2017Science, 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.

My W&LMarch 14, 2017Laura 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.

March 10, 2017Michael 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.”

March 10, 2017W&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.

March 10, 2017W&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.”

March 10, 2017The 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.

March 10, 2017Quirky 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.

March 10, 2017Jeffrey 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.”

March 10, 2017William 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.

March 9, 2017University 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.

March 8, 2017Disney 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.

March 7, 2017U.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."

March 7, 2017W&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.

March 7, 2017W&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.

Around the WorldMarch 7, 2017W&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.

My W&LMarch 5, 2017Spreading 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

My W&LMarch 5, 2017Meet the Johnsons: Shlomo Honig ’18

Meet Shlomo Honig ‘18, whose day consists of analyzing rocks, protecting the environment, and ultimate frisbee

March 3, 2017MacArthur 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.”

March 3, 2017W&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.

Why I GiveMarch 1, 2017Roy 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.

March 1, 2017U.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."

March 1, 2017Jill 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.

March 1, 2017In 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.

March 1, 2017Marcia 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

February 28, 2017W&L’s Music Department Hosts Faculty Recital with Pianists Watanabe and Petty

Pianists Shuko Watanabe and Byron Petty all perform on March 5.

On CampusFebruary 27, 2017W&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.

February 24, 2017Discovery 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.

February 16, 2017Public 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.

February 16, 2017W&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.

February 16, 2017Registration 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.

My W&LFebruary 15, 2017Courtney 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.

February 14, 2017In 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.

February 14, 2017U.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?”

February 14, 2017Cornell 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.”

February 14, 2017University 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.

February 14, 2017Quincy 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.

February 14, 2017‘Matching a Person to a Role’: Jeb Brooks ’05

The CEO of a top sales-training company says everyone is in sales.

AdministrationFebruary 13, 2017Marc 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.

February 13, 2017Scott 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.

February 10, 2017R.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.

February 10, 2017Remembering Artist Alvin Hollingsworth

Alvin Carl Hollingsworth was a leading African-American artist whose works can be seen in W&L's Leyburn Library.

My W&LFebruary 9, 2017Ulemj “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.

February 8, 2017Antioch 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.

February 8, 2017Shenandoah 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.

February 8, 2017Fellowships 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.

Distinctly DubyuhnellFebruary 8, 2017Ingredients 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.

February 7, 2017W&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.

February 7, 2017W&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."

My W&LFebruary 7, 2017Tessa 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.

February 2, 2017W&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.

My W&LFebruary 2, 2017Meet the Johnsons: Harry Lustig ’17

Meet Harry Lustig ‘17, a scholar-explorer who’s hiked everywhere from the Blue Ridge to Alaska.

January 31, 2017The Voice of the Maritime Aquarium

Marketing maven Tina Tison ’95 is inspired by tradition and innovation.

My W&LJanuary 30, 2017Matt Lubas: Engineering Community Development

Meet Matt Lubas '18, an engineer who spends his spare time building communities.

January 27, 2017Quick 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.

January 27, 2017Ancient 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.

January 25, 2017Marina 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.

Faculty FocusJanuary 25, 2017Poverty, 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.

January 24, 2017Students Travel to Women’s March on Washington

W&L students reflect on their experiences at the Women's March.

January 24, 2017W&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.

January 24, 2017Michelle 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.”

January 24, 2017W&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.

January 24, 2017JMU 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."

Distinctly DubyuhnellJanuary 20, 2017Packing 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.

January 18, 2017W&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.

January 18, 2017Anna 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.”

January 18, 2017McCarthy 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.

January 18, 2017Anthropology 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.”

January 18, 2017Jennifer 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.”

My W&LJanuary 17, 2017Shaping Traditions: Alex Meilech ’18

Alex Meilech '18 has experienced tradition - from Lexington, Virginia to Buenos Aires, Argentina.

January 17, 2017Careers 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.

January 17, 2017Careers 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.

January 17, 2017Careers 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.

January 16, 2017Michael 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.”

January 12, 2017ODK 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.

January 11, 2017Meet 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.

My W&LJanuary 11, 2017Meet the Johnsons: Ryder Babik ’19

Meet Ryder Babik '19, a student who enjoys college as much as he enjoys helping others apply to college.

My W&LJanuary 11, 2017Meet the Johnsons: Graham Novak ’19

Meet Graham Novak '19, an aspiring - and already accomplished - entrepreneur

My W&LJanuary 11, 2017Meet the Johnsons: Harrison Westgarth

Meet Harrison Westgarth '17, a pre-med varsity athlete with a passion for teaching English for Speakers of Other Languages.

January 10, 2017Fuchs 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.

January 9, 2017Award-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

January 9, 2017Award-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.

January 9, 2017Pianist 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.

January 6, 2017Author 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.

January 6, 2017Civil 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."

My W&LJanuary 6, 2017Meet the Johnsons: Stephanie Chung ’18

Meet Stephanie Chung '18, an anthropology major with a passion for women's health advocacy.

January 6, 2017The Intersection of Art and Science: Lauren Sturdy ’11

Finding answers in the space where science and art intersect.

MediaJanuary 5, 2017W&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.

January 2, 2017Salvador 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.

January 2, 2017Staniar 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.

January 2, 2017Washington 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.

January 2, 2017From 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.

My W&LDecember 22, 2016Meet the Johnsons: Andy Cuthbert ’18

Meet Andy Cuthbert '18, a pre-med neuroscience major with a serious love of the outdoors.

December 22, 2016W&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.

December 22, 2016Jonathan 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.

EventDecember 20, 2016Complexions Contemporary Ballet Celebrates the Diversity of Dance

Complexions Contemporary Ballet comes to the Lenfest Center for a one-night engagement on Jan. 11.

December 16, 2016W&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.

December 16, 2016Georgia 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.

December 15, 2016ODK 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

December 14, 2016Elliot 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.

December 13, 2016‘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.

December 8, 2016Fall 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.

December 8, 2016Poetry Reading Features Authors Hoppenthaler and Smith

W&L's 8th Annual Writer in Residence Poetry Reading will feature John Hoppenthaler and R.T. Smith.

December 8, 2016Witt 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.

December 7, 2016Dedicated 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.

December 6, 2016Liz 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."

December 6, 2016Isabelle 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."

December 6, 2016Camille 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."

December 6, 2016W&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.

My W&LDecember 6, 2016Relishing 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.

December 5, 2016Holiday Pops Concert

Kick off the holiday season with traditional and contemporary arrangements of favorite holiday tunes!

November 30, 2016Perks 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.

November 30, 2016Journalism in a New Age

Alecia Swasy's new book tackles the impact of social media on journalism.

November 29, 2016W&L’s Rush Shares a Thanksgiving Prayer

Mark Rush's "A Thanksgiving Prayer" was published in The Roanoke Times on Thanksgiving day.

November 29, 2016Journalism 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.

November 29, 2016Interns At Work: Michael Sullivan

Michael Sullivan spent his summer interning at the Cultural Heritage Institute of the Netherlands in Amsterdam

November 21, 2016Ricardo 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.”

November 20, 2016W&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.

November 18, 2016W&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.

November 18, 2016Author, 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.”

Summer ResearchNovember 18, 2016W&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.

November 16, 2016W&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.

November 14, 2016Annual 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.

November 14, 2016“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.

November 14, 2016A Production for Peace

Alana DeJoseph ’92 is fulfilling her dream of creating a documentary history of the Peace Corps.

November 14, 2016Changing Perspectives: Zach Taylor ’17

Shepherd Intern Zach Taylor explores a holistic approach to middle school education at the Washington Jesuit Academy.

November 11, 2016Passionate About Public Health

Johnson Opportunity Grant Winner Cameron Lee interns at the Cluj School of Public Health in Romania.

November 11, 2016My 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."

November 11, 2016“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.”

November 10, 2016Watch Beth Macy discuss “Reporting From the Margins”

Macy, an award-winning journalist and author, spoke as part of the Fishback Visiting Writers program.

November 9, 2016Modern 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.

November 9, 2016W&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.

November 9, 2016Ellen Mayock Talks ‘Gender Shrapnel’

A discussion of "Gender Shrapnel in the Workplace," mentoring students and supporting W&L athletics.

November 8, 2016Reading 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.

November 7, 2016W&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.

November 7, 2016Temple Professor Emerita to Speak on Albion Tourgée

Carolyn Karcher to lecture on “Fighting Racism: Albion Tourgée and His African American Alliance During the 1890s.”

November 7, 2016W&L Dancers Create…

On Nov. 10-12, the award-winning Washington and Lee Repertory Dance Company will perform "W&L Dancers Create….”

November 3, 2016Alumnus 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.

November 3, 2016NHTSA Director Shares Experience as a Scientist in Public Service

Join one scientist on a journey through sleep, space, and safety.

November 2, 2016Historian 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.”

November 1, 2016Melina 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.

October 31, 2016NPR 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.

October 28, 2016“Brexit and the Crisis of Democracy in Europe”

The Center for International Education at Washington and Lee University will present a panel discussion on “Brexit and the Crisis of Democracy in Europe” on Nov. 3 at 6 p.m. in the Stackhouse Theater in Elrod Commons at W&L. The discussion is free and open to the public.

October 27, 2016‘Welcome’ in Seven Languages

Washington and Lee University this year welcomes seven foreign language teaching assistants.

October 27, 2016Welcome FLTA Michiko Nakada

Michika Nakada is one of seven foreign language teaching assistants at W&L this year.

October 27, 2016Welcome FLTA Anna Jerusalem

Anna Jerusalem is one of seven foreign language teaching assistants at W&L this year.

October 27, 2016Welcome FLTA Lucía Cespedes

Lucía Cespedes is one of seven foreign language teaching assistants at W&L this year.

October 27, 2016Welcome FLTA Camille Bouillon

Camille Bouillon is one of seven foreign language teaching assistants at W&L this year.

October 27, 2016Welcome FLTA Olga Dunaevskaya

Olga Dunaevskaya is one of seven foreign language teaching assistants at W&L this year.

October 26, 2016Conversation Starter

Hospice chaplain Kerry Egan '95 reflects on the important lessons her dying patients passed on to her.

October 26, 2016Welcome FLTA Mengsu Kong

Mengsu Kong is one of seven foreign languaga teaching assistants on the W&L campus this year.

October 26, 2016Welcome FLTA Imad Baazizi

Imad Baazizi is one of seven foreign language teaching assistants at W&L this year.

October 25, 2016Catching 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.

October 24, 2016Student Leaders: Taylor Gulotta ’17

Taylor Gulotta '17 discusses the challenges and rewards of stage managing the fall 2016 Bentley Musical "The Theory of Relativity."

October 24, 2016A 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.

October 24, 2016Now Playing: Theory of Relativity

The new musical, inspired by the actual stories of the millennial generation, celebrates the connections that unite and define us. .

October 24, 2016Crisis 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. .

October 24, 2016German 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.

October 20, 2016W&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."

October 20, 2016Jake 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.

October 20, 2016Markets 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.”

October 20, 2016Princeton 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.”

October 20, 2016UVa. 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.”

October 20, 2016W&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.

October 19, 2016On 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.

October 19, 2016Many Shades of Green

A call for student proposals related to sustainability projects provided valuable results for the campus and community.

October 19, 2016“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.

October 18, 2016“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.

October 18, 2016Narratives 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.

October 18, 2016The Millenials’ Song

The new musical, inspired by the actual stories of the millennial generation, celebrates the connections that unite and define us.

October 18, 2016Harrison Westgarth

Westgarth spent the summer interning at the NIH researching the rare congenital lysosomal storage disease, Neimann Pick Type C.

October 18, 2016One Fish, Two Fish

Above or below the water, Sasha Doss '13 studies and connects with fish and their environment.

October 18, 2016Summer Internship: Dan Claroni

Dan Claroni spent the summer working on unmanned aerial vehicles used to monitor gas emissions in Iceland.

October 17, 2016The 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.

October 17, 2016Crisis 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.

October 17, 2016Faculty Focus: Dan and Irina Mazilu

W&L physics professors Irina and Dan Mazilu join forces to mentor students and build a nanoscience program.

October 17, 2016University 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.

October 13, 2016Bob 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.

October 11, 2016Building 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.

October 10, 2016International Endeavors: Melina Knabe and Matt Carl

American students traveled abroad with international students for summer projects they created together. .

October 10, 2016MK 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.

October 7, 2016W&L's Colón Weighs in on Legality of Trump Tax Disclosure

October 7, 2016W&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.

October 6, 2016Phi 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.”

October 6, 20162016-17 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.”

October 6, 2016Dr. 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.”

October 5, 2016Design/Build/Fly

Using the university's IQ Center to fabricate some of the parts, students designed an airplane for an engineering competition.