From the Magazine

From the MagazineDecember 28, 2023In The Lead: Step Away from Your Screen

Katie Yurechko ’24 blends her studies in computer science, philosophy, and poverty and human capability to make technology more equitable — and to connect communities.

From the MagazineDecember 21, 2023Office Hours: Aliaa Bassiouny

The Lawrence Term Associate Professor of Finance uses her expertise in financial training and emerging markets to simulate real-world settings in the classroom.

From the MagazineDecember 19, 2023In The News: Sharing Stories

Rob Fure and Tom Camden ’76, who both retired in June, opened new doors to intellectual discovery for the W&L community.

From the MagazineDecember 7, 2023Chronicles: Racing Into History

A statue of Secretariat made a stop in Lexington last spring, as the man whose dream produced the Virginia-born racehorse was a W&L alumnus and trustee emeritus.

From the MagazineDecember 5, 2023Salute: Grace and Good Humor

Jim Farrar '74 reflects on the life of Farris Hotchkiss '58, former vice president of university relations and secretary of the university.

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From the MagazineNovember 30, 2023Friends Without Borders

Lifelong friends Seng-Kah “Henry” Baey ’83 and Dan Einstein ’83 reflect on their time at W&L.

From the MagazineNovember 22, 2023Empathy & Compassion

In May, Mary Hipp ’90 said being a member of the second class of women undergraduates at W&L taught her a lot— although she didn’t realize it at the time.

From the MagazineNovember 13, 2023From Big Law to Foreign Assets

Chrishon McManus ’14L—attorney and competitive swimmer—radiates calm when it counts.

From the MagazineApril 18, 2023Office Hours with Rebecca Harris

As well as operating her own farm, Professor Harris teaches American politics, public policy and food policy.

From the MagazineApril 17, 2023The Art of: Climate Activism

Nate Abercrombie ’20, conservative outreach coordinator at Citizens Climate Lobby, works toward finding common ground.

From the MagazineAugust 23, 2021Farewell to the VC3

Alumni and faculty reflect on the legacy of the Virginia Capital Case Clearinghouse, closing its doors after over 30 years serving capital defense attorneys.

From the MagazineJuly 12, 2021SABU: Advocating with One Voice

In 1971, Black students founded the Student Association for Black Unity, launching a 50-year tradition of advocacy on campus.

From the MagazineJuly 1, 2021Popping Online

Coco Ellis Howe ’16 and Tani Greenspan ’16 created a successful online art gallery in the middle of a pandemic.

From the MagazineJune 24, 2021Smarter, Faster

In a shifting media landscape, Ted Williams ’07 and Mike Allen ’86 are focused on reigniting local journalism through a new business venture.

From the MagazineJune 22, 2021Supporting Excellence

W&L’s new provost, Lena Hill, aims to support the university’s initiatives in interdisciplinary work, diversity, equity and inclusion, and more.

From the MagazineJune 15, 2021‘The Unfortunate Game With Washington and Lee’

The U.Va. baseball team just couldn’t connect with George Sykes’ curveballs.

From the MagazineApril 23, 2021Legal Eagle

Life has been a series of firsts for Rita Davis ’93, who now serves as counsel to Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam.

From the MagazineFebruary 19, 2021Super Sleuth

At Pfizer, Michael Benigno ’00 analyzed COVID-19 clinical data in the quest to develop a vaccine and antiviral therapy.

Alumni in ActionJuly 22, 2020Just Say Hello

Hollis Owens ’97’s nonprofit offers people with disabilities opportunities to present to, and educate, schoolchildren about their lives.

Lives of ConsequenceApril 5, 2018W&L Lives Lost in the Vietnam Era

Nineteen Washington and Lee University alumni died during the Vietnam Era. These are their stories.

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.

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.

From the MagazineDecember 15, 2017What We Lost: Remembering Vietnam 50 Years Later

W&L alumni look back at the Vietnam War and how it changed them.

From the MagazineAugust 17, 2017What a Trip

For many students at Washington and Lee, the Outing Club is about more than outdoor adventure — it’s about finding a place that feels a little bit like home.

From the MagazineAugust 17, 2017Step Away from the Books

Washington and Lee students are on the move thanks to a robust collection of club sports, intramurals and exercise classes.

April 27, 2017W&L Magazine, Winter/Spring 2017: Vol. 94 | No. 1

Rocking the Rhodes: Paqui Toscano '16

December 16, 2016‘A Good Place to Spend a Career’: Ken Ruscio Reflects

On Dec. 31, after 10 years as Washington and Lee’s president, Ken Ruscio leaves office. Earlier this fall, President Ruscio sat down with us in his Washington Hall office for a conversation, which appeared in the fall issue of W&L: The Washington and Lee Alumni Magazine.

December 13, 2016New Book Covers 70 Years of the W&L Story

Historian Blaine Brownell ’65, who spent his career as a college professor, administrator and consultant, has completed a 608-page history of W&L, from 1930 to 2000.

December 12, 2016Something Old, Something New

After more than 10 years and $50 million, the restoration and renovation of Washington and Lee University’s hallowed Colonnade is complete.

November 26, 2016W&L Magazine, Fall 2016: Vol. 92 | No. 3

So Long, Farewell: Kim and Ken Ruscio '76

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