Dan Johnson Awarded National Science Foundation Grant
The collaborative grant will be used to build a transformative educational assessment of creative thinking for STEM education and research.
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Summer School
Elka Prechel ’26 was inspired by a Spring Term Abroad to explore her passion for teaching in France and Italy this summer.
Summer Experience: Kile Granai ’25L
This past summer, Kile Granai worked as a summer associate at Hunton Andrews Kurth in New York City.
W&L Outcomes: Katie Yurechko ’24
After a summer internship with the University of Washington, Yurechko will be pursuing her master’s degree at the University of Oxford.
W&L Law Faculty Top 50 in Scholarly Impact Study
The study is considered in the legal academy as the most credible measure of a faculty’s scholarly impact.
Noted Sports Researcher and Sociologist Scott Brooks to Hold Discussions at W&L
The two-day programming will be headlined by a conversation featuring Brooks and DeLaney Center fellow Drew Harrell ’24 on Thursday, Sept. 5 in the Watson Galleries.
Late Summer Update on Campus Construction Projects
The Marketplace extension is now open to the public and all projects remain on schedule.
Meet a Colleague: Amber Wright
Amber Wright serves as the senior accounts receivable coordinator in the Business Office.
W&L Welcomes New Faculty
Twenty-nine new faculty are joining the university this year.
W&L Welcomes New Visiting Faculty, Postgraduate Fellows and Assistant Coaches
Washington and Lee University has welcomed 26 new faculty members who will serve as visiting professors, postdoctoral fellows or assistant coaches this fall.
Rebecca Benefiel to Deliver Provost’s Lecture
The annual address that celebrates W&L faculty for excellence in scholarship and teaching will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Sept. 12 in University Chapel.
The Terra Foundation for American Art Awards Museums at W&L a $50,000 Grant
The funds will support ‘Stephanie Shih: LONG TIME NO SEE (好久不見),’ an exhibition born out of the 2023 inaugural Artist-in-Residence program.
W&L Army ROTC Student Earns Prestigious Award While Completing Basic Training
Kylee Cross ’27 received the Soldier Leader of the Cycle Award at her graduation ceremony on August 1.
In Memoriam: Irwin Taylor Sanders II, Professor of History Emeritus and University Historian
Sanders worked at Washington and Lee for over 40 years, providing countless lectures on the university’s history.
Professor Allison Weiss, Prison Parole Project, Featured in Mother Jones
The article examines the history of parole in Virginia since it was abolished in 1995.
Meet a 1L: Braxton Berry ’27L
Braxton Berry is from Richmond, Virginia and received his undergraduate degree from Washington College.
Summer Experience: Malia Devencenzi ’26L
This summer, Malia Devencenzi interned with the Native Hawaiian Legal Corporation in Honolulu, Hawai’i.
Suzette Malveaux Publishes “Fireside Chat” in Harvard Civil Rights-Civil Liberties Law Review
Professor Malveaux interviewed Chief Justice Angela Riley of the Supreme Court of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation regarding tribal courts and justice in Indian country.
Unearthing Answers
By enlisting guidance from the W&L science community, Emma Marvelli ’27 combined a Spring Term abroad class with summer research to better understand Virginia meta-basalts and their potential for combating climate change.
Brennan Center for Justice’s Liza Goitein to Deliver Constitution Day Address
Goitein’s talk, titled “Presidential Emergency Powers and the Threat to Democracy,” will be delivered on Sept. 16 in Northen Auditorium.
W&L Law Welcomes Impressive Law Class of 2027
The class includes 125 students from 28 states and D.C. and four countries, representing 88 undergraduate institutions.
A Final Act of Generosity
The Brian C. Shearer Scholarship Endowment provides opportunities for future generations.
Meet a 1L: Shweta Karmakar ’27L
Shweta Karmakar is from Bay Shore, New York and received her undergraduate degree at Stony Brook University.
Meet a 1L: Tyler Showalter ’27L
Tyler Showalter is from Harrisonburg, Virginia and attended James Madison University for his undergraduate degree.
Summer Experience: Bryce Thornburg ’25L
Bryce Thornburg spent his summer with the Complex and Affirmative Litigation Team of the San Francisco City Attorney’s Office.
Overseeing a Fiscal Future
As vice president of club finance for the NFL, Will Dorrance ’11 helps govern the NFL’s economic model.
Championing Tennis
Recently retired CEO of the USPTA John Embree ’75 hopes to inspire members of the younger generation to pursue a career in his beloved sport.
Meet a 1L: Ally Orr ’27L
Ally Orr is from Warren, Ohio and received her undergraduate degree from Charleston Southern.
Meet the Commish
The DIII University Athletic Association recently tapped Sarah Otey '07 to lead the organization.
Name Game
The back stories behind some of W&L's outdoor athletic spaces.
Going for the Goal
Matt Simpson ’12 captured silver in goalball at the Paralympics in 2016. He’s hoping to top that this summer.
Chronicles: The Play’s the Thing
The Armadillo has gone down in lacrosse history books as a game-changer.
Get to Know the Newest Members of the W&L Community – 8/21/24
The following individuals recently joined the Washington and Lee employee workforce.
The Lenfest Center Presents ‘Indigenous Dress and Culture’
The pop-up exhibit will be on view in Kamen Gallery beginning Sept. 1 and is part of the Lenfest Center’s Outreach & Engagement Series.
A Message From President Dudley
President Dudley offered a welcome message to the W&L community as we approach the start of Fall Term.
Members of the Summer Research Scholars Program Featured in Online Publication
Assistant professor Michelle Cowan and students Victoria Bliley ‘26 and Zachary Puckett ’26 had their summer research cited in the July edition of spectra.
Meet a Colleague: Robert Forsberg
Robert Forsberg serves as operations manager and performs visitor services for the Museums at W&L.
Museums at W&L: Fall 2024 Programs and Exhibitions
This academic year’s lineup of exhibits and events will highlight the university’s Reeves Museum of Ceramics and the Watson Galleries.
W&L Announces 2024 Distinguished Young Alumni Award Winners
Alvin G. Thomas ’14 and Anna Thomas ’14 will be recognized during Young Alumni Weekend.
W&L Outcomes: Kathleen Roberts ’24
Roberts is pursuing her doctorate in educational psychology through the LIME program at Southern Methodist University in Dallas.
Washington and Lee University Announces Leadership Changes in University Advancement
Jocelyn Lewis has been promoted to executive director of university development, and Dennis Cross returns as senior advisor for University Advancement and acting director of Lifelong Learning.
Talking Points: Brett Strohsacker ’06
As VP of football communications for the Philadelphia Eagles, Strohsacker helps both individuals and the team navigate the media landscape.
Summer Experience: Rebecca Liu ’25L
This summer, Rebecca Liu worked as a summer associate at Fox Rothschild in their New York office.
Legacy of Outdoor Exploration
The Matelich Endowment enhances Outing Club experiences.
Scholarship by Mark Drumbl Cited in Fifth Circuit Opinion
The case involved the floating barrier Texas deployed in the Rio Grande to deter illegal migration.
Business in Barcelona
Eliza Spaht ’26 took a course on the economics of winemaking with the Council on International Educational Exchange’s Business and Culture program in Barcelona, Spain.
Get to Know the Newest Members of the W&L Community – 8/14/24
The following individuals recently joined the Washington and Lee employee workforce.
Convocation to Kick Off New Academic Year at Washington and Lee
The event will be held on the Front Lawn at 5:30 p.m. on Sept. 4, and Roosevelt Montás from Columbia University will provide remarks.
Get to Know the Newest Members of the W&L Community – 8/13/24
The following individuals recently joined the Washington and Lee employee workforce.
Summer Experience: Ben Wood ’26L
Ben Wood spent his summer as an intern in D.C. Superior Court.
W&L Outcomes: Jack Maloy ’24
In September, Maloy will move to Germany for a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship.
Second Act: Stanley Erdreich Jr. ’57
After a 60-year career in investment banking, real estate and venture capital, Erdreich embraced his creative side and turned his passion for poetry into songwriting.
‘W&L After Class’ Podcast Releases New Episode Featuring Lisa Alty
In this month’s episode, Alty discusses how a distasteful high school chemistry experience, enrolling in college as a first-generation student and seeing W&L evolve since the early years of coeducation shaped her approach to teaching.
An Extraordinary Opportunity
Through W&L’s Summer Research Scholars program, Landon Rollins ’26 and John Paul Hammond ’27 are working in Special Collections to process an alumnus’ expansive performing arts collection.
Lindley’s Legacy Lives On
Washington and Lee's new student wellness center has inspired generous support.
W&L’s Mudd Center Announces 2024-25 Lecture Series
“How We Live and Die: Stories, Values, and Communities” kicks off Sept. 19 with a keynote address by Duke University professor Adjoa Boateng Evans.
Brandon Hasbrouck Publishes “Prisons as Laboratories of Antidemocracy” in the Yale Law Journal
The article reviews Jeffrey Bellin’s "Mass Incarceration Nation" while analyzing the ways in which techniques for constraining incarcerated persons have been deployed outside prison walls.
Student Organization Spotlight: First-Year Orientation Committee
The First-Year Orientation Committee has been planning since last fall to offer programming to welcome the Class of 2028 to W&L’s campus later this month.
W&L’s Lenfest Center for the Arts Presents 2024-25 Season, ‘Expand the Arts!’
Tickets for the entire season will be available to purchase beginning Sept. 9.
W&L Classroom Technologies Team Receives Prestigious Award
Annie Foster, Andy Briggs, Todd Goetz and Patrick Sheridan were honored for their campus collaboration efforts at the Higher Ed AV Awards Ceremony.
Meet a Colleague: Paige Gance
Paige Gance serves as the assistant director of assessment strategy.
Aly Colón Selected for Inclusion in Marquis Who’s Who
The recently retired journalism professor was cited as a preeminent figure in the field of media ethics.
W&L Outcomes: Kathryn Cover ’24
Cover is working as a public relations apprentice at Prosek Partners in New York City.
Get to Know the Newest Members of the W&L Community – 8/6/24
The following individuals recently joined the Washington and Lee employee workforce.
Faculty Spotlight: Mark Drumbl
Professor Mark Drumbl's latest research focuses on informers in repressive societies.
Summer Knights
The A. Paul Knight Internship Program in Conservation, named in memory of a late Washington and Lee student, allows students to pursue their passion for environmental conservation.
$236,800 in Grants Awarded to Students and Alumni Working in Public Interest Positions
83 students and recent graduates received grants this summer to support their work in public interest positions.
Industry Frontrunner: Drew Fleming ’05
As CEO and president of the Breeders’ Cup, Fleming has taken the lead in creating national safety standards in the horseracing industry.
W&L Alumna Maria Kisker ’21 Selected for Fulbright to Taiwan
Kisker will pursue a master’s degree in political economy at National Tsing Hua University.
