W&L Alumnus Benji Hess ’23 Earns U.S. Teaching Assistantship to Austria
Hess will teach English in Austria and prepare for a career as an educator.
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W&L Professor Quoted in NPR Article on Salvador Dalí
Elliott King offered his expertise on the authenticity of an AI-generated Dalí voice used for an exhibit at the Dalí Museum in St. Petersburg, Florida.
SEAL to Sponsor Second Annual Washington and Lee Campus-Wide Garage Sale
Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to sell unwanted items and donate any unsold items to benefit local nonprofit organizations.
Larry Connolly’s Running for the Roses
The 1979 W&L alumnus has two horses running in the 2024 Kentucky Derby with his syndicate, West Paces Racing.
W&L’s George Alford ’24 Awarded U.S. Teaching Assistantship to Austria
Alford will teach English at two secondary schools in Austria before attending Princeton Theological Seminary.
The Museums at W&L Present ‘Stephanie Shih: LONG TIME NO SEE (好久不見)’
The solo exhibition, on view starting Aug. 28, mines the Reeves Collection of Chinese Export to explore diaspora and identity through ceramics.
W&L’s Contact Committee Presents an Evening with Hypnotist Tom DeLuca
The acclaimed hypnotist will perform on May 7 at 7 p.m. in the University Chapel.
Career Paths: Ian Joseph ’24L
After graduation, Ian Joseph will be a litigation associate at the firm McGlinchey Stafford in Nashville.
Scholarship of Law Professor Cited in FTC Noncompete Decision
Two articles by Washington and Lee law professor Chris Seaman were cited in a ruling that bans nearly all noncompete agreements.
Consider Completing the 2024 Wall Street Journal / College Pulse Ranking Survey
Survey results will provide guidance to prospective students and families across the nation.
Career Paths: Bernadette Coyle ’24L
After graduation, Bernadette Coyle will work in the Workplace Class Action group for Duane Morris in Chicago.
Meet a Colleague: Jason Rodocker
Jason Rodocker serves as associate dean of students.
Washington and Lee Announces March Community Grants
W&L's Community Grants Committee has made 12 grants totaling almost $36,000 to non-profit organizations in Lexington and Rockbridge County.
W&L Professor Awarded the David and Rosalee McCullough Research Fellowship
Edward Adams will use the funds to research decline narratives in West Virginia.
Meet Diwesh Kumar ’24
Mathematics and economics major Kumar says an art history class opened up new avenues of learning.
Leading By Example
Ben Bankston ’25 is finding opportunities at W&L to challenge himself in and out of the classroom.
W&L Open Enrollment Runs April 22-May 17
Now is the time to make any necessary changes to your university benefits.
W&L Recognizes Students for Their Leadership Excellence
The annual Leadership Excellence Awards recognize students, faculty, staff and organizations for their contributions during the academic year.
W&L Philosophy Professor Receives Fellowship to the National Humanities Center
Angela Sun is one of 31 fellows selected for research work at the NHC in 2024-25.
Pianist Nicholas Ross to Perform at W&L’s Lenfest Center
The piano recital will be held on May 11 at 8 p.m.
W&L’s Michelle Morgan ’24 Earns Fulbright to North Macedonia
Morgan was selected for a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to teach English in North Macedonia.
Shared Language
Anthony Edwards, professor of Arabic, brings his boundless energy to his teaching, research and mentorship of students.
Kish Parella Elected to ASIL Executive Council
Parella will serve a three-year term on the Executive Council of the American Society of International Law.
Alumni and Friends Endow Scholarship to Honor Long-time Staff Member
The gifts honor Elizabeth Outland Branner and her 25 years of service to the School of Law.
W&L Professor Awarded National Endowment for the Humanities Summer Stipend Grant
Li Kang will receive $6,000 to support research leading to a book on the metaphysics of three schools of Chinese Buddhism.
Get to Know the Newest Members of the W&L Community – 4/24/24
The following individuals recently joined the Washington and Lee employee workforce.
W&L Law Student Argues Case before Third Circuit Court of Appeals
Haley Carter '24L argued the case as a student attorney in W&L Law’s Advanced Administrative Law Clinic, better known as the Black Lung Clinic.
W&L’s Catherine McKean ’24 Selected For Fulbright to Germany
McKean has been awarded a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to teach English in Germany.
Meet a Colleague: Laurie Huger
Laurie Huger serves as an administrative assistant in University Development.
CBL Faculty Collaborative Generates New Community Connections
The 2023-2024 academic year at W&L saw the proliferation of several new course offerings for students through a new faculty development initiative offered by the Office of Community-Based Learning (CBL).
Student-Athletes Team Up for a Better Earth
The Generals Earth Action Leadership program works to combine athletics with environmental stewardship.
Inside the 1L Year with Jeremy Thompson ’26L
Law student Jeremy Thompson reflects on the challenges and successes of his first year at W&L Law.
Sandy de Lissovoy: Floating Topographies, New Work, and Collaborations
Guest curator Paula Burleigh on de Lissovoy’s upcoming exhibit at Staniar Gallery, on view from April 29 through May 31.
Meet Meg Liwag ’27
Growing up in Lexington, Liwag saw firsthand how members of the W&L community made an impact, and she knew she wanted to be part of that.
W&L Students Showcase Ideas of Tomorrow
All students enrolled in a Winter Term entrepreneurship class participated in the Creative Showcase on April 4.
Career Paths: Colleen Karlovich ’24L
After graduation, Colleen Karlovich will work at the firm Jones Day in Washington, D.C.
Alumni Spotlight: Tomi Akinmola ’21L
Tomi Akinmola is a judicial clerk for the Hon. Jamar K. Walker of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia.
W&L’s Anna Bosking ’24 Awarded Fulbright to Colombia
Bosking has been awarded a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to teach English in Colombia.
W&L Student Accepted into American Economic Association Summer Training Program
Janae Darby ’25 will participate in the prestigious program this summer at Howard University in Washington, D.C.
Illusionist Rick Thomas Presents “Mansion of Dreams”
The award-winning illusionist will perform on May 1 in Keller Theatre.
Career Paths: Jasmine Cooper ’24L
After graduation, Jasmine Cooper will join Sheppard Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP in their Washington, D.C. office as a Labor and Employment Associate.
Career Paths: Sara Lee ’24L
After graduation, Sara Lee will clerk for a federal district court judge and then join the general litigation group at Kirkland & Ellis in their New York office.
W&L’s Gillian Holloway ’24 Earns Fulbright to Spain
Holloway was selected for a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to teach English in Spain.
Madhumita Chakraborty Co-Authors Journal Article on Groundwater Contaminants
The earth and environmental geoscience postdoctoral fellow co-authored the papers as part of her doctoral research at the Indian Institute of Technology.
Ali Fazal ‘25L Named ACS Next Generation Leader
Fazal is one of only 34 up-and-coming legal professionals selected for the program.
Professor Kevin Finch’s “Wes Bound” Documentary Garners Prestigious Recognition
The film claimed silver at the New York Festivals TV & Film Awards Festival Gala on April 16.
Unearthing History
Students, faculty and alumni gathered April 12-13 to recognize the archaeological evolution of W&L’s back campus.
Caleigh Wells ’17 Found Her Calling in Climate Reporting
The reporter and podcast host won a 2023 National Edward R. Murrow Award for her part in BURNED, which investigated failures by the U.S. Forest Service to protect California towns from potential high-risk wildfires.
Meet a Colleague: Sybil Prince Nelson ‘01
Sybil Prince Nelson ‘01 is an assistant professor of mathematics.
W&L Law Presents Alumni Awards during 2024 Reunion Celebration
Bill Oast ’71, ‘74L was honored with the Outstanding Alumnus Award. Calvin Awkward ’06, ‘09L and Kathy McLaughlin ‘19L were recognized for volunteer work.
W&L Alumni and Student Awarded NSF Fellowships
Emma Aldrich ’22, Tanajia Moye-Green ’23 and Jules Seay ’24 have received pre-doctoral graduate research fellowships from the National Science Foundation to support their research.
W&L’s Demetri Patrinos ’25 Awarded Goldwater Scholarship
Patrinos is one of three W&L students selected for the scholarship this spring.
A Violinist’s Anthem
Duncan Hart ’24 lends his musical talents to Washington and Lee University athletics by playing the national anthem on the violin before home events.
Meet Brad Singer ’24
A Washington Term class with a real-world focus prepared Singer for post-graduate work in the federal government.
W&L Selects Melissa Neal as University Registrar
Neal comes from Radford University, where she served as interim registrar for the 2023-24 academic year.
Celebrating Spring: Outing Club’s Top Five Hikes
Spring Term and Alumni Weekend reunions are the perfect times to experience the outdoors that hug Washington and Lee.
W&L’s Austin Molitor ’25 Awarded Goldwater Scholarship
Molitor is one of three W&L students selected for the scholarship this spring.
Women Supporting Women
Jasmin Oommen '26L interviews women law school graduates on successfully navigating a career in law.
Career Paths: Andrew Morales ’24L
After graduation, Andrew Morales will join the law firm Huff Powell Bailey in Atlanta, Georgia.
W&L Law Releases 2023 Graduate Employment Report
According to the report, 98.1 percent of the class of 2023 secured a job that either requires bar passage or for which a J.D. degree is an advantage.
W&L’s Sarp Sahin ’26 Awarded Goldwater Scholarship
Sahin is W&L’s first sophomore to receive the scholarship since 2009.
Solving Career Dilemmas
The “Dilemmas” podcast, hosted by two W&L seniors, connects students to the university’s Office of Career and Professional Development.
2024 Distinguished Alumni Awards
Washington and Lee University is proud to announce this year's Distinguished Alumni Award winners
W&L’s Benton Copeland ’24 Awarded Fulbright to Taiwan
Copeland has been awarded a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to teach English in Taiwan.
Donna “Chris” Butler Ball, Trustee Emerita, Dies at 76
Ball served on the board from 2001-2006.
Phi Beta Kappa Initiates New Members During 2024 Convocation Ceremony
The Phi Beta Kappa chapter at Washington and Lee University welcomed 54 students into the prestigious honor society.
Bright Frimpong Co-Authors Journal Article on Crowdfunding
The first-year business administration professor authored the paper with the members of his doctoral dissertation committee.
Alumni Spotlight: Thuan Tran ’21L
Thuan Tran is an Assistant Commonwealth Attorney for Fairfax County.
Career Paths: Ross Reggio ’24L
After graduation, Ross Reggio will be working with Manning Gross + Massenburg in the Irvine, California office.
