Eight W&L Students Awarded Gilman Scholarships to Study Abroad
This round of recipients marks a record-setting Gilman Scholar cohort for W&L.
Featured News, Views and More from Around W&L
International Exposure
Studying abroad was the best and most impactful educational experience I had. The person I am today was forged in the experiences I had abroad.
Following the Money
The Follow the Money workshop and Spring Term course bring W&L students together with business journalists from across the nation.
Ain’t No Mountain High Enough
Brandon Chalk '00 followed his love for the outdoors all around the world, summiting the highest peaks on each of the seven continents with his wife, Kristine Chalk.
From Mystery to Mastery
A chance encounter in the Science Center as a child set Alyssa Cirrincione ’25 on a path to pursue her curiosity at W&L.
Seen and Heard
View all SOC »“I owe everything to W&L. The amazing thing about a liberal arts education is that you explore so many different opportunities.”~ Vic Ernst ’25
In Case You Missed It
1. Career Paths: Sydney Layne ’25L
After graduation, Sydney Layne will join Troutman Pepper Locke in their Houston office.2. W&L’s Katie Wagner ’25 Earns U.S. Teaching Assistantship to Austria
Wagner will teach English in Austria before pursuing a career as a German language educator.3. Josh Fairfield Publishes Article in the Belmont Law Review
The article critiques the failure of current privacy frameworks to protect workers from the growing encroachment of employer surveillance at home.4. An Uplifting Legacy
If I can create opportunities for people the way W&L created opportunities for me, I’m happy to do it.5. Alex Klein Publishes Article in the Northeastern University Law Review
The article examines a legal test developed through a series of cases to determine whether a state’s proposed method of execution constitutes cruel and unusual punishment.People & News
W&L’s Katie Wagner ’25 Earns U.S. Teaching Assistantship to Austria
Wagner will teach English in Austria before pursuing a career as a German language educator.
SEAL to Sponsor Third 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.
Chris Gavaler to Debut One-Act Play at the Live Arts Waterworks Festival
The professor of English’s show will screen on May 21 and 23 in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Megan Hess ’97 Named Class of 1960 Professor of Ethics and Accounting
Hess, a professor of accounting, will hold the position for three years.
W&L Welcomes New Trustees Jason W. Aiken ’94 and Courtney Camp Enloe ’97L
Aiken and Enloe were sworn in as trustees on May 9.
Entrepreneurship Summit Connects Students and Alumni With Shared Interests
The 2025 Entrepreneurship Summit brought students together for networking, honing their pitch skills and sharing ideas with alumni.
Lucas Morel Selected for Prestigious ACS Mellon Academic Leadership Fellowship
The John K. Boardman Jr. Professor of Politics will use the fellowship to lead W&L’s “Liberating Ideas” initiative.
W&L’s Anshika Patel ’26 Receives Davis Projects for Peace Grant
Patel plans to expand the reach of Wings of Women, the community-driven initiative she founded in her home country of India.
Annual Spring Spotlight to be Held on Campus May 23
Students and faculty will summarize and display their Spring Term research and coursework.
Politics Professor Publishes New Book
Stu Gray’s publication examines the Bhagavad-Gita through a political perspective.
Melissa Kerin Quoted in ProPublica Article
The professor of art history and director of the Mudd Center for Ethics offered her opinion on the nuances of the return of a Buddha sculpture by the Art Institute of Chicago to the Government of Nepal.
Business Administration Professor Publishes Book in Tandem with W&L Alumna
Jeff Schatten and Teresa Aires ’19 co-wrote a book on the impacts of artificial intelligence on the workforce.
Faces of W&L
Meet a Colleague: Erin Fleming
Erin Fleming is a reunion giving officer within University Development.
Meet Daniel Reiter ’26
Reiter has carved his own path at W&L by designing a major that combines his interests in theater, business, communications and law.
Meet a Colleague: Kendra Hurt
Kendra Hurt is the Administrative Assistant for the Frances Lewis Law Center.
Meet a Colleague: Andrea Velásquez
Andrea Velásquez serves as manager of work-life and leaves for the Office of Human Resources.
Meet Zanita Akinkugbe ’27
Akinkugbe’s goal of becoming a pediatric oncologist has been reinforced by her research lab work.
Meet a Colleague: Katharine Farrar ’11
Katharine Farrar ’11 is the director of alumni chapter programs at W&L.
Meet Nona David ’26
David serves as head intern of the Burish internship program that connects local schools with student volunteers.
Meet a Colleague: Wendy Rains
Wendy Rains is the office manager for the University Library.
