W&L Celebrates Earth Month
The campus community will promote sustainability and environmental advocacy with various events throughout the month of April.
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Student Organization Spotlight: OUTLaw
OUTLaw's mission is to unite LGBTQ+ law students, faculty, community members, and allies to promote diversity and build support for queer issues.
Authors Athena Dixon and Matthew Vollmer to Give Reading at W&L
The April 3 reading by the former Shenandoah contributors is part of the literary magazine’s 75th- anniversary celebrations.
Law Reunion Spotlight: Emily Chowhan ’20L
Emily Kendall Chowhan reflects on her time at W&L Law ahead of her 5th class reunion.
Mary Anne Franks to Give Reading on ‘Fearless Speech’
The George Washington University professor’s talk will be held April 3 on W&L’s campus.
W&L Student-Run Investment Fund Ranks Among Nation’s Largest
The Williams Investment Society’s $25.5 million assets under management rank sixth nationally according to a survey conducted by the Center for Investment Research.
David Allen Wells Has Photography Displayed in Lexington’s Nelson Gallery
The university custodian had his photography featured in the Emerging Artists Exhibition.
John Tombarge Earns Outstanding Librarian Award
The professor and resource librarian received the honor from the Capital Area Business Academic Librarians.
W&L Presents Screening of British Theater Production ‘Frankenstein’
The April 7 screening is part of the Lenfest Center’s National Theatre Live series.
Leah Naomi Green to Hold Reading and Conversation on Language and Narrative
The April 7 event is part of the Museums at W&L’s ‘Lunch and Learn’ series.
The Marlbrook Chamber Players Present Their Seasonal Concert
The ensemble will perform at W&L’s Lenfest Center for the Arts on April 6.
Josh Fairfield Publishes Article in Oxford Intersections: AI in Society
The article examines how the resource intensive use of AI can exacerbate environmental damage due to the way AI models learn and evolve.
Meet a Colleague: Eric Moffa
Eric Moffa is an associate professor of education studies.
From Screen to Square Film Screening: ‘Get on Up’
The upcoming screening is the third installment of the academic year and will be shown on April 2 in Stackhouse Theater.
Career Paths: Sabrina Callender-Clewett ’25L
After graduation, Sabrina Callender-Clewett will join Alston & Bird’s Corporate Transactions and Securities group located in Palo Alto, California.
W&L Presents the University Singers Tour Kick-off Concert
The performance will take place on April 8 at 8 p.m. in the Lenfest Center’s Wilson Concert Hall.
Meet Isabel Duarte ’26
Duarte has embraced leadership development through the Choral Conducting Mentorship Program.
Stability and Justice
Xander Davies '26L writes about the German Law Journal's trip to Berlin for the Rule of Law Academy.
Economics Professor Interviewed for ‘Marketplace’ Podcast
Linda Hooks’ comments were featured during a March 19 segment on the impact of current interest rates on business and consumer spending.
Alumni Spotlight: Caroline Crosbie ’20L
Caroline Crosbie is an associate in the New York Office of Simpson Thacher.
Jim Withers is the Next Speaker in the Mudd Lecture Series
Withers, founder of the Street Medicine Institute, will give a lecture on March 26 at 5 p.m. in Stackhouse Theater on W&L’s campus.
W&L’s University Wind Ensemble Presents ‘Sounds of Spring’
The performance will take place April 7 at 8 p.m. in the Lenfest Center’s Wilson Concert Hall.
Career Paths: Sara Fe’ White ’25L
After graduation, Sara Fe' White will pursue a career as JAG officer for the U.S. Navy.
Darby Burgett ’26 Awarded Public Policy and International Affairs Fellowship
Burgett will attend the PPIA Junior Summer Institute at Princeton University this summer.
Inaugural ‘W&L Salutes’ Alumni Event Strengthens Connections, Honors the Military Service of W&L Community Members
The weekend event was commemorated with a ceremonial coin presentation with a coin designed by ROTC Cadet Carey Camp ’25.
W&L Presents Senior Recital with Matt Flynn
Flynn’s vocal recital will take place on April 4 at 8 p.m. in Wilson Concert Hall.
W&L Presents Senior Recital with An Shelmire
Shelmire’s piano recital will take place on April 5 at 8 p.m. in Wilson Concert Hall.
W&L Presents Okaidja Afroso’s ‘Jaku Mumor: Ancestral Spirit’
The March 29 performance is part of the Lenfest Center’s Outreach & Engagement Series.
W&L Celebrates Third Annual Philanthropy Education Week
Washington and Lee University celebrated its third annual Philanthropy Education Week (PEW), March 10-13, highlighting the transformative impact of philanthropic contributions on the student experience.
Washington and Lee University to Host 2025 Entrepreneurship Summit
The two-day program will be held on campus April 11-12.
W&L Presents Senior Recital with Yuchen Qian
Qian’s piano recital will be held on March 30 at 3 p.m. in Wilson Concert Hall.
W&L Hosts 20th Annual Tom Wolfe Weekend
The weekend’s seminar will feature Jayne Anne Phillips discussing her Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, “Night Watch.”
Get to Know the Newest Members of the W&L Community – 3/19/25
The following individuals recently joined the Washington and Lee employee workforce.
W&L’s Leticia Fernández-Fontecha Publishes New Book
The visiting assistant professor of history explores the history of children’s pain in relation to social and medical perception.
Meet a Colleague: Josh Jones
Josh Jones serves as the director of athletic facilities.
The Right Direction
Stephen Welker ’05 honors his past by shaping the future.
Justin Davis is the Next Speaker in the Anne and Edgar Basse Jr. Author Talk Series
Davis will deliver a lecture titled “Web Scraping for Research on Novel Data” on campus on March 27.
Meet Chloe Sin ’26L: Law Ambassador
Chloe Sin shares her passion for law school with prospective students as a student ambassador for the Law Admissions office.
Bestowing the Highest Honor
The Washington Award acknowledges those individuals who have exemplified profound philanthropy to Washington and Lee University and greater service to the nation.
Healthy Focus
Cory Allison '94, P'26 hopes to change the way hospitals and doctors approach surgical prep.
Tricia Miller ’93 Featured in Insider Athens Magazine
Miller was named one of the most inspiring women in Athens, Georgia.
JCRSJ Symposium to Explore Free Expression in the Classroom
The March 21 event will explore privacy, censorship, and freedom of expression in educational settings.
Inside SSA
A group of students passionate about research has been working tirelessly to make this year’s Science, Society and the Arts 2025 conference an event to remember.
Meet Ashton Mouton ’28
Mouton entered college with plans to be a surgeon, but a sociology class changed his career path.
Campus Kitchen Continues Just Food Series with Local Partners
The March 20 webinar will focus on the challenges in addressing childhood obesity.
University Chapel to Receive Gallery Update and Preservation Repairs
The work begins this fall and will bring the Chapel offline for a portion of the academic year.
Kish Parella Co-Organizes Berle XVII Symposium on International Business Transactions
The conference is hosted by the Berle Center on Corporations, Law, and Society at the Seattle University School of Law.
Student Organization Spotlight: SEIPLS
The Sports, Entertainment, and Intellectual Property Law Society provides students with practical exposure to the law and opportunities to compete in external competitions.
Paul Youngman Named Interim Dean of the College at Washington and Lee
Paul Youngman, associate provost for academic development and operations and professor of German, has been appointed to a one-year term as interim dean of the College at Washington and Lee University.
W&L’s Staniar Gallery Presents ‘Conceptual Boundaries’
The senior thesis exhibition will be on view from March 24 through April 11.
Chawne Kimber Named Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of Faculty at Pitzer College
Chawne Kimber, dean of the College and professor of mathematics at Washington and Lee University, has been named vice president for academic affairs and dean of faculty at Pitzer College in Claremont, California. She will begin her new role on July 1, 2025.
The Grand Affair
Ahead of the 2025 edition of Fancy Dress, take a visual walk down memory lane with the beloved W&L tradition.
W&L Presents a Conversation with Reporters Russ Buettner and Sue Craig
The Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalists from the New York Times will give a public talk on March 25, followed by a book signing.
W&L Presents an Evening with Playwright and Actor Christine Toy Johnson
Johnson will present excerpts of her recent musical and give a public talk on March 24 at 7 p.m. in Johnson Theater.
Carla Lalli Music to Deliver Keynote Remarks for W&L’s Science, Society, and the Arts Conference
The award-winning cookbook author will deliver a public talk on March 20, with student research presentations on March 21.
Brooke deRosa ’01’s ‘The Yellow Wallpaper’ Enjoys World Premiere at Carnegie Hall
DeRosa composed the music for the opera based on the short story by Charlotte Perkins Gilman.
W&L Presents Senior Recital with Heidi Thiessen ’25
Thiessen’s voice recital will be held on March 28 at 8 p.m. in Wilson Concert Hall.
Forging Their Futures
Helen Ezgo ’25 and Maina Shodmonbekova ’25 traveled across the world to expand their horizons at W&L thanks to the John M. Gunn International Scholarship.
Little Scholars to Offer On-Campus Summer Youth Camp
The program features different weekly themes running June 16 to Aug. 1.
Washington Portrait to be Featured in Exhibit Commemorating 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence
Washington and Lee will loan iconic Peale portrait to upcoming Virginia history exhibit on view in Richmond and Yorktown.
W&L’s University Orchestra Presents Concerto-Aria Winners Concert
The performance will take place March 27 at 8 p.m. in the Lenfest Center’s Wilson Concert Hall.
Eric Deggans Named Knight Chair in Journalism and Media Ethics at W&L
The NPR personality, journalist and media analyst will assume the position in July.
Rebecca Benefiel Featured in PBS NOVA Documentary on Ancient Pompeii
Benefiel is among a host of experts that reveal the truths about the social and economic makeup of the city before the eruption of Mount Vesuvius.
Faculty Spotlight: Josh Fairfield
Josh Fairfield is the William Donald Bain Family Professor of Law and the Director of Artificial Intelligence Legal Innovation Strategy.
Meet a Colleague: Mat Rapoza ’03
Mat Rapoza ’03 serves as the football team's assistant coach and offensive coordinator.
Charlotte Clymer to Deliver Institute on Media Ethics Keynote
Clymer will discuss advocacy communications in her March 19 lecture.
Tetiana Sylina to Deliver Lecture on the Challenges Facing Ukrainian Journalism
The award-winning journalist’s talk will be held March 12 on W&L’s campus.
W&L Students Host Holi Celebration
Celebrate the Hindu festival of colors on March 23 on Cannan Green.
W&L’s J.T. Torres Co-Authors New Book
The director of the Harte Center for Teaching and Learning examines the relationship between critical thinking and writing.
