Midnight Breakfast: A Tradition Worth Staying Up For
Since 1992, the W&L community has come together to provide students with sustenance and camaraderie during finals week.
Featured News, Views and More from Around W&L
William C. Dudley Named President of Claremont McKenna College
He will complete the current academic year at W&L and begin his new role on July 1, 2026.
The Perfect Match
Washington and Lee students connect with local schools through the Burish Program.
Paul Youngman Named Dean of the College at Washington and Lee University
Washington and Lee University has named Paul Youngman as dean of the College following a competitive national search. Youngman, associate provost for academic development and operations and professor of German at W&L, has been serving as interim dean of the College since July 1, 2025.
Enjoy a Festive 2025 Holiday Season
The W&L community celebrates the 2025 holiday season with a wide variety of campus and local events.
Seen and Heard
View all SOC »“We are deeply committed to providing students with the tools and habits to be the agents of their own well-being. We believe that this skill will not only serve students well while at W&L, but for the rest of their lives.”~ Alex Miller, vice president for student affairs
In Case You Missed It
1. Brian ’96 and Katie ’95 Boland on Building a Well-Being Economy
The Bolands have dedicated their time and energy to building a more equitable economic system.2. The Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life Hosts End-of-Year Banquet
The office brought W&L student leaders together to celebrate their accomplishments and contributions.3. New MESA and Arabic Minors Broaden W&L Students’ Horizons
Washington and Lee’s new Arabic minor grew out of its innovative, interdisciplinary Middle East and Southeast Asian Studies program.4. Joey Barretta Published in American Political Thought
The visiting assistant professor of politics authored a paper titled “Frederick Douglass's Five-Decade Fight Against Colonization.”5. Brian Alexander Publishes New Book
The associate professor of politics brings Thomas Jefferson’s definitive word on the rules for Congress to print.People & News
Joey Barretta Published in American Political Thought
The visiting assistant professor of politics authored a paper titled “Frederick Douglass's Five-Decade Fight Against Colonization.”
Brian Alexander Publishes New Book
The associate professor of politics brings Thomas Jefferson’s definitive word on the rules for Congress to print.
W&L Students Win Second Place in Undergraduate Geoscience Poster Competition
The group presented their research at the 2025 GSA Connects Annual Meeting.
Martha Greer Walker ’27 Publishes Book
The junior shared her research on how to build an AI-ready career.
Meet W&L’s AI Fellow: Your Guide to Navigating Artificial Intelligence
Sybil Prince Nelson ’01 helps faculty, staff and students discover how to use AI responsibly and effectively — from designing assignments to understanding when human creativity should take the lead.
Betty Boatwright ’26 Named to NFHCA Senior Team
Boatwright, co-captain of the field hockey team, is one of just 60 student-athletes nationwide to earn the honor.
Tiffany Pins Earns Old Dominion Athletic Conference Women’s Soccer Coach of the Year Award
The Generals’ mentor received the award for the third time in her four seasons.
Hannah Phillips Appointed as a Small School Representative for the Virginia Association of College and University Housing Officers
The associate director of housing and residence life will advocate for small school residential needs.
Washington and Lee Commemorates Veterans Day
The W&L community gathered to honor the military service of current and retired members of the staff, faculty and student body.
Soo Yon Ryu Presents at the Association of Consumer Research Conference
The assistant professor of business administration shared her paper on the materialization of experiences.
Mengying Liu receives The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society Early Career Leaders Professional Development Award
The assistant professor of engineering is one of three recipients recognized globally.
In Memoriam: Sidney J. Williams Jr., Professor of Romance Languages Emeritus
Williams taught Spanish at Washington and Lee University for 40 years.
Faces of W&L
Meet a Colleague: Billy Chase
Billy Chase is the senior graphic designer in the Office of Communication and Public Affairs.
Meet Ella Moser ’26
A Spring Term Abroad class in Spain connected Moser with a piece of home.
Meet a Colleague: Brea Moore
Brea Moore is an AmeriCorps VISTA working with the Office of Community-Based Learning.
Meet a Colleague: Laura Ulmer
Laura Ulmer serves as associate dean of student engagement.
Meet a Colleague: Jacque Bruce
Jacque Bruce is an administrative assistant for the German Department.
Meet Gabriela Gino ’26L
Gabriela Gino volunteers at The Community Table, learning how meals foster connection, understanding, and community resilience.
Meet Luis Chong ’28
Chong loves spending time in nature, especially visiting the gazebo on campus.
Meet Reagan Reiferson ’26
Reiferson has found her "homes" on campus in her sorority and the Outing Club.
