Honor Thy Parents
The Clapp brothers fund a scholarship in memory of their parents.
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What Makes A Great Leader?
As a Presidential Leadership Scholar, Dana Bolden '89 discussed effective leadership styles with Presidents Bush and Clinton.
Alumni Chapters 2017-2018 Review
The second half of the Alumni Chapter year turned out to be just as busy as the first!
Turning Data into Knowledge
Moataz Khalifa discusses his new job as Leyburn Library's director of data education.
Chapter Updates
New events are being planned for the upcoming year. We hope you'll join us!
A Powerful Connection
Gerry Barousse '80 helped found the Bayou District Foundation, which is developing a community that replaced a flooded housing development in New Orleans.
Alumnus Receives First ODK Endowed Scholarship in honor of Kenneth P. Ruscio
The scholarship will be the first awarded in the 2018-19 academic year.
Signed, Sealed and Delivered
W&L clinches fund-raising goal of $50 million for athletic facilities.
Green Solutions for a Modern World
Attending the Princeton Environmental Ideathon was a natural progression for Julianna Keeling '19, who started a sustainable packaging company when she was still in high school.
Black Alumni Reunion
Save the Date
A ‘Dream Act’
Tolu Olubunmi ’02 speaks up for immigrants and refugees.
Helping Kids Bounce Back
Dr. Daniel “Trey” Lee ’98 leads groundbreaking research and clinical trials of immunotherapy treatments to fight pediatric cancers.
A Year in Pictures
Highlights from the 2017-18 academic year.
A Well-Rounded Adventure
Danielle Spickard '19 is taking full advantage of what the Sydney Internship and Study Abroad Program has to offer.
Friends of the Library
Washington and Lee has received a $2.5 million gift from Hal F. and Barbra Buckner Higginbotham to endow the university librarian position.
Office Hours: Seth Michelson
The assistant professor of Spanish, who devotes time both inside and outside the classroom to writing and translating poetry, recently compiled a book of poems written by incarcerated undocumented teens.
Reunion 2018: A Record-Breaking Event
Nearly 700 alumni returned to campus to celebrate classes with graduation years ending in three and eight. This year's reunion classes collectively raised more than $1.5 million for the Annual Fund and committed a total of $5.2 million in current gifts and future pledges.
Summertime Stints
Washington and Lee students utilize their summers through research, volunteer work and internship opportunities, both on campus and across the globe.
JCRSJ Invites Articles for Direct Review
The Journal of Civil Rights and Social Justice at Washington and Lee School of Law has issued an announcement regarding a call for submissions.
An Outing in Italy
W&L Outing Club's latest international trip took 15 cyclists on a bike tour through Italy.
Making Space for Women
Ali Greenberg ’13 has opened a flexible workspace and social club in Richmond that emphasizes community for women and gender minorities.
A Leap of Faith
Ollie Cook '60 and wife, Sharon, discover the rewards of adopting a senior dog.
Horowitz Addresses Conspiracies, Scandals in Washington Post Piece
Horowitz is an associate professor of history at Washington and Lee.
Strong Talks Presidential Scandals in the Richmond Times-Dispatch
Strong is the William Lyne Wilson Professor in Political Economy at Washington and Lee.
Strong Talks Presidential Scandals in the Richmond Times-Dispatch
Strong is the William Lyne Wilson Professor in Political Economy at Washington and Lee.
The Bigger Picture
Washington and Lee students partnered with Eagle’s Nest Clubhouse members to create a 32-foot community mural around the theme of recovery.
Chip Mahan ’73 Recognized for Business Acumen
Mahan, CEO and chairman of Live Oak Bank, was recently profiled in the Wilmington, North Carolina-area media.
Into the Great Wide Open
The A. Paul Knight Internship Program in Conservation, named in memory of a late Washington and Lee student, turns 30 this year. It has provided internships to 132 students and is still going strong.
W&L Recognizes 29 Retiring Faculty and Staff
President Dudley recognized retiring faculty and staff during Commencement on May 24.
David G. Elmes, Professor of Psychology Emeritus at W&L, Dies at 76
Elmes taught at Washington and Lee University for 40 years until his retirement in 2007.
W&L to Host 7th Annual Entrepreneurship Summit
The summit will take place Friday and Saturday, September 21-22, 2018. Alumni registration is now open.
Colleagues Remember David Gordon Elmes
The professor of psychology emeritus died June 4.
Law Alumni Honored by Anti-Defamation League
Washington and Lee law graduates Chris Wolf ‘80L and Joe Brown ‘68L have been honored for their work by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL).
IRS Matching Grant Helps W&L Tax Clinic Serve Low-income Taxpayers
The Tax Clinic at the Washington and Lee University School of Law has been awarded a matching grant from the Internal Revenue Service’s Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic program (LITC).
Sand Trackers
Professor David Harbor and his Spring Term class chased particles of sand from the Blue Ridge Mountains to the Barrier Islands and the high plains of Utah.
Paul Youngman Named Associate Provost at Washington and Lee
Youngman succeeds Marcia France, who becomes dean of undergraduate studies at Duke Kunshan University in China.
Washington and Lee Names New Associate Dean of the Williams School
Elizabeth Oliver will assume the role of associate dean beginning July 1.
A Muse in Nature
Professor Ricardo Wilson's Spring Term class spent 10 days writing short fiction at Skylark Nature Preserve and Lodge in Raphine.
Kerin Awarded Howard Foundation Fellowship
She is one of eight applicants to receive a $33,000 grant.
Meditations on the Past and Future
Evan Kueffner ’18 remains mindful of the friends, professors, coaches, staff and community members who opened doors to multiple opportunities for him.
Sifting Through the Past
Donald Gaylord's Spring Term class introduced students to archaeological lab methods through hands-on experience, readings and field trips.
Bui ’21 and Syed ’19 Awarded Gilman Scholarship to Study Abroad
Doan Bui ’21 and Hashim Syed ’19 have won Gilman Scholarships to study abroad.
W&L’s Hoover Offers Credit Score Advice on WalletHub
Hoover discusses the advantages and disadvantages of a perfect credit score.
Class of 2018 Video: ‘What We’ll Miss’
Diplomas have been handed out and caps have been tossed. In this video, members of the Class of 2018 discuss what they'll miss most about W&L.
Commencement Address 2018
President William C. Dudley addressed the Class of 2018 at the commencement exercises on the Front Lawn.
Washington and Lee Graduates 441 Students at 231st Commencement
In his Commencement address, president Will Dudley encouraged the Class of 2018 to take the habits they have learned at W&L "and change the world, one small encounter at a time.”
Loughery ’18 Awarded ORISE Research Fellowship
The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) research fellowship will allow her to conduct research at the U.S. Army Medical Research Institute for Chemical Defense.
Faith Pinho Awarded ODK Leader of the Year for Journalism
Pinho’s award is part of ODK’s 2018 General Russell E. Dougherty National Leader of the Year competition.
Washington and Lee University to Celebrate 231st Commencement, Baccalaureate
Visit our Commencement page to see a complete schedule and logistics, view stories and video about the Class of 2018, and watch live streaming video of graduation.
Washington and Lee University to Celebrate 231st Commencement, Baccalaureate
W&L celebrates its 231st undergraduate commencement Thursday, May 25. LIVESTREAM: 10 a.m.
Prepared for the Game of Life
With the support of teammates, professors and friends, Nicholas George '18 was able to balance two majors and a spot on the basketball team.
W&L to Award Two Honorary Degrees at 2018 Commencement
W&L will recognize the outstanding contributions of professors Marjorie Agosín and Harlan Beckley at its 231st commencement.
Thomas V. Litzenburg Jr. ’57, Retired Director of the Reeves Center, Dies at 84
Litzenburg, who worked at W&L from 1991 until 2003, was also the former acting university chaplain.
The Value of Wandering
More than any other experience at W&L, the Outing Club has taught Bowen Spottswood '18 about living life joyfully.
W&L’s Peccie Wins Individual Title in NCAA Division III Golf Championship
W&L sophomore Brian Peccie won the individual title and the Generals finished National Runner-up, as play finished at the NCAA Division III Men's Golf Championship on Friday.
W&L Presents Senior Recitals
The performance is free and open to the public.
W&L Seniors Present Piano and Violin Recital
The performance is free and open to the public, and no tickets are required.
No Longer a ‘Reluctant Leader’
Truth Iyiewuare '18 looks back at his growth as a member—and then president—of the Student Association for Black Unity at W&L.
University Singers Present Annual Commencement Concert
The performance is free and open to the public, and no tickets are required.
A Message from President Dudley Regarding the Report of the Commission on Institutional History and Community
In August 2017, I appointed the Commission on Institutional History and Community and charged it with examining how the ways that we teach, discuss and represent our history shape our community.
Professor Blunch Attends DAEiNA Conference at Princeton University
Blunch recently attended the 7th annual meeting of Danish Academic Economists in North America (DAEiNA) at Princeton University. This year, he was able to fully enjoy the program as a participant, rather than as an organizer.
Three W&L Students Awarded 2018 Critical Language Scholarships
Elizabeth McDonald heads to Japan, Emily Austin to Indonesia and Riley Ries to Kyrgyzstan.
W&L’s University Collection of Art and History Presents Special Lecture
Boldt’s lecture is titled "Conversing a Great Deal with Your Picture: Portraiture and Society in Early Virginia.”
Halford Ryan, Professor of English and Speech Emeritus, Dies at 74
Ryan taught at Washington and Lee for 40 years until his retirement in 2010.
Perszyk, Thetford Highlight 2017-18 Athletics Award Winners
The awards were presented during W&L's Athletics Awards Ceremony on May 15.
Washington and Lee Alumnus Tom Wolfe ’51 Dies at 88
Wolfe, one of W&L's most accomplished alumni, will be remembered for his talent, wit and generosity.
A Picture-Perfect College Experience
Ellen Kanzinger '18 provides a snapshot of the many opportunities she had to hone her photography skills at Washington and Lee.
W&L Students Receive National Science Foundation Awards
The NSF only funds about 11,000 of the 40,000 proposals it receives annually for research, education and training projects.
A One-Man Special Projects Department
While studying in Sydney, Bradley Callaham '19 interns at LINK, the world’s largest international business brokerage firm.
