Lex McMillan ’72 Receives A Lifetime Achievement Award
Lex McMillan '72 received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Association of Fundraising Professionals
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W&L Researchers See Coral Decline
Geology professor Lisa Greer, who has been taking students to Belize since 2011 to monitor the health of coral reefs, said their research indicates that the latest El Niño, on top of global climate change, may be harming the Belize Barrier Reef.
W&L to Continue Hosting the Virginia Governor’s Foreign Language Academies
Washington and Lee's contract to host three Virginia Governor’s Foreign Language Academies each summer has been renewed through 2021.
W&L Law Professor’s New Book Examines Small Jurisdictions in Cross-Border Finance
A new book by Washington and Lee law professor Christopher Bruner explores how “offshore” financial markets emerged and rose to prominence.
W&L Negotiations Team Wins Regionals, Headed to National Championships
The W&L Law team of Thomas Griffin ‘18L and Stephen Edwards ‘18L will compete at the ABA National Negotiations Competition in February.
Annual Christmas Candlelight Service – A Lexington Tradition
The University Singers will perform the "Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols" at W&L's annual Christmas Candlelight Service.
“The Election and Its Meanings: An Interpretive Panel”
Washington and Lee faculty participated in a panel discussion on Thursday, Nov. 17, discussing the 2016 election from a variety of perspectives.
A Production for Peace
Alana DeJoseph ’92 is fulfilling her dream of creating a documentary history of the Peace Corps.
Changing Perspectives: Zach Taylor ’17
Shepherd Intern Zach Taylor explores a holistic approach to middle school education at the Washington Jesuit Academy.
Passionate About Public Health
Johnson Opportunity Grant Winner Cameron Lee interns at the Cluj School of Public Health in Romania.
John White Loves Fixing Things
"I have been [at W&L] for fifteen years and I have always been treated with respect and kindness by everyone. That has made me very loyal to this institution and the people here."
My W&L: Sejal Mistry
"My W&L experience has been defined by my love of biology and my passion for being active in my community."
Washington and Lee Commemorates Veterans Day
Washington and Lee University conducted its annual Veterans Day gathering in front of Lee Chapel on Friday, Nov. 11.
“Markets & Morals” Speaker to Discuss Responsibilities of Business in Society
Harvard Business School professor Nien-hê Hsieh to lecture on “The Role and Responsibilities of Business in Society: Back to Basics.”
Panel: Discrimination against Muslims Hurts Everyone
Members of the W&L community packed a room at Elrod Commons on Nov. 3 to hear four faculty members discuss discrimination against Muslims in America.
Watch Beth Macy discuss “Reporting From the Margins”
Macy, an award-winning journalist and author, spoke as part of the Fishback Visiting Writers program.
Modern Art Goes Pop: Selections from W&L’s Art Collection at Staniar Gallery
The Staniar Gallery at Washington and Lee University presents “Modern Art Goes Pop: Selections from W&L's Art Collection.” The show will be on view Nov. 7 – Dec. 9.
W&L’s Rush on Sea Change in American Politics
The following opinion piece by Mark Rush, Waxberg Professor of Politics and Law and director of international education at Washington and Lee, appeared in the Richmond Times-Dispatch on November 6, 2016.
Ellen Mayock Talks ‘Gender Shrapnel’
A discussion of "Gender Shrapnel in the Workplace," mentoring students and supporting W&L athletics.
Nominate Your Fellow Generals
The selection committee of the alumni board is seeking confidential nominations from alumni for this year's Distinguished Young Alumni Award
Reading Music
John Donaldson ’92, who returns to campus next week as executive-in-residence at the Williams School, is helping to map the future of the music industry at Pandora Internet Radio.
Slow Down
After the death of his brother, Pierce Owings '06 and his family have lobbied to limit the speeds of heavy trucks on highways.
W&L Professor Emeritus H. Eugene King dies at 94
Henry Eugene King, professor emeritus of psychology at Washington and Lee University, died on Oct. 31, at his home in Lexington, Virginia.
Temple Professor Emerita to Speak on Albion Tourgée
Carolyn Karcher to lecture on “Fighting Racism: Albion Tourgée and His African American Alliance During the 1890s.”
W&L Dancers Create…
On Nov. 10-12, the award-winning Washington and Lee Repertory Dance Company will perform "W&L Dancers Create….”
W&L’s Cantey Discusses Iraq’s New Museum in BBC Travel Story
Seth Cantey, assistant professor of politics at W&L, talks about Iraq's historical significance in a story for BBC Travel
Cy Twombly ’53: Mixing Images and Words
A new book, "Reading Cy Twombly: Poetry in Paint," examines the artist's use of poetry in his work.
W&L Connections at Work
Andrew Elliott ’07 used networking with W&L alumni and professors to pursue a career in real estate management and strategy.
There is More to Cybersecurity than Emails
Election Class OpEd by Axel Box '17
Trump’s “Great Wall:” Just another “Great” Failure in the History Books
Election Class OpEd by Brittany Smith '19
The Greatest (Presidential) Hat Trick of All Time
Election Class OpEd by Carley Sambrook '17
Adios, America?
Election Class OpEd by Guilherme Baldresca '19
The Champion of the Common Man vs. The Corrupt Political Aristocrat – A Tale of Two Elections
Election Class OpEd by Lilly Wimberly '18
The Last Time West Virginia Mattered in an Election
Election Class OpEd by Ashley Faulkner '18
It’s 1828 All Over Again — Maybe
Election Class OpEd by Nathan Richendollar '19
Students Studying the Presidential Election Weigh In On the Issues
What do college students think about the very unusual 2016 presidential election? Read on to find out.
Alumnus and Pandora Executive to Speak on the Future of Music
“Streaming Wars and the Future of Music” will be the topic of John Donaldson’s address when he speaks at W&L Nov. 15.
NHTSA Director Shares Experience as a Scientist in Public Service
Join one scientist on a journey through sleep, space, and safety.
Historian to Speak on the Ways in Which Travel Has Caused Cultures to Clash
University College London historian to give talk titled, “The Eye of the Other: Travel Writing and Travel Polemics in Eastern Europe from the 18th Century to the Present.”
Field Hockey defeats Roanoke in the quarterfinals of the ODAC Tournament
The third-seeded Generals defeated sixth-seeded Roanoke, 3-0, on Tuesday in the quarterfinals of the ODAC Tournament at the W&L Turf Field.
Medical Hero
As a pediatrician, Henry Hawthorne '62 has spent the last 40 years improving the quality of life for children across the Wilmington, North Carolina, region.
Melina Knabe Wins a Research Grant from the Virginia Academy of Sciences
The neuroscience major and philosophy minor will use her $500 research grant to fund her senior honors thesis.
W&L’s Strong Weighs In on the Topic of Rigged Elections
The following opinion piece by Bob Strong, William Lyne Wilson Professor of Politics at Washington and Lee, appeared in the Richmond Times-Dispatch on October 29, 2016.
W&L’s Lind Talks About Charlie Brown and the Great Pumpkin
Stephen Lind talks about Charlie Brown and The Great Pumpkin on The Academic Minute.
W&L’s Community Grants Committee Accepting Fall Proposals
Washington and Lee University’s Community Grants Committee will be accepting Fall 2016 proposals until 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 4, 2016.
Timothy Gaylard’s “Leonard Bernstein: An Overview of the Life and Career”
W&L music professor Tim Gaylard considers Leonard Bernstein's extraordinary music career as part of the annual Alumni College lecture series open to alumni and friends of Washington and Lee.
NPR Executive to Speak on Bias in Journalism
Keith Woods, vice president of diversity in news and operations at NPR, will deliver the keynote address for the 62nd Ethics Institute in Journalism.
“Brexit and the Crisis of Democracy in Europe”
The Center for International Education at Washington and Lee University will present a panel discussion on “Brexit and the Crisis of Democracy in Europe” on Nov. 3 at 6 p.m. in the Stackhouse Theater in Elrod Commons at W&L. The discussion is free and open to the public.
‘Welcome’ in Seven Languages
Washington and Lee University this year welcomes seven foreign language teaching assistants.
Welcome FLTA Michiko Nakada
Michika Nakada is one of seven foreign language teaching assistants at W&L this year.
Welcome FLTA Anna Jerusalem
Anna Jerusalem is one of seven foreign language teaching assistants at W&L this year.
Welcome FLTA Lucía Cespedes
Lucía Cespedes is one of seven foreign language teaching assistants at W&L this year.
Welcome FLTA Camille Bouillon
Camille Bouillon is one of seven foreign language teaching assistants at W&L this year.
Welcome FLTA Olga Dunaevskaya
Olga Dunaevskaya is one of seven foreign language teaching assistants at W&L this year.
Robert J. Grey Jr. ’76L Honored for Commitment to Diversity
Robert J. Grey Jr. was honored by the organization's Forum on Construction Law for his "extraordinary leadership and lifetime of commitment to moving the meter on diversity and inclusion."
Conversation Starter
Hospice chaplain Kerry Egan '95 reflects on the important lessons her dying patients passed on to her.
Welcome FLTA Mengsu Kong
Mengsu Kong is one of seven foreign languaga teaching assistants on the W&L campus this year.
Welcome FLTA Imad Baazizi
Imad Baazizi is one of seven foreign language teaching assistants at W&L this year.
Catching Waves
Jamie Hayes ’17 spent two summer months in New Zealand, where he conducted research that could eventually help to improve the diagnosis of gastrointestinal ailments.
Student Leaders: Taylor Gulotta ’17
Taylor Gulotta '17 discusses the challenges and rewards of stage managing the fall 2016 Bentley Musical "The Theory of Relativity."
A Day in the Life: Bogdan Bors ’17
Johnson Opportunity Grant Winner Bogdan Bors '17 interns with Community Empowerment Solutions, a social entrepreneurship company focusing on microconsignment opportunities in Ecuador.
Now Playing: Theory of Relativity
The new musical, inspired by the actual stories of the millennial generation, celebrates the connections that unite and define us. .
Crisis Responder: David Sugerman ’99
David Sugerman '99 combines medicine with social service, responding to crises around the world and training those on the front lines of disease control. He will give a public talk on his career in public health on Tuesday, Oct. 25, at 5:30 p.m. in Science A214. .
German Ambassador to U.S. Headlines Institute for Honor Symposium
Peter Wittig, German Ambassador to the U.S., will speak on “German Policy Toward the European Refugee Crisis” at W&L's Institute for Honor Symposium.
W&L’s Colón Weighs in on Legality of Trump Tax Disclosure
Aly Colón, Knight Professor of Ethics in Journalism at Washington and Lee University, recently shared his expertise in an Associate Press story titled, "Experts: No Clear Criminal Case Over Trump Tax Disclosure."
Campus Kitchen at Washington and Lee Wins Altria Grant
Campus Kitchen awarded a $15,500 grant from the Altria Companies Employee Community Fund to support its weekend backpack snack program and to help supply its mobile-food pantries.
Jake Burnett Wins Elmes Pathfinder Prize in Psychology
Jake Burnett, a Washington and Lee University senior from Anaheim Hills, California, has been awarded the 2016 David G. Elmes Pathfinder Prize in Psychology.
Markets and Morals Series Features Talk on ‘Taboo Trades in the Human Body’
Kimberly Krawiec, the Kathrine Robinson Everett Professor of Law at Duke University and senior fellow and faculty council member at the Kenan Institute for Ethics, will give a lecture on “Gifts Within Markets? Taboo Trades in the Human Body.”
Princeton Professor Imani Perry to Give Shannon-Clark Lecture
Imani Perry, the Hughes-Rogers Professor of African American Studies at Princeton University, will speak on “The Passionate Utterance: Black Women’s Literature and Freedom Dreams.”
