Harry Potter, Superhero
Washington and Lee English professor Chris Gavaler is featured on the latest Mugglenet Academic podcast.
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W&L's Merchant Featured in New Lee Video
Washington and Lee history professor J. Holt Merchant is featured in a new video about Robert E. Lee produced by Henrico County television.
W&L’s Darznik Wins SCHEV Award for Outstanding Teaching
Jasmin Darznik, assistant professor of English at Washington and Lee University, has received a 2013 Outstanding Faculty Award from the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV). Darznik won a Rising Star Award, which goes to assistant professors who have been teaching six years or less.
W&L Seniors Shannon McGovern, Keaton Fletcher Are January Generals of the Month
Washington and Lee University seniors Shannon McGovern and Keaton Fletcher will be recognized as the Generals of the Month for January.
Civil Rights Pioneer Terrence Roberts Keynotes King Week at W&L
Terrence Roberts, one of the "Little Rock Nine," described his experiences as one of nine black teenagers who integrated Little Rock's Central High School in 1957 on Sunday, Jan. 20, in Lee Chapel during the keynote event in Washington and Lee University's observance of Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday.
New Exhibit to Open at W&L’s McCarthy Gallery in Holekamp Hall on Jan. 28
“Emblematic Objects,” a solo exhibition of paintings by Anita Dawson, opens on Jan. 28 in McCarthy Gallery in Holekamp Hall at Washington and Lee University.
Salem Scholarship Honors Jill Bailey Chenet '03
The family of Jill Bailey Chenet, the 2003 Washington and Lee alumna who drowned off the Outer Banks of North Carolina in July, has established a scholarship with the Salem Education Foundation in her memory. Jill graduated from Salem (Va.) High School and taught hearing-impaired students at The River School in Washington, D.C. According to the criteria, which Jill's brother, […]
W&L Energy Conservation Paying Dividends
Washington and Lee University’s emphasis on energy conservation continued to pay major dividends during the past calendar year, including a consistent reduction in energy usage by at least 20 percent each month.
Andrew Delbanco Inspires W&L Audience about Education on Founders' Day
Citing the current national conversation about whether or not college is worth it, Andrew Delbanco told a Washington and Lee University audience Friday that we should not lose sight of the mystery of higher education.
Ashford '82 Climbs a Hot Tin Roof
Washington and Lee alumnus Rob Ashford directs Broadway's new production of "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof."
W&L Basketball Star Jay Handlan '52 Dies
John Bernard "Jay" Handlan '52, one of the most prolific scorer's in the history of Washington and Lee basketball, died on January 10 in Ormond Beach, Fla. He was 84.
Domnica Radulescu to Give Edwin A. Morris Professorship Inaugural Lecture
Domnica Radulescu, professor of Romance languages at Washington and Lee University, will give the Edwin A. Morris Professorship Inaugural Lecture on Jan. 31, at 5 p.m. in Northen Auditorium of Leyburn Library.
N.C. Judge Will Honor King at W&L Law School
As part of its Martin Luther King Jr. Day Observance on Jan. 21, the Washington and Lee School of Law will feature a guest lecture by North Carolina District Court Judge Louis A. Trosch Jr., who has received considerable attention for his methods of avoiding implicit bias in his courtroom. It will be a homecoming […]
No. 1 Contrarians
When the Wall Street Journal named Legg Mason Capital Management Opportunity the No. 1 fund in its 2012 Winners' Circle performance ranking of U.S. diversified stock portfolios, it featured the fund managers in the story: two Washington and Lee alumni. Bill Miller, of the Class of 1972, is the fund manager, and Samantha McLemore, of the Class of 2002, is […]
“Souper Bowl” to Benefit Campus Kitchen Backpack Program
Twelve local Lexington restaurants will contribute soup for sampling in the first “Souper Bowl” to benefit the Weekend Backpack Program of the Campus Kitchen at Washington and Lee on Sunday, Jan. 27, at Evans Hall on the W&L Campus.
Implicit Bias Lecture Highlights W&L Law MLK Day Activities
N.C. District Court Judge Louis A. Trosch ’88 will discuss implicit bias as part of the MLK Day activities at W&L Law.
Dyson Foundation Makes $2.5 Million Grant to W&L for Center for Global Learning
The Dyson Foundation of Millbrook, N.Y., has made a $2.5 million grant to Washington and Lee University to develop the University’s new Center for Global Learning.
Michelmore on Tax and Spend History on New Hampshire Public Radio
Washington and Lee University history professor Molly Michelmore discussed her book, "Tax and Spend: The Welfare State, Tax Politics and the Limits of American Liberalism', on New Hampshire Public Radio's The Exchange on Monday, Jan. 14.
W&L Professor, Students Co-edit New Zealand Poetry for “Shenandoah”
Washington and Lee English professor Lesley Wheeler and two W&L seniors served as guest editors of a special edition of "Shenandoah."
W&L's Ruscio on WMRA's “Virginia Insight”
Washington and Lee University President Kenneth P. Ruscio will be part of a panel discussing the liberal arts and job preparation on WMRA's "Virginia Insight" program on Monday at 3 p.m.
W&L's ODK Circle Honors Four Honorary Initiates, Inducts Undergraduate and Law Students
Washington and Lee University's Alpha Circle of Omicron Delta Kappa will recognize its new initiaties at the University's Founders Day/Omicron Delta Kappa Convocation on January 18.
Richmond Curator to Give Talk on New Staniar Gallery Exhibit
Emily Smith, the director of 1708 Gallery in Richmond, will give a public talk on Wednesday, Jan. 16, at 5:30 p.m. in the Concert Hall at Washington and Lee’s Wilson Hall. The topic of the lecture will be the current exhibition at Staniar Gallery, <em>Future Perfect</em>, which was curated by Smith.
Wiman Steps Down from Poetry Magazine
Washington and Lee alumnus Christian Wiman leaves Poetry magazine editorship for faculty position at Yale.
Verizon Grant to W&L Will Help Local Teachers Introduce Technology in Classrooms
Rockbridge area K-12 teachers will be among those who benefit from a $20,000 grant to Washington and Lee University from the Verizon Foundation through a program of the Virginia Foundation for Independent Colleges (VFIC).
W&L Professor's “Snake Goddess” Research Cited
Research by Washington and Lee professor Michael Laughy is featured by LiveScience.
Ron Paul Begins 2013 College Tour at Washington and Lee
Former 12-term U.S. Congressman and three-time presidential candidate Ron Paul will deliver the first speech of his 2013 College Tour on Tuesday, Jan. 15, at 7 p.m. in Lee Chapel at Washington and Lee University.
W&L Professors Combine on Comparative Politics Textbook
Collaboration between a professor of politics and a professor of sociology at Washington and Lee University has produced an innovative new textbook on comparative politics.
W&L Politics Professor's Letter in Wall Street Journal
A letter by Lucas Morel, Lewis G. John Term Professor of Politics and head of the politics department, authored a letter to the editor in the Jan. 8, 2013, edition of the Wall Street Journal. Morel, a Lincoln scholar, wrote in response to an opinion piece about the Emancipation Proclamation. See Morel's letter at http://myw.lu/11cvANe.
Washington Post Features W&L Honor System
Nick Anderson, higher education writer for the Washington Post, visited the Washington and Lee campus in December to observe the University's unproctored and self-scheduled exams and to write more generally about the University's Honor System. The result of his visit was a piece in the Post on Dec. 12, "Relying on trust lowers stress at Washington and […]
A Forbes Thought Leader: David Petersen '92
Washington and Lee alumnus David Peterson '92 featured in Forbes' Thought Leaders column.
W&L Law to Host Capital Defense Seminar
The Virginia Capital Case Clearinghouse at Washington and Lee University School of Law will host a capital defense seminar Jan. 10 -12 at the law school featuring some of the nation's top practitioners in the capital defense field.
Success Down Under for a “Good Bloke,” Zac White '10
Zac White, a 2010 graduate of Washington and Lee, has been making his mark on the basketball courts in Australia.
Terrence Roberts, One of the Little Rock Nine, Anchors MLK Birthday Celebration at W&L
Terrence J. Roberts, one of the nine African-American students who integrated Little Rock Central High School in Arkansas in 1957, will deliver the keynote speech of Washington and Lee University’s celebration of the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr.
W&L Senior's Research Gets National Exposure
An opinion piece by Washington and Lee senior Joe Landry appears on Next New Deal, the blog of the Roosevelt Institute.
W&L Sees Continued Increase in Early Decision Applicants
For the second year in a row, Early Decision I applications to Washington and Lee University reached a new high, increasing by 5 percent over 2011.
Emory University Sociologist to Speak in Happiness Series
Corey Keyes, professor of sociology at Emory University, is the fourth speaker in Washington and Lee University’s year-long “Questioning the Good Life” interdisciplinary seminar.
Admissions' Hutchinson Quilts Her Way to Helping Hurricane Victims
Roanoke Times features Washington and Lee senior associate dean of admissions Erin Hutchinson's quilting project for Hurricane Sandy.
Wilner Named W&L's First Venture for America Fellow
Mikel Wilner, a Washington and Lee University senior from Owings Mills, Md., has been selected as a Venture for America Fellow.
W&L Students Boost Their Community Service
More than half of Washington and Lee's students engaged in some form of community service during a 12-month period, according to a new report from W&L’s Office of Institutional Effectiveness.
A W&L Alum Is Hell on Wheels
Washington and Lee alumnus Mark Richard is an executive producer on the AMC network series, "Hell on Wheels."
Houston Economic Group Honors Fred Griffin '60
Congratulations to Washington and Lee alumnus Fred B. Griffin, of the Class of 1960, for winning the 2013 Quasar Award from The Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership (BAHEP).
W&L Law Student Wins Prestigious Skadden Public Interest Fellowship
Washington and Lee University third-year law student Sam Petsonk has been awarded a prestigious fellowship from the Skadden Foundation. These highly-coveted, post-graduate fellowships provide funds to law students who want to devote their professional life to providing legal services to the poor.
Electoral College Thriller
Washington and Lee law alumnus Brent Wolfingbarger publishes political thriller set in his native West Virginia.
Evans '07 on the Forbes List
Forbes Magazine has tabbed Washington and Lee alumna Kelly Evans, of the Class of 2007, one its annual list of 30 Under 30: Media — "the next wave of power players in the news and information..."
W&L Historian Pens New York Times Op-Ed
An oped in the New York Times by Washington and Lee historian Rachel Schnepper explores the "war on Christmas."
Former Virginia State Senator Hopkins Dies; WWII Grad of W&L
The passing on Dec. 11 of William B. Hopkins Sr. has produced a substantial profile and an admiring editorial in the Roanoke Times. He was a member of the Washington and Lee Classes of 1942 and 1944 Law. As a respected and successful member of Virginia’s General Assembly from 1960 to 1980, Bill enriched both […]
W&L's Black Lung Clinic Featured on WMRA
Timothy MacDonnell, associate clinical professor of law and director of the Black Lung Clinic at Washington and Lee School of Law, will appear on WMRA's "Virginia Insight" show at 3 p.m. today to discuss the work of the Black Lung Clinic.
Andrew Delbanco to Address W&L Founders' Day
Andrew Delbanco of Columbia University will address Washington and Lee University’s Founders’ Day / ODK Convocation on Jan. 19, 2013.
National Industry Award for Hap Stein '74
Washington and Lee alumnus Hap Stein, of the Class of 1974, chairman and CEO of Regency Centers Corp. received a 2012 leadership award from the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts.
W&L Students Help Local High-Schoolers Apply to College
A group of Washington and Lee students has established a new program, College Access, to provide college counseling to Rockbridge County High School students.
W&L Announces November Community Grants
Washington and Lee University’s Community Grants Committee has made 12 grants totaling $26,665 to non-profit organizations in Lexington and Rockbridge County.
W&L Historian Offers Context for the Fiscal Cliff Debate
With the "fiscal cliff" looming closer and closer, a Washington and Lee University historian whose 2012 book examined the history of United States tax policy says it is difficult to find a comparable moment in the past that looks just like today's crisis. Molly Michelmore, associate professor of history at W&L, is the author of […]
Interdisciplinary Research at W&L Helps Measure Health of Coral Reefs
Two Washington and Lee faculty – geologist Lisa Greer and computer scientist Joshua Stough — combine on a new method for assessing the health of coral reefs.
Dani Breidung Awarded First Certificate of International Immersion at W&L
Washington and Lee University senior Danielle (Dani) Breidung has become the first student at the University to earn a Certificate of International Immersion, awarded to students who demonstrate significant commitment to and understanding of global interaction.
Florida Firm Boasts Four W&L Grads
Four Washington and Lee alumni across three decades combine their talents in a Florida company.
W&L Professor Examines the Economics of Streaming Music Services
Remember when your ability to hear your favorite song on the radio depended on either the disc jockey's decision to play that tune or your ability to reach the request line? For the millions who use such pure-play radio sites as Pandora, the DJ has been replaced by an algorithm and the request line has […]
W&L's Campbell Appears on WMRA's “Virginia Insight”
Julie Campbell, associate director of communications and public affairs at Washington and Lee University, appeared on NPR affiliate WMRA's "Virginia Insight" call-in radio show Monday, Dec. 10, discussing the history of Virginia's horses. She is the author of "The Horse in Virginia: An Illustrated History" (University of Virginia Press, 2010). The program marks the National Day of the Horse, […]
W&L Law's Powell Papers Online Collection a 'Treasure Trove for Academics'
A recent report from the National Law Journal brought some attention to the growing online collection of material from the archives of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Lewis Powell '29, '31L,
Rachel Urban, Daniel Raubolt Named Generals of the Month for December
Washington and Lee University students Rachel Urban and Daniel Raubolt were recognized as the Generals of the Month for December during a presentation on Thursday, Dec. 6.
Judge Waugh Crigler '70 Announces Retirement
The Hon. B. Waugh Crigler, a 1970 graduate of Washington and Lee who has enjoyed a long career as a judge, has announced his retirement from the bench.
W&L's Heinsohn Wins the Willie Lanier Award
Washington and Lee senior running back/placekicker Luke Heinsohn (Charlottesville, Va./Covenant) received the 2012 Willie Lanier Award as the top college division football player in Virginia.
Moyers '81 Writes New Book About Addiction and Recovery
William Cope Moyers, a 1981 Washington and Lee graduate, has a new book, "Now What: An Insider's Guide to Addiction and Recover," designed to help addicts and their families,
W&L Music Professor Releases New Christmas Music
Terry Vosbein, professor of music at Washington and Lee University, composed and arranged a new CD of Christmas music, “Stradivarius Christmas,” featuring violinist Jasper Wood and pianist David Riley.
W&L Law Faculty Named Finalist for Most Influential in Legal Education
The faculty of Washington and Lee University School of Law has been named to the National Jurist's list of the 25 most influential ‘people’ in legal education for their visionary leadership in adopting the School’s third-year curriculum reform.
Winner of 2012 W&L Law Mock Trial Competition Announced
Kristin Slawter '14L won the 2012 Mock Trial Competition at Washington and Lee University School of Law.
W&L Law Alum Yousri Omar '07L BADC Young Lawyer of the Year
Yousri H. Omar '07L has been selected as the Bar Association of the District of Columbia (BADC) Young Lawyers Section 2012 Young Lawyer of the Year.
Walter Bennett '65 Wins Praise for Civil Rights Novel
"Leaving Tuscaloosa," a new novel by Washington and Lee alumnus Walter Bennett '65, examines the racial tensions of the American South where he grew up.
W&L's Venture Club Helps Student Launch Business
The Venture Club, Washington and Lee University's student entrepreneurship organization, backs senior James Williams' new business connected with the international Feed the Children Organization.
Alpine Tower Lures Climbers to W&L's Back Campus
Climbing is not a solo sport on the new Alpine Tower, a multi-obstacle ropes course rising 50ft into the air on Washington and Lee University's back campus.
