Malachi Zarahn ’28 Becomes First W&L Student Selected for UVA’s Roadmap Scholars Initiative
The two-year program is designed to help students chart their path into the legal profession.
Featured News, Views and More from Around W&L
Summer Reading Recs
Four W&L professors share their must-reads to help you round out your reading list.
Interdisciplinary Innovation
Three new Spring Term Abroad courses allow the liberal arts ethos to shine as professors in different disciplines combine forces.
W&L Celebrates 454 Graduates at 239th Commencement
The ceremony included remarks by President Will Dudley and Meaghan Endres ’26, president of the Executive Committee of the Student Body.
Office Space: Erich Uffelman
Bentley Professor of Chemistry Erich Uffelman offers us an office tour.
Seen and Heard
View all SOC »One of the reasons I chose to come to W&L was for the flexibility to take a variety of courses to help me figure out what I wanted to do. My career plans changed a dozen times in my four years, and I think that’s the amazing thing about a liberal arts education. ~ Marshall Wilt ’26
People & News
Washington and Lee Names Six Faculty Members to Endowed Professorships in The College and The Williams School
These faculty have been recognized for their outstanding teaching, scholarship and service to the university.
Sofia Elverdin Selected as Co-Recipient of the Best Dissertation Prize From the American Political Science Association’s Women, Gender and Politics Section
The assistant professor of politics will receive her prize at the association’s annual meeting in Boston in September.
W&L Completes Renovations to University Chapel
University Chapel welcomes visitors to its updated galleries beginning June 24.
W&L Chemistry Professor Publishes Paper in the Journal of Organic Chemistry
Erin Gray and several of her former students co-authored a paper titled “Photocatalytic Iminyl Radical Cyclization for the Synthesis of Quinazolinones.”
W&L Athletics Places 12th Nationally in Final Learfield Directors’ Cup Standings
The finish equals the best placing in school history.
Sarah Zimmerman ’26 Receives Old Dominion Athletic Conference’s Marjorie Berkley Award
The soccer and basketball star was honored as the top female scholar-athlete in the conference.
Late Spring 2026 Update on Campus Construction Projects
Construction on a variety of projects continues throughout campus and the Lexington community.
Greg Dresden Receives George Pólya Award from the Mathematical Association of America
The professor of mathematics was recognized for his paper “Epitrochoids and Hypotrochoids Together Again.”
From Screen to Square Film Screening: ‘Something the Lord Made’
The upcoming screening will be held June 17 in Stackhouse Theater.
Washington and Lee University Families Celebrate Academic Achievement
The university’s Educational Grant Program supported 13 spring 2026 graduates from accredited institutions of higher learning.
Jonathan McEwen ’27 Earns Jack Nicklaus Award as the Division III Golfer of the Year for the Second Straight Year
The rising senior was presented the award at the Memorial Tournament in Dublin, Ohio on June 7.
Ryan Connell Named a Finalist for the Inaugural FloCollege CSC Spotlight Award
The athletics broadcaster and multimedia creative specialist was named one of 18 finalists for the award to be presented on June 9 in Las Vegas.
Faces of W&L
Meet a Colleague: Missy Carter
Missy Carter serves as the office manager for Public Safety.
What’s Next for Marshall Wilt ’26
Wilt is working in wealth management at J.P. Morgan Private Bank in Atlanta.
What’s Next for Devlin Daugherty ’26
Daugherty will be attending graduate school at James Madison University to study occupational therapy.
Meet a Colleague: Pascale Couturier
Pascale Couturier serves as assistant director of financial aid.
Inside the 1L Year with Brigitte Arcoite ’28L
Brigitte Arcoite '28L reflects on her first year at W&L Law.
What’s Next for Lauren Long ’26
Long, a biochemistry major, will be attending Indiana University School of Medicine in the fall.
Meet a Colleague: Jenny David
Jenny David serves as a prospect research analyst in Advancement Operations.
Meet a Colleague: Josh Poole
Josh Poole serves as copy services assistant.
