Leah Naomi Green Delivers Environmental Lecture and Poetry at the Chautauqua Institution
The writer-in-residence and visiting assistant professor of environmental studies spoke on Chautauqua’s theme “The Ethics of Enough.”
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JT Torres Co-Authors Book Titled ‘Nonviolent Response’
Written with Sheri Rysdam of Eastern Oregon University, the book offers strategies for responding to writing in positive and motivating ways.
Washington and Lee Welcomes New Tenure Stream Faculty
Twelve faculty members will join new positions during the 2026-27 academic year.
W&L Announces New Fixed-Term Faculty, Fellows and Assistant Coaches
Twenty-eight new faculty and staff members are joining the university this year.
Sociology Professor Receives Distinguished Dissertation Award
Ivan Shmatko was cited by the Canadian Association for Graduate Studies after receiving a nearly perfect score from the program’s eight expert judges.
Washington and Lee Receives Educating Character Initiative Capacity-Building Grant from the Program for Leadership and Character at Wake Forest University
The funds will be used to support W&L’s leadership and character education programming during the 2026-27 academic year.
Late Summer 2026 Update on Campus Construction Projects
Construction on a variety of projects continues throughout campus and the Lexington community.
Journalism Professor Headlines Discussion on First Amendment, Quoted in a Columbia Journalism Review article.
Toni Locy was among three expert panelists to discuss the First Amendment at the National Press Club and was recently quoted on her professional experiences.
Biology Faculty Member Co-Authors Paper in Global Ecology and Conservation
Jacob Kraus and his research team studied a biodiverse area of China to determine the optimal sizes for nature reserves.
Stephanie Sandberg Serves as a Guest Editor for the Critical Stages Journal
The associate professor of theater worked with Nelson Barre of Roanoke College to introduce and assess four essays about modern theater.
Two Students Selected for the John W. Warner Public Service Award
Chloe Kim ’28 and Mackenzie Morante ’27 have both continued their public service in Washington, D.C., this summer.
Lesley Wheeler’s Poem ‘Return Path’ is Featured on The Slowdown Podcast
The poem is from the Henry S. Fox Professor of English’s 2025 book “Mycocosmic.”
