University Chapel to Receive Gallery Update and Preservation Repairs
The work begins this fall and will bring the Chapel offline for a portion of the academic year.
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Paul Youngman Named Interim Dean of the College at Washington and Lee
Paul Youngman, associate provost for academic development and operations and professor of German, has been appointed to a one-year term as interim dean of the College at Washington and Lee University.
Chawne Kimber Named Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of Faculty at Pitzer College
Chawne Kimber, dean of the College and professor of mathematics at Washington and Lee University, has been named vice president for academic affairs and dean of faculty at Pitzer College in Claremont, California. She will begin her new role on July 1, 2025.
Washington Portrait to be Featured in Exhibit Commemorating 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence
Washington and Lee will loan iconic Peale portrait to upcoming Virginia history exhibit on view in Richmond and Yorktown.
Eric Deggans Named Knight Chair in Journalism and Media Ethics at W&L
The NPR personality, journalist and media analyst will assume the position in July.
Rebecca Benefiel Featured in PBS NOVA Documentary on Ancient Pompeii
Benefiel is among a host of experts that reveal the truths about the social and economic makeup of the city before the eruption of Mount Vesuvius.
Office of Sustainability and Energy Education Creates Eco-Rep Program
The first students have graduated from the program and will begin serving as peer educators regarding sustainability on campus.
Philanthropy Education Week Kicks Off March 10
The four-day event emphasizes the vital role of philanthropic contributions in enhancing the student experience at W&L.
Jon Eastwood Publishes New Book
The professor of sociology’s book, titled “Social Structure: Relationships, Representations and Rules,” was released on Feb. 26.
In Memoriam: C. Royce Hough III ’59, Trustee Emeritus
Hough served on the Board of Trustees from 1982 to 1992.
W&L’s Lesley Wheeler Publishes New Book
The English professor’s poetry collection explores natural and human transformation.
‘W&L After Class’ Podcast Releases New Episode Featuring Matthew Loar ’07
In this month’s episode, Loar dives into the transformative power of fellowships and student research in shaping individuals.
