Preserving the Future
Robert Balentine '79 and his wife, Betty, are recipients of the 2025 Cynthia Pratt Laughlin Medal from the Garden Club of America for their preservation work at the Southern Highlands Reserve.
Featured News, Views and More from Around W&L
Student Organization Spotlight: International Student Mentors
W&L’s International Student Mentors Program pairs new international students with upper-division students to help them navigate life on campus.
Looking Forward and Giving Back
The Class of 2025’s Senior Gift Committee co-chairs have already sailed past their monetary goal as they look toward Commencement.
Bridging College and Career
As Andrew Barnett ’02 and his wife, Tori, contemplated how they could play a role in the lives of future Washington and Lee University students, they knew they wanted to make a gift that exemplified their values.
The Ultimate Teammate
Four sets of twins on W&L varsity sports teams share what it’s like competing side-by-side with their siblings.
Seen and Heard
View all SOC »"Looking back, W&L gave me not only the education I needed but also the mindset — one that values curiosity, interdisciplinary thinking and artistic exploration."Brooke deRosa '01
In Case You Missed It
1. Learning Environments
We’re so grateful for the tremendous outpouring of support that recognizes what John, Nell and others built and helps ensure that top-notch archaeological work will continue at W&L in the years to come2. Career Paths: Rheise Berro ’25L
After graduation, Rheise Berro will work in the Asset Management group at Ropes & Gray in Washington, D.C.3. W&L’s Jack Evans ’25 Named a Grand Strategy Fellow by the Hertog Foundation
Evans will spend four weeks in an intensive learning experience focused on the most pressing national security challenges facing the U.S.4. W&L Law Announces Faculty Appointments and Promotions
Three faculty members were named to endowed professorships, and two other faculty members were promoted.5. Parents Find Lifelong Connections Through W&L Leadership Council
Richard And Wimberly McPhail P’24 share their journey of giving, leading and forming bonds at Washington and Lee.People & News
W&L’s Jack Evans ’25 Named a Grand Strategy Fellow by the Hertog Foundation
Evans will spend four weeks in an intensive learning experience focused on the most pressing national security challenges facing the U.S.
W&L Holds 2025 Leadership Excellence Awards
The annual banquet recognizes the many individual and group accomplishments of W&L students within the past year.
School of Law Celebrates Distinguished Graduates during Law Alumni Weekend
Charlie Tomm ’68, ‘75L was honored with the Outstanding Alumnus Award. Eone Beck ‘95L and Sarah Kathryn Stahling ‘15L were recognized for volunteer work.
Byron Faidley Quoted in Garden & Gun Magazine Article
The digital collections manager presented historical facts concerning Merle Haggard’s personal dome car currently in use by the Virginia Scenic Railway.
‘W&L After Class’ Podcast Releases New Episode Featuring Beth Staples
In this month’s episode, Staples speaks of the power of imagination and storytelling and the continuous, and evolving, legacy of the Shenandoah literary magazine.
Drew Hess Named Interim Associate Provost for Academic Development and Operations at Washington and Lee
Drew Hess, the Ehrick Kilner Haight Sr. Term Professor of Business Administration at Washington and Lee University, has been appointed to a one-year term as interim associate provost for academic development and operations, beginning July 1.
W&L’s Katalyn Denby ’26 Awarded Goldwater Scholarship
Denby’s funded research will focus on erosional river processes.
JT Torres to Serve as a Keynote Speaker at the Adolescent Literacy Summit
Torres will present May 16 at the University of Connecticut Graduate Business Learning Center.
Spring 2025 Update on Campus Construction Projects
The Williams School and Lindley Center remain on schedule for completion before Fall Term 2025, while several campus improvement projects will begin this summer.
Washington and Lee University to Renovate Special Collections Space
The research and reading room for the Special Collections and Archives will be updated and renamed in honor of Tom Wolfe ’51.
W&L Announces 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award Winners
This year's honorees will be recognized during Alumni Weekend from May 1-4.
ODK Holds Spring Initiation for W&L Honorees
Dean Tamara Futrell addressed new members of ODK during their spring induction ceremony.
Faces of W&L
Meet a Colleague: Wendy Rains
Wendy Rains is the office manager for the University Library.
Meet Weyimi Agbeyegbe ’25
Studying abroad in Paris allowed Agbeyegbe to learn more about the intersection of fashion and business.
Meet a Colleague: Dave Wells
Dave Wells serves as a custodian for the university.
Meet AJ Thomas ’26
Thomas enjoys the balance between athletics, academics and making lifelong connections with fellow students.
Meet a Colleague: Brooklyn Hatcher
Brooklyn Hatcher is a dining shift supervisor with dining services.
Meet Elizabeth Marshall ’25
Marshall has embraced many extracurriculars as a math tutor, University Ambassador, equestrian team student-athlete and more.
Meet a Colleague: Denise Merideth
Denise Merideth is the executive assistant in the president's office.
Meet John Williams ’25
Williams is a self-starter, including founding several small businesses and a club squash team.
