From the Magazine

W&L MagazineJuly 31, 2025Saluting A Masterful Mentor: W. Dabney Stuart

James McLaughlin ’86, author of the novels “Panther Gap” and “Bearskin,” salutes W. Dabney Stuart, S. Blount Mason Professor of English Emeritus.

W&L MagazineJuly 30, 2025In The Lead: New Chapter

Adhip Adhikari ’27 constructed a library at a secondary school in Kathmandu, Nepal, with the help of the Washington and Lee University community.

W&L MagazineJuly 22, 2025The Life of a Book

Every book begins the same way: from a flash of inspiration. As it moves through the world of imagination, a team of creatives brings the final idea into existence. Once it takes shape, readers are allowed windows into other worlds that offer new perspectives – and leave an indelible mark on their lives.

W&L MagazineFebruary 17, 2025Simple Interventions

For Dr. Kelli Jarrell ’12, a multidisciplinary approach is foundational to her career in social emergency medicine.

W&L MagazineJanuary 20, 2025Where There’s a WILL, There’s a Way

Steve Abraham ’80, ’83L finds fulfillment working with youth in a second career.

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W&L MagazineOctober 15, 2024The Game of Storytelling

The two W&L alums driving the content for Golf Digest share how the sport lends itself to unexpected stories and why it’s important to take big swings editorially.

W&L MagazineSeptember 16, 2024Building a Dream Team: Austin Brown ’13L

As as top NBA sports agent, Brown knows the power of making authentic connections.

From the MagazineDecember 28, 2023In The Lead: Step Away from Your Screen

Katie Yurechko ’24 blends her studies in computer science, philosophy, and poverty and human capability to make technology more equitable — and to connect communities.

From the MagazineDecember 21, 2023Office Hours: Aliaa Bassiouny

The Lawrence Term Associate Professor of Finance uses her expertise in financial training and emerging markets to simulate real-world settings in the classroom.

From the MagazineDecember 19, 2023In The News: Sharing Stories

Rob Fure and Tom Camden ’76, who both retired in June, opened new doors to intellectual discovery for the W&L community.

From the MagazineDecember 7, 2023Chronicles: Racing Into History

A statue of Secretariat made a stop in Lexington last spring, as the man whose dream produced the Virginia-born racehorse was a W&L alumnus and trustee emeritus.

From the MagazineDecember 5, 2023Salute: Grace and Good Humor

Jim Farrar '74 reflects on the life of Farris Hotchkiss '58, former vice president of university relations and secretary of the university.

From the MagazineNovember 30, 2023Friends Without Borders

Lifelong friends Seng-Kah “Henry” Baey ’83 and Dan Einstein ’83 reflect on their time at W&L.

From the MagazineNovember 22, 2023Empathy & Compassion

In May, Mary Hipp ’90 said being a member of the second class of women undergraduates at W&L taught her a lot— although she didn’t realize it at the time.

From the MagazineNovember 13, 2023From Big Law to Foreign Assets

Chrishon McManus ’14L—attorney and competitive swimmer—radiates calm when it counts.

From the MagazineApril 18, 2023Office Hours with Rebecca Harris

As well as operating her own farm, Professor Harris teaches American politics, public policy and food policy.

From the MagazineApril 17, 2023The Art of: Climate Activism

Nate Abercrombie ’20, conservative outreach coordinator at Citizens Climate Lobby, works toward finding common ground.

From the MagazineAugust 23, 2021Farewell to the VC3

Alumni and faculty reflect on the legacy of the Virginia Capital Case Clearinghouse, closing its doors after over 30 years serving capital defense attorneys.

From the MagazineJuly 12, 2021SABU: Advocating with One Voice

In 1971, Black students founded the Student Association for Black Unity, launching a 50-year tradition of advocacy on campus.

From the MagazineJuly 1, 2021Popping Online

Coco Ellis Howe ’16 and Tani Greenspan ’16 created a successful online art gallery in the middle of a pandemic.

From the MagazineJune 24, 2021Smarter, Faster

In a shifting media landscape, Ted Williams ’07 and Mike Allen ’86 are focused on reigniting local journalism through a new business venture.

From the MagazineJune 22, 2021Supporting Excellence

W&L’s new provost, Lena Hill, aims to support the university’s initiatives in interdisciplinary work, diversity, equity and inclusion, and more.

From the MagazineJune 15, 2021‘The Unfortunate Game With Washington and Lee’

The U.Va. baseball team just couldn’t connect with George Sykes’ curveballs.

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