W&L Celebrates 463 Graduates at 238th Commencement
The ceremony included remarks by President Will Dudley and Harris Stripling ’25, president of the Executive Committee (EC) of the Student Body.
Featured News, Views and More from Around W&L
A Model of Sustainability
Students explored real-world applications of sustainable business practices in the Social Innovation in Scandinavia Spring Term Abroad course.
A Courageous Step
As Yuchen Qian ’25 prepares to graduate with degrees in politics and philosophy and a minor in German, he reflects on the many facets that shaped his Washington and Lee University experience and on his less-than-linear path to get here.
Trident Rising: How the W&L Alumni Network Brought a Professional Soccer Team to Life
Classmates Mikel Parker ’99 and Jason Jarecki ’99 serve as co-owners of Trident FC, a professional soccer team that will compete in a $1 million winner-take-all soccer tournament in June.
$30 Million Gift will Create New Admissions, Financial Aid and Conference Center at Washington and Lee
Washington and Lee University has announced a $30 million anonymous gift to create Founders Hall, a new state-of-the-art building that will bring together the offices of Admissions, Financial Aid and the Johnson Program in Leadership and Integrity.
Seen and Heard
View all SOC »“I owe everything to W&L. The amazing thing about a liberal arts education is that you explore so many different opportunities.”~ Vic Ernst ’25
In Case You Missed It
1. W&L’s Abby Moore ’25 Selected for Fulbright to Australia
Moore will conduct biomedical research at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre in Australia.2. W&L’s Lily Nannini Awarded Fulbright to Germany
Nannini was selected for a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to teach English in Germany.3. What the Mountain Gives You
Chris Paudel ’28 set out to challenge himself — and cultural stereotypes — through a mountaineering expedition in his home country of Nepal.4. Rain Plan in Effect for 2025 Baccalaureate Service
Due to inclement weather this morning, the 2025 Baccalaureate Service will take place at Cameron Hall at VMI. Doors open at 8:00 a.m. and a clear bag policy is in effect.5. Poetry in Motion
Aby Joyner ’28 believes in the power of photography and poetry, publishing two books, with another in progress.People & News
W&L’s Abby Moore ’25 Selected for Fulbright to Australia
Moore will conduct biomedical research at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre in Australia.
Several Summer Campus Maintenance Projects Set to Begin
The extensive collection of projects could cause minor pedestrian and vehicular closures and detours for the campus community.
W&L’s Lily Nannini Awarded Fulbright to Germany
Nannini was selected for a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to teach English in Germany.
Politics Professor Holds Featured Talk at the Capital Rare Book Fair
Brian Alexander provided historical and modern insights on Thomas Jefferson’s “A Manual of Parliamentary Practice.”
W&L’s Kristina Ayers Earns Fulbright to Netherlands
Ayers was selected for the inaugural Fulbright/Netherlands-America Foundation Heersink Family Foundation Award to conduct public health research.
Erin Ness Earns Old Dominion Athletic Conference Women’s Tennis Coach of the Year Award
Generals mentor garners the award for the fourth-straight year and ninth time overall.
Gene McCabe Earns Old Dominion Athletic Conference Men’s Lacrosse Coach of the Year Award
Generals’ mentor garners the award for the fourth time after winning his fifth ODAC title.
Dana Freeman Named Old Dominion Athletic Conference Women’s Outdoor Track & Field Coach of the Year
The mentor led the Generals to conference championships in both the indoor and outdoor seasons.
Washington and Lee University to Celebrate 238th Commencement, Baccalaureate
W&L celebrates its 238th undergraduate Commencement at 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 29.
‘W&L After Class’ Podcast Releases New Episode Featuring Jay Margalus
In this month’s episode, Margalus discusses unlearning, the richness in risks and how the Connolly Center provides experiences in chance-taking.
James S. Lambert Selected as Director of Lifelong Learning
The former provost at Southern Virginia University begins his W&L appointment on July 1.
W&L Celebrates Record-Setting Reunion Attendance and Giving
Alumni returned to campus to celebrate W&L’s annual spring Alumni Weekend.
Faces of W&L
Meet a Colleague: Laura Hamilton
Laura Hamilton is the director of Law School advancement.
Meet a Colleague: Jane McDonald
Jane McDonald has worked at W&L Law since 2005, holding positions in the Office of Career Strategy and currently in Faculty Services.
Meet a Colleague: Nelson McGuffin
Nelson McGuffin is a member of the dining services staff.
Meet Martha Greer Walker ’27
At W&L, Walker discovered a passion for English and its focus on learning how to think critically, creatively and empathetically.
Meet Arianna Wright ’25L: President of BLSA
Arianna Wright discusses influential professors and her focus as leader of the Black Law Students Association.
Meet a Colleague: Erin Fleming
Erin Fleming is a reunion giving officer within University Development.
Meet Daniel Reiter ’26
Reiter has carved his own path at W&L by designing a major that combines his interests in theater, business, communications and law.
Meet a Colleague: Kendra Hurt
Kendra Hurt is the Administrative Assistant for the Frances Lewis Law Center.
