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My W&LOctober 10, 2019‘The Perfect Combination’

Rigorous academics and a nationally ranked soccer program made W&L an ideal fit for Danny Tran '21.

Study AbroadJuly 29, 2019London Calling

For students like Lourdes Arana '21, the London Internship Program combines course work, internships and alumni support to create an unforgettable educational experience.

Summer ExperienceJuly 18, 2019Racing Through Summer

Ben Peeples '21 is enjoying a chemistry internship at Brown University while training for the World Canoeing Championships in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Student Accolade July 3, 2019W&L’s Olivia Brister Awarded Prestigious Roosevelt Emerging Fellowship

The fellowship lasts a full academic year and allows students to conduct formal research and pursue advocacy efforts on a specific topic.

Engaged CommunityMay 8, 2019The Devil is in the Details

Virginia's largest craft brewer, Devils Backbone Brewing Co., serves students of analytical chemistry hands-on learning, grain to glass.

In Case You Missed It

Student Accolade May 8, 2019Tina Jin ’21 Participates in German American Exchange Internship

Jin will be working for Dürr System AG in Bietigheim Bissingen in Baden Württemberg, Germany, a small town near Stuttgart.

Student Accolade May 1, 2019W&L’s Nick St. Pierre ’21 Earns Prestigious SMART Scholarship

The scholarship will cover his remaining undergraduate tuition, a stipend, summer internships and then a job upon graduation.

Student Accolade April 22, 2019W&L’s Xinxian Wang ’21 Awarded Davis Projects for Peace Grant

Xinxian Wang '21, a student at Washington and Lee University, has won a $10,000 Davis Projects for Peace grant.

Student Accolade April 18, 2019Sophie Wilks ’21 Awarded Nemours Summer Undergraduate Research Scholarship

Sophie Wilks ’21 has won a $4,300 Nemours Summer Undergraduate Research Scholarship for her project.

Shepherd ProgramOctober 12, 2018The Interaction Between Health and Poverty

James Ricks '21 interviews Dr. Jonathan Wortham '04 about his work with the Centers for Disease Control.

Summer ExperienceJuly 23, 2018Where Math Meets Art

Xinxian Wang '21 was able to marry two interests in an internship with The Visual Arts Center in Richmond.

Summer Opportunity May 29, 2018Bui ’21 and Syed ’19 Awarded Gilman Scholarship to Study Abroad

Doan Bui ’21 and Hashim Syed ’19 have won Gilman Scholarships to study abroad.

September 12, 2017VIDEO: Appalachian Adventure 2017

Appalachian Adventure, which takes students on a four-night hike of the Appalachian Trail, is the most popular pre-orientation trip at W&L.

September 8, 2017VIDEO: Sustainability Leadership Trip

Students on the Sustainability Leadership pre-orientation trip had a chance to meet local food producers and learn about W&L's commitment to the environment.

September 4, 2017VIDEO: Welcome Class of 2021!

Over two weekends, our communications team talked with 86 of our incoming first-years, learning a bit about where they're from and why they chose to join the W&L community.

VideoAugust 28, 2017VIDEO: Packing for Appalachian Adventure

Check in with head sherpas as they pack for Appalachian Adventure, one of W&L's Leading Edge pre-orientation programs for first-year students.

August 3, 2017Advanced Research Cohort Program Marks Second Successful Year

Twelve Class of 2021 students visited W&L for a five-week Advanced Research Cohort program that allowed them to dabble in STEM projects and establish quality relationships.