An Advocate for Recovery Resources
Katana Evans '22 used summer enhancement funds to intern with Rep. Julia Brownley's office and Recovery Organization Resources.
Class of 2022
W&L’s Gavron Campbell ’22 Awarded Gilman Scholarship
Campbell has won a Gilman Scholarship to do an internship in Barcelona, Spain.
W&L’s DJ Johnston ’22 Awarded Gilman Scholarship
Johnston has won a Gilman Scholarship to study abroad with Middlebury Abroad at Mohammed V University in Rabat, Morocco.
W&L’s Alexxis Hatfield ’22 Awarded a Gilman Scholarship
Hatfield will travel to Denmark for the fall semester and take multiple psychology classes.
W&L’s Ana Estrada Hamm ’22 Awarded a Boren Scholarship
Estrada Hamm recently received a David L. Boren Scholarship from the National Security Education Program to study abroad in Jordan.
In Case You Missed It
Faculty-Student Documentary Earns Festival Laurels
"Intimate Violence," a documentary about domestic violence by W&L professor Stephanie Sandberg and junior Nolan Zunk, has been recognized by three film festivals.
Students Volunteer with Local Farmer
Helping with sheep at Tom Stanley's farm is providing Isaiah Medina '22 and Abby Hamilton '22 with valuable experience that they can include on future veterinary school applications.
W&L’s Muensterman Awarded Prestigious Beinecke Scholarship
Kathryn Muensterman ’22 has won a $34,000 Beinecke Scholarship to help fund her graduate studies.
A Place That Checked All the Boxes
Rafay Hassan '22 was looking for a liberal arts university that would give him individualized attention and put his critical thinking skills to the test. He found that and more at W&L.
Washington and Lee’s Troy Larsen ’22 Awarded Goldwater Scholarship
Each scholar is awarded $7,500 to support undergraduate research in their junior or senior year.
Reliving Constitutional History in the Classroom
Twelve students at W&L are creating their own version of the U.S. Constitution in Professor Lynn Uzzell’s politics course.
Four W&L Students Present at TESOL 2021 Convention
Under Ellen Mayock's direction, student members of W&L's English for Speakers of Other Languages group will present at the virtual conference on March 25.
W&L’s Staniar Gallery Presents Renowned Artist LaToya Ruby Frazier
The April 8 talk is titled "Art as Transformation: Using Photography for Social Change."
W&L’s Master Class in Poetry Students Give Public Reading
The university will host an online poetry reading by eight students in Heid Erdrich’s Master Class in Poetry course on March 15 at 6 p.m.
Three W&L Students Awarded Gilman Scholarships to Study Abroad
Zach Baldridge ’22, Bri Mondesir ’22 and Blake Sanchez ’23 received the prestigious award.
Minority Student-Athletes Form New Campus Group
The Perry Minority Athlete Coalition aims to boost the W&L community.
Washington and Lee To Hold Post-Election Panel
W&L will present “What Happened Last Night?” virtually on Nov. 4 at 6 p.m.
A Rewarding Experience
Enuma Anekwe-Desince '22 has found her niche at Washington and Lee University through her involvement in the Advanced Immersion and Mentoring Program, leadership roles in student organizations, and work as a research assistant in the sociology and psychology departments.
W&L Professor, Student Co-Direct Domestic Violence Documentary
Professor Stephanie Sandberg and Nolan Zunk ’22 co-directed “Intimate Violence,” which will be screened at Hull’s Drive-in to raise money for Project Horizon.
Tackling Social Issues
Nick Watson '22 is spending the summer working on housing issues as part of his Shepherd internship with the Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity in Vermont.
‘More than Welcome’
In his first experience outside the U.S., Joshua Valdez '22 traveled to Argentina for a memorable internship.
W&L Students Participate in the 21st Annual Statewide Collegiate Wells Fargo Ethics Bowl
Six students from Washington and Lee University participated in The Virginia Foundation for Independent Colleges’ 21st annual statewide collegiate Wells Fargo Ethics Bowl in February.
W&L’s Grayson Nelson Named Davis-Bahcall Scholar
Scholars will spend four weeks of their summer exploring the world of modern scientific research at some of the nation’s leading laboratories and universities.
Laurie Lee ’22 Awarded William Jefferson Clinton Scholarship
The scholarship was created to encourage more American students to study in the Middle East.
Quick Hit: Students See Sustainable Farming in Action
During The Leading Edge Pre-Orientation Program on sustainability, first-year students were treated to a visit to Polyface Farms in Swoope, Virginia.
Welcome Class of 2022!
Members of Washington and Lee's newest class arrive on campus and talk about why they chose W&L.
