W&L Students Network at Program for Junior Class
The Class of 2023 was invited to the first annual Junior Program on Nov. 4, where they engaged in meaningful conversation and networking with campus community members.
Class of 2023
‘Chasing After Curiosity’
Allie Stankewich '23 spent summer 2021 learning about public health in Uganda and green roofs in New York City.
The Bluebird of Happiness
Chris Tucker '23 spent the summer researching Western Bluebirds in Missoula with a biology professor from the University of Arizona.
Hayley Huber ’23 Joins Hillel International 2021-2022 Student Cabinet
Huber is one of 20 members of the cabinet's sixth cohort, representing diverse Jewish backgrounds and experiences globally.
W&L’s Cecily Stern ’23 Receives Gilman Scholarship
Stern will travel to South Korea this summer to study in Seoul, South Korea.
In Case You Missed It
Two W&L Students Awarded Projects for Peace Grants
Julienne de Vastey '23 and Jamal Magoti '23 have won a Davis Projects for Peace grant for their project "Tokomeza Kata Kimeo."
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 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.
Blending the Past and the Present to Produce Stimulating Art
In a recent in-class project, seven W&L students used materials found around campus to discuss a broader historical narrative and create a piece now on display in Staniar Gallery.
W&L Hosts Disability Rights Activist Judy Heumann
On March 9, Heumann will share her experiences advocating for disability rights and discuss the movement's future.
W&L Celebrates Black History Month
W&L presents a monthlong schedule of events celebrating Black History Month.
Three W&L Students Awarded Gilman Scholarships to Study Abroad
Zach Baldridge ’22, Bri Mondesir ’22 and Blake Sanchez ’23 received the prestigious award.
W&L Hillel Wins Election Contest
Hillel International’s civic engagement initiative challenged campuses across the country to get students engaged in the presidential election, and W&L Hillel led the way.
Minority Student-Athletes Form New Campus Group
The Perry Minority Athlete Coalition aims to boost the W&L community.
In Service to Health
After the pandemic canceled his original internship, Blake Sanchez '23 went to work for the Virginia Department of Health and the Campus Kitchen at W&L.
W&L Student Appears on “Meet the Press”
Avalon Pernell, a rising sophomore from Alabama, appeared on a “College Roundtable” segment that featured college journalists interviewing the mayor of Pittsburgh.
All In
The Kauders family talks about their experience joining the W&L Community.
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.
Welcome Class of 2023!
A video introduction to some of W&L's newest Generals
