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Student AccoladeMarch 30, 2026Gabriel Hogan ’27 Co-authors Workshop Paper

In the paper, the junior computer science and business administration double major explored architectural VPN vulnerabilities and the systemic challenges that allow them to persist.

Student AccoladeJanuary 28, 2026Micah Tongen ’26 Publishes and Presents Research Paper

The senior presented his work at the Computational Humanities Research Conference.

My W&LJanuary 9, 2026W&L Without Borders

Brandon Bishop ’26's journey shows how W&L’s global opportunities, language instruction and fellowships can transform a student’s path.

Faces of W&LOctober 2, 2025Meet Gaby White ’27

White has embraced several leadership opportunities at W&L.

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OutcomesJuly 8, 2025W&L Outcomes: Cat Caples ’25

After making connections through the W&L alumni network, Caples will be working as a mechanical and design engineer at Hardwire LLC.

Faces of W&LApril 15, 2025Meet AJ Thomas ’26

Thomas enjoys the balance between athletics, academics and making lifelong connections with fellow students.

OutcomesAugust 29, 2024W&L Outcomes: Katie Yurechko ’24

After a summer internship with the University of Washington, Yurechko will be pursuing her master’s degree at the University of Oxford.

OutcomesJune 25, 2024W&L Outcomes: Jackson Jacobs ’24

Jacobs is working as a software engineer at RVO Health.

Campus EventsMarch 5, 2024W&L Hosts 17th National Symposium of Theater in Academe

“Myth, Magic, and Madness” will feature a dynamic lineup of creative workshops, dramatic readings and staged productions March 21-22.

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.

News from W&LDecember 11, 2023W&L’s Katie Yurechko Among 2024 Class of Marshall Scholars

Yurechko ’24 is the university’s first Marshall Scholar.

Campus EventsNovember 17, 2023Nate Tsang of Riot Games to Deliver Lecture on Artificial Intelligence and Gaming

Tsang’s talk will be held on Dec. 1 at 5 p.m.

Student AccoladeSeptember 18, 2023W&L Student Co-Authors Paper Published Online by Sage Journals

Katie Yurechko ’24 presented research related to content creators circumventing TikTok’s content moderation algorithms.

Student AccoladeMay 10, 2023W&L Student Attends Association for Computing Machinery Web Conference in Austin, Texas

Katie Yurechko ’24 presented on how algorithm awareness impacts algospeak use on TikTok.

Student AccoladeApril 27, 2023W&L Students Place Second in the HooHacks Hackathon Event

Lakpa Sherpa ’25 and Ignas Volcokas ’25 designed a personal learning assistant that utilizes the power of artificial intelligence.

HappeningsNovember 28, 2022From Screen to Square Film Screening: Hidden Figures

The upcoming screening is the second installment in the DeLaney Center's ongoing film series.

Student AccoladeMarch 30, 2022W&L’s Elyssa McMaster ’22 Awarded Fulbright to Italy

McMaster has been awarded a Fulbright research grant to Italy to complete a hybrid art history and computer science project.

My W&LJanuary 7, 2022Making the Call to Give Back

John Adekola ’24 sees his role with Phonathon as a chance to make a difference at W&L.

Faculty AccoladeOctober 5, 2021W&L’s Watson Publishes Paper About Deep Learning in Software Engineering Research

Professor Cody Watson's paper analyzes the use of deep learning in software engineering research.