Washington and Lee University Families Celebrate Academic Achievement
The university’s Educational Grant Program supported 16 Spring 2025 graduates from accredited institutions of higher learning.
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W&L Athletics Places 13th Nationally in Final LEARFIELD Directors’ Cup Standings
The finish represents the Generals’ second-best placing in school history.
Meet a Colleague: Greg Parker
Greg Parker is a professor of music and will be taking over as University Marshal during the 2025-26 academic year.
Washington and Lee Names Six Faculty Members to Endowed Professorships in The College and The Williams School
These faculty have been recognized for their outstanding teaching, scholarship and service to the university.
Get to Know the Newest Members of the W&L Community – 6/5/25
The following individuals recently joined the Washington and Lee employee workforce.
In Case You Missed It
Introducing Austin Term
A creative new Spring Term course brought students to Austin, Texas, for alumni mentorship, career exploration and literary analysis.
Meet a Colleague: Julie Woodzicka
Julie Woodzicka is the William R. Kenan, Jr. Professor of Cognitive and Behavioral Science.
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.
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.
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.
Meet a Colleague: Laura Hamilton
Laura Hamilton is the director of Law School advancement.
A Model of Sustainability
Students explored real-world applications of sustainable business practices in the Social Innovation in Scandinavia Spring Term Abroad course.
Poetry in Motion
Aby Joyner ’28 believes in the power of photography and poetry, publishing two books, with another in progress.
Shepherding Curiosity
Two innovative sociology research projects conducted in collaboration with professor of sociology Jonathan Eastwood give “networking” a whole new meaning.
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.
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.
Meet a Colleague: Erin Fleming
Erin Fleming is a reunion giving officer within University Development.
SEAL to Sponsor Third Annual Washington and Lee Campus-Wide Garage Sale
Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to sell unwanted items and donate any unsold items to benefit local nonprofit organizations.
Get to Know the Newest Members of the W&L Community – 5/14/25
The following individuals recently joined the Washington and Lee employee workforce.
Meet a Colleague: Kendra Hurt
Kendra Hurt is the Administrative Assistant for the Frances Lewis Law Center.
Megan Hess ’97 Named Class of 1960 Professor of Ethics and Accounting
Hess, a professor of accounting, will hold the position for three years.
Meet a Colleague: Andrea Velásquez
Andrea Velásquez serves as manager of work-life and leaves for the Office of Human Resources.
Meet a Colleague: Katharine Farrar ’11
Katharine Farrar ’11 is the director of alumni chapter programs at W&L.
Meet a Colleague: Wendy Rains
Wendy Rains is the office manager for the University Library.
Get to Know the Newest Members of the W&L Community – 4/22/25
The following individuals recently joined the Washington and Lee employee workforce.
Meet a Colleague: Dave Wells
Dave Wells serves as a custodian for the university.
Spring 2025 Update on Campus Construction Projects
The Williams School and Lindley Center remain on schedule for completion before Fall Term 2025, while several campus improvement projects will begin this summer.
ODK Holds Spring Initiation for W&L Honorees
Dean Tamara Futrell addressed new members of ODK during their spring induction ceremony.
Celebrate and Give Back at W&L Alumni Weekend 2025
Alumni from the classes of 1975-2010 are invited to return to campus May 1-4 for a weekend of celebration and the presentation of the 25th and 50th reunion gifts.
Meet a Colleague: Brooklyn Hatcher
Brooklyn Hatcher is a dining shift supervisor with dining services.
Washington and Lee University to Renovate Special Collections Space
The research and reading room for the Special Collections and Archives will be updated and renamed in honor of Tom Wolfe ’51.
Four W&L Students to Study Abroad with Critical Language Scholarship
The Critical Language Scholarship Program funds a summer of overseas language and cultural immersion.
Meet a Colleague: Denise Merideth
Denise Merideth is the executive assistant in the president's office.
W&L Student-Run Investment Fund Ranks Among Nation’s Largest
The Williams Investment Society’s $25.5 million assets under management rank sixth nationally according to a survey conducted by the Center for Investment Research.
Meet a Colleague: Eric Moffa
Eric Moffa is an associate professor of education studies.
Washington and Lee University to Host 2025 Entrepreneurship Summit
The two-day program will be held on campus April 11-12.
Get to Know the Newest Members of the W&L Community – 3/19/25
The following individuals recently joined the Washington and Lee employee workforce.
Meet a Colleague: Josh Jones
Josh Jones serves as the director of athletic facilities.
Paul Youngman Named Interim Dean of the College at Washington and Lee
Paul Youngman, associate provost for academic development and operations and professor of German, has been appointed to a one-year term as interim dean of the College at Washington and Lee University.
Chawne Kimber Named Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of Faculty at Pitzer College
Chawne Kimber, dean of the College and professor of mathematics at Washington and Lee University, has been named vice president for academic affairs and dean of faculty at Pitzer College in Claremont, California. She will begin her new role on July 1, 2025.
The Grand Affair
Ahead of the 2025 edition of Fancy Dress, take a visual walk down memory lane with the beloved W&L tradition.
Little Scholars to Offer On-Campus Summer Youth Camp
The program features different weekly themes running June 16 to Aug. 1.
Eric Deggans Named Knight Chair in Journalism and Media Ethics at W&L
The NPR personality, journalist and media analyst will assume the position in July.
Meet a Colleague: Mat Rapoza ’03
Mat Rapoza ’03 serves as the football team's assistant coach and offensive coordinator.
Office of Sustainability and Energy Education Creates Eco-Rep Program
The first students have graduated from the program and will begin serving as peer educators regarding sustainability on campus.
Student Organization Spotlight: Career Fellows
W&L Career Fellows offer peer-to-peer support for students exploring their career aspirations.
Meet a Colleague: JT Torres
JT Torres is the director of the Houston H. Harte Center for Teaching and Learning.
Meet a Colleague: Kelli Woodard
Kelli Woodard is the Senior Recruitment Coordinator in the Office of Career Strategy.
Meet a Colleague: Ry Williams
Ry Williams serves as the administrative assistant for the Department of Earth and Environmental Geoscience.
Winter Watch
University Facilities is at the ready to respond to wintry weather.
W&L a Top Producer of Fulbright U.S. Students for Seventh Straight Year
Washington and Lee was ranked sixth among the baccalaureate institutions recognized by the Fulbright Program.
Get to Know the Newest Members of the W&L Community – 2/19/25
The following individuals recently joined the Washington and Lee employee workforce.
Meet a Colleague: John X. Miller ’77
John X. Miller ’77 serves as the Glynn Visiting Lecturer in the Department of Journalism and Mass Communications.
Bedrock Values
Howard Capito ’68 established the Christopher D. Connors Endowment for Earth and Environmental Geoscience to honor the “living legend” and support student internships in geology and related fields.
W&L Student Team Named Runner-Up at VFIC Applied Ethics Bowl
Five students from Washington and Lee University participated in the annual statewide competition in February.
Meet a Colleague: Cassie Hunt ’01
Cassie Hunt ’01 serves as executive director of strategic analysis for the university.
Meet a Colleague: Adrienne Jones
Adrienne Jones is the DeLaney Center postdoctoral fellow.
Get to Know the Newest Members of the W&L Community – 2/3/25
The following individuals recently joined the Washington and Lee employee workforce.
Meet a Colleague: Kelly Bezold
Kelly Bezold is a research assistant in the Biology Department.
Two W&L Staff Members Awarded Paid Professional Leave
The program offers staff a 30-day leave, with full pay, to advance some aspect of their career and work at the university.
Get to Know the Newest Members of the W&L Community – 1/22/25
The following individuals recently joined the Washington and Lee employee workforce.
Meet a Colleague: Jay Margalus
Jay Margalus is the Johnson Professor of Entrepreneurship and Leaders and Director of the Connolly Center.
Harte Center to Debut Prompting, Learning and Artificial Intelligence Lab
The space opens Jan. 27 and will be dedicated to exploration and experimentation with generative AI tools.
‘W&L After Class’ Podcast Launches New Season With Episode Featuring Holly Pickett
In the podcast’s first episode of season six, Pickett, professor of English, discusses the power of humanities in a rapidly changing world and the life lessons that can be continuously unearthed in Shakespearean text.
W&L to Host ‘Slices of Research’ Program at Salerno Wood Fired Pizza & Taphouse
Newly promoted faculty members will present their research in a PechaKucha format on Jan. 28.
Meet a Colleague: Kira Binder
Kira Binder serves as a German world language teaching assistant.
Welcome Back to Campus
A message to the campus community from President Will Dudley.
Washington and Lee to Begin Updates to the Campus Utility Infrastructure
The long-term phased project provides for sustainable heating resources throughout campus.
Living Lab
This fall, W&L students learned environmental field methods at a six-acre site in Rockbridge County set aside for experiential learning.
Meet a Colleague: Jenny Davidson ’08
Jenny Davidson ’08 serves as associate director of the Shepherd Program.
Will You Be Ready to Retire When the Time Comes?
Take advantage of the resources that are available to assist you in your retirement planning.
Meet a Colleague: Paul Moreaux
Paul Moreaux serves as a French world language teaching assistant.
2024: The Year in Review
2024 was exceptional by any measure. Here are some of the notable achievements of our students, faculty and staff over the past 12 months, all of which were possible thanks to the generosity of our alumni, parents, and friends.
Meet a Colleague: Ashley Hamilton
Ashley Hamilton serves as catering sales coordinator for the university.
Meet a Colleague: Christine Carr
Christine Carr serves as the studio art laboratory technician.
Get to Know the Newest Members of the W&L Community – 12/3/24
The following individuals recently joined the Washington and Lee employee workforce.
Meet a Colleague: Vicki Pickle
Vicki Pickle serves as financial aid coordinator.
Enjoy an Eventful 2024 Holiday Season
W&L celebrates the 2024 holiday season with a wide variety of campus and local events.
‘W&L After Class’ Podcast Releases New Episode Featuring Gene McCabe
In this month’s episode, McCabe, head men’s lacrosse coach and assistant director of athletics for compliance, discusses how competitive sports provide those moments that feed the soul in the midst of a changing world.
Meet a Colleague: Caleb Simon
Caleb Simon is the Assistant Director of Law Career Strategy and joined W&L in October 2024.
Meet a Colleague: Seth Jones
Seth Jones is a technology integration specialist in ITS.
Connell Cunningham Jr. Named Scholar in Residence for the Office of Community-Based Learning
The visiting assistant professor of chemistry will serve a one-year term for the 2024-25 academic year.
Washington and Lee Commemorates Veterans Day
The W&L community gathered to honor the military service of current and retired members of the staff, faculty and student body.
Meet a Colleague: Mattie Clear
Mattie Clear is an archivist and assistant professor.
Meet a Colleague: Molly Steele
Molly Steele is the dean of career and professional development.
Washington and Lee University to Replace Foundation Landscaping Surrounding University Chapel
The diverse palette of plant materials includes native plant species focusing on varied colors, sizes and textures to accentuate the beauty of the historic structure.
Get to Know the Newest Members of the W&L Community – 10/24/24
The following individuals recently joined the Washington and Lee employee workforce.
Meet a Colleague: Kolton Cannon
Kolton Cannon serves as a graphic designer in the Office of Communications & Public Affairs.
Spooky Action on Campus
W&L’s quantum computing program is among the first in the nation offered at a small liberal arts institution.
Meet a Colleague: Debbie Price
Debbie Price is the Administrative Assistant for Law Admissions and has worked at the Law School since August 2015.
W&L to Publicly Launch its Leading Lives of Consequence Capital Campaign
Faculty, staff and students are invited to attend a free luncheon Oct. 24 on Cannan Green to celebrate the campaign’s kickoff.
Meet a Colleague: Katherine Dau ’19
Katherine Dau ’19 serves as the director of annual giving.
Meet a Colleague: Alex Klein
Alex Klein is an assistant professor of law who teaches courses in criminal law.
‘W&L After Class’ Podcast Releases New Episode Featuring Melissa Kerin
In this month’s episode, Kerin, professor of art history, discusses how following her curiosity of the ways in which people tell stories opened her to opportunities to study remote Buddhist shrines in the Himalayas and examine how we live and die as the director of the Roger Mudd Center for Ethics.
Meet a Colleague: Devony Hines
Devony Hines serves as the associate director of admissions.
Meet a Colleague: Nydia Ayala
Nydia Ayala is an assistant professor of cognitive and behavioral science.
Office Hours with Robert Humston and Megan Fulcher
Professors Robert Humston and Megan Fulcher are part of a team of faculty volunteers who serve as liaisons between athletics and academics.
Inspiring Minds
George Bent, Sidney Gause Childress Professor in the Arts, has spent his career at W&L inspiring and being inspired by his students.
