Meet a Colleague: Vicki Pickle
Vicki Pickle serves as financial aid coordinator.
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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.
In Case You Missed It
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.
Meet a Colleague: Mickie Brown ’21
Mickie Brown ’21 serves as an academic technologist in the IQ Center.
W&L Marketplace Celebrates National Food Service Workers Day
Approximately 300 Dining Services employees plan, make and serve meals at one of the seven dining facilities on campus.
Washington and Lee Welcomes the Class of 2028
Hailing from 40 states and 31 countries, the class of 2028 emerged from the most selective process in the university’s undergraduate history.
From Shakespeare to Sci-Fi
While exploring the connections between “Station Eleven” and William Shakespeare, professor of English Holly Pickett and her crew of summer research students examined the foundational value of the humanities to society.
Get to Know the Newest Members of the W&L Community – 9/19/24
The following individuals recently joined the Washington and Lee employee workforce.
Meet a Colleague: Cat Hudson
Cat Hudson is an AmeriCorps VISTA working with the Office of Community-Based Learning.
Hands-On Experience
Students participating in two new Leading Edge programs during this year’s first-year orientation were able to complete tactile projects while building community on campus.
Meet a Colleague: Taylor Maxey
Taylor Maxey serves as the information desk supervisor.
Transportation Expense Reports – FAQ
What are the new fields in Transportation Expense Reports?
Salute: Inner Drive
Taylor Gibson '06 highlights the impact of head volleyball coach Bryan Snyder '95.
Meet a Colleague: Drew Harrell
Drew Harrell serves as the DeLaney Center postbaccalaureate fellow.
Get to Know the Newest Members of the W&L Community – 9/3/24
The following individuals recently joined the Washington and Lee employee workforce.
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.
Late Summer Update on Campus Construction Projects
The Marketplace extension is now open to the public and all projects remain on schedule.
Meet a Colleague: Amber Wright
Amber Wright serves as the senior accounts receivable coordinator in the Business Office.
W&L Welcomes New Faculty
Twenty-nine new faculty are joining the university this year.
W&L Welcomes New Visiting Faculty, Postgraduate Fellows and Assistant Coaches
Washington and Lee University has welcomed 26 new faculty members who will serve as visiting professors, postdoctoral fellows or assistant coaches this fall.
Get to Know the Newest Members of the W&L Community – 8/21/24
The following individuals recently joined the Washington and Lee employee workforce.
A Message From President Dudley
President Dudley offered a welcome message to the W&L community as we approach the start of Fall Term.
Meet a Colleague: Robert Forsberg
Robert Forsberg serves as operations manager and performs visitor services for the Museums at W&L.
Washington and Lee University Announces Leadership Changes in University Advancement
Jocelyn Lewis has been promoted to executive director of university development, and Dennis Cross returns as senior advisor for University Advancement and acting director of Lifelong Learning.
Kevin McNamee-Tweed to Serve as Next Director of the Staniar Gallery
The accomplished artist, curator and educator began his role on July 1.
Get to Know the Newest Members of the W&L Community – 8/14/24
The following individuals recently joined the Washington and Lee employee workforce.
Convocation to Kick Off New Academic Year at Washington and Lee
The event will be held on the Front Lawn at 5:30 p.m. on Sept. 4, and Roosevelt Montás from Columbia University will provide remarks.
Get to Know the Newest Members of the W&L Community – 8/13/24
The following individuals recently joined the Washington and Lee employee workforce.
‘W&L After Class’ Podcast Releases New Episode Featuring Lisa Alty
In this month’s episode, Alty discusses how a distasteful high school chemistry experience, enrolling in college as a first-generation student and seeing W&L evolve since the early years of coeducation shaped her approach to teaching.
Meet a Colleague: Paige Gance
Paige Gance serves as the assistant director of assessment strategy.
Get to Know the Newest Members of the W&L Community – 8/6/24
The following individuals recently joined the Washington and Lee employee workforce.
Reconstructing the Past
Summer Research Scholars are spending their summer helping to bring one of the world's oldest cities to life through modern technology.
Get to Know the Newest Members of the W&L Community – 7/24/24
The following individuals recently joined the Washington and Lee employee workforce.
Meet a Colleague: Laura Mendoza
Laura Mendoza serves as the executive assistant for University Advancement.
W&L’s Leslie Wingard Cunningham to Headline an Associated Colleges of the South Summer Virtual Workshop Session
The ACS will sponsor virtual sessions on faculty inclusivity and generative artificial intelligence on Aug. 2 and Aug. 15.
W&L Annual Fund Soars to $10.4M; Overall Giving Exceeds $66.4M
Generous alumni, parents and friends contributed more than $10 million to W&L’s Annual Fund in the 2023-24 fiscal year, achieving the largest Annual Fund in five years.
Andra Gillespie to Keynote 2024 Fall Academy
The Emory University professor will deliver a lecture titled ‘Same Vocabulary, Different Meanings’ on Wednesday, Aug. 21, in Evans Hall.
‘W&L After Class’ Podcast Releases New Episode Featuring Jenefer Davies
In this month’s episode, professor Davies talks of creating and building W&L’s dance program to be a place where preconceived notions dissipate and the liberal arts education flourishes.
Get to Know the Newest Members of the W&L Community – 7/11/24
The following individuals recently joined the Washington and Lee employee workforce.
Meet a Colleague: Elizabeth LeRose ‘03
Elizabeth LeRose ‘03 serves as associate director of prospect research with Advancement Operations.
W&L Law Welcomes New Faculty
W&L Law is pleased to announce the following faculty joining the law school as members of the permanent faculty.
Meet a Colleague: Catherine Xia ‘23
Catherine Xia ‘23 serves as an admissions counselor.
Summer Research Record
The Summer Research Scholars program at W&L is welcoming a record number of undergraduate students and supervising faculty and staff from a variety of academic disciplines.
Contemplating Happiness
The Exploring Happiness Spring Term Abroad class examined how happiness is defined, valued and pursued within different cultural contexts.
Campus Kitchen at Washington and Lee Receives Donation from Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation
The donation will support the Campus Kitchen Backpack Program.
Get to Know the Newest Members of the W&L Community – 6/17/24
The following individuals recently joined the Washington and Lee employee workforce.
Juneteenth Celebrations
The upcoming week in the Lexington and Rockbridge County area features multiple opportunities to honor Juneteenth and connect with the local community.
Early Summer Update on Campus Construction Projects
The Lindley Center for Student Wellness has broken ground while the new Williams School and Marketplace expansions remain on schedule.
Meet a Colleague: Lauren Vance
Lauren Vance is the director of business advising and recruitment in the Office of Career and Professional Development.
Susan Wood Named Vice President for Advancement at Washington and Lee University
Susan Wood, executive director of university development at Washington and Lee, has been named the university’s next vice president for university advancement, effective July 1, 2024. She will succeed Tom Jennings, who is stepping down at the end of the academic year after serving four years in that role.
‘W&L After Class’ Podcast Releases New Episode Featuring Mark Drumbl
In this month’s episode, Professor Drumbl examines the function and limitations of law through his experiences, research and teachings in mass violence and human rights.
Meet a Colleague: Brandi Jane Wedgeworth Graham
Brandi Jane Wedgeworth Graham is a visiting assistant professor of practice in accounting.
W&L Celebrates 448 Graduates at 237th Commencement
In his remarks, President Will Dudley told the Class of 2024 that their liberal arts education — which develops intellect and character and encourages leadership and service — has prepared them to make significant contributions wherever they go.
Meet a Colleague: Reba Miller
Reba Miller serves as web content manager for the university.
Meet a Colleague: Jason Bunn
Jason Bunn serves as manager of retiree benefits and employee benefits specialist.
W&L Holds Inaugural SOLVE 2024 Hackathon Event on Campus
Three winning teams each took home a $1,000 prize for developing products related to sustainability and automation.
Matt Davis Appointed Director of W&L’s Institutional History Museum
Davis has served as director of historic museums at Georgia College & State University since 2018.
Rockbridge Teacher Education Consortium Among 38 Educator Prep Providers Recognized for National Excellence
The consortium is among 559 providers meeting the rigorous standards necessary to earn accreditation for its teacher education program.
W&L’s Annual Spring Term Showcase to be Held May 24 in University Library
Students and faculty will summarize and display their Spring Term research and coursework.
Meet a Colleague: Anthony Edwards
Anthony Edwards is an associate professor of Arabic.
W&L Welcomes 1,000 Back to Campus for Record-breaking Reunion
Alumni and their guests from the classes of 1974-2009 returned to campus to celebrate its annual spring Alumni Weekend.
A Broader Perspective
W&L students in the Spring Term course Global Urban Sociology are examining the social consequences of an increasingly urbanized world.
Meet a Colleague: Taylor Meeker
Taylor Meeker serves as assistant director of alumni and career services marketing.
W&L’s Tanajia Moye-Green Among 2024 Class of Knight-Hennessy Scholars
Moye-Green ’23 is the university’s first Knight-Hennessy Scholar.
Meet a Colleague: Jason Rodocker
Jason Rodocker serves as associate dean of students.
W&L Open Enrollment Runs April 22-May 17
Now is the time to make any necessary changes to your university benefits.
Shared Language
Anthony Edwards, professor of Arabic, brings his boundless energy to his teaching, research and mentorship of students.
Get to Know the Newest Members of the W&L Community – 4/24/24
The following individuals recently joined the Washington and Lee employee workforce.
Meet a Colleague: Laurie Huger
Laurie Huger serves as an administrative assistant in University Development.
CBL Faculty Collaborative Generates New Community Connections
The 2023-2024 academic year at W&L saw the proliferation of several new course offerings for students through a new faculty development initiative offered by the Office of Community-Based Learning (CBL).
Unearthing History
Students, faculty and alumni gathered April 12-13 to recognize the archaeological evolution of W&L’s back campus.
Meet a Colleague: Sybil Prince Nelson ‘01
Sybil Prince Nelson ‘01 is an assistant professor of mathematics.
W&L Selects Melissa Neal as University Registrar
Neal comes from Radford University, where she served as interim registrar for the 2023-24 academic year.
Celebrating Spring: Outing Club’s Top Five Hikes
Spring Term and Alumni Weekend reunions are the perfect times to experience the outdoors that hug Washington and Lee.
Solving Career Dilemmas
The “Dilemmas” podcast, hosted by two W&L seniors, connects students to the university’s Office of Career and Professional Development.
Meet a Colleague: Wythe Whiting
Wythe Whiting is a professor of cognitive and behavioral science.
Total Eclipsing on the Colonnade
Hundreds of W&L students, faculty and staff came together to witness the astronomical event.
Meet a Colleague: Rachel Hubbard
Rachel Hubbard is the Communication and Marketing Coordinator and has worked at W&L Law since February 2017.
Washington and Lee Names Four Faculty Members to Endowed Professorships
These faculty have been recognized for their outstanding teaching, scholarship and service to the university.
Spring Update on Campus Construction Projects
New Williams School construction and Elrod Commons Phase 2 renovations both remain on schedule, while the new Lindley Center for Student Wellness will break ground soon.
Meet a Colleague: Ronda Bryant
Ronda Bryant serves as associate dean of students.
