Joseph Wins Elite 90™ Award for NCAA Division III Men’s Soccer Championship
Sophomore goalkeeper boasts highest GPA of Final Four teams.
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NCAA Semifinal Preview: W&L vs. No. 13 Amherst
The Generals and Mammoths will meet in Friday's men's soccer semifinal in Salem, Virginia.
Melissa R. Kerin Selected as Next Director of the Mudd Center for Ethics
The associate professor of art history will serve as the Mudd Center Director for three years beginning July 1, 2024.
Meet a Colleague: Suzanne Wade
Suzanne Wade is the Assistant Director for Employer and Alumni Outreach for the Office of Career Strategy and Law Advancement.
Meet a Colleague: Kyle McCoil
Kyle McCoil serves as an assistant dean of students.
In Case You Missed It
Meet a Colleague: Michelle Cosby
Michelle Cosby is the Assistant Dean of Legal Information Services and Professor of Practice.
Meet a Colleague: Elizabeth Knapp
Elizabeth Knapp serves as director of the Johnson Program and professor of earth and environmental geoscience.
W&L Celebrates the 2023 Holiday Season
’Tis the season for holiday events on campus and in the local community! Check out what’s happening and make your plans to ring in the holiday season.
DeLaney Center Receives Grant from Virginia Humanities
An award of $9,500 will support the center’s Screen to Square film series.
Meet a Colleague: Leila Lawlor
Leila Lawlor is Director of the new Academic Excellence Program and a Professor of Practice.
W&L’s Brindle and Pfaff Receive Harris Family Awards from the Virginia Foundation for Independent Colleges
Ryan Brindle was presented the Rising Star Award and Dave Pfaff received the Excellence in Instructional Technology Award.
The Space to Be Brave
W&L’s recent staging of ‘Speech & Debate’ brought its cast, crew and audience an opportunity to engage with an innovative, collaborative approach to theater.
Meet a Colleague: Ben Schlief
Ben Schlief is the associate director of recreation.
Get to Know the Newest Members of the W&L Community – 11/7/23
The following individuals recently joined the Washington and Lee employee workforce.
Meet a Colleague: Catlin Meade
Catlin Meade is a professor of practice who has been teaching legal writing since 2022.
Meet a Colleague: Karena Gill
Karena Gill is a visiting assistant professor of earth and environmental geoscience.
Get to Know the Newest Members of the W&L Community – 10/31/23
The following individuals recently joined the Washington and Lee employee workforce.
Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Why It Matters
A Q&A information session with Chief Information Officer David Saacke.
Meet a Colleague: Tommy Roberts
Tommy Roberts serves as the university's payroll supervisor.
Meet a Colleague: Kristy Speers
Kristy Speers is the Senior Recruitment Coordinator at W&L Law.
Meet a Colleague: Miranda Edwards
Miranda Edwards serves as the student employment manager.
Meet a Colleague: Alexi Pfeffer-Gillett
Alexi Pfeffer-Gillett joined W&L Law this fall as an assistant professor.
Get to Know the Newest Members of the W&L Community – 10/17/23
The following individuals recently joined the Washington and Lee employee workforce.
Elrod Commons Dining Renovation Set to Enter Second Phase
These additional renovations will expand the Marketplace dining room, provide additional outdoor patio seating, and reconfigure the Cohen Family Amphitheater.
Washington and Lee University Installs New Electric Vehicle Charging Station on Campus
The EV station, located on the top deck of the University Parking Garage, will be accessible to the university community and campus visitors.
Meet a Colleague: Christina Querrard
Christina Querrard is a custodian at Washington and Lee and works in Sydney Lewis Hall.
Meet a Colleague: Savannah Blake
Savannah Blake serves as an annual giving fellow.
Get to Know the Newest Members of the W&L Community – 10/4/23
The following individuals recently joined the Washington and Lee employee workforce.
Meet a Colleague: Lewis Coffey
Lewis Coffey serves as operations manager for auxiliary services.
Soaking Up the Sun
W&L’s new offsite solar array, now fully operational, represents the university’s biggest leap to date toward an energy-independent future.
Meet a Colleague: Lisa Rodocker
Lisa Rodocker serves as assistant dean of admissions for the Law School.
Meet a Colleague: Ashley Evans
Ashley Evans joined W&L Law in November 2022 as the Head of Collection Services for the Law Library.
Meet a Colleague: Tom Hackman
Tom Hackman serves as theater technical director.
Meet a Colleague: Erica Ingersoll
Erica Ingersoll is an Executive Assistant in the Dean’s Office of the Law School.
Meet a Colleague: Schuyler Phillips
Schuyler Phillips serves as a sergeant with public safety.
Get to Know the Newest Members of the W&L Community – 9/12/23
The following individuals recently joined the Washington and Lee employee workforce.
W&L Welcomes New Faculty
A total of 20 new faculty are joining the university this year.
W&L Welcomes New Visiting Faculty, Professors of Practice and Postdoctoral Fellows
A total of 25 new instructors join the W&L community.
W&L Gathers to Honor Fallen in 9/11 Attacks
The Washington and Lee University community will commemorate the tragedy of Sept. 11, 2001, with a memorial service and the placing of 2,977 American flags on Cannan Green.
Get to Know the Newest Members of the W&L Community – 9/6/23
The following individuals recently joined the Washington and Lee employee workforce.
Meet a Colleague: Brooke Peccie ’17
Brooke Peccie ’17 serves as assistant director of career and professional development.
W&L Around the World
Washington and Lee students explored the world this summer thanks to grant funding opportunities through the Center for International Education.
Get to Know the Newest Members of the W&L Community – 8/31/23
The following individuals recently joined the Washington and Lee employee workforce.
Meet a Colleague: Matt Phillips
Matt Phillips serves as an assistant athletic trainer.
Get to Know the Newest Members of the W&L Community – 8/23/23
The following individuals recently joined the Washington and Lee employee workforce.
Meet a Colleague: Matt Boaz
Matt Boaz is acting director of the Immigrant Rights Clinic and a Professor of Practice.
Meet a Colleague: Amanda Harlow
Amanda Harlow serves as an administrative assistant in admissions.
Across the Pond
This summer, Washington and Lee students experienced life in London as part of an immersive program offered through the Williams School.
Meet a Colleague: Jane Pultz
Jane Pultz is the Dining Shift Supervisor for the Brief Stop located in the law school.
Late Summer Update on Campus Construction Projects
Marketplace and Café 77 interior dining renovations near completion; demolition for new Williams School building underway.
Meet a Colleague: Matthew Loar
Matthew Loar serves as director of fellowships and student research.
Get to Know the Newest Members of the W&L Community – 8/15/23
The following individuals recently joined the Washington and Lee employee workforce.
‘After Class’ Podcast Features Tom Camden
"W&L After Class" invites listeners to join conversations with W&L's expert faculty about their teaching, research and passion projects.
Meet a Colleague: Jon Shapiro
Jon Shapiro is a Professor of Practice who has taught at W&L for 13 years.
Construction Projects Necessitate Parking Adjustments on the W&L Campus
Effective Aug. 7, parking in Nelson Street lot will serve only student vehicles with an “RS” permit designation.
Meet a Colleague: Chrissy Van Assendelft
Chrissy Van Assendelft serves as an ITS business analyst.
Meet a Colleague: Sarah Cravens
Sarah Cravens is a Visiting Professor of Law, who joined the law school as of June 2023.
Meet a Colleague: Kim Hodge
Kim Hodge serves as assistant dean of students.
Get to Know the Newest Members of the W&L Community – 7/18/23
The following individuals recently joined the Washington and Lee employee workforce.
2023 Annual Fund Tops $10 Million
Total giving to all areas reached an impressive $73.9 million, the second highest total in W&L history.
Statement Regarding the Relocation of Plaques to a New Exhibit in University Chapel
Four historical plaques relocated on campus are being installed in a new exhibit in University Chapel.
Get to Know the Newest Members of the W&L Community – 7/12/23
The following individuals recently joined the Washington and Lee employee workforce.
W&L After Class Podcast Releases New Episode Featuring Rob Fure
"W&L After Class" invites listeners to join conversations with W&L's expert faculty about their teaching, research and passion projects.
Meet a Colleague: Cleaveland Candler
Cleaveland Candler serves as a technology integration specialist.
Collection Connections
Washington and Lee’s Museum Artist-in-Residence Program welcomed photographer Stephanie Shih to campus in May to create new work based on the Museums’ art collection.
Get to Know the Newest Members of the W&L Community – 6/28/23
The following individuals recently joined the Washington and Lee employee workforce.
City of Lexington Begins Water Line Replacement Along East Denny Circle on the Washington and Lee Campus
Work began June 26 and will affect traffic patterns in the area through expected project completion in September.
In Memoriam: Farris Hotchkiss ’58, former Vice President of University Relations and Secretary of the University
Hotchkiss worked at his alma mater for 35 years. After retirement, he was an active W&L volunteer and alumni ambassador.
Meet a Colleague: Leslie Sparling
Leslie Sparling serves as an admissions counselor.
Meet a Colleague: Misty Snider
Misty Snider serves as the executive assistant of the Williams School.
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.
Early Summer Update On Campus Construction Projects
University Chapel closed June 5 as renovations get underway; Marketplace and Café 77 project is on target for fall completion.
Meet a Colleague: Katherine Brinkley
Katherine Brinkley is the assistant director of board operations
Get to Know the Newest Members of the W&L Community – 6/6/23
The following individuals recently joined the Washington and Lee employee workforce.
In Memoriam: Al Gordon, Professor of Fine Arts Emeritus
Gordon taught at W&L from 1974 to 2001.
Meet a Colleague: Michelle Jones
Michelle Jones serves as associate director of alumni engagement.
W&L Graduates 453 Students at 236th Commencement
In his remarks, President Will Dudley told the Class of 2023 the ability to think freely, critically, and humanely has prepared them to be conscientious interpreters of the world.
W&L to Perform Maintenance on Ivy Adorning University Chapel
The iconic vines will receive significant pruning to ensure their overall health.
Meet a Colleague: Will Wallace
Will Wallace serves as the associate director of athletic communications.
Meet a Colleague: Florentina Butler
Florentina Butler is the Associate Director of Law School Advancement.
A Model of Possibility
Professor of Biology Robert Humston’s Spring Term course takes a deep dive into environmental problem-solving.
Planned Maintenance to Sydney Lewis Hall Expected to Begin May 22
The project will require periodic modifications to pedestrian and vehicular traffic in the area.
Meet a Colleague: Heidi Bustos
Heidi Bustos serves as the assistant director of inclusion and engagement.
Get to Know the Newest Members of the W&L Community – 5/17/23
The following individuals recently joined the Washington and Lee employee workforce.
Haunted History
Professor of History Mikki Brock’s Spring Term course explores our fascination with the supernatural.
W&L Honors Distinguished Alumni, Returning Classes at Reunion Weekend
The university welcomed more than 940 alumni and guests from the classes of 1973–2008 back to campus for its annual spring reunion festivities.
W&L Podcast Releases New Episode Featuring Jeff Schatten
"W&L After Class" invites listeners to join a conversation with W&L’s expert faculty on their teaching, research interests and passion projects.
Meet a Colleague: Margaret Anne Hinkle
Margaret Anne Hinkle is an assistant professor of earth and environmental geoscience.
W&L’s DeLaney Center Launches Research Project on Black Women and Desegregation
The DeLaney Center’s latest research project connects current students with a rich legacy.
Meet a Colleague: Jenny Mitchell
Jenny Mitchell is the Archivist and Special Collections Librarian in the School of Law.
Annual Spring Term Festival Returns May 19 in Leyburn Library
Students and faculty will summarize and display their Spring Term research and coursework.
Meet a Colleague: Adam Gross
Adam Gross is the director of admissions operations.
SEAL to Sponsor First 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.
Opening Minds Through Art
W&L neuroscience students recently partnered with an innovative art-making program offered at Kendal at Lexington.
Meet a Colleague: Marcos Perez
Marcos Perez is an assistant professor of sociology.
W&L Open Enrollment Runs April 24-May 12
Now is the time to make any necessary changes to your university benefits.
Meet a Colleague: Sheryl Salm
Sheryl Salm is a senior legal assistant for the Black Lung and Criminal Justice Clinics.
W&L Honors Eight Retiring Staff Members at Employee Recognition Banquet
The university also honored 14 individuals who have been employed for 30 years or more.
W&L in Full Bloom
Washington and Lee’s campus is thriving thanks to the hard work and dedication of a team that collaborates with Mother Nature year-round.
Meet a Colleague: Zach Nix
Zach Nix is the technology integration coordinator within ITS.
