In 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.
from the magazine
Chronicles: Racing Into History
A statue of Secretariat made a stop in Lexington last spring, as the man whose dream produced the Virginia-born racehorse was a W&L alumnus and trustee emeritus.
Salute: Grace and Good Humor
Jim Farrar '74 reflects on the life of Farris Hotchkiss '58, former vice president of university relations and secretary of the university.
Chronicles: Lost and Found
Laura Hobby ’94’s senior thesis is now hanging in the Leyburn Library.
Lives of Consequence: Allyship in Action
Alexis Yee-Garcia ’01 leads the way in generating greater diversity, equality and engagement in Big Law firms.
In Case You Missed It
The Art of: Assessing the Yield
Wesley Rentz '02, senior director for Southeast Cotton Operation at Olam Cotton, knows a thing or two about risk management.
The Art of: Brushing Up
Katie Wall Podracky '05 painted the landscape of more than 40 state parks during the COVID-19 shutdown.
Office Hours with Genelle Gertz
The professor of English and associate dean of strategic initiatives champions the liberal arts as the best preparation for postgraduate success.
Office Hours with Jeff Schatten
The assistant professor of business administration combines philosophy and finance to examine organizational behavior in all kinds of business settings.
Just Say Hello
Hollis Owens ’97’s nonprofit offers people with disabilities opportunities to present to, and educate, schoolchildren about their lives.
Office Hours: Classics Professor Rebecca Benefiel
The associate professor of classics won a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities to support the digitization of Pompeian epigraphy, along with Sara Sprenkle, associate professor of computer science.
