Sociology and Anthropology

Faculty AccoladeNovember 6, 2024Candice Robinson Co-Authors Book About the Sociology of Cardi-B

The assistant professor of sociology explores Black femininity through a contemporary perspective.

Campus EventsNovember 4, 2024Lawyer and Historian Paul Lombardo to Deliver Lecture on Buck v. Priddy Court Case

The Nov. 18 lecture is open to the public and marks the centenary of the case argued in Amherst County, Virginia.

Campus EventsOctober 7, 2024Campus Kitchen Announces 2024-25 Just Food Series

The annual event series examines the ways in which food systems interact with issues of social justice.

Campus EventsSeptember 12, 2024Masako Konishi to Deliver Lecture as Part of the Class of 1963 Scholars in Residence Program

Konishi, Chief Merchandising Officer at Forever 21, will deliver her talk on Sept. 25.

Spring TermMay 14, 2024A Broader Perspective

W&L students in the Spring Term course Global Urban Sociology are examining the social consequences of an increasingly urbanized world.

In Case You Missed It

News from W&LMay 7, 2024W&L’s Tanajia Moye-Green Among 2024 Class of Knight-Hennessy Scholars

Moye-Green ’23 is the university’s first Knight-Hennessy Scholar.

On Campus April 17, 2024Unearthing History

Students, faculty and alumni gathered April 12-13 to recognize the archaeological evolution of W&L’s back campus.

Faculty AccoladeMarch 19, 2024Anthropology Professor Publishes Essay in Online Publication

Hafsa Oubou’s essay “Churches Can, Mosques Can’t” appears in the January edition of Canopy Forum.

Campus EventsMarch 15, 2024Alicia Simmons to Deliver Lecture on Polling and the 2024 Election

The professor and pollster will discuss applied sociology methods in her March 19 talk.

Colleague ConnectionJanuary 18, 2024Meet a Colleague: Sascha Goluboff

Sascha Goluboff is a professor of cultural anthropology and serves as director for both the Community-Based Learning program and the Shepherd Higher Education Consortium on Poverty.

In the NewsJanuary 5, 2024Goluboff Announced as Interim Executive Director of the Shepherd Higher Education Consortium

The professor of cultural anthropology will serve a dual role leading Community-Based Learning and the SHECP Consortium.

Faculty AccoladeOctober 19, 2023W&L Sociology Professor Publishes New Book

Krzysztof Jasiewicz authored “Roads to and from Democracy” from a collection of papers written over the course of 40 years.

Colleague ConnectionApril 26, 2023Meet a Colleague: Marcos Perez

Marcos Perez is an assistant professor of sociology.

Alumni in Action April 17, 2023Growing a Greener Future

For W&L alumni Kevin Green ’07 and Amanda Green ’06, nature and nurture go hand-in-hand.

Faculty AccoladeMarch 15, 2023W&L Professors Publish New Edition of Politics Textbook

The fourth edition of “Comparative Politics” is a collaboration between faculty in W&L’s Department of Politics and Department of Sociology and Anthropology.

HappeningsFebruary 16, 2023W&L Presents “Blacks and Jews in America: An Invitation to Dialogue”

Terrence Johnson, professor of African American religious studies at Harvard University, will discuss his latest book on March 1.

HappeningsJanuary 20, 2023W&L’s Sociology and Anthropology Department Presents 2023 Lecture Series

The series, which highlights the range of post-graduate opportunities, features department alumni and kicks off Jan. 24.

Faculty AccoladeJanuary 11, 2023W&L Visiting Assistant Professor John Cataldi Publishes Book

“Practical Symbolic Interactions in the Shrine of the South: Conversations with a Damn Yankee” is set to be released on Jan. 15.

Campus EventNovember 7, 2022Washington and Lee To Hold 2022 Election Results Discussion

The panel will discuss "What Happened Last Night?” on Nov. 9 at 6 p.m. in Newcomb Hall.

Colleague ConnectionOctober 5, 2022Jon Eastwood

Jon Eastwood serves as department chair for sociology and anthropology.

Faculty AccoladesJune 10, 2022W&L’s Krzysztof Jasiewicz Publishes Book

Jasiewicz, the William P. Ames Jr. Professor of Sociology at W&L, recently published a book titled “On the Streets and at the Polls."

Campus EventFebruary 4, 2021W&L’s Sociology and Anthropology Department Presents Lecture Series

The Sociology and Anthropology Department is collaborating with the Environmental Studies Program to present a new social justice series titled “White Supremacy and Society.”

FellowshipsMay 14, 2020Bo Garfinkel ’21 Awarded Public Policy and International Affairs Fellowship

Garfinkel will attend the PPIA Junior Summer Institute at Princeton

My W&LMay 8, 2020Finding Her Community

When Kara Lough '20 found W&L, she found a supportive environment that allowed her to lead a magazine, study in Italy, work as a photographer and plan a career.

Spring Term June 5, 2019Brainwashing, Violence and Cults: Oh My!

Sascha Goluboff's Spring Term class, Cults, took an in-depth look at the development and process behind misunderstood religions.

Alumni in ActionMay 5, 2019Organizing the World

Christina Cheadle ’16 is a community and events manager for KonMari Media Inc., the company founded by tidying expert and Netflix star Marie Kondo.

Hands-On LearningApril 12, 2019Appalachian Trail Becomes Interdisciplinary Classroom

The Geology and Archaeology departments collaborated with W&L's Outing Club to create a fun, educational hike just a short drive from Lexington.

Student Accolade March 27, 2019Julia Hernandez ’20 Awarded Public Policy and International Affairs Fellowship

At Washington and Lee University, Hernandez is majoring in sociology and anthropology and French.

Student ProjectsFebruary 1, 2019A Platform for Divergent Perspectives

Andy Smithey '20 is editor-in-chief of a new student publication, founded by Liv Cooper '20 and Genna Feirson '20, that aims to amplify unheard voices on campus.

Commentary November 7, 2018Bell Talks “Front Porches of the Dead”

W&L Anthropology Professor Alison Bell discusses grave sites on "With Good Reason Radio."

Don't Miss It September 21, 2018W&L to Host Talk with ‘One of the World’s Principal Observers of Democracy’

In his talk, which is free and open to the public, Mounk will discuss the rise of populism around the world.

Faculty FocusJuly 20, 2018Meaning, Culture and Survival

A new book by Harvey Markowitz, associate professor of anthropology, examines Native Americans and Catholic missionaries.

Author Talk May 2, 2018Virginia Tech Professor Shannon Bell ’00 to Give Public Lecture at W&L

Bell will discuss her second book, “Fighting King Coal: The Challenges to Micromobilization in Central Appalachia.”

My W&LJanuary 31, 2018‘Leaders Like Me’

Lex McGriff '18 has grown into a leader in W&L's Student Association for Black Unity. As she prepares for graduation, she hopes more underclassmen will become leaders like her.

My W&LJanuary 8, 2018Chances Behind the Microphone

Broadcast journalism opportunities have been plentiful at W&L for Ford Carson '18, but the highlight of his college career has been founding a satirical publication, The Radish.

My W&LNovember 27, 2017Funding Hope in Memphis

Vicky Kazmierczak '18 spent the summer in Memphis, learning the ins and outs of non-profit work — and how to hope.

My W&LOctober 13, 2017Visiting George at Home

Anna Milewski '18 has spent time in fields, labs, carpenter shops and seminar rooms - and it was all part of one internship at the home of George Washington.

My W&LJune 2, 2017‘Perspectives’ on Leadership: Elena Diller ’17 & Caroline Todd ’17

Elena Diller '17 and Caroline Todd '17 saw a need for more perspective in academics — so they got to work.

My W&LMay 17, 2017Taking Care of (Music) Business: Austin Frank ’17

What can you do in four years at W&L? How about manage a radio show, start a service organization, found a club, or publish an EP? Austin Frank ’17 has done them all.

My W&LJanuary 17, 2017Shaping Traditions: Alex Meilech ’18

Alex Meilech '18 has experienced tradition - from Lexington, Virginia to Buenos Aires, Argentina.