spring term

Spring TermMay 21, 2026Going Global

Since its inception in 1971, Washington and Lee’s Spring Term Abroad program has taken countless students around the world with unique classes focused on immersive learning.

Student SpotlightMay 21, 2026Four Years in Focus

Senior Ryan Doty reflects on his time at Washington and Lee and the experiences he’ll carry with him into his next chapter.

Spring SpotlightMay 5, 2026Annual Spring Spotlight to be Held on Campus May 22

This year’s in-person presentations will be accompanied by a keynote magic show on May 20.

Faces of W&LMarch 12, 2026Meet Spratt Allison ’26

As a leader of the Peer Connections program, Allison hopes to help other students feel at home.

Faces of W&LMarch 4, 2026Meet Eleanna Giannoula ’28

Giannoula, an international student from Greece, said W&L's genuine community drew her in.

In Case You Missed It

Faces of W&LFebruary 25, 2026Meet Juyoung Kim ’26

Kim, a physics major, counts performing in Croatia and Slovenia with the University Singers as one of his most memorable experiences.

Faces of W&LFebruary 18, 2026Meet Bella Ferrate ’26

Ferrate chose W&L for its accredited Williams School and the ability to embrace the liberal arts experience.

On CampusOctober 16, 2025AI Conversations on Campus

W&L’s forward-thinking mindset surrounding the emergence of AI leads to engaged classwork, research and discussions.

Spring TermJune 5, 2025Introducing Austin Term

A creative new Spring Term course brought students to Austin, Texas, for alumni mentorship, career exploration and literary analysis.

Spring TermMay 27, 2025A Model of Sustainability

Students explored real-world applications of sustainable business practices in the Social Innovation in Scandinavia Spring Term Abroad course.

Spring Term May 2, 2025Following the Money

The Follow the Money workshop and Spring Term course bring W&L students together with business journalists from across the nation.

Faces of W&LFebruary 18, 2025Meet Sofia Iuteri ’27

Iuteri’s work with the Connolly Entrepreneurship Society and business administration professors has led to the expansion and growth of her own nonprofit.

W&L Around The WorldNovember 6, 2024Project Uplift

Three W&L students partnered with an NGO in Ghana this summer to create a training program for aspiring female entrepreneurs.

FacesSeptember 17, 2024Meet Winnie Leahy ’25

A philosophy class Leahy’s first semester led to a passion for thinking about different perspectives and relating to others’ experiences.

Summer OpportunityAugust 23, 2024Unearthing Answers

By enlisting guidance from the W&L science community, Emma Marvelli ’27 combined a Spring Term abroad class with summer research to better understand Virginia meta-basalts and their potential for combating climate change.

Spring TermJune 24, 2024Contemplating Happiness

The Exploring Happiness Spring Term Abroad class examined how happiness is defined, valued and pursued within different cultural contexts.

Spring TermJune 17, 2024Taking Account of Sustainability Efforts

W&L’s Spring Term Sustainability Accounting class takes a deeper look at the practice of corporations factoring in societal and environmental impacts alongside their financial bottom lines.

Washington TermJune 10, 2024Running Up the Hill

Students in Washington and Lee's six-week Washington Term program learn the pace of Washington, D.C. during their Spring Term.

Spring TermMay 29, 2024Exchange of Ideas

A Spring Term Abroad course on social entrepreneurship and sustainability took students to Cuba for an eye-opening cultural exchange.

Spring TermMay 23, 2024Rock Stars

After 25 years, W&L faculty member Chris Connors teaches his swan song Spring Term class, Field Methods and Regional Geology of the Appalachians.

Spring Term May 17, 2024Spring Term’s Got Seoul

Students in the Spring Term Abroad course Statistics in Korean Music explore mathematics in the traditional and contemporary music of Korea.

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.

Spring Term AbroadMay 3, 2024‘The Big Picture of Life’

As one of the first Spring Term abroad classes offered at W&L, The Play’s the Thing: Shakespeare in Performance continues to impact the cohort of alumni who took that initial trip to England.

Faces of W&LApril 16, 2024Meet Brad Singer ’24

A Washington Term class with a real-world focus prepared Singer for post-graduate work in the federal government.

Faces of W&LApril 9, 2024Meet Emma Scott ‘26

Scott’s passion for the environment carries over from the classroom to opportunities on campus and beyond.

FacesMarch 26, 2024Meet Emma Conover ’24

Leading Campus Kitchen, a student-run organization focused on addressing food insecurity, has been a rewarding experience.

On CampusSeptember 27, 2023W&L Students Curate Fall Art Exhibition

“Mohammad Omer Khalil: Musings,” co-curated by four Washington and Lee students as part of a seminar course in museum studies, will be on display in the Watson Galleries Sept. 28, 2023 through June 1, 2024.

Spring Term June 8, 2023Live from Sweden

W&L students in this Spring Term’s “Swedish Theater” course were immersed in culture during their three weeks in Stockholm, Sweden.

Spring TermJune 2, 2023‘Democracy Is Worth Defending’

The 2023 Spring Term course "Threats to Democracy" examined the form of government and explored the current challenges it faces.

Spring TermMay 19, 2023A Model of Possibility

Professor of Biology Robert Humston’s Spring Term course takes a deep dive into environmental problem-solving.

Spring Term May 16, 2023Haunted History

Professor of History Mikki Brock’s Spring Term course explores our fascination with the supernatural.

On CampusMay 9, 2023Annual Spring Term Festival Returns May 19 in Leyburn Library

Students and faculty will summarize and display their Spring Term research and coursework.

Faculty AccoladeApril 28, 2023W&L Professor Receives the 2023 Portion of Multi-Year Grant from the U.S. Department of the Interior

Bill Hamilton will utilize the grant to fund his ongoing research on ecosystem health in Yellowstone National Park.

HappeningsApril 18, 2023W&L Spring Term Course to Host Former Federal Appellate Judge

The Honorable J. Michael Luttig ’76 will visit campus May 8-9 to reflect on his career and discuss his views on recent challenges to democracy and the rule of law.

Study AbroadMay 20, 2022Art in the Right Place

Students in Elliott King’s Spring Term class, “Modern Art in Barcelona,” are being steeped in Spanish art, history and architecture during an unforgettable educational trip to Barcelona and Madrid.

Spring TermMay 17, 2022Finding the Allure of Paris

Students in Michael and Lena Hill’s Spring Term course are discovering what inspired writers of past generations.

AcademicsMay 12, 2022Life on Two Legs

In this Spring Term course, Washington and Lee students are making data science look like a walk in the park.

On CampusMay 10, 2022Spring Term Course Brings CSI To Life

CSI: W&L students are learning forensic science with the help of a real FBI evidence response team.