2024 was exceptional by any measure. Here are some of the notable achievements of our students, faculty and staff over the past 12 months, all of which were possible thanks to the generosity of our alumni, parents, and friends.
Since 2010, the university has enrolled 326 students through QuestBridge’s match program, helping high-achieving, low-income students access higher education.
Washington and Lee’s Executive Committee remains committed to upholding the university's rich tradition of student self-governance.
Berwick embraces other cultures through her Japanese major and performing classical Indonesian dances.
W&L’s Native American Student Organization (NASO) connects the campus to educational programming, events and resources celebrating Indigenous history, culture and community.
Marvelli enjoys building a community on campus as an RA and through her academic work.
W&L's Law, Justice and Society minor examines legal concepts from an interdisciplinary lens.
W&L celebrates the 2024 holiday season with a wide variety of campus and local events.
The visiting assistant professor of chemistry will serve a one-year term for the 2024-25 academic year.
The W&L community gathered to honor the military service of current and retired members of the staff, faculty and student body.
Three W&L students partnered with an NGO in Ghana this summer to create a training program for aspiring female entrepreneurs.
The recurring summit allows undergraduate and law students to network with and learn from alumni and others making a social impact through their professional lives.
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.
W&L’s quantum computing program is among the first in the nation offered at a small liberal arts institution.
Faculty, staff and students are invited to attend a free luncheon Oct. 24 on Cannan Green to celebrate the campaign’s kickoff.
Adhip Adhikari ’27 spent much of his summer creating a library at a secondary school near his family's home in Katmandu, Nepal.
McBoyle chose W&L for its close-knit community and the opportunity to excel academically and athletically.
W&L’s student-run social media team arrived this fall ready to explore multiple social media platforms and showcase the vibrance of the Fall Term.
Approximately 300 Dining Services employees plan, make and serve meals at one of the seven dining facilities on campus.
Mentorship from his major and faculty adviser has helped Saalfrank challenge himself academically and professionally.
Hailing from 40 states and 31 countries, the class of 2028 emerged from the most selective process in the university’s undergraduate history.
Veronika Kolosova ’25 has explored the liberal arts experience at W&L through campus involvement and an interdisciplinary approach to her studies.
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.
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.
A philosophy class Leahy’s first semester led to a passion for thinking about different perspectives and relating to others’ experiences.
This summer, students working with associate professor of theater Stephanie Sandberg explored the practice of compassion through the eyes of documentarians.
Marcie Bernard ’25 explored the different avenues of veterinary medicine in the Amazon Rainforest as she worked to rehabilitate and rewild animals at Hoja Nueva.
W&L students share their experiences getting to know the larger Lexington and Rockbridge community during the summer months.
Elka Prechel ’26 was inspired by a Spring Term Abroad to explore her passion for teaching in France and Italy this summer.
The Marketplace extension is now open to the public and all projects remain on schedule.
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.
President Dudley offered a welcome message to the W&L community as we approach the start of Fall Term.
Eliza Spaht ’26 took a course on the economics of winemaking with the Council on International Educational Exchange’s Business and Culture program in Barcelona, Spain.
The accomplished artist, curator and educator began his role on July 1.
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.
The First-Year Orientation Committee has been planning since last fall to offer programming to welcome the Class of 2028 to W&L’s campus later this month.
The A. Paul Knight Internship Program in Conservation, named in memory of a late Washington and Lee student, allows students to pursue their passion for environmental conservation.
Summer Research Scholars are spending their summer helping to bring one of the world's oldest cities to life through modern technology.
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.
With the support of a Johnson Opportunity Grant, Sofia Iuteri ’27 is expanding the reach of the nonprofit she founded at 16.
Misha Lin ’25 is taking her dance education to the next level this summer with intensive aerial dance training, finishing with a two-week international festival in August.
Addie-Grace Cook ’25, a politics major with a double minor in Middle East and South Asia studies and poverty and human capability studies, is spending her summer making an impact in the greater Rockbridge community through a Shepherd Program internship with Project Horizon.
Melos Ambaye ’25 is helping children in Ethiopia as part of her Shepherd summer internship.
Taylor is moving to Niigata Prefecture, Japan, to work as an assistant language teacher for the JET Program.
Ryan Doty’s summer passion project explored his family lineage through poetry and photography.
At the New England Aquarium, Julia Luzzio ’25 is expanding her horizons and gaining hands-on experience working with wildlife.
Jacobs is working as a software engineer at RVO Health.
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.
The Exploring Happiness Spring Term Abroad class examined how happiness is defined, valued and pursued within different cultural contexts.
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.
The upcoming week in the Lexington and Rockbridge County area features multiple opportunities to honor Juneteenth and connect with the local community.
The Lindley Center for Student Wellness has broken ground while the new Williams School and Marketplace expansions remain on schedule.
Students in Washington and Lee's six-week Washington Term program learn the pace of Washington, D.C. during their Spring Term.
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.
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.
A Spring Term Abroad course on social entrepreneurship and sustainability took students to Cuba for an eye-opening cultural exchange.
Cole Gershkovich ’24 found his purpose studying spaces that foster belonging and empowerment among individuals with mental health challenges.
Three winning teams each took home a $1,000 prize for developing products related to sustainability and automation.
Davis has served as director of historic museums at Georgia College & State University since 2018.
The consortium is among 559 providers meeting the rigorous standards necessary to earn accreditation for its teacher education program.
Members of Washington and Lee University’s Class of 2024 who began their W&L experience at the University of St. Andrews in 2020 reflect on their unique experience.
Students and faculty will summarize and display their Spring Term research and coursework.
W&L students in the Spring Term course Global Urban Sociology are examining the social consequences of an increasingly urbanized world.
Arnold packed his four years at W&L with academic and athletic opportunities, studying abroad and pursuing his interest in broadcasting.
Survey results will provide guidance to prospective students and families across the nation.
Mathematics and economics major Kumar says an art history class opened up new avenues of learning.
Ben Bankston ’25 is finding opportunities at W&L to challenge himself in and out of the classroom.
The annual Leadership Excellence Awards recognize students, faculty, staff and organizations for their contributions during the academic year.
Anthony Edwards, professor of Arabic, brings his boundless energy to his teaching, research and mentorship of students.
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).
Growing up in Lexington, Liwag saw firsthand how members of the W&L community made an impact, and she knew she wanted to be part of that.
All students enrolled in a Winter Term entrepreneurship class participated in the Creative Showcase on April 4.
Students, faculty and alumni gathered April 12-13 to recognize the archaeological evolution of W&L’s back campus.
Duncan Hart ’24 lends his musical talents to Washington and Lee University athletics by playing the national anthem on the violin before home events.
Neal comes from Radford University, where she served as interim registrar for the 2023-24 academic year.
Spring Term and Alumni Weekend reunions are the perfect times to experience the outdoors that hug Washington and Lee.
The “Dilemmas” podcast, hosted by two W&L seniors, connects students to the university’s Office of Career and Professional Development.
The Phi Beta Kappa chapter at Washington and Lee University welcomed 54 students into the prestigious honor society.
Hundreds of W&L students, faculty and staff came together to witness the astronomical event.
Washington and Lee’s club squash team brings together players from all levels and has quickly risen the ranks in the collegiate competition circuit.
These faculty have been recognized for their outstanding teaching, scholarship and service to the university.
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.
The state-of-the-art facility will be the new home of the Student Health Center and University Counseling Services.
The former executive director of ArtPower at the University of California, San Diego will begin his new role in July.
University Provost Lena Hill addressed new members of ODK during their spring induction ceremony.
Washington and Lee's Generals Activities Board has taken a dynamic approach to bringing the student body together through live music.
A meeting with a Broadway legend allowed engineering major Zaria Daniels ’26 to take her vocal talents to Cuba.
Nabors Service League continues to honor the late Jonathan Nabors ’02 by bringing students together to help the greater Rockbridge area.
The assistant professor of French will utilize the scholarship to perform research in Paris.
The second annual Philanthropy Education Week highlighted the impact donations have on the undergraduate experience.
W&L's Office of Career and Professional Development gave students the opportunity to network and explore potential career paths over Washington Break.
Miller, whose appointment is effective July 1, joined Denison as vice president of student life in 2020 and has over 20 years of experience in higher education as a student affairs professional.
Unger embraces the full W&L experience, including incredible academic opportunities and being a DIII athlete.
On March 22, the University Provost will address 51 new initiates of W&L’s Alpha Circle of ODK.
Environmental humanities classes introduced Hudson to new ideas on how humans interact with the world.
The Harte Center for Teaching and Learning is bringing student voices to a new podcast designed to share perspectives on transitioning to college life.
Liz Mira Santi ’24 came to W&L as a Gunn Scholar in 2023, and her time on campus has expanded her worldview and reinforced her ambitions.
Washington and Lee’s library staff share their recommendations for your next trip to the University Library.
