Student Organization Spotlight: International Student Mentors
W&L’s International Student Mentors Program pairs new international students with upper-division students to help them navigate life on campus.
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‘Unlikely Pairings’ Ignite Curiosity at Science, Society and the Arts Conference
The interdisciplinary conference gave students the chance to share original research that integrated their academic interests and personal passions.
Looking Forward and Giving Back
The Class of 2025’s Senior Gift Committee co-chairs have already sailed past their monetary goal as they look toward Commencement.
The Ultimate Teammate
Four sets of twins on W&L varsity sports teams share what it’s like competing side-by-side with their siblings.
Spring 2025 Update on Campus Construction Projects
The Williams School and Lindley Center remain on schedule for completion before Fall Term 2025, while several campus improvement projects will begin this summer.
In Case You Missed It
ODK Holds Spring Initiation for W&L Honorees
Dean Tamara Futrell addressed new members of ODK during their spring induction ceremony.
Washington and Lee University to Renovate Special Collections Space
The research and reading room for the Special Collections and Archives will be updated and renamed in honor of Tom Wolfe ’51.
Phi Beta Kappa Initiates New Members During 2025 Convocation Ceremony
The Phi Beta Kappa chapter at Washington and Lee University welcomed 47 students into the prestigious honor society.
Connecting a Global Movement
Students in W&L’s Bonner Program spent the last year creating a digital map of health care networks for people experiencing homelessness worldwide.
Meet John Williams ’25
Williams is a self-starter, including founding several small businesses and a club squash team.
W&L Student-Run Investment Fund Ranks Among Nation’s Largest
The Williams Investment Society’s $25.5 million assets under management rank sixth nationally according to a survey conducted by the Center for Investment Research.
Inaugural ‘W&L Salutes’ Alumni Event Strengthens Connections, Honors the Military Service of W&L Community Members
The weekend event was commemorated with a ceremonial coin presentation with a coin designed by ROTC Cadet Carey Camp ’25.
W&L Celebrates Third Annual Philanthropy Education Week
Washington and Lee University celebrated its third annual Philanthropy Education Week (PEW), March 10-13, highlighting the transformative impact of philanthropic contributions on the student experience.
Washington and Lee University to Host 2025 Entrepreneurship Summit
The two-day program will be held on campus April 11-12.
Inside SSA
A group of students passionate about research has been working tirelessly to make this year’s Science, Society and the Arts 2025 conference an event to remember.
Meet Ashton Mouton ’28
Mouton entered college with plans to be a surgeon, but a sociology class changed his career path.
Paul Youngman Named Interim Dean of the College at Washington and Lee
Paul Youngman, associate provost for academic development and operations and professor of German, has been appointed to a one-year term as interim dean of the College at Washington and Lee University.
Chawne Kimber Named Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of Faculty at Pitzer College
Chawne Kimber, dean of the College and professor of mathematics at Washington and Lee University, has been named vice president for academic affairs and dean of faculty at Pitzer College in Claremont, California. She will begin her new role on July 1, 2025.
The Grand Affair
Ahead of the 2025 edition of Fancy Dress, take a visual walk down memory lane with the beloved W&L tradition.
Carla Lalli Music to Deliver Keynote Remarks for W&L’s Science, Society, and the Arts Conference
The award-winning cookbook author will deliver a public talk on March 20, with student research presentations on March 21.
Forging Their Futures
Helen Ezgo ’25 and Maina Shodmonbekova ’25 traveled across the world to expand their horizons at W&L thanks to the John M. Gunn International Scholarship.
Meet Chris Smith ’26
A SHECP internship solidified Smith’s career path to become an advocate for those in need.
Office of Sustainability and Energy Education Creates Eco-Rep Program
The first students have graduated from the program and will begin serving as peer educators regarding sustainability on campus.
Student Organization Spotlight: Career Fellows
W&L Career Fellows offer peer-to-peer support for students exploring their career aspirations.
Meet Ameera Mustafa ’28
After a Writing 101 class, Mustafa is considering a career in criminal justice reform.
Winter Watch
University Facilities is at the ready to respond to wintry weather.
W&L a Top Producer of Fulbright U.S. Students for Seventh Straight Year
Washington and Lee was ranked sixth among the baccalaureate institutions recognized by the Fulbright Program.
Empowering Others
After fighting societal norms in India, Rima Kumari ’26 champions education for other women.
Meet 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.
Showcasing History, Culture and Community
W&L’s third annual NPHC Step Show Competition invited the campus and local community into a vibrant tradition.
W&L Student Team Named Runner-Up at VFIC Applied Ethics Bowl
Five students from Washington and Lee University participated in the annual statewide competition in February.
Meet Elizabeth Barr ’27
Barr’s love of nature led her to a biology major and getting her scuba certification with the Outing Club.
Positivity Meets Personal Connections
Mariam Drammeh ’25 has approached research, internships and campus involvement with an eye toward a future rooted in service to others.
Rho Gammas Guide First-Years Through Sorority Recruitment
Sorority recruitment counselors, or Rho Gammas, assist first-year women in W&L’s formal recruitment process to join Panhellenic sororities.
Meet Schuler Hildenbrand ’27
Hildenbrand, an American history major on the pre-med track, enjoys being able to explore many disciplines at W&L.
On Our Honor
Past presidents of Washington and Lee University’s Executive Committee reflect on how it prepared them for a life of values-driven leadership.
Students Encouraged to Apply for a Johnson Opportunity Grant in 2025
The grant provides funds to support W&L student projects worldwide.
Harte Center to Debut Prompting, Learning and Artificial Intelligence Lab
The space opens Jan. 27 and will be dedicated to exploration and experimentation with generative AI tools.
Student Organization Spotlight: WLUR
At WLUR-FM, Washington and Lee University's radio voice since 1967, students get an introduction to audio production, podcasting and more.
Meet Sophia Soderberg ’26
W&L has allowed Soderberg to explore a wide array of passions, from dance and art to math and business.
Welcome Back to Campus
A message to the campus community from President Will Dudley.
Washington and Lee to Begin Updates to the Campus Utility Infrastructure
The long-term phased project provides for sustainable heating resources throughout campus.
Living Lab
This fall, W&L students learned environmental field methods at a six-acre site in Rockbridge County set aside for experiential learning.
2024: The Year in Review
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.
Celebrating 10 Years of QuestBridge
Since 2010, the university has enrolled 326 students through QuestBridge’s match program, helping high-achieving, low-income students access higher education.
Student Organization Spotlight: The Executive Committee
Washington and Lee’s Executive Committee remains committed to upholding the university's rich tradition of student self-governance.
Meet Nava Berwick ’27
Berwick embraces other cultures through her Japanese major and performing classical Indonesian dances.
Student Organization Spotlight: Native American Student Organization
W&L’s Native American Student Organization (NASO) connects the campus to educational programming, events and resources celebrating Indigenous history, culture and community.
Meet Emma Marvelli ’27
Marvelli enjoys building a community on campus as an RA and through her academic work.
Minor Focus: Law, Justice and Society
W&L's Law, Justice and Society minor examines legal concepts from an interdisciplinary lens.
Enjoy an Eventful 2024 Holiday Season
W&L celebrates the 2024 holiday season with a wide variety of campus and local events.
Connell Cunningham Jr. Named Scholar in Residence for the Office of Community-Based Learning
The visiting assistant professor of chemistry will serve a one-year term for the 2024-25 academic year.
Washington and Lee Commemorates Veterans Day
The W&L community gathered to honor the military service of current and retired members of the staff, faculty and student body.
Project Uplift
Three W&L students partnered with an NGO in Ghana this summer to create a training program for aspiring female entrepreneurs.
W&L To Host Fifth Social Impact Careers Summit
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.
Washington and Lee University to Replace Foundation Landscaping Surrounding University Chapel
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.
Spooky Action on Campus
W&L’s quantum computing program is among the first in the nation offered at a small liberal arts institution.
W&L to Publicly Launch its Leading Lives of Consequence Capital Campaign
Faculty, staff and students are invited to attend a free luncheon Oct. 24 on Cannan Green to celebrate the campaign’s kickoff.
Opportunity to Thrive
Adhip Adhikari ’27 spent much of his summer creating a library at a secondary school near his family's home in Katmandu, Nepal.
Meet Paige McBoyle ’26
McBoyle chose W&L for its close-knit community and the opportunity to excel academically and athletically.
Student Org Spotlight: wluLEX
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.
W&L Marketplace Celebrates National Food Service Workers Day
Approximately 300 Dining Services employees plan, make and serve meals at one of the seven dining facilities on campus.
Meet Kam Saalfrank ’25
Mentorship from his major and faculty adviser has helped Saalfrank challenge himself academically and professionally.
Washington and Lee Welcomes the Class of 2028
Hailing from 40 states and 31 countries, the class of 2028 emerged from the most selective process in the university’s undergraduate history.
Impacting Lives Through Words
Veronika Kolosova ’25 has explored the liberal arts experience at W&L through campus involvement and an interdisciplinary approach to her studies.
From Shakespeare to Sci-Fi
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.
Hands-On Experience
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.
Meet Winnie Leahy ’25
A philosophy class Leahy’s first semester led to a passion for thinking about different perspectives and relating to others’ experiences.
Compassion in Action
This summer, students working with associate professor of theater Stephanie Sandberg explored the practice of compassion through the eyes of documentarians.
Where the Wild Things Are
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.
Snapshots of Summer
W&L students share their experiences getting to know the larger Lexington and Rockbridge community during the summer months.
Summer School
Elka Prechel ’26 was inspired by a Spring Term Abroad to explore her passion for teaching in France and Italy this summer.
Late Summer Update on Campus Construction Projects
The Marketplace extension is now open to the public and all projects remain on schedule.
Unearthing 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.
A Message From President Dudley
President Dudley offered a welcome message to the W&L community as we approach the start of Fall Term.
Business in Barcelona
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.
Kevin McNamee-Tweed to Serve as Next Director of the Staniar Gallery
The accomplished artist, curator and educator began his role on July 1.
Convocation to Kick Off New Academic Year at Washington and Lee
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.
Student Organization Spotlight: First-Year Orientation Committee
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.
Summer Knights
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.
Reconstructing the Past
Summer Research Scholars are spending their summer helping to bring one of the world's oldest cities to life through modern technology.
W&L Annual Fund Soars to $10.4M; Overall Giving Exceeds $66.4M
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.
Lending a Healing Hand
With the support of a Johnson Opportunity Grant, Sofia Iuteri ’27 is expanding the reach of the nonprofit she founded at 16.
Flying High
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.
Summer of Growth
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.
Turning a Vision Into Reality
Melos Ambaye ’25 is helping children in Ethiopia as part of her Shepherd summer internship.
W&L Outcomes: Lillie Taylor ’24
Taylor is moving to Niigata Prefecture, Japan, to work as an assistant language teacher for the JET Program.
Roots Pilgrimage
Ryan Doty’s summer passion project explored his family lineage through poetry and photography.
Saving the Sea Turtles
At the New England Aquarium, Julia Luzzio ’25 is expanding her horizons and gaining hands-on experience working with wildlife.
W&L Outcomes: Jackson Jacobs ’24
Jacobs is working as a software engineer at RVO Health.
Summer Research Record
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.
Contemplating Happiness
The Exploring Happiness Spring Term Abroad class examined how happiness is defined, valued and pursued within different cultural contexts.
Taking 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.
Juneteenth Celebrations
The upcoming week in the Lexington and Rockbridge County area features multiple opportunities to honor Juneteenth and connect with the local community.
Early Summer Update on Campus Construction Projects
The Lindley Center for Student Wellness has broken ground while the new Williams School and Marketplace expansions remain on schedule.
Running 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.
Susan Wood Named Vice President for Advancement at Washington and Lee University
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.
W&L Celebrates 448 Graduates at 237th Commencement
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.
