Wan-Chuan Kao Receives Fellowship at the Suzy Newhouse Center for Humanities
The associate professor of English will perform research leading to a new monograph at the Wellesley College-based academic center next year.
Women Gender and Sexuality Studies
W&L’s Staniar Gallery Presents ‘This Earthen Door’ and ‘The Blue of Distance’
The combined exhibition, featuring the work of artists Amanda Marchand and Leah Sobsey, will open April 27, with an artist’s talk by Sobsey slated for May 13.
W&L Hosts 18th National Symposium of Theater in Academe
“Emotion, Pathos and the Human Condition in Theater and Film” will feature a dynamic lineup of creative workshops, presentations, discussions and stage performances March 26-27.
Domnica Rădulescu Publishes Her First Book Written Directly in French
The novel, her fourth overall, is titled “Tu viens du pays des vampires” and hit bookshelves in France and Canada in April.
Rebecca Benefiel Featured in PBS NOVA Documentary on Ancient Pompeii
Benefiel is among a host of experts that reveal the truths about the social and economic makeup of the city before the eruption of Mount Vesuvius.
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W&L History Professor Authors New Book and Appears in WIRED Online Video
Mikki Brock wrote her second book and recently answered questions on her specialty – witches, witchcraft and witch hunts.
Lawyer 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.
Julie Woodzicka to Deliver Lecture in Honor of Her Appointment to the William R. Kenan, Jr. Professorship
Woodzicka’s talk on reacting to stressful situations will be held Oct. 8 in Northen Auditorium.
Masako 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.
W&L History Professor Receives Fellowship at the Suzy Newhouse Center for the Humanities
Mikki Brock will perform research leading to a new book at the Wellesley College-based academic center this year.
Nneka Dennie Receives Mellon Emerging Faculty Leaders Award
The assistant professor of history is one of 10 faculty members nationwide to win the prestigious award.
Washington and Lee Names Four Faculty Members to Endowed Professorships
These faculty have been recognized for their outstanding teaching, scholarship and service to the university.
W&L Hosts 17th National Symposium of Theater in Academe
“Myth, Magic, and Madness” will feature a dynamic lineup of creative workshops, dramatic readings and staged productions March 21-22.
Professor Nneka Dennie to Discuss Her Recent Book on Black Newspaper Editor Mary Ann Shadd Cary
The assistant professor of history will hold her talk on Feb. 7 at noon in the Harte Center Gallery.
Domnica Rădulescu’s Play “The Town with Very Nice People” Set for World Premiere in New York City
The professor has also published two literary works in recent months.
W&L Celebrates Women’s History Month
The campus community will recognize women’s achievements with various events throughout the month of March.
From Screen to Square Film Screening: Hidden Figures
The upcoming screening is the second installment in the DeLaney Center's ongoing film series.
Katie Shester
Katie Shester is an associate professor of economics and a core faculty member for the Shepherd Program for the Interdisciplinary Study of Poverty and Human Capability, as well as Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies.
Rebecca Benefiel to Deliver Endowed Professorship Lecture
Benefiel’s talk “Uncovering the mysteries of Pompeii” will be held on Nov. 10.
W&L History Professor Sarah Horowitz Publishes Book
“The Red Widow” hit bookshelves on Sept. 6 and has received positive reviews.
W&L Celebrates Women’s History Month
The campus will celebrate women’s achievements with various events throughout the month of March.
