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Student Accolade
April 23, 2026
W&L Students Finish Fourth at The BIG Pitch Comp Stock Pitch Competition
Preston Childress ’26 and Nat Fisher ’27 were among 16 finalists selected from nearly 300 applicants to participate in the event held at Southern Methodist University.
Alumni Weekend
April 23, 2026
Celebrate and Commemorate at W&L Alumni Weekend 2026
Alumni from the classes ending in 1 and 6 are invited to return to campus April 30-May 3 for a weekend of celebration and support of Washington and Lee.
Alumni
April 22, 2026
Beyond the Classroom
Lela Casey ’25 took her education around the world with a series of immersive language learning opportunities made possible by W&L’s Office of Fellowships.
On Campus
April 16, 2026
W&L Holds 2026 Leadership Excellence Awards
The annual banquet recognizes the many individual and group accomplishments of W&L students within the past year.
Student Accolade
April 16, 2026
W&L’s Patrick Solcher Awarded Fulbright to Spain
For Solcher, teaching English in Spain is an opportunity to meaningfully immerse himself in a new culture and continue building his language skills.
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Harte Center
April 16, 2026
Harte Center Peer Tutoring Program Achieves Certification from the College Reading and Learning Association
The designation allows W&L’s tutors to earn international certification.
Faculty Accolade
April 13, 2026
Soo Yon Ryu Publishes in the Journal of Advertising
The assistant professor of business administration’s research examines how consumers make inferences based on package design.
Faculty Accolade
April 13, 2026
Pooja Thakur-Wernz Publishes Paper in the Journal of Business Ethics
The article examines deliberate exceeding of legally mandated requirements for corporate social responsibility at firms in India.
Alumni
April 9, 2026
W&L Announces 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award Winners
This year's honorees will be recognized during Alumni Weekend from April 30-May 3.
Faces of W&L
April 9, 2026
Meet Malik Hardy ’26
Hardy discovered his business administration studies allow him to work closely with others to solve real-world problems.
On Campus
April 8, 2026
ODK Holds Spring Initiation for W&L Honorees
W&L trustee Cliff Holekamp ’96 addressed new members of ODK during their spring induction ceremony.
On Campus
April 8, 2026
Phi Beta Kappa Initiates New Members During 2026 Convocation Ceremony
The Phi Beta Kappa chapter at Washington and Lee University welcomed 53 students into the prestigious honor society.
Event
April 3, 2026
W&L’s Liberating Ideas Program to Host a Conversation with Jack Goldsmith ’84
The Learned Hand Professor of Law at Harvard Law School will discuss executive power under the Constitution.
Faculty
April 1, 2026
W&L to Host “Slices of Research” Program at Salerno Wood Fired Pizza & Taphouse
Newly promoted faculty members will present their research in a PechaKucha format on April 14.
My W&L
March 25, 2026
W&L Students Explore Career Paths Over February Break
Washington and Lee’s Office of Career and Professional Development recently took students to New York City for an immersive week of alumni networking and career exploration.
Nobel Symposium
March 24, 2026
Art Goldsmith to Present Nobel Prize Symposium Talk
The Jackson T. Stephens Professor of Economics will discuss this year’s Nobel Prize winners in Economic Sciences on April 2 in Leyburn Library.
Student Accolade
March 24, 2026
W&L Students Accepted into American Economic Association Summer Training Program
Ayanna Moore ’27 and Charlie Salome Sabines ’28 will participate in the prestigious program this summer at American University in Washington, D.C.
Faculty Accolade
March 19, 2026
Bright Frimpong Awarded Mednick Memorial Fellowship
The assistant professor of business administration will receive funding from the Virginia Foundation for Independent Colleges to support his research on artificial intelligence washing.
Campus Events
March 17, 2026
Cliff Holekamp ’96 to Deliver Keynote at ODK Initiation Ceremony
On March 27, the entrepreneur and W&L trustee will address 41 new initiates of W&L’s Alpha Circle of ODK.
Campus Events
March 13, 2026
Entrepreneur Jay Coen Gilbert to Deliver Keynote at Annual Institute for Honor Symposium
This year’s symposium will take place March 20-21 and address the intersection of corporate responsibility and sustainable development.
News
March 13, 2026
Susan Chadwick Selected as Director of Financial Aid
The director of CSS Profile and IDOC at the College Board will begin her appointment July 1.
Faces of W&L
March 12, 2026
Meet Spratt Allison ’26
As a leader of the Peer Connections program, Allison hopes to help other students feel at home.
Faculty Accolade
March 12, 2026
Michelle Cowan, Gavin Fox and Keri Larson Receive Honors for Their Published Article
The business administration faculty members were cited for their article that appeared in the August 2025 issue of the Journal of Marketing Education.
Alumni
March 9, 2026
Washington and Lee University to Host 2026 Entrepreneurship Summit
The two-day program will be held on campus March 20-21.
Lecture
March 6, 2026
Seth Cantey to Deliver Lecture in Honor of His Appointment to the Lewis G. John Term Professorship in Politics
Cantey’s talk, titled “Freedom Money: Bitcoin’s Promise and How it Could Fail,” will be held March 30 in Northen Auditorium.
Faces of W&L
March 4, 2026
Meet Eleanna Giannoula ’28
Giannoula, an international student from Greece, said W&L's genuine community drew her in.
Student Accolade
February 26, 2026
W&L Student Team Competes at VFIC Applied Ethics Bowl
The W&L Ethics Bowl team recently participated in an annual statewide competition.
Campus Events
February 26, 2026
Brian Alexander to Hold Fireside Chat with Former Ambassador Brian Nichols
The March 12 event is presented in conjunction with Moffat Takadiwa’s exhibit “Recoded Memories,” on view in the Reeves Museum of Ceramics.
Campus Events
February 25, 2026
Brian Alexander to Give ‘America at 250’ Lecture at W&L
Alexander will discuss Thomas Jefferson’s rules of parliamentary practice and the meaning of power in American democracy on March 11.
Life of Consequence
February 20, 2026
Finding the Why
Phil Marella '81 is the founder of Dana's Angels Research Trust, an organization dedicated to funding research on Niemann-Pick disease type C.
Student Accolade
February 19, 2026
W&L Student Accepted into Public Policy and International Affairs Program
Lucas Kim ’27 will participate in the program this summer at Princeton University.
Faces of W&L
February 18, 2026
Meet Bella Ferrate ’26
Ferrate chose W&L for its accredited Williams School and the ability to embrace the liberal arts experience.
Student Accolade
February 18, 2026
Icy Keneah ’26 Named to Allstate NACDA Good Works Team
The senior women’s basketball player was one of 20 winter sports athletes honored nationwide for volunteerism and civic engagement.
Faculty Accolade
February 16, 2026
Ehi Rajsky Co-Authors Paper Published in the AICPA Tax Advisor Journal
The assistant professor of accounting was joined by two W&L students to produce a paper titled “Effects of the OBBBA on Higher Education.”
On Campus
February 12, 2026
Students Help Shape Library Life Through Advisory Board
W&L’s Library Student Advisory Board allows students to have a voice in the university library’s events and initiatives.
Faculty Accolade
February 5, 2026
Politics Professor Speaks in the Great Hall at the Library of Congress
Brian Alexander participated in a moderated discussion on his new book “Jefferson’s Manual of Parliamentary Practice.”
Faculty Accolade
February 4, 2026
Pooja Thakur-Wernz and Aliaa Bassiouny Collaborate to Publish Paper in the Critical Perspectives on International Business Journal
The professors co-authored an article titled “Family Ownership and Institutional Voids: Evidence from SMEs in Egypt.”
My W&L
February 4, 2026
A Culture of Kindness
Jenny Galeana ’26 arrived on campus as a Gunn-Pemberton Scholar in 2025 and found a welcoming community that inspires her to be her best.
My W&L
February 3, 2026
Educational Odyssey
Ashton Evans ’26 reflects on a W&L experience full of mentorship, global learning and skills she will carry with her for life.
Alumni
January 30, 2026
From the Sidelines to the World Stage
Kaylee Hartung ’07 will cover two of the world’s premier sporting events during a single month.
W&L Magazine
January 27, 2026
Career Connections
The W&L network is perhaps most illustrative in the early-career assistance and opportunities our alumni provide to current students.
Alumni Accolade
January 27, 2026
Refining an Industry
Eric Herrera ’20 was recently named to the 2026 Forbes 30 Under 30 list for his work with chemical manufacturing startup MaverickX, which he cofounded with Jesse Evans ’20.
On Campus
January 27, 2026
Winter Reading Recs
Washington and Lee University’s library staff recommend their current favorite winter reads.
On Campus
January 20, 2026
Making Space for Makerspaces
W&L students have access to cutting-edge tools and technology through W&L’s commitment to hands-on pedagogy.
Campus Events
January 20, 2026
W&L Presents Peter Beinart in Conversation with Seth Cantey
The two politics professors will discuss themes from Beinart’s new book, “Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza,” on Feb. 3.
On Campus
December 16, 2025
Where Tradition Meets Entrepreneurship: The University Store’s Student and Alumni Connection
The University Store has become an unexpected incubator, offering a platform to launch and grow entrepreneurial ventures.
Student Accolade
December 16, 2025
Two W&L Students Awarded Gilman Scholarships to Study Abroad
The Gilman Scholarship Program offers awards of up to $5,000 to U.S. undergraduate students who are Pell Grant recipients.
Endowed Professorship
December 10, 2025
Lloyd Tanlu to Deliver Lecture in Honor of His Appointment to the Ehrick Kilner Haight Sr. Term Professorship
Tanlu’s discussion, “Designing Control Systems: How Structure and Syntax Impact Organizational Outcomes,” will be held Jan. 14 in Northen Auditorium.
Citizenship
December 8, 2025
Brian ’96 and Katie ’95 Boland on Building a Well-Being Economy
The Bolands have dedicated their time and energy to building a more equitable economic system.
Faculty Accolade
December 5, 2025
Brian Alexander Publishes New Book
The associate professor of politics brings Thomas Jefferson’s definitive word on the rules for Congress to print.
Student Accolade
December 5, 2025
Martha Greer Walker ’27 Publishes Book
The junior shared her research on how to build an AI-ready career.
Student Accolade
November 21, 2025
Betty Boatwright ’26 Named to NFHCA Senior Team
Boatwright, co-captain of the field hockey team, is one of just 60 student-athletes nationwide to earn the honor.
Obituary
November 13, 2025
In Memoriam: Delos D. Hughes, Professor of Politics Emeritus
Hughes served as professor at Washington and Lee University for 33 years.
Happy Holidays
November 13, 2025
Enjoy a Festive 2025 Holiday Season
The W&L community celebrates the 2025 holiday season with a wide variety of campus and local events.
Faculty Accolade
November 10, 2025
Soo Yon Ryu Presents at the Association of Consumer Research Conference
The assistant professor of business administration shared her paper on the materialization of experiences.
Faces of W&L
November 4, 2025
Meet Luis Chong ’28
Chong loves spending time in nature, especially visiting the gazebo on campus.
On Campus
October 29, 2025
Interdisciplinary Investment
The new building that serves the Williams School of Commerce, Economics and Politics provides expanded space for state-of-the-art classrooms and collaborative gathering areas.
Faces of W&L
October 29, 2025
Meet Reagan Reiferson ’26
Reiferson has found her "homes" on campus in her sorority and the Outing Club.
Distinctly Dubyuhnell
October 28, 2025
Record Attendance Marks the Sixth Washington and Lee Real Estate Forum
Washington and Lee's Real Estate Forum, held October 8–9, saw record-breaking attendance at its sixth biannual event.
Faces of W&L
October 23, 2025
Meet Gibson Ward ’27
Ward has found his 'home' on campus with the Shepherd Program.
Curriculum
October 21, 2025
Where Creativity Meets Commerce: W&L’s New Arts Management Minor
Collaboration between the business administration and theatre, dance and film studies departments has created pathways for students to blend creative interests with professional skills.
Fellowships
October 21, 2025
W&L Alumni Receive Omicron Delta Kappa Scholarship
Two Washington and Lee University graduates received scholarships from the National Leadership Honor Society to support graduate and professional study.
Faculty Accolade
October 20, 2025
KT Vaughan Initiated as Next President of the Oberlin Group of Libraries
The Hal F. and Barbra Buckner Higginbotham University Librarian will serve a one-year presidential term as part of her three-year membership on the executive board.
On Campus
October 16, 2025
AI Conversations on Campus
W&L’s forward-thinking mindset surrounding the emergence of AI leads to engaged classwork, research and discussions.
On Campus
October 16, 2025
Lindley Center In Action
Washington and Lee’s Lindley Center for Student Wellness welcomes students into a new space designed for a holistic approach to wellness.
Student Accolade
October 13, 2025
Anna Lee ’28 Featured on Cleveland News Broadcast
The sophomore shared her entrepreneurial journey launching her granola company.
Faculty Accolade
October 13, 2025
Soo Yon Ryu Publishes Article in Journal of the Association for Consumer Research
The assistant professor of business administration explores the relationship between experience and consumption.
On Campus
October 9, 2025
International Perspectives
This year’s cohort of Davis United World College Scholars have come from across the globe to make their mark on W&L.
Summer Opportunity
October 9, 2025
Change Agents: DeLaney Center Interns Help Drive Social Progress
Eleven W&L students participated in the first full year of programming spread across multiple states.
Faces of W&L
October 7, 2025
Meet Icy Keneah ’26
Keneah, co-captain of the women’s basketball team, says her bond with her teammates goes far beyond the court.
Beyond the Page
October 7, 2025
Stuart Gray to Headline Second Beyond the Page Event
The associate professor of politics will discuss his monograph “The Political Theory of the Bhagavad-Gita.”
Alumni Engagement
October 6, 2025
Washington and Lee University to Host Real Estate Forum
The event will be held in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 8-9.
Summer Opportunity
October 2, 2025
Shepherd’s Summer Interns Make an Impact Around the World
The Shepherd Program offers undergraduates three distinct pathways to complete its eight-week, full-time summer internship, each designed to deepen students’ understanding of poverty.
Faces of W&L
October 2, 2025
Meet Gaby White ’27
White has embraced several leadership opportunities at W&L.
Beyond the Page
September 26, 2025
W&L Announces New Lecture Series Featuring Faculty’s Milestone Works
Beyond the Page is a yearlong series of talks organized by the Provost’s Office to celebrate the significant achievements of the university’s faculty.
Alumni
September 24, 2025
2025 Five-Star Distinguished Alumni Awards
These alumni exemplify leadership, service and professional excellence and will be honored during Five-Star Festival, Oct. 3–5, 2025.
Alumni Spotlight
September 24, 2025
Bringing Humanity Into The Conversation
Kate LeMasters ’15 cultivated a career of addressing public health inequalities with marginalized societies.
Faculty Accolade
September 24, 2025
Lucas Morel Co-Edits Volume About Frederick Douglass’ Writings on Abraham Lincoln
The John K. Boardman, Jr. Professor of Politics and his co-editor from Christopher Newport University will discuss the book and sign copies on Oct. 14 at the Hillel House.
Campus Events
September 22, 2025
Andi Coulter is the Next Speaker in the Anne and Edgar Basse Jr. Author Talk Series
Coulter will deliver a lecture on fan-driven marketing for independent artists on Oct. 6.
faculty
September 19, 2025
Pooja Thakur-Wernz Publishes Research Article for the Global Strategy Journal
The article examines and weighs both the potential benefits and drawbacks of foreign ownership on CSR spending.
Campus Events
September 12, 2025
Campus Kitchen Announces 2025-26 Just Food Series
W&L alumni return to campus as lecturers for the annual event series, which examines how food systems interact with issues of social justice.
Connolly Center
September 11, 2025
Connolly Center Entrepreneur-in-Residence Program Set for Fall Term
The program exposes students to cutting-edge ideas by bringing business and entrepreneurial leaders to campus.
Summer Opportunity
September 5, 2025
W&L Students Learn and Network in New York City
Washington and Lee students interested in finance completed valuable summer internships in New York City this summer.
Constitution Day
September 4, 2025
Keith Whittington to Present Constitution Day Address at W&L
The David Boies Professor of Law at Yale University Law School will speak on Sept. 18 in Northen Auditorium.
New Faculty
August 25, 2025
W&L Welcomes New Fixed Term Faculty, Fellows and Assistant Coaches
Twenty-seven new faculty and staff members are joining the university this year.
Faculty Accolade
August 22, 2025
Economics Professor Interviewed for ‘Marketplace’ Podcast
Linda Hooks was one of three economists who offered their opinions on what Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell would say during an annual gathering in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, on Aug. 22.
Convocation
August 19, 2025
Convocation to Kick Off New Academic Year at Washington and Lee
The event will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Sept. 3 on the Front Lawn with remarks by Alexandra R. Brown, Fletcher Otey Thomas Professor of Bible.
Summer Opportunity
August 8, 2025
In the Business of Good Journalism
W&L’s Reynolds Journalism Internship Program places students in newsrooms across the country, where they become fully immersed in the life of a journalist for 12 weeks.
Campus Events
August 7, 2025
Micah Schwartzman and Vincent Phillip Muñoz to Keynote 2025 Fall Academy
Lucas Morel will moderate a discussion with the two esteemed professors of law about the recent Supreme Court ruling on freedom of religion and education.
Student Accolade
July 31, 2025
W&L Celebrates Another Year of Fellowship Success
Another record-setting year for nationally competitive fellowships at W&L can be attributed to students’ dedication and desire to pursue meaningful work on a global stage.
Outcomes
July 31, 2025
W&L Outcomes: Charlie Mlcek ’25
Mlcek is returning to Capitol Hill as an AI Policy Fellow through the Horizon Institute for Public Service.
W&L Magazine
July 30, 2025
In The Lead: New Chapter
Adhip Adhikari ’27 constructed a library at a secondary school in Kathmandu, Nepal, with the help of the Washington and Lee University community.
Student Accolade
July 18, 2025
W&L’s Jack Evans ’25 Awarded Fulbright to Uzbekistan
Evans received a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to teach English in Uzbekistan and plans to pursue a career in national security and diplomacy.
Lifelong Learning
July 16, 2025
‘W&L After Class’ Podcast Releases New Episode Featuring Stu Gray
Stu Gray, associate professor of politics, discusses philosophy, teaching collaboratively with students and being mindful in a technological world.
W&L Outcomes
July 15, 2025
W&L Outcomes: Luke Fountain ’25
After graduation, Fountain will complete a fellowship at CNBC doing business reporting for digital and television platforms.
Student Accolade
July 10, 2025
W&L’s Mary Kate Murschell ’25 Earns U.S. Teaching Assistantship to Austria
Murschell will teach English in Austria before working for an accounting firm in Philadelphia.
Spring Term
June 17, 2025
Tackling the Bucket List
Students in the Outing Club’s new pilot Spring Term program had the chance to step outside their comfort zones one more time before Commencement.
Lives of Consequence
June 17, 2025
Best Practice
Dr. Charles Frankum ’90 lays claim to being one of the few surgeons in the country who flies himself to appointments at rural hospitals.
Student Accolade
June 13, 2025
W&L’s Kiki Mittner ’25 Earns U.S. Teaching Assistantship to Austria
Mittner will teach English in her grandmother’s Austrian hometown before attending law school.
Faculty Accolade
June 9, 2025
Aliaa Bassiouny Named to the Board of Directors for Orascom Development Egypt
The Lawrence Term Professor of Finance will serve as a non-executive member of the board for the real estate development company.
Student Accolade
June 9, 2025
Lela Casey ’25 Receives Fellowship from the Center for Arabic Study Abroad
The recent graduate will serve a year-long fellowship studying Arabic in Morocco.
Professorships
June 5, 2025
Washington and Lee Names Six Faculty Members to Endowed Professorships in The College and The Williams School
These faculty have been recognized for their outstanding teaching, scholarship and service to the university.
Faculty Accolade
June 3, 2025
Peter Grajzl Presents Research at the Oweesta Native CDFI Capital Access Convening
The John F. Hendon Professor of Economics shared research he jointly conducted with the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis’ Center for Indian Country Development.
W&L Around The World
May 28, 2025
What the Mountain Gives You
Chris Paudel ’28 set out to challenge himself — and cultural stereotypes — through a mountaineering expedition in his home country of Nepal.
Faculty Accolade
May 28, 2025
Politics Professor Holds Featured Talk at the Capital Rare Book Fair
Brian Alexander provided historical and modern insights on Thomas Jefferson’s “A Manual of Parliamentary Practice.”
Spring Term
May 27, 2025
A Model of Sustainability
Students explored real-world applications of sustainable business practices in the Social Innovation in Scandinavia Spring Term Abroad course.
Campus Events
May 22, 2025
Washington and Lee University to Celebrate 238th Commencement, Baccalaureate
W&L celebrates its 238th undergraduate Commencement at 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 29.
Lifelong Learning
May 21, 2025
‘W&L After Class’ Podcast Releases New Episode Featuring Jay Margalus
In this month’s episode, Margalus discusses unlearning, the richness in risks and how the Connolly Center provides experiences in chance-taking.
Faces of W&L
May 20, 2025
Meet Martha Greer Walker ’27
At W&L, Walker discovered a passion for English and its focus on learning how to think critically, creatively and empathetically.
Lifelong Learning
May 20, 2025
James S. Lambert Selected as Director of Lifelong Learning
The former provost at Southern Virginia University begins his W&L appointment on July 1.
Lives of Consequence
May 16, 2025
American Dream
Tolu Olubunmi ’02 has made her journey to citizenship an opportunity to inspire and serve others.
Student Accolade
May 15, 2025
Sambridhi Tuladhar ’25 to Receive the Global Learning Leadership Award
The accounting major will be presented the award at the Center for International Education awards ceremony on May 27.
Student Accolade
May 14, 2025
Eight W&L Students Awarded Gilman Scholarships to Study Abroad
This round of recipients marks a record-setting Gilman Scholar cohort for W&L.
Endowed Professorship
May 12, 2025
Megan Hess ’97 Named Class of 1960 Professor of Ethics and Accounting
Hess, a professor of accounting, will hold the position for three years.
On Campus
May 8, 2025
Entrepreneurship Summit Connects Students and Alumni With Shared Interests
The 2025 Entrepreneurship Summit brought students together for networking, honing their pitch skills and sharing ideas with alumni.
Fellowships
May 6, 2025
Lucas Morel Selected for Prestigious ACS Mellon Academic Leadership Fellowship
The John K. Boardman Jr. Professor of Politics will use the fellowship to lead W&L’s “Liberating Ideas” initiative.
Faculty Accolade
May 6, 2025
Politics Professor Publishes New Book
Stu Gray’s publication examines the Bhagavad-Gita through a political perspective.
Faculty Accolade
April 28, 2025
Business Administration Professor Publishes Book in Tandem with W&L Alumna
Jeff Schatten and Teresa Aires ’19 co-wrote a book on the impacts of artificial intelligence on the workforce.
Student Accolade
April 23, 2025
W&L’s Jack Evans ’25 Named a Grand Strategy Fellow by the Hertog Foundation
Evans will spend four weeks in an intensive learning experience focused on the most pressing national security challenges facing the U.S.
Faces of W&L
April 22, 2025
Meet Weyimi Agbeyegbe ’25
Studying abroad in Paris allowed Agbeyegbe to learn more about the intersection of fashion and business.
On Campus
April 21, 2025
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.
On Campus
April 16, 2025
‘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.
Community
April 15, 2025
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.
Alumni Accolade
April 14, 2025
Ainsley Daigle ’13 Named to Billboard’s Women in Music 2025 List
The vice president at Firebird Artist Management was honored in the multisector category.
Athletics
April 10, 2025
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.
Alumni
April 10, 2025
W&L Announces 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award Winners
This year's honorees will be recognized during Alumni Weekend from May 1-4.
On Campus
April 10, 2025
ODK Holds Spring Initiation for W&L Honorees
Dean Tamara Futrell addressed new members of ODK during their spring induction ceremony.
Alumni Weekend
April 9, 2025
Celebrate and Give Back at W&L Alumni Weekend 2025
Alumni from the classes of 1975-2010 are invited to return to campus May 1-4 for a weekend of celebration and the presentation of the 25th and 50th reunion gifts.
Student Accolade
April 3, 2025
Four W&L Students to Study Abroad with Critical Language Scholarship
The Critical Language Scholarship Program funds a summer of overseas language and cultural immersion.
Faculty Focus
April 3, 2025
Office Space: Jay Margalus
Jay Margalus, Johnson Professor of Entrepreneurship and Leadership and director of the Connolly Center for Entrepreneurship, offers us an office tour.
On Campus
April 2, 2025
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.
Student Accolade
April 2, 2025
W&L Student Accepted into Expanding Discovery in Economics+ Summer Institute
Charlie Salome Sabines ’28 will participate in the program this summer at The University of Chicago.
Faces of W&L
April 1, 2025
Meet John Williams ’25
Williams is a self-starter, including founding several small businesses and a club squash team.
Williams Investment Society
March 27, 2025
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.
Faculty Accolade
March 24, 2025
Economics Professor Interviewed for ‘Marketplace’ Podcast
Linda Hooks’ comments were featured during a March 19 segment on the impact of current interest rates on business and consumer spending.
On Campus
March 20, 2025
Washington and Lee University to Host 2025 Entrepreneurship Summit
The two-day program will be held on campus April 11-12.
Campus
March 18, 2025
The Right Direction
Stephen Welker ’05 honors his past by shaping the future.
Campus Events
March 18, 2025
Justin Davis is the Next Speaker in the Anne and Edgar Basse Jr. Author Talk Series
Davis will deliver a lecture titled “Web Scraping for Research on Novel Data” on campus on March 27.
On Campus
March 18, 2025
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.
Faces of W&L
March 18, 2025
Meet Ashton Mouton ’28
Mouton entered college with plans to be a surgeon, but a sociology class changed his career path.
Campus Events
March 14, 2025
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.
My W&L
March 13, 2025
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.
W&L Magazine
March 11, 2025
Charting New Waters
From rehabilitating its finances to reviving endangered species, Keith Sanford ’80 transformed the Tennessee Aquarium’s future.
On Campus
March 4, 2025
W&L to Host Two Former Members of Congress on Campus
The Congress to Campus program will bring former Congressmen Dave Trott and Lewis F. Payne to campus March 16-18.
W&L Magazine
February 24, 2025
Empowering Others
After fighting societal norms in India, Rima Kumari ’26 champions education for other women.
Faculty Accolade
February 19, 2025
Elizabeth Oliver Receives Lifetime Service Award
Oliver was presented with the American Accounting Association’s Jim Benjamin Lifetime Service Award at the organization’s Leadership in Accounting Education Section Seminar on Feb. 14.
Willis Lecture
February 19, 2025
President and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond to Present H. Parker Willis Lecture
Tom Barkin’s talk will be held March 27 in Stackhouse Theater.
Faces of W&L
February 18, 2025
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.
Faculty Accolade
February 13, 2025
Jay Margalus receives VIVA Open Adopt Grant
The professor of entrepreneurship and leadership will use the funds to create an open-source materials course.
Obituary
February 6, 2025
In Memoriam: Philip Archel Gibbs, Associate Professor of Business
Gibbs taught accounting, business and management at Washington and Lee University.
Fishback Lecture
February 6, 2025
Alden Wicker ’09 to Serve as the Fishback Visiting Writer at W&L
The author will deliver the Fishback Lecture on Wednesday, Feb. 12, via Zoom.
Lectures
February 5, 2025
Jacob Strauss ’16 to Present Public Lectures on Energy Policy and Economics
The talks will be held in Huntley Hall 327 on Feb. 12.
Faculty Accolade
January 21, 2025
Andi Coulter publishes book on the band AFI
The assistant professor of business administration recounts the history and impact of the band’s career.
Nobel Symposium
January 21, 2025
Peter Grajzl to Host Nobel Prize Symposium Talk
The John F. Hendon Professor of Economics will discuss the Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences presented to Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson and James A. Robinson.
Faces of W&L
January 21, 2025
Meet Riley Mitchelson ’27
Mitchelson embraces extracurriculars such as volunteering with the Nabors Service League and teaching salsa through Around the Globe.
AI
January 17, 2025
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.
Research
January 15, 2025
W&L to Host ‘Slices of Research’ Program at Salerno Wood Fired Pizza & Taphouse
Newly promoted faculty members will present their research in a PechaKucha format on Jan. 28.
In Memoriam
December 30, 2024
W&L Remembers: President Jimmy Carter
The former president, who died Dec. 29, interacted with the Washington and Lee University community on multiple occasions.
On Campus
December 18, 2024
Students Share Entrepreneurial Ideas in Video Pitch Competition
Students polished their pitching skills at a video pitch competition on Dec. 6 in the Harte Center for Teaching and Learning.
Accolade
December 17, 2024
Warren Stephens ’79 Selected for U.K. Ambassadorship
Stephens, CEO of financial services firm Stephens Inc., is an emeritus member of the Washington and Lee University Board of Trustees.
Student Accolade
December 12, 2024
Twelve W&L Students Awarded Gilman Scholarships to Study Abroad
The Gilman Scholarship Program offers awards of up to $5,000 to U.S. undergraduate students who are Pell Grant recipients.
On Campus
December 12, 2024
Connolly Center Creates Entrepreneur-in-Residence Program
The program exposes students to cutting-edge ideas by bringing business and entrepreneurial leaders to campus.
Faces of W&L
December 10, 2024
Meet Sarah Zimmerman ’26
Zimmerman values the connections she’s made with her soccer and basketball teammates and coaches that she knows will last long after graduation.
Holidays
November 15, 2024
Enjoy an Eventful 2024 Holiday Season
W&L celebrates the 2024 holiday season with a wide variety of campus and local events.
W&L Around The World
November 6, 2024
Project Uplift
Three W&L students partnered with an NGO in Ghana this summer to create a training program for aspiring female entrepreneurs.
Faces of W&L
November 5, 2024
Meet Will Joseph ’26
Joseph, a captain of the men’s soccer team, chose W&L for its well-rounded liberal arts curriculum and reputable school of commerce.
Artificial Intelligence
October 30, 2024
Jeff Schatten to Offer Public Lecture on Artificial Intelligence Tools and Their Applications
The talk, “Everything That Can Be Automated Will Be Automated: AI Tools Transforming Today’s World,” will be held on Nov. 12 in Northen Auditorium.
On Campus
October 29, 2024
Author Mita Mahato to Speak on Her Recent Book ‘Arctic Play’
The talk will be held at 7 p.m. on Nov. 7 in the Northen Auditorium.
Faces of W&L
October 29, 2024
Meet Jana Hulsey ’25
Valuable connections with professors have opened Hulsey’s world to new subjects and opportunities to make an impact.
Student Accolade
October 28, 2024
W&L Students Attend Diverse Economics Conference at the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond
The Williams School and Department of Economics provided the opportunity for students to network and explore careers in the field of economics.
Faculty Accolade
October 17, 2024
Business Administration Professor Presents to Shenandoah Valley Business Leaders
Jeff Schatten discussed his research on artificial intelligence and how it can be used to improve efficiency at work at the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley’s annual Business Forum Luncheon.
My W&L
October 15, 2024
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.
Faces of W&L
October 15, 2024
Meet Paige McBoyle ’26
McBoyle chose W&L for its close-knit community and the opportunity to excel academically and athletically.
DeLaney Center
October 9, 2024
DeLaney Center to Open its 2024-25 Screen to Square Film Series with ‘The Color Purple’
This year’s first film will be screened on Oct. 15 in Stackhouse Theater.
Faculty Accolade
October 9, 2024
Bright Frimpong Co-Authors Paper in the Information Systems Journal
The business administration professor and his advisors explore the role of crowdfunding in developing Indigenous communities.
Lecture
October 8, 2024
Robin LeBlanc to Deliver Lecture in Honor of Her Appointment to the William Lyne Wilson Professorship in Political Economy
LeBlanc’s talk, “How I See Power,” will be held Oct. 30 in Northen Auditorium.
Faces of W&L
September 24, 2024
Meet Kam Saalfrank ’25
Mentorship from his major and faculty adviser has helped Saalfrank challenge himself academically and professionally.
Alumni Spotlight
September 20, 2024
Focusing on the Man Who Captured JFK
Steele Burrow ’13 leaned into his liberal arts education to create his first documentary, “Capturing Kennedy,” which premieres this weekend at the Boston Film Festival.
My W&L
September 20, 2024
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.
Alumni Accolade
September 19, 2024
W&L Alumni Receive Omicron Delta Kappa Scholarships
Three Washington and Lee University graduates received scholarships from the National Leadership Honor Society to support graduate and professional study.
Faculty Accolade
September 17, 2024
Pooja Thakur-Wernz Authors Paper in the Journal of International Business Policy
The article assesses how international business is affected when violence is directed at civilians and violence levels are constantly changing.
Faculty Accolade
September 13, 2024
Jay Margalus Publishes Paper in The Lancet Discovery Science Journal eBioMedicine
The article discusses the inexpensive solution for early cancer detection that Margalus helped develop alongside researchers at the University of Chicago.
W&L Magazine
September 13, 2024
Winning Mentality: Taylor Garcia ’22
The pro pickleball player has her sights set on breaking into the top 10 singles rankings.
Campus Events
September 12, 2024
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.
Outcomes
September 10, 2024
W&L Outcomes: William Dantini ’24
Dantini was selected to join the seventh cohort of the Virginia Management Fellows program, which aims to cultivate the next generation of leaders in state government.
Faculty Accolade
September 5, 2024
W&L Business Administration Professor Awarded Mednick Memorial Fellowship
Lingshu Hu will receive $2,000 from the Virginia Foundation for Independent Colleges to support his research on political popularity on X/Twitter.
Summer Opportunity
September 3, 2024
Snapshots of Summer
W&L students share their experiences getting to know the larger Lexington and Rockbridge community during the summer months.
Campus Construction
August 29, 2024
Late Summer Update on Campus Construction Projects
The Marketplace extension is now open to the public and all projects remain on schedule.
A W&L Welcome
August 27, 2024
W&L Welcomes New Faculty
Twenty-nine new faculty are joining the university this year.
A W&L Welcome
August 26, 2024
W&L Welcomes New Visiting Faculty, Postgraduate Fellows and Assistant Coaches
Washington and Lee University has welcomed 26 new faculty members who will serve as visiting professors, postdoctoral fellows or assistant coaches this fall.
On Campus
August 23, 2024
Brennan Center for Justice’s Liza Goitein to Deliver Constitution Day Address
Goitein’s talk, titled “Presidential Emergency Powers and the Threat to Democracy,” will be delivered on Sept. 16 in Northen Auditorium.
Faculty Accolade
August 21, 2024
Members of the Summer Research Scholars Program Featured in Online Publication
Assistant professor Michelle Cowan and students Victoria Bliley ‘26 and Zachary Puckett ’26 had their summer research cited in the July edition of spectra.
Summer Opportunity
August 15, 2024
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.
Convocation
August 13, 2024
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.
Faculty Accolade
August 7, 2024
W&L Classroom Technologies Team Receives Prestigious Award
Annie Foster, Andy Briggs, Todd Goetz and Patrick Sheridan were honored for their campus collaboration efforts at the Higher Ed AV Awards Ceremony.
W&L Outcomes
August 6, 2024
W&L Outcomes: Kathryn Cover ’24
Cover is working as a public relations apprentice at Prosek Partners in New York City.
Alumni Accolade
July 30, 2024
W&L Alumna Maria Kisker ’21 Selected for Fulbright to Taiwan
Kisker will pursue a master’s degree in political economy at National Tsing Hua University.
Outcomes
July 30, 2024
W&L Outcomes: Lucy Donahue ’24
After graduation, Donahue is working as a financial analyst at Amazon and pursuing her CPA.
Summer Opportunity
July 25, 2024
Banking on Women
Siya ’27 married her passions for service with her economics and mathematics majors to intern this summer at Grameen Bank in Bangladesh through the Shepherd Program.
Outcomes
July 23, 2024
W&L Outcomes: Perry Kramer ’24
After a backpacking trip through Southeast Asia, Kramer is moving to NYC and will start working for Boston Consulting Group (BCG) in October.
Workshop Session
July 22, 2024
W&L’s Leslie Wingard Cunningham to Headline an Associated Colleges of the South Summer Virtual Workshop Session
The ACS will sponsor virtual sessions on faculty inclusivity and generative artificial intelligence on Aug. 2 and Aug. 15.
Summer Opportunity
July 19, 2024
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.
On Campus
July 18, 2024
Andra Gillespie to Keynote 2024 Fall Academy
The Emory University professor will deliver a lecture titled ‘Same Vocabulary, Different Meanings’ on Wednesday, Aug. 21, in Evans Hall.
Outcomes
July 16, 2024
W&L Outcomes: Shanna Kim ’24
Kim is pursuing her Master of Public Policy at Duke University.
Summer Opportunity
July 12, 2024
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.
Student Accolade
July 9, 2024
W&L Celebrates Fellowship Awards Record
Through hard work, supportive faculty and staff and an expanded Office of Fellowships, a record number of W&L students received nationally competitive fellowship awards in 2023-24.
Outcomes
July 9, 2024
W&L Outcomes: Jackson Hotchkiss ’24
Hotchkiss is spending the next year competing in professional cycling events.
Faculty Accolade
July 8, 2024
Paula Kiser Co-Authors Article in College & Research Libraries
The digital scholarship librarian and associate professor teamed with three other scholars to publish an article analyzing instructional practices before and after the COVID-19 pandemic.
Outcomes
June 25, 2024
W&L Outcomes: Jackson Jacobs ’24
Jacobs is working as a software engineer at RVO Health.
Spring Term
June 17, 2024
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.
Outcomes
June 11, 2024
W&L Outcomes: Michael Ott ’24
After a summer internship, Ott landed a full-time job as an investment banking analyst with Houlihan Lokey.
Washington Term
June 10, 2024
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.
Commencement
May 30, 2024
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.
Student Accolade
May 23, 2024
Five W&L Students Awarded Gilman Scholarships to Study Abroad
The Gilman Scholarship Program offers awards of up to $5,000 to U.S. undergraduate students who are Pell Grant recipients.
Student Accolade
May 22, 2024
Four W&L Students Awarded Boren Scholarships for Global Language Study
The David L. Boren Scholarship supports the intensive study of languages deemed important to U.S. interests.
Commencement
May 21, 2024
Washington and Lee University to Celebrate 237th Commencement, Baccalaureate
W&L celebrates its 237th undergraduate Commencement Thursday, May 30, at 10 a.m.
On Campus
May 21, 2024
W&L Holds Inaugural SOLVE 2024 Hackathon Event on Campus
Three winning teams each took home a $1,000 prize for developing products related to sustainability and automation.
Faces of W&L
May 21, 2024
Meet Pierson Gammage ’24
As head hearing advisor for the Honor System, Gammage helped steward the ‘bedrock of what makes W&L an incredible academic institution.’
Student Accolade
May 17, 2024
Washington and Lee Students Selected for Congressional Hunger Center Internships
Sai Chebrolu ’26 and Valentina Giraldo Lozano ’25 are among 13 students chosen for the Zero Hunger Internship program.
Class of 2024
May 16, 2024
International Bonds
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.
Happenings
May 15, 2024
W&L’s Annual Spring Term Showcase to be Held May 24 in University Library
Students and faculty will summarize and display their Spring Term research and coursework.
Faces of W&L
May 14, 2024
Meet Andrew Arnold ’24
Arnold packed his four years at W&L with academic and athletic opportunities, studying abroad and pursuing his interest in broadcasting.
Student Accolade
May 13, 2024
Diwesh Kumar ’24 to Receive the Global Learning Leadership Award
The mathematics and economics double major will be presented the award at the Center for International Education awards ceremony on May 28.
Faces of W&L
April 30, 2024
Meet Diwesh Kumar ’24
Mathematics and economics major Kumar says an art history class opened up new avenues of learning.
My W&L
April 29, 2024
Leading By Example
Ben Bankston ’25 is finding opportunities at W&L to challenge himself in and out of the classroom.
Student Accolade
April 26, 2024
W&L’s Michelle Morgan ’24 Earns Fulbright to North Macedonia
Morgan was selected for a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to teach English in North Macedonia.
Around Town
April 23, 2024
CBL Faculty Collaborative Generates New Community Connections
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).
Faces of W&L
April 23, 2024
Meet Meg Liwag ’27
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.
On Campus
April 22, 2024
W&L Students Showcase Ideas of Tomorrow
All students enrolled in a Winter Term entrepreneurship class participated in the Creative Showcase on April 4.
Student Accolade
April 22, 2024
W&L’s Anna Bosking ’24 Awarded Fulbright to Colombia
Bosking has been awarded a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to teach English in Colombia.
Student Accolade
April 22, 2024
W&L Student Accepted into American Economic Association Summer Training Program
Janae Darby ’25 will participate in the prestigious program this summer at Howard University in Washington, D.C.
Alumni Spotlight
April 17, 2024
Caleigh Wells ’17 Found Her Calling in Climate Reporting
The reporter and podcast host won a 2023 National Edward R. Murrow Award for her part in BURNED, which investigated failures by the U.S. Forest Service to protect California towns from potential high-risk wildfires.
Faces of W&L
April 16, 2024
Meet Brad Singer ’24
A Washington Term class with a real-world focus prepared Singer for post-graduate work in the federal government.
In the News
April 16, 2024
W&L Selects Melissa Neal as University Registrar
Neal comes from Radford University, where she served as interim registrar for the 2023-24 academic year.
On Campus
April 12, 2024
Solving Career Dilemmas
The “Dilemmas” podcast, hosted by two W&L seniors, connects students to the university’s Office of Career and Professional Development.
Alumni
April 12, 2024
2024 Distinguished Alumni Awards
Washington and Lee University is proud to announce this year's Distinguished Alumni Award winners
Student Accolade
April 12, 2024
W&L’s Benton Copeland ’24 Awarded Fulbright to Taiwan
Copeland has been awarded a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to teach English in Taiwan.
Student Accolade
April 11, 2024
Phi Beta Kappa Initiates New Members During 2024 Convocation Ceremony
The Phi Beta Kappa chapter at Washington and Lee University welcomed 54 students into the prestigious honor society.
Faculty Accolade
April 11, 2024
Bright Frimpong Co-Authors Journal Article on Crowdfunding
The first-year business administration professor authored the paper with the members of his doctoral dissertation committee.
Alumni Accolade
April 11, 2024
W&L Alumna Lane Johansen ’22 Selected for Fulbright to Poland
Johansen has been awarded a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to teach English to students in Poland.
Faces of W&L
April 9, 2024
Meet Emma Scott ‘26
Scott’s passion for the environment carries over from the classroom to opportunities on campus and beyond.
My W&L
April 5, 2024
For the Love of the Game
Washington and Lee’s club squash team brings together players from all levels and has quickly risen the ranks in the collegiate competition circuit.
In the News
April 4, 2024
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.
Campus Construction
April 3, 2024
Spring Update on Campus Construction Projects
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.
Campus Events
March 27, 2024
Creative Showcase Highlights Student Business Innovations
The April 4 showcase is hosted by W&L’s Connolly Center for Entrepreneurship.
Faces
March 26, 2024
Meet Emma Conover ’24
Leading Campus Kitchen, a student-run organization focused on addressing food insecurity, has been a rewarding experience.
Accolade
March 25, 2024
ODK Holds Spring Initiation for W&L Honorees
University Provost Lena Hill addressed new members of ODK during their spring induction ceremony.
Faculty Accolade
March 25, 2024
Two Williams School Faculty Members Co-Author Journal Article
Bright Frimpong and Keri Larson teamed with two others to produce a paper on crowdfunding that was featured in the Journal of Business Venturing Insights.
Student Accolade
March 21, 2024
Record Number of W&L Students Awarded Critical Language Scholarship
The Critical Language Scholarship Program funds a summer of overseas language and cultural immersion.
Faculty Accolade
March 15, 2024
Scott Boylan to Receive Award from the American Accounting Association
The professor of accounting will receive the 2023 Accounting Historians Journal Award at the organization’s annual meeting in August.
Happenings
March 14, 2024
Exploring Careers in the Big Apple
W&L's Office of Career and Professional Development gave students the opportunity to network and explore potential career paths over Washington Break.
Faculty Accolade
March 12, 2024
W&L’s Leslie Frederick to Present at the 2024 AACSB Assessment and AoL Conference in New York City
Frederick will serve as co-presenter for a session that demonstrates the beneficial uses of technology in the curriculum mapping process.
Faces of W&L
March 12, 2024
Meet Nathan Unger ’24
Unger embraces the full W&L experience, including incredible academic opportunities and being a DIII athlete.
On Campus
March 5, 2024
Lucas Morel to Deliver Endowed Professorship Lecture
Morel’s talk “Lincoln, the 1860 Election & The Future of Slavery in America” will be held March 12 in Northen Auditorium.
My W&L
February 29, 2024
Finding Clarity
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.
Student Accolade
February 29, 2024
W&L Students Claim First Place at University of Georgia Stock Pitch Competition
A four-person team comprised of John Schleider ‘24, Diwesh Kumar ‘24, Bradford Bush ’25 and Drew Thompson ‘25 claimed the $3,000 top prize for their pitch on CVS Health.
Student Accolade
February 29, 2024
Two W&L Students Awarded Public Policy and International Affairs Fellowship
Jessica Pachuca ’25 and Gabe Miller ’25 will attend the PPIA Junior Summer Institute at Carnegie Mellon University this summer.
Colleague Connection
February 28, 2024
Meet a Colleague: Peter Grajzl
Peter Grajzl is the John F. Hendon Professor of Economics.
Faces of W&L
February 27, 2024
Meet Leif Smith ’24
Smith’s W&L experience includes finding a family in his lacrosse teammates and helping other students discover their career paths as a career fellow.
My W&L
February 22, 2024
An Extraordinary Combination
Laura Murambadoro ’26 brings varied interests, a collaborative leadership style and a passion for community engagement to W&L’s campus.
On Campus
February 21, 2024
Constitutional Law Expert Kermit Roosevelt III to Deliver Lecture on his Book “The Nation That Never Was: Reconstructing America’s Story”
The March 7 talk in University Chapel was made possible by a $5,000 grant from the Virginia Society of the Cincinnati.
On Campus
February 21, 2024
Robin LeBlanc to Present Nobel Prize Symposium Talk
The W&L professor of politics will present on this year’s Nobel Peace Prize winner, Narges Mohammadi, on March 8 in Leyburn 128.
Lifelong Learning
February 13, 2024
W&L After Class Podcast Begins its Fifth Season
“W&L After Class,” now entering its fifth season, invites listeners to join conversations with W&L’s expert faculty about their teaching, research and passion projects.
Faculty Accolade
February 13, 2024
Adam Scales Receives Prestigious Academic Coaching Certification
W&L’s assistant director of academic resources completed a rigorous program to earn the International Coaching Federation’s ACC certification.
On Campus
February 13, 2024
Williams School Executive-in-Residence Howard Rubel ’78 to Speak on the Essential Nature of Equity Research
Rubel’s lecture will be held in Northen Auditorium on Feb. 22 at 5:30 p.m.
Community Engagement
February 7, 2024
VITA Program Returns
Washington and Lee students are applying their accounting skills in the community as part of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program.
Campus Events
February 7, 2024
Pablo Abufom to Deliver Lecture on Latin American Politics
The Chilean activist’s talk will be held Feb. 12 at 5 p.m.
Faces of W&L
February 6, 2024
Meet Darya Philips ’24
Accounting major Darya Philips ’24 counts her semester abroad as one of the greatest experiences of her life.
Faces of W&L
January 29, 2024
Meet William Dantini ’24
A global politics and economics double major, Dantini found his ‘home’ on campus with the University Singers.
Alumni
January 23, 2024
2024 Five-Star Distinguished Alumni Awards
Washington and Lee University is proud to announce this year's Five-Star Distinguished Alumni Award winners
In the News
January 22, 2024
W&L to Host “Slices of Research” Program at Salerno Wood Fired Pizza & Taphouse
Newly promoted faculty members will present their research in a PechaKucha format on Jan. 30.
Harte Center
January 18, 2024
JT Torres Selected as Next Director of the Houston H. Harte Center for Teaching and Learning
The current director of the Center for Teaching and Learning at Quinnipiac University will begin his new role effective June 1.
Faculty Accolade
January 18, 2024
W&L’s Julie Kane Earns Prestigious Book Review Award
Professor and collection strategist named a Library Journal Reviewer of the Year 2023.
Faculty Accolade
January 18, 2024
Professor Justin Davis Published in the Journal of Financial Reporting and Accounting
The second-year faculty member co-authored a paper analyzing the effect of CEO age on financial reporting quality and clawback provisions.
Lecture
January 17, 2024
Shamma Alam of Dickinson College to Lecture on Aspects of International Development
Alam will speak on Feb. 16 at 4 p.m. as part of the W&L/VMI Economics Seminar Series.
On Campus
January 15, 2024
Peter Grajzl to Deliver Endowed Professorship Lecture
Grajzl’s talk “An Economist’s Walk Through English Legal and Cultural History” will be held on Jan. 25 in Northen Auditorium.
Faculty Accolade
January 8, 2024
W&L Professor Quoted in Wall Street Journal Article
Politics professor Clyde Wang offers perspective on government intervention to combat declining birth rates in China.
Experiential Learning
December 13, 2023
W&L Student Consulting Group Makes Connections on Campus and in the Community
Students in the Williams School consulted on a number of projects including marketing, research and social media strategy for businesses and organizations.
Student Accolade
December 13, 2023
Six W&L Students Awarded Gilman Scholarships to Study Abroad
The Gilman Scholarship Program offers awards of up to $5,000 to U.S. undergraduate students who are Pell Grant recipients.
Student Accolade
December 8, 2023
W&L Student Receives Venture for America Fellowship
Josh Rassin ’24 will begin his two-year placement with a startup company following graduation.
On Campus
November 29, 2023
Greek Councils Connect Campus Through Fun and Philanthropy
Washington and Lee’s Interfraternity Council, National Panhellenic Conference and National Pan-Hellenic Council focus on community-building, education and fundraising throughout the year.
Mock Convention 2024
November 14, 2023
Mock Con’s Presidential Gala Creates Convention Buzz
The 28th Mock Convention’s Presidential Gala on Nov. 12 offered the campus a glimpse of the upcoming excitement for the 2024 mock presidential convention.
Faculty Accolade
November 10, 2023
W&L’s Justin Davis Published in the Journal of Economics, Finance and Administrative Science
The second-year faculty member co-authored a paper analyzing the relation between institutional ownership and earnings management.
Campus Events
November 2, 2023
Carissima Mathen of the University of Ottawa School of Law to Deliver Lecture on Court Curbing
Mathen’s talk “Dilemmas of Democracy” will be held Nov. 13.
Campus Events
November 2, 2023
Author and Journalist Robert Kaplan to Deliver Lecture on “Empire and Anarchy”
Kaplan’s talk “Between Empire and Anarchy from the Mediterranean to China” will be held Nov. 8.
Student Accolade
October 26, 2023
W&L Students Attend Diverse Economics Conference at the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond
The Williams School and Department of Economics provided the opportunity for students to network and explore careers in the field of economics.
Faculty Accolade
October 23, 2023
W&L Professor to Deliver Lecture at the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond
Art Goldsmith will deliver the fall lecture for the Richmond Association of Business Economics and the Virginia Association of Economists on Oct. 27.
Alumni Profile
October 17, 2023
For Ross Draber ’10, people come first
The United Bank senior executive engages with the W&L community through student recruitment and event participation.
Alumni
October 3, 2023
2023 Distinguished Young Alumni Awards
Washington and Lee University is proud to announce this year's Distinguished Young Alumni Award winners
My W&L
September 20, 2023
Giving First-Year Students An Edge
Washington and Lee's Leading Edge program welcomed the Class of 2027 to campus with dynamic programs designed to build community.
Summer Opportunity
September 14, 2023
Students Realize Dreams Through Innovative Summer Internships
Grant funding through W&L's Johnson Program allows student recipients to pursue passion projects and career development around the world.
After W&L
September 14, 2023
W&L Outcomes: Andrew Tartakovsky ’23
Andrew Tartakovsky ’23 received a Fulbright grant to teach English in Azerbaijan.
Campus Events
September 13, 2023
Washington and Lee University to Host Entrepreneurship Summit
The two-day event will be held on campus Sept. 29-30.
Faculty Accolade
September 8, 2023
W&L Professor Receives Award from the American Accounting Association
Megan Hess collected the award at the AAA Annual Meeting in August.
Faculty Accolade
September 7, 2023
New Connolly Center Director Publishes Two Collaborative Works
Professor Jay Margalus co-authored pieces featured in bioRxiv and for the International Symposium on Academic Makerspaces.
A W&L Welcome
September 7, 2023
W&L Welcomes New Faculty
A total of 20 new faculty are joining the university this year.
A W&L Welcome
September 6, 2023
W&L Welcomes New Visiting Faculty, Professors of Practice and Postdoctoral Fellows
A total of 25 new instructors join the W&L community.
Student Accolade
September 1, 2023
Josh Caraballo ’25 Receives National Accounting Scholarship
Caraballo is one of 369 students from across the U.S. to receive the merit scholarship from the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board.
Faculty Accolade
August 30, 2023
W&L Professors Selected by the Associated Colleges of the South (ACS) for their Summer Grants for Teaching Pedagogies
Denny Garvis and Zoila Ponce de León presented a two-day online workshop on applying adaptive and interactive learning practices in undergraduate statistics courses.
Provost's Lecture
August 28, 2023
Brandon Hasbrouck ’11L to Give Inaugural Provost’s Lecture
Annual Provost’s Lecture celebrates W&L faculty for excellence in scholarship and teaching.
After W&L
August 24, 2023
W&L Outcomes: Harris Hubbard ’23
Harris Hubbard ’23 will attend graduate school at Rutgers University Business School before joining Wells Fargo as an investment banking analyst.
Summer Opportunity
August 21, 2023
Across the Pond
This summer, Washington and Lee students experienced life in London as part of an immersive program offered through the Williams School.
Campus Events
August 11, 2023
Convocation to Kick Off New Academic Year
The W&L community is invited to the 2023 Convocation on the Front Lawn on Sept. 7 at 5:30 p.m.
After W&L
August 10, 2023
W&L Outcomes: Caroline Wise ’23
Caroline Wise ’23 is working as a backcountry guide for St. Elias Alpine Guides in Alaska.
After W&L
July 20, 2023
W&L Outcomes: Ellie Penner ’23
Ellie Penner ’23 received a Boren Scholarship to study Hindi in India.
Faculty Accolade
July 20, 2023
W&L Business Administration Professor’s Paper Selected as a Finalist for Best Paper Award
Pooja Thakur-Wernz presented her paper at the Academy of International Business Conference in Warsaw, Poland on July 9.
Faculty Accolade
July 6, 2023
W&L Professor Quoted in Article About the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority
Megan Hess offers perspective on the importance of determining the scope of inventory shrinkage.
Faces of W&L
June 28, 2023
Catching up with Mike Weaver ’20
Weaver’s advice for current students: Take advantage of every opportunity and embrace respectful debate.
Faculty Accolade
June 21, 2023
W&L Professor Interviewed for NPR Marketplace Segment
Linda Hooks’ comments were featured regarding the stubborn phase of inflation cooling.
Faces of W&L
June 14, 2023
Catching up with Sarah Tilbor ’08
For Tilbor, W&L instilled a healthy curiosity and a lifelong love of learning.
Colleague Connection
June 14, 2023
Meet a Colleague: Misty Snider
Misty Snider serves as the executive assistant of the Williams School.
Faculty Accolade
June 12, 2023
W&L Professor Co-Authors Journal Article on Crowdfunding Performance in Countries With Geopolitical Risk
Justin Davis studied numerous Kickstarter campaigns and published the findings alongside three colleagues.
Spring Term
June 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.
Faces of W&L
May 31, 2023
Catching up with Kathryn Young ’19
Young learned the critical skills to excel at her job from the veteran journalists in Reid Hall.
Commencement
May 23, 2023
Washington and Lee University to Celebrate 236th Commencement, Baccalaureate
W&L celebrates its 236th undergraduate Commencement Thursday, May 25, at 10 a.m.
Around Town
May 23, 2023
Playing It Forward
Washington and Lee seniors David Onyejekwe ’23, Jake McCabe ’23 and Bailey Keel ’23 have created lasting connections with the local community as volunteer coaches for Lex Lax youth lacrosse.
Faces of W&L
May 17, 2023
Catching up with Wes Haydon ’09
Haydon credits the W&L community for inspiring him and guiding him toward success.
Faculty Accolade
May 16, 2023
W&L Professor Named President-Elect of the Virginia Association of Economists
Niels-Hugo Blunch was selected for the post at the organization’s annual meeting last month.
Student Accolade
May 11, 2023
Phi Beta Kappa Initiates New Members During 2023 Convocation
The Phi Beta Kappa chapter at Washington and Lee University welcomed 49 students into the prestigious honor society.
Lifelong Learning
May 11, 2023
W&L Podcast Releases New Episode Featuring Jeff Schatten
"W&L After Class" invites listeners to join a conversation with W&L’s expert faculty on their teaching, research interests and passion projects.
Faculty Accolade
May 8, 2023
W&L Politics Professor Publishes Chapter in the Oxford Handbook of Governance and Public Management for Social Policy
Zoila Ponce de León’s chapter is titled “Health Care and the Public-Private Mix in Mexico, Chile, and Peru” and appears in the Latin American section of the publication.
Student Accolade
May 3, 2023
Two W&L Students Selected for Internships with the Shepherd Higher Education Consortium on Poverty
Jana Hulsey ’25 and Jalen Todd ’25 will work with programs in Washington, D.C. for eight weeks over the summer.
Faces of W&L
April 25, 2023
Meet Harry Barringer ’23
Barringer appreciates the learning experience he gained during his summer internship, both professionally and personally.
Student Accolade
April 25, 2023
W&L’s Andrea Rojas ’23 Earns Fulbright to Mexico
Rojas has been awarded a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to teach English in Mexico.
Faces of W&L
April 25, 2023
Catching up with Greg Barrow ’87
Barrow’s experience at W&L gave him the confidence to work through any challenge or opportunity.
Happenings
April 18, 2023
Kenneth Yalowitz to Deliver Griffith Lecture at W&L
The retired U.S. ambassador’s talk, “Russia-Ukraine: The Conflict and the Context,” will be held in Northen Auditorium on April 26.
Happenings
April 18, 2023
W&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.
From the Magazine
April 18, 2023
Office Hours with Rebecca Harris
As well as operating her own farm, Professor Harris teaches American politics, public policy and food policy.
Alumni in Action
April 17, 2023
Growing a Greener Future
For W&L alumni Kevin Green ’07 and Amanda Green ’06, nature and nurture go hand-in-hand.
From the Magazine
April 17, 2023
The Art of: Climate Activism
Nate Abercrombie ’20, conservative outreach coordinator at Citizens Climate Lobby, works toward finding common ground.
On Campus
April 14, 2023
W&L Students Showcase Original Research at Science, Society, and the Arts Conference
The two-day conference in March provided a unique opportunity for students to conduct and share original research in a professional setting.
Obituary
April 14, 2023
In Memoriam: Todd Lowry, Professor of Economics Emeritus
Lowry taught at W&L for more than 35 years.
Student Accolade
April 12, 2023
W&L’s Kamryn Godsey ’23 Awarded Fulbright to Taiwan
Godsey has been awarded a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to teach English in Taiwan.
Student Accolade
April 12, 2023
W&L’s Andrew Tartakovsky ’23 Earns Fulbright to Azerbaijan
Tartakovsky has been awarded a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to teach English in Azerbaijan, his parents’ homeland.
Student Accolade
April 7, 2023
W&L’s James Dixon ’23 Awarded Fulbright to Taiwan
Dixon has been awarded a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to teach English in Taiwan.
Student Accolade
April 7, 2023
Jackson Flower ’25 to Present at the 16th Annual Government, International, and Public Affairs Student Research Conference
Jackson Flower will share his research at The Virginia Commonwealth University on April 7.
Student Accolade
April 6, 2023
W&L Student Presents Paper at the Greater Philadelphia Philosophy Consortium
Dylan Santella ’25 presented “Gender and The Face: Expanding Upon the Butlerian Model of Ethics” at the undergraduate conference held March 31 at Swarthmore College.
Faces of W&L
April 4, 2023
Meet Freddie Tobeason ‘23
Tobeason appreciates the balance she’s found at W&L as a student-athlete.
Student Accolade
April 3, 2023
W&L’s Lily Mott ’23 Awarded Fulbright to the United Kingdom
Mott will pursue a master’s degree in digital media and society at Cardiff University.
Alumni
April 3, 2023
2023 Distinguished Alumni Awards
Washington and Lee University is proud to announce this year's Distinguished Alumni Award winners
Happenings
March 30, 2023
Mock Convention’s Spring Kickoff Features Former Vice President
Mock Convention made its Spring Kickoff event an informative preview of upcoming convention conversations.
Faculty Focus
March 27, 2023
Hugo Blunch to Deliver Endowed Professorship Lecture
Professor Blunch’s talk will be held in Northen Auditorium on March 29.
Faces of W&L
March 21, 2023
Meet Tucker Kavanagh ’16
Kavanagh encourages current students to "never be afraid to reach out to the W&L network."
From the Magazine
March 21, 2023
The Art of: Cutting the Cord
Nancy Reinhart '00 is a midwife and health care practitioner who empowers women and families during their pregnancy.
Happenings
March 21, 2023
Federal Reserve Board of Governors Member to Give H. Parker Willis Lecture
Philip Jefferson’s talk in Stackhouse Theater on March 27 is free and open to the public.
On Campus
March 16, 2023
W&L Announces Upcoming Campus Construction Projects
A new Williams School facility and renovations to University Chapel and Sydney Lewis Hall among several projects on the horizon.
Faculty Accolade
March 15, 2023
W&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.
Campus Event
March 14, 2023
Mock Convention Presents Spring Kickoff with Mike Pence and Bret Baier
The W&L community event will be held on Tuesday, March 21, at 6 p.m. in W&L’s University Chapel.
Faces of W&L
March 7, 2023
Meet Georgia Bernbaum ’25
Bernbaum is inspired by W&L’s emphasis on community-based learning.
On Campus
March 3, 2023
Student Organization Spotlight: Mock Convention
Mock Convention is gathering steam as the organization prepares for its Spring Kickoff event on March 21.
Student Accolade
March 2, 2023
W&L Students Tie for First Place at University of Georgia Stock Pitch Competition
Scott Holcomb ’23 and Josh Fingerhut ’24 claimed a $2,500 prize for their pitch on Diamondback Energy.
Faculty Accolade
March 2, 2023
W&L’s Schatten Featured on The Big Story Podcast
The professor of business administration shared his thoughts on ChatGPT and what AI means for higher education.
Student Accolade
February 28, 2023
Posi Oluwakuyide ’24 Awarded Public Policy and International Affairs Fellowship
Oluwakuyide will attend the PPIA Junior Summer Institute at the University of Washington this summer.
Alumni
February 24, 2023
2023 Five-Star Distinguished Alumni Awards
Washington and Lee University is proud to announce this year's Five-Star Distinguished Alumni Awards winners
Faces of W&L
February 21, 2023
Meet Emily Moran ’23
Moran is inspired by W&L’s values and commitment to liberal arts education.
Alumni Connection
February 13, 2023
W&L Alumnus Appointed Secretary General of the Financial Stability Board
John W. Schindler will serve a five-year renewable contract with the organization that promotes international financial stability.
Alumni in Action
February 10, 2023
Lucy Ortiz ’15 Awarded Luce Scholarship
The scholarship provides young scholars with an immersive experience in Asia through which they can learn to "be comfortable being uncomfortable."
From the Magazine
February 10, 2023
The Art Of: Crushing the Grape
Enrico de Alessandrini ’84, P’23 is the owner of award-winning Sassaia Winery.
Student Accolade
January 27, 2023
W&L’s Nevin Etter ’23 Receives American Mathematical Society Award
Etter plans to attend graduate school and pursue a career in mathematics.
Faces of W&L
January 24, 2023
Meet Estrella Burks-Parra ’23
W&L’s distinctive summer programming helped Burks-Parra develop her personal and professional interests.
On Campus
January 19, 2023
W&L Williams School Welcomes Five Additions to its Board of Advisors
New members will serve a six-year term supporting Dean Rob Straughan and the school’s faculty members.
Faculty Accolade
January 10, 2023
Williams School Faculty Members Present at Social Entrepreneurship Summit in Cuba
Professors Emily Landry and Jim Casey both spoke at the workshop held in Havana.
In the News
December 22, 2022
Leslie Wingard Cunningham Named W&L’s Associate Provost for Faculty Development
Wingard Cunningham joins W&L from College of Wooster, where she is the Mildred Foss Thompson Professor of English and dean for faculty development.
Student Accolade
December 19, 2022
Two W&L Students Awarded Gilman Scholarships to Study Abroad
The Gilman Scholarship Program offers awards of up to $5,000 to U.S. undergraduate student recipients.
Distinctly Dubyuhnell
December 19, 2022
Community-Based Learning’s Fall Term Collaborations
Community-Based Learning’s collaborations this fall offered students an opportunity to deepen community connections.
Distinctly Dubyuhnell
December 16, 2022
Helping a Local Business Bloom
This fall, Washington and Lee Student Consulting tackled a new project for a local business with a sustainability focus.
Faculty Accolades
December 16, 2022
W&L Politics Professor Publishes Journal Article and is Interviewed by Several Media Outlets
Professor Lynn Uzzell shared her expertise on the disputed document known as the Pinckney Plan.
Faculty Focus
December 7, 2022
Williams School Professor Smith Embraces Role as DeLaney Center Faculty Fellow
Chantal Smith, assistant professor of economics, was selected for the one-year position to pursue research and course development.
Alumni Accolade
December 7, 2022
W&L’s Kristina Lozinskaya ’22 Among 2024 Class of Schwarzman Scholars
Lozinskaya, a 2022 graduate, will receive a master’s degree in global affairs from Tsinghua University in China.
On Campus
November 18, 2022
Congressman H. Morgan Griffith ‘83L Addresses Politics Class at W&L
W&L Law graduate met with professor Brian Alexander’s Congress and the Legislative Process class to discuss Thomas Jefferson’s Manual of Parliamentary Practice.
Colleague Connection
November 16, 2022
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.
Faculty Accolade
November 15, 2022
W&L Professor to Give Presidential Address at Economic Conference
Art Goldsmith is completing his one-year term as president of the Southern Economic Association.
On Campus
November 9, 2022
Washington and Lee’s DeLaney Center Builds Momentum During Fall Term
Center announces new personnel, supports research opportunities and introduces programs for the campus community.
Campus Event
November 7, 2022
Washington 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 Connection
November 2, 2022
Seth Cantey
Seth Cantey is an associate professor of politics and a core faculty member for the Middle East and South Asian Studies program.
Campus Event
November 1, 2022
W&L Center for International Education Presents Public Lecture
Kim Stanley Robinson, an award-winning author, will give a public lecture on Nov. 10 at 6:15 p.m. in the University Chapel.
My W&L
November 1, 2022
‘To Learn and Serve’
Ahmad Ohmid Arman ’23 arrived on campus as a Gunn Scholar in 2021 and is making the most of his long-awaited W&L experience.
Faculty Accolade
October 19, 2022
W&L Politics Professor Receives Best Article Prize
Zoila Ponce de León recognized by the Journal for Latin American Studies.
Alumni
October 17, 2022
2022 Distinguished Young Alumni Awards
Washington and Lee University is proud to announce this year's Distinguished Young Alumni Award winners
Campus Event
October 14, 2022
W&L Center for International Education Presents Public Lecture
Professor Ayse Zarakol will give a public lecture on Nov. 14 at 5:30 p.m. in Northen Auditorium.
Faculty Accolade
October 11, 2022
W&L Economics Professor Receives Summer Fellowship
Alice Tianbo Zhang’s research is being used to shed light on the impact of the pandemic on business activities in Indian Country.
A W&L Welcome
October 6, 2022
W&L Welcomes New Visiting Faculty Members and Postdoctoral Fellows
The College, the Williams School and the Law School have combined to hire 25 visiting faculty members and two postdoctoral fellows for 2022-23.
A W&L Welcome
September 22, 2022
W&L Welcomes New Faculty
Combined, the College, the Williams School and the Law School have hired 23 Faculty Members.
Faculty Accolades
September 21, 2022
W&L Professor Wins Prestigious Economics Prize
Peter Grajzl named a 2022 winner of the Elinor Ostrom Prize.
Faculty Accolade
September 15, 2022
W&L Politics Professor Receives Research Grant
Zoila Ponce de León will utilize the grant to study immigration and deportation in the U.S. and Brazil.
In Memoriam
September 12, 2022
In Memoriam: Professor Kevin Green
He taught in the Accounting Department from 1984 to 2007.
From the Magazine
September 1, 2022
‘Save the Whales’
A passionate conservationist, Niquole Esters ’04 has crafted complex approaches encompassing multiple countries to improve ocean health and benefit local communities.
Employee Accolades
August 30, 2022
W&L Chemistry Professor Publishes Article on Remote Research
Erin Gray helped form and reported the results from a collaborative work group
Summer Opportunity
August 17, 2022
Moving Fast with Meta
Collin Frazey ’23 spent his summer working for Meta's intellectual property team in the heart of Silicon Valley.
Summer Opportunity
August 10, 2022
Levelling Up in London
Brendan Smith ’24 worked in the British House of Commons as a parliamentary research intern in London.
Faculty Accolades
August 1, 2022
Washington and Lee Politics Professor’s Paper Summarized in Harvard’s Gender Action Portal
Ponce de Leon's paper "Women Want an Answer! Field Experiments on Elected Officials and Gender Bias" was featured in the Harvard Gendar Action Portal
After W&L
July 29, 2022
W&L Outcomes: Cole McPheeters ’22
By his sophomore year at W&L, McPheeters knew he wanted to go into investment banking after graduation. Today, he works as an investment banking analyst in Houlihan Lokey's Industrials group in New York City.
After W&L
July 28, 2022
W&L Outcomes: Emma Cleveland ’22
Cleveland is working as a trip leader for an active travel company in Alaska this summer, and she plans to work in Europe this fall.
Employee Accolades
July 28, 2022
Matthew Loar ’07 Selected as Program Director for the Beinecke Scholarship
As director, Loar is responsible for the management and administration of the program
Summer Opportunity
July 27, 2022
Classically Liberal Arts
Kayla Monaghan ’24 is collaborating on a Summer Research Scholars (SRS) project to enhance resources available through Leyburn Library.
Campus Event
July 26, 2022
Mock Convention Welcomes Former First Lady and Daughter for Parents and Family Weekend Event
Hosted during Parents and Family Weekend, the Sept. 30 event will kick off the 28th Mock Convention.
After W&L
July 19, 2022
W&L Outcomes: Jin Ni ’22
This fall, Jin Ni ’22 will pursue her master’s degree in human rights at University College London in the United Kingdom.
Summer Opportunity
July 18, 2022
Adding Value
Diwesh Kumar ’24 is developing investment banking expertise at his summer internship at Boxwood Partners in Richmond, Virginia.
Opportunities
July 14, 2022
W&L Celebrates Another Year of Fellowship Success
Another record-setting year for nationally competitive fellowships at W&L can be attributed to forward-thinking educators, hard-working students and an encouraging fellowships director.
Summer Opportunity
July 11, 2022
Exploring the Media Landscape
Lily Mott '23 is interning this summer at News Over Audio in Dublin, Ireland, where she is finding fulfillment at the intersection of politics and journalism.
After W&L
July 11, 2022
W&L Outcomes: Rett Daugbjerg ’22
After a successful summer internship in 2021, W&L's Rett Daugbjerg '22 is now working for JLL's Capital Markets group in Atlanta, Georgia.
After W&L
July 7, 2022
W&L Outcomes: Kristen Xu ’22
Kristen Xu ’22 worked diligently during her time at W&L to accomplish her dream of working with a beauty company after graduation. Currently, she is a global marketing coordinator at NARS Cosmetics in New York.
Summer Opportunity
July 6, 2022
Making Meaningful Impact
Eric Bazile '25 is interning with the Austin Greater Chamber of Commerce through the Shepherd Higher Education Consortium on Poverty (SHECP).
After W&L
July 1, 2022
W&L Outcomes: Riwaj Shrestha ’22
Shrestha worked with the Office of Career and Professional Development at W&L to "engineer" the perfect career after graduation.
After W&L
June 27, 2022
W&L Outcomes: Rob Rosen ’22
Rosen utilized summer internships to help land his current role as an analyst at SVB Securities.
After W&L
June 24, 2022
W&L Outcomes: Natalie Burden ’22
Burden is taking her talents to New York City to work in strategic planning at advertising agency BBDO.
Summer Opportunity
June 23, 2022
Into the Wild
Caroline Wise '23 is spending her second summer working as an alpine guide in Alaska.
Employee Accolades
June 21, 2022
W&L Economics Professor Publishes Article on Energy Access
Alice Tianbo Zhang's research on energy access was featured in the June 16 edition of Nature Energy
My W&L
June 15, 2022
W&L Outcomes: Jackson Sharman ’22
Sharman will put his degrees to use in a position on Capitol Hill.
After W&L
June 14, 2022
W&L Outcomes: Madelyn Sheridan ’22
Sheridan, a business administration and studio art major, will be joining the wealth management team at UBS in New York City.
Faculty Accolades
June 9, 2022
W&L Economics Professor Named Prize Finalist
Peter Grajzl has been named a finalist for the 2022 Elinor Ostrom Prize for two articles he co-authored in 2020.
Student Accolade
June 9, 2022
W&L’s Graham Kingwill ’22 Awarded Fulbright to Uzbekistan
Kingwill has been awarded a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to teach English in Uzbekistan. He will depart in September 2022 for his 10-month program.
Student Accolade
June 6, 2022
W&L’s Dickinson ’22 Awarded U.S. Teaching Assistantship to Austria
After her USTA program orientation in September, Joey Dickinson will be teaching in a secondary school in Austria through May 2023.
Class of 2022
June 6, 2022
The Williams School Congratulates Class of 2022 Award Winners
The Williams School congratulates the Class of 2022 graduates who received awards and honors for academic excellence during their time at W&L.
Academics
June 6, 2022
New International Finance Peer Tutors Program Enhances Learning Experience for Students
Launched this year, the ECON 271 Peer Tutors program is a weekly drop-in option for students looking for a deeper understanding of course material through interactions with their peers.
Student Accolade
June 2, 2022
W&L’s Nick Mosher ’22 Awarded Fulbright to Kazakhstan
Mosher has been awarded a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to teach English in Kazakhstan. He will also spend this summer receiving intensive Russian language training in Tbilisi, Georgia.
Class of 2022
May 26, 2022
Washington and Lee Graduates 444 Students at 235th Commencement
In his remarks, President Will Dudley urged the Class of 2022 to carry forward the lessons they’ve learned and make a positive impact in their future communities.
Class of 2022
May 24, 2022
Class of 2022: Looking Back
As we say farewell to the members of Washington and Lee University's Class of 2022, let's take a look back at their first days as Generals.
Student Accolades
May 23, 2022
Four W&L Students Awarded Gilman Scholarships to Study Abroad
The Gilman Scholarship Program offers awards of up to $5,000 to U.S. undergraduate students who are Pell Grant recipients.
Student Accolade
May 18, 2022
W&L’s DJ Johnston ’22 Awarded Fellowship for Arabic Studies in Egypt
Johnston was recently awarded a fellowship to the Center for Arabic Study Abroad at the American University in Cairo.
Student Accolade
May 18, 2022
W&L’s Samantha Carley ’22 Awarded Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to Georgia
Carley will serve as an English language teaching assistant in a school in the former Soviet republic.
My W&L
May 11, 2022
Faces of W&L: Taylor Garcia ’22
Meet Taylor Garcia, a politics major and Law, Justice, and Society minor who plays varsity tennis at W&L.
Student Accolade
May 9, 2022
Alex Wilkerson ’22 Wins All-American Attorney Award
Wilkerson received an All-American Attorney Award from the American Mock Trial Association.
My W&L
May 6, 2022
Summer Experience: Lane Johansen ’22
Lane Johansen was inspired by an unforgettable summer in Ukraine.
Campus Event
April 26, 2022
Etsy’s Thomas Hughes to Speak at W&L
Hughes' public lecture, titled "Ethical Considerations for the Application of Machine Learning at Scale" will be delivered on May 2 at 4 p.m.
Lifelong Learning
April 25, 2022
New Podcast Episode Features Megan Hess
Hess, associate professor of accounting at W&L, discusses her passion for teaching classes like "Anatomy of a Fraud," a popular Spring Term class about corporate fraud
Student Accolade
April 25, 2022
W&L’s Erin Addison ’22 Awarded Fulbright to Uruguay
Addison has received a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to Uruguay, where she will teach English to primary or secondary school students and serve as a cultural ambassador for the United States.
Student Accolade
April 21, 2022
W&L’s Mansi Tripathi ’22 Awarded Fulbright to Colombia
Tripathi will teach English to students in Colombia for 10 months.
Student Accolade
April 18, 2022
W&L’s Sydney Lee ’22 Awarded Fulbright to Costa Rica
Lee has received a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to Costa Rica starting in early 2023.
Student Accolade
April 14, 2022
Mallory Keeley ’22 Awarded Fulbright to Germany
Keeley will live in a German community for one academic year to teach English to students in a local school.
Alumni in Action
April 7, 2022
Made in the U.S.A.
Capt. Connor Smithson ’13 channels his creative energies into his small woodworking shop specializing in custom flags, plaques and furniture pieces.
Campus Event
April 6, 2022
Phi Beta Kappa Initiates New Members During 2022 Convocation
The Phi Beta Kappa chapter at Washington and Lee University welcomed 57 students into the prestigious honor society.
Obit
April 2, 2022
In Memoriam: Lawrence Michael Lamont
The professor of business administration emeritus taught at W&L from 1974 - 1999.
Campus Event
March 29, 2022
Ted Elliott ’94 to Keynote W&L Entrepreneurship Summit
W&L's 10th Annual Entrepreneurship Summit will feature a keynote address by Ted Elliott ’94, chief executive officer of Copado.
Faculty and Student Accolade
March 17, 2022
W&L’s Brian Alexander and Madison Williams ’23 Featured in Fine Books & Collections Magazine
Research by Alexander and Williams on Thomas Jefferson’s “Manual and the Modern Rules of the U.S. Congress” is featured in the spring 2022 edition of Fine Books & Collections magazine.
My W&L
March 11, 2022
Meet a W&L Scholar: Lane Johansen ’22
Johansen plans to head to Eastern Europe after graduation to serve Ukrainian refugees.
My W&L
March 9, 2022
A World of Possibility
Between the classroom and her community volunteer work, Katherine Ho '23 has built a W&L experience that is already paying off in the career world.
Engaged Community
March 7, 2022
W&L Community Reacts to Invasion of Ukraine
Members of the Washington and Lee University community are responding to last month’s incursion by offering educational opportunities and raising funds for relief efforts.
Faculty Accolade
February 18, 2022
W&L’s Smith Elected to National Economic Association’s Board of Directors
Chantal Smith, assistant professor of economics at Washington and Lee University, was recently elected to the Executive Board of Directors for the National Economic Association (NEA).
Faculty Accolade
February 8, 2022
W&L’s Zhang Publishes Paper in The Journal of Politics
Zhang's paper is titled, "Electoral Backlash or Positive Reinforcement? Wind Power and Congressional Elections in the United States."
Faculty Focus
February 7, 2022
Meet the Professor: Lynn Uzzell
Lynn Uzzell is a visiting assistant professor of politics at Washington and Lee University.
Events
February 7, 2022
Registration Is Now Open for W&L’s 10th Annual Entrepreneurship Summit
The spring event is scheduled for Friday and Saturday, April 29-30 on campus.
Faculty Accolade
February 1, 2022
W&L’s Harris Publishes New Book on Food Policy
Professor of Politics Rebecca Harris recently published "Party Food: A Partisan History of Food & Farming in America."
My W&L
January 28, 2022
Success Off (and On) the Field
Nick Mosher '22 always finds support at W&L, whether he's writing a thesis on Russian politics, starting an online human rights newspaper or helping the football team win ODACs.
Faculty Accolade
January 27, 2022
W&L’s Casey Publishes Chapter in ‘Teaching Environmental and Natural Resource Economics’
The book will prove invaluable in helping students gain a better understanding of the theory and practice of environmental and natural resource economics.
Faculty Accolade
January 21, 2022
W&L’s Silwal Publishes Article in Defence and Peace Economics
Professor Shikha Silwal's paper discusses looting and destruction of cultural heritage sites and objects during epochs of violence.
Campus Event
January 19, 2022
‘Last Best Hope’ Author George Packer to Speak at W&L
Packer offers fresh insights into how Americans can use an underlying passion for equality to lead us toward a more unified, progressive nation.
Campus Event
January 7, 2022
W&L Celebrates Martin Luther King Jr.’s Legacy
This year's observance of MLK day will comprise a variety of events and lectures.
My W&L
January 7, 2022
Making the Call to Give Back
John Adekola ’24 sees his role with Phonathon as a chance to make a difference at W&L.
From the Magazine
January 3, 2022
The Last 10 Minutes of Your Life
Through her coaching business, Shana Horrigan ’91 works with clients of all ages, in the U.S. and across the globe, who feel they are at a turning point in their lives.
Faculty Accolade
December 15, 2021
W&L’s Ponce de León Presents Research to Health Ministry Officials in Peru
Among different research findings, this study shows that there are still enormous barriers to healthcare access in Peru.
News from W&L
December 10, 2021
Students Encouraged to Apply for a Johnson Opportunity Grant in 2022
The grant provides funds to support W&L student projects across the United States and worldwide.
My W&L
December 6, 2021
In the Zone
In addition to pursuing a double major at Washington and Lee, Jackson Hotchkiss ’24 is a competitive cycler who just placed fourth in his age group in a national cycling championship.
Faculty Accolade
December 1, 2021
W&L Davies Presents at CPA Papua New Guinea and CPA Australia Conference
Davies' public lecture was titled "The Path to Kina Convertibility: Foreign Exchange Market of Papua New Guinea."
Faculty Accolade
November 29, 2021
W&L’s Davies Presents Research Paper at the Asian Development Bank
Davies' paper examines recent conditions in Papua New Guinea’s foreign exchange market.
Campus Event
November 23, 2021
W&L Celebrates Winter Holidays
’Tis the season for holiday events on campus and in the local community! Check out what’s happening and make plans to ring in the holiday season.
Student Health
November 16, 2021
‘Committed to This Cause’
Against a national backdrop of mental health concerns, Washington and Lee's University Counseling Center recently rolled out new programs to increase the ways in which students can reach out for help.
Student Health
November 16, 2021
Dedicated to Listening
At W&L, student volunteers in the peer counseling program, Washingtonian Society and Active Minds supplement University Counseling Center services by offering a caring ear to fellow students.
Student Support
November 15, 2021
W&L Students Network at Program for Junior Class
The Class of 2023 was invited to the first annual Junior Program on Nov. 4, where they engaged in meaningful conversation and networking with campus community members.
Entrepreneurship
November 12, 2021
Jules Seay ’24 Wins Fall Student Pitch Competition
Seay's business, GOES, involves using specialized greenhouses as a form of carbon capture technology.
On Campus
November 12, 2021
W&L Celebrates First-Generation College Students
The university recently celebrated National First-Generation College Student Day to recognize student achievement and remind the community about support resources for first-generation and low-income students at W&L.
Faculty Focus
November 8, 2021
DeLaney Fellows Bring Passion, Diversity to W&L Faculty
Under the Ted DeLaney Postdoctoral Program, Washington and Lee University is welcoming new faculty each year from underrepresented groups.
Faculty Accolade
November 1, 2021
W&L’s Hooks Featured in Business Insider Article on Monetary Policy
Hooks was quoted in a recent Business Interview article titled “Monetary Policy: How the Federal Reserve Attempts to Control the US economy."
Faculty Focus
October 26, 2021
W&L’s Thakur-Wernz Publishes Article in Journal of Business Research
The article examines the impact of a stronger intellectual property rights (IPR) regime through the adoption of Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) on innovation by Indian firms in the bio-pharmaceutical industry.
Obit
October 18, 2021
In Memoriam: John McKenzie Gunn Jr. ’45
The Lewis Whitaker Adams Professor of Economics Emeritus was 97.
Faculty Focus
October 15, 2021
Meet the Professor: Sakshi Upadhyay
Sakshi Upadhyay joined the Economics Department as a visiting assistant professor in fall 2021.
Faculty Accolade
October 6, 2021
W&L’s Ponce de León Publishes Journal Article on Healthcare Reform
Ponce de León's peer-reviewed journal article focuses on the impact of political parties on healthcare reform in Peru.
In the News
October 4, 2021
Kristie Ford Named W&L’s Associate Provost for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Ford joins W&L from Skidmore College, where she is the Quadracci Chair in Social Responsibility, professor of sociology, founder of the Intergroup Relations Program, and director of the Center for Leadership, Teaching, and Learning.
Faculty Accolade
September 29, 2021
Davies Presents at International Monetary Fund and Asian Development Bank
Davies work looks at the setting of exchange rates in resource-rich developing countries.
Faculty Focus
September 24, 2021
Meet the Professor: Caleb Miller
Caleb Miller joined the Washington and Lee University Politics Department as a visiting assistant professor in fall 2021.
Campus Event
September 22, 2021
The Class of 2024 Begins a More Typical Year
As the academic year began, the Class of 2024 participated in multiple in-person events that allowed them to network and learn more about the many resources available to them at W&L.
Faculty Focus
September 21, 2021
Meet the Professor: Mario Negrete
Assistant Professor of Economics Mario Negrete joined the W&L Economics Department in fall of 2021.
Alumni in Action
September 17, 2021
Exploring Appalachia through Data Science
A year after graduating, Tim Pierce ’20 uses data science to map job skills in Appalachian labor markets.
Campus Event
September 14, 2021
W&L Hosts Constitution Day Panel
The panel’s reenactment is titled “Reliving the Constitutional Convention."
Campus Event
September 14, 2021
W&L Gathers to Honor Fallen in 9/11 Attacks
The Washington and Lee University community remembered the tragedy of Sept. 11, 2001, with a memorial ceremony and placing of 2,977 American flags on Stemmons Plaza.
Faculty Focus
September 14, 2021
Meet the Professor: Lingshu Hu
Assistant Professor Lingshu Hu joined the Business Administration Department in September 2021.
Class of 2020
September 13, 2021
Washington and Lee Honors Class of 2020 at Belated 233rd Commencement
The undergraduate and law classes of 2020 got a chance to return to campus, experience a traditional in-person ceremony, and celebrate their graduation with friends and family at an event that had been postponed for more than a year amid a pandemic.
Faculty Focus
September 13, 2021
W&L’s Morel to Participate in National Constitution Center Event
The America’s Town Hall program will explore how to understand the legacy of the American Revolution and the founders in the 21st century.
VIDEO
September 9, 2021
Meet the Class of 2025!
Washington and Lee's newest class moves in, talks about why they chose W&L, and gets ready to rock this academic year.
Faculty Focus
September 9, 2021
Meet the Professor: Andi Coulter
Andi Coulter joined the Business Administration department as a visiting assistant professor in fall 2021.
9/11
September 8, 2021
20 Years Later
Washington and Lee University marks this milestone anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks with a special collection of stories.
Campus Event
September 8, 2021
Convocation to Kick Off New Academic Year
The W&L community is invited to the 2021 Convocation on the Front Lawn on Sept. 9 at 5:30 p.m.
Faculty Accolade
September 7, 2021
W&L’s Gilbert Publishes Study on Attractiveness, Power, and Nonverbal Presence in Hirability
The study showed that highly attractive job-seekers tend to feel more powerful than other candidates, but one simple exercise can level the playing field.
Events
September 7, 2021
W&L Marks 20th Anniversary of 9/11 with Campus Events
The Washington and Lee University community this year will remember the tragedy of Sept. 11, 2001, with a memorial ceremony, prayer vigil and placing of 2,977 American flags.
Pre-Orientation
August 30, 2021
Welcome Back, Students!
The W&L campus is buzzing with life again as students arrive for athletic practice, Pre-Orientation trips and other adventures to usher in Fall Term.
My W&L
August 27, 2021
An Advocate for Recovery Resources
Katana Evans '22 used summer enhancement funds to intern with Rep. Julia Brownley's office and Recovery Organization Resources.
Faculty Focus
August 23, 2021
Meet the Professor: Camilo Alvarez
Camilo Alvarez joined Washington and Lee University as the Ted DeLaney Postdoctoral Fellow in Economics in fall 2021.
Campus Event
August 20, 2021
W&L Celebrates the Class of 2020
The official Commencement ceremony for the undergraduate and law Classes of 2020 will take place on Saturday, Sept. 11, beginning at 10:30 a.m. on campus.
Campus Event
August 19, 2021
W&L Prepares to Welcome Parents and Family Members to Campus
Parents and Family Weekend 2021 is scheduled for Oct. 1-3.
Opportunities
August 19, 2021
W&L’s Recipe for Fellowship Success
A record-setting year for nationally competitive fellowship awards at Washington and Lee University can be attributed to forward-thinking educators, hard-working students and a persistent, encouraging fellowships director.
Faculty Focus
August 18, 2021
Meet the Professor: Chantal Smith
Assistant Professor Chantal Smith joined the Economics Department in fall 2021.
On Campus
August 18, 2021
Welcome to the New Harte Center!
Come along for this photo tour of the Houston H. Harte Center for Teaching and Learning, which is now open for collaboration.
Location
August 11, 2021
Appreciating Lexington’s Location
W&L's students and visitors will find lots to explore in and around Lexington this year.
Faculty Commentary
July 30, 2021
W&L’s Ricciardi Talks Insurance
Victor Ricciardi, visiting professor of finance at Washington and Lee University, was recently interviewed for MoneyGeek.
Faculty Commentary
July 30, 2021
W&L’s Hooks Featured in WalletHub Article
Professor Linda Hooks discusses personal loans in a recent WalletHub article.
Faculty Focus
July 19, 2021
Office Hours with Jeff Schatten
The assistant professor of business administration combines philosophy and finance to examine organizational behavior in all kinds of business settings.
Accolade
July 19, 2021
W&L’s Fafatas Receives Accounting Research Award
Professor Stephan Fafatas was recently awarded the 2021 Alfred R. Roberts Memorial Research Award, presented by the Academy of Accounting Historians.
Faculty Commentary
July 7, 2021
W&L’s Rush Pens Article in The Hill
Professor Mark Rush published an opinion piece in The Hill titled, "Partisan bias in the Constitution? Check the data."
Faculty Commentary
July 1, 2021
W&L’s Ricciardi Quoted in MarketWatch
Professor Victor Ricciardi was quoted in an article titled “You’re probably sabotaging yourself when it comes to finances. How to spot it — and stop it.”
From the Magazine
July 1, 2021
Popping Online
Coco Ellis Howe ’16 and Tani Greenspan ’16 created a successful online art gallery in the middle of a pandemic.
In the News
June 30, 2021
W&L Names Kim Robinson University Registrar
Robinson succeeds Jamie Kipfer, who is departing the role on June 30.
From the Magazine
June 24, 2021
Smarter, Faster
In a shifting media landscape, Ted Williams ’07 and Mike Allen ’86 are focused on reigniting local journalism through a new business venture.
Faculty Commentary
June 22, 2021
W&L’s Morel Featured in Podcast about Juneteenth
Politics Professor Lucas Morel was interviewed for the “We the People” podcast.
Faculty Commentary
June 16, 2021
W&L’s Rush Talks Election Reform in Virginia Capitol Connections
Mark Rush’s recent article titled “Is Virginia Now a Beacon of Electoral Reform? Yes, but…” appeared in the Spring 2021 publication.
Alumni Accolade
June 16, 2021
W&L’s Julia Foxen ’21 Awarded U.S. Teaching Assistantship in Austria
Foxen’s USTA position with Fulbright Austria starts in October 2021.
Student Accolade
June 14, 2021
W&L’s Gavron Campbell ’22 Awarded Gilman Scholarship
Campbell has won a Gilman Scholarship to do an internship in Barcelona, Spain.
Student Accolade
June 2, 2021
W&L’s Christopher Watt ’21 Awarded Fulbright Grant
Watt has received a Fulbright grant to support his research on the importance of small-scale fishing for livelihoods, culture and well-being in Vanuatu, an island nation in the South Pacific.
Faculty Commentary
June 1, 2021
W&L’s Ponce de León Featured Ahead of Presidential Debate in Peru
Zoila Ponce de León was featured in the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru Research Center's series "Public Policies and Debates."
Accolades
May 28, 2021
Williams School Congratulates Class of 2021 Award Winners
The faculty and staff of the Williams School of Commerce, Economics, and Politics congratulate our 2021 graduates who have received awards and honors for academic excellence during their time at W&L.
Faculty Accolade
May 28, 2021
W&L’s Silwal Publishes New Book
Shikha Silwal recently published "The Economics of Conflict and Peace."
Commencement
May 27, 2021
Washington and Lee Graduates 444 Students at 234th Commencement
Graduating seniors at Washington and Lee University on Thursday were offered some historical perspective and lauded for their perseverance and resilience.
Student Accolade
May 27, 2021
W&L’s DJ Johnston ’22 Awarded Gilman Scholarship
Johnston has won a Gilman Scholarship to study abroad with Middlebury Abroad at Mohammed V University in Rabat, Morocco.
VIDEO
May 26, 2021
Class of 2021: A Look Back
As we bid farewell (for now) to the Class of 2021, we look back at their very first days on the W&L campus.
Supporting W&L
May 19, 2021
A Credit to W&L
Young alumnus Alden Schade shares why he gives back to W&L.
Faculty Commentary
May 19, 2021
W&L’s Ricciardi Quoted in The Street
Professor Victor Ricciardi discussed a new category in the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standard
Entrepreneurship
May 14, 2021
Student Business Links Farmers and Buyers
W&L seniors Will Gentry and Gray Carlton started Lexington Harvest Haul to deliver local food to consumers. They’re now looking to sell the successful business before they leave Lexington after graduation.
Student Accolade
May 10, 2021
W&L’s Lamb ’21 Awarded Place in Teaching Assistant Program in France
The program offers participants the opportunity to work in France for seven months, teaching English to French students of all ages.
Alumni Accolade
May 3, 2021
W&L Alumni Awarded Fellowships from the National Science Foundation
John Juneau ’18 and Amanda Wahlers ’18 have received pre-doctoral graduate research fellowships from the National Science Foundation. The five-year fellowships include three years of financial support and a cost of education allowance.
Student Accolade
April 29, 2021
W&L’s Ana Estrada Hamm ’22 Awarded a Boren Scholarship
Estrada Hamm recently received a David L. Boren Scholarship from the National Security Education Program to study abroad in Jordan.
Faculty Accolade
April 27, 2021
W&L’s Silwal Presents at Virginia Tech
The “Virginia Tech Coffee with the Chair” series features experts sharing their experiences and successes in economics.
Faculty Accolade
April 27, 2021
W&L’s Davies Consults with Papua New Guinea Treasury
Professor Martin Davies recently consulted on exchange rate policy for the Papua New Guinea Treasury and published his work in a discussion paper.
Faculty Accolade
April 26, 2021
W&L’s Youngman Awarded the Consortium for Undergraduate Law and Justice Programs Teaching Innovation Award
In 2020, Julie Youngman introduced significant programmatic and curricular development in W&L’s new interdisciplinary program on Law, Justice and Society.
Faculty Accolade
April 20, 2021
W&L’s Alexander Publishes Book on U.S. Congress
“A Social Theory of Congress: Legislative Norms in the Twenty-First Century” is the newest book on the topic of the U.S. Congress in more than 15 years.
Faculty Commentary
April 15, 2021
W&L’s Diette Featured in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and Scienmag
Tim Diette discussed his new journal article, “Does the Negro Need Separate Schools? A Retrospective Analysis of the Racial Composition of Schools and Black Adult Academic and Economic Success,” in Scienmag and The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
Alumni in Action
April 9, 2021
Supporting W&L From Across the Globe
From serving on his 10th reunion committee to establishing a scholarship, Yuan Liu '11 proves that W&L ties span continents.
Faculty Commentary
April 9, 2021
W&L’s Ponce de León Featured in Brazilian Newspaper Brasil de Fato
The article is titled “Lava Jato deepened political chaos in Peru and splashes the 18 presidential candidates.”
Faculty Commentary
April 9, 2021
W&L’s Hoover Offers Perspective on Secured Credit Cards
In a WalletHub piece, Scott Hoover, Washington and Lee University’s A. Stevens Miles Professor of Banking and Finance, answers questions about secured credit cards.
Faculty Commentary
April 8, 2021
W&L’s Alexander Publishes Article in Roll Call Ahead of Upcoming Book
Brian Alexander will also moderate a panel discussion, "Congressional Norms in an Era of Conflict," via Zoom on April 8, at 12 p.m.
Faculty Commentary
April 8, 2021
W&L’s Strong Featured in Upcoming Documentary ‘Carterland’
Bob Strong will also participate in a panel discussion about the film and the Carter presidency on April 13 at 7 p.m.
My W&L
April 5, 2021
A Place That Checked All the Boxes
Rafay Hassan '22 was looking for a liberal arts university that would give him individualized attention and put his critical thinking skills to the test. He found that and more at W&L.
Faculty Accolade
March 31, 2021
W&L’s Morel Talks Free Speech in Persuasion Article
Politics professor Lucas Morel recently published an article in Persuasion titled “Speaking the Truth.”
Faculty Accolade
March 31, 2021
W&L’s Uzzell Publishes Article about James Madison
Lynn Uzzell, who teaches in the Politics Department, recently published an article in RealClearPublicAffairs titled "Madison's Five Lessons for Overcoming Polarization."
Experiential Learning
March 31, 2021
Reliving Constitutional History in the Classroom
Twelve students at W&L are creating their own version of the U.S. Constitution in Professor Lynn Uzzell’s politics course.
Alumni Accolade
March 8, 2021
W&L’s Julia Poppenberg ’19 Awarded Fulbright Grant to Argentina
Poppenberg has received a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to Argentina starting in March 2022.
Faculty Accolade
March 4, 2021
W&L’s Vic Ricciardi Talks Behavioral Finance on Podcast
Ricciardi served as an expert panelist on behavioral finance and retirement planning for the podcast "That Annuity Show" earlier this year.
Faculty Accolade
March 2, 2021
W&L’s Pooja Thakur-Wernz Publishes Journal Article
Professor Thakur-Wernz published a paper in the International Journal of Emerging Markets.
Faculty Accolade
February 26, 2021
W&L’s Hooks Featured in Wallet Hub
Linda M. Hooks was featured in a recent Wallet Hub article titled "2021's Best & Worst Cities at Money Management."
My W&L
February 26, 2021
An Affection for Connections
W&L has allowed Christopher Watt '21 to meet other members of the community and find a future career where three of his passions converge.
Fellowships
February 19, 2021
W&L a Top Producer of Fulbright U.S. Students for Third Straight Year
Five students from W&L received Fulbright awards for academic year 2020-2021.
From the Magazine
February 19, 2021
Super Sleuth
At Pfizer, Michael Benigno ’00 analyzed COVID-19 clinical data in the quest to develop a vaccine and antiviral therapy.
Faculty Commentary
February 18, 2021
W&L’s Bob Strong Talks Trump Impeachment Trial in The Roanoke Times
Professor Strong’s op-ed is titled “Donald Trump and the Stress Test of American Democracy.”
Faculty Commentary
February 18, 2021
W&L’s Tanlu Publishes Article in Strategic Finance Magazine
Assistant Professor Lloyd Tanlu’s article is titled “Causal Language and Effective Performance Evaluations.”
Alumni in Action
February 8, 2021
‘Abundantly Thankful’ in Austria
Despite COVID-19, Jared Nickodem '20 was able to make it to Austria, where he is teaching English to students as part of the U.S. Teaching Assistant Program.
Faculty Accolade
February 4, 2021
W&L’s Grajzl Talks Real-World Economics in Recent Workshop
Earlier this month, economics professor Peter Grajzl gave an online presentation for the University of Oxford titled "A machine-learning history of English case law and legal ideas before the Industrial Revolution."
Black History Month
February 3, 2021
W&L Celebrates Black History Month
W&L presents a monthlong schedule of events celebrating Black History Month.
Contact Committee
February 2, 2021
Contact Committee Hosts Molly Bloom for Virtual Event
The Feb. 11 conversation with Bloom is open to the W&L community.
Faculty Commentary
February 1, 2021
W&L’s Bob Strong Talks Student Voters in The Conversation
Strong co-authored an article in The Conversation titled “America’s newest voters look back at the 2020 election – and forward to politics in 2021.”
My W&L
February 1, 2021
A Taste of China
When her Critical Language Scholarship to China went virtual because of COVID, Kisker '21 got a six-week sampler of the country and its language through her computer screen.
Campus Event
January 25, 2021
Africana Studies Continues Activism and Black Life Series in 2021
The series will present two events, "Looking at Blackness" and "Legislative Leverage: Democratic Processes as Activism,” in late January.
Campus Event
January 12, 2021
W&L Celebrates the Life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
This year's observance of MLK day will comprise a variety of virtual events and lectures.
Founders Day
January 12, 2021
ODK to Initiate Three Honorary, 50 Student Members at 2021 Convention
New members will be inducted into the national leadership honor society at W&L’s Founders Day/ODK convention, which will take place in a virtual format on Jan. 19 at 5 p.m.
Campus Event
January 8, 2021
Director of the Library Company of Philadelphia to Give 2021 Founders Day Address
Michael Barsanti will be the featured speaker at W&L’s virtual Founders Day/Omicron Delta Kappa Convocation on Jan. 19 at 5 p.m.
Alumni Accolade
December 11, 2020
W&L’s Daichinkhuu ’16 Among 2022 Class of Schwarzman Scholars
Oyumaa Daichinkhuu ’16 will complete a one-year master’s program at China’s Tsinghua University inspired by the Rhodes Scholarship program at the University of Oxford in England.
Faculty Commentary
December 10, 2020
W&L’s Ricciardi Talks Personal and Behavioral Finance in Recent Interviews
Victor Ricciardi, visiting professor of finance at Washington and Lee University, shared his financial expertise and insight in two recent interviews.
New Faculty
December 10, 2020
Meet Professor Jill Sundie
Sundie teaches marketing courses at W&L, including Marketing Management.
Commentary
December 2, 2020
W&L’s Morel Discusses Shakespeare’s Influence on National Constitution Center’s Podcast
Lucas Morel joined other panelists in explaining how William Shakespeare’s work relates to American constitutional values.
Faculty Accolade
November 25, 2020
W&L’s Art Goldsmith is President-Elect of the Southern Economic Association
His one-year term as the organization's president will start November 2021.
Faculty Commentary
November 24, 2020
W&L’s Alexander Discusses New Discovery about Thomas Jefferson’s Parliamentary Manual
Brian Alexander recently contributed to the Monticello blog, where he discussed Thomas Jefferson’s “Manual of Parliamentary Practice” and the impact it has on modern rules of the U.S. Congress.
Faculty Commentary
November 19, 2020
W&L’s Rush Pens Two Opinion Pieces
Politics professor Mark Rush published opinion pieces in the Jurist and The Virginian-Pilot in November.
In the News
November 11, 2020
W&L Joins Liberal Arts Colleges Racial Equity Leadership Alliance
Washington and Lee University is among the 51 inaugural member institutions* of the Liberal Arts Colleges Racial Equity Leadership Alliance, a new initiative from the University of Southern California's Race and Equity Center.
Faculty Commentary
November 10, 2020
W&L’s Rush Discusses the 2020 Election
Mark Rush was interviewed on Brian Frydenborg's '04 “Real Context News” podcast.
In the News
November 10, 2020
Lena Hill Named Provost at Washington and Lee University
Lena Hill, dean of the College and professor of English and Africana studies at Washington and Lee, has been appointed to be the university’s next provost, beginning July 1, 2021.
Faculty Commentary
November 3, 2020
W&L’s Blunch Writes About Adult Literacy Programs
W&L Professor of Economics Hugo Blunch published an article with the IZA Institute of Labor Economics.
Election Day
November 2, 2020
W&L Hillel Wins Election Contest
Hillel International’s civic engagement initiative challenged campuses across the country to get students engaged in the presidential election, and W&L Hillel led the way.
Don't Miss It
October 29, 2020
Washington and Lee To Hold Post-Election Panel
W&L will present “What Happened Last Night?” virtually on Nov. 4 at 6 p.m.
Faculty Commentary
October 21, 2020
W&L’s Zoila Ponce de León Talks Women Politicians in The Conversation
Ponce de León is an assistant professor of politics at Washington and Lee University.
Entrepreneurship Summit
October 20, 2020
W&L Hosts Successful Virtual Entrepreneurship Summit
This year, 222 people tuned in to watch and participate in the annual summit.
Contact Committee
October 16, 2020
W&L Contact Committee Hosts Virtual Visits with Former Presidential Candidates
W&L’s Contact Committee presents two separate evenings with former presidential candidates Jeb Bush and Andrew Yang as part of a virtual speaker series leading up to the presidential election.
Faculty Commentary
October 15, 2020
W&L’s Ricciardi Talks Behavioral Finance in New Podcast
Victor Ricciardi, visiting professor of finance at Washington and Lee University, recently appeared on “The Rational Reminder Podcast.”
Faculty Commentary
October 15, 2020
Mark Rush Talks Congress and the Supreme Court in Recent Opinion Pieces
Rush published op-eds in the Richmond Times-Dispatch and The Fulcrum in September.
New Faculty
October 15, 2020
Meet Professor Alice Tianbo Zhang
Zhang teaches Statistics for Economics and Introduction to Economics, and she is interested in developing courses on the economics of climate change, migration and gender.
Student Commentary
October 14, 2020
W&L Student Interviewed on BBC ‘World News’
Anna Bosking, a first-year student at W&L, appeared on a BBC interview panel to discuss her perspective as a voter after last week's vice presidential debate.
Alumni in Action
October 14, 2020
Good Ol’ Dubyuhnell
Matt Bartini ’12 offers favorite scenes of W&L on his custom shirts.
Academics
October 5, 2020
W&L Faculty Embrace Hybrid Instruction
The COVID-19 pandemic has failed to hinder Washington and Lee University professors, who have adapted creatively to teach both in person and virtually this term.
The Williams School
September 28, 2020
Washington and Lee Hosts 9th Annual Entrepreneurship Summit in Virtual Format
The Entrepreneurship Summit will take place online on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 2–3.
Faculty Accolade
September 15, 2020
W&L’s Blunch Served as Lead Consultant on World Bank Report
Blunch served as the lead consultant on a Ghana case study for the World Bank's new index
With Video
September 11, 2020
Mudd Center Announces 2020-21 Lecture Series on Global Ethics
“Global Ethics in the 21st Century: Opportunities and Challenges,” a collaboration between the Mudd Center for Ethics and the Center for International Education, kicks off Sept. 24 with a keynote address by former U.S. ambassador and Sewanee University President Reuben E. Brigety.
A W&L Welcome
September 8, 2020
W&L Welcomes New Faculty for 2020-21
Twenty-four new full-time professors have joined the faculty this year.
New Faculty
September 2, 2020
Meet Professor Pooja Thakur-Wernz
Professor Thakur-Wernz joined W&L in July 2020 as an assistant professor of strategy and international business. She has taught courses in strategic management, international business, and international management.
Commentary
August 28, 2020
W&L’s Hoover Offers Perspective on U.S. Real Estate Market
In a WalletHub piece, Hoover answers questions about the current state of the housing market.
In Memoriam
August 26, 2020
Remembering Adam L. Schwartz of Lexington
Adam L. Schwartz, a long-time resident of Lexington, VA, passed away peacefully on August 22, 2020.
Happenings
August 25, 2020
Africana Studies Program Launches Yearlong Series
The Africana Studies Program at W&L, in partnership with the Rupert H. Johnson Jr. Program in Leadership and Integrity, will host a series of events focused on activism and Black life. It kicks off Aug. 26 with a panel discussion featuring three W&L faculty members.
My W&L
August 24, 2020
‘Committed to Supporting and Listening’
As Executive Committee president for the 2020-21 school year, Chase Calhoun '21 hopes to protect the Honor System and make a positive impact in areas of racial inequality and systemic racism.
Sept. 17 | 5:30 p.m.
August 21, 2020
Mary Anne Franks to Deliver Constitution Day Address
Franks, a professor of law at the University of Miami School of Law, will discuss the topic of her 2019 book, “The Cult of the Constitution: Our Deadly Devotion to Guns and Free Speech.”
On Campus
August 18, 2020
President’s Welcome for Fall 2020
Returning to campus in these circumstances will challenge us all, but teaching and learning together is what we do best, and it has never been more important.
Faculty Focus
August 18, 2020
Ponce de Leon Co-Authors Article on Elected Officials and Gender Bias
The article, published in the Journal of Experimental Political Science, questions whether elected officials are more responsive to men than women inquiring about access to government services.
Accolades
August 10, 2020
Record Five W&L Students Awarded Gilman Scholarships to Study Abroad
Cage Tevis ’21, Bo Garfinkel ’21, Jeremiah Kohl ’22, Collin Frazey ’23 and Tanajia Moye-Green ’23 will study abroad.
Commentary
August 6, 2020
Strong, Settle Write Piece About Nuclear Age
The commentary was published this week in The Roanoke Times.
Commentary
July 29, 2020
Morel Argues for Retention of Lee Name
In a recent op-ed, W&L Professor of Politics Lucas Morel argues that in agreeing to lead Washington College after the Civil War, Lee set an example of how to accept defeat and move on.
Academics
July 27, 2020
Parsing a Pandemic
Fifteen W&L faculty members and two alumnae have signed on to help teach a Fall Term course that will cover multiple aspects of the COVID-19 crisis.
Alumni in Action
July 14, 2020
Tracking Patterns in the Pandemic
Jennifer Beam Dowd ’96 is co-managing a Facebook page, “Dear Pandemic,” to provide evidence-based advice about COVID-19 to a general audience.
Commentary
July 9, 2020
Rush Addresses Electoral Reform in Virginia Capitol Connections
In the magazine piece, politics professor Mark Rush outlines steps that could end partisan gerrymandering and rid Virginia of the “antiquated” winner-take-all electoral system.
Summer Experience
July 8, 2020
Tackling Social Issues
Nick Watson '22 is spending the summer working on housing issues as part of his Shepherd internship with the Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity in Vermont.
Accolades
June 24, 2020
W&L Politics Professor Lucas Morel Releases New Book, ‘Lincoln and the American Founding’
In his latest book, Morel explores how Lincoln’s most vital ideas are traced back to the country’s founders.
Commentary
June 19, 2020
W&L’s Zoila Ponce de Leon Talks About Peru’s Finance Minister with Global Finance
Ponce de Leon was interviewed for a story on "Peru's Rock Star Finance Minister."
Commentary
June 19, 2020
W&L’s Lucas Morel Discusses Juneteenth on “The Daily Signal” Podcast
In the discussion, Morel explains why Juneteenth is a uniquely American holiday.
In the News
June 17, 2020
W&L Student Appears on “Meet the Press”
Avalon Pernell, a rising sophomore from Alabama, appeared on a “College Roundtable” segment that featured college journalists interviewing the mayor of Pittsburgh.
Accolades
June 16, 2020
Jared Nickodem ’20 Awarded U.S. Teaching Assistantship in Austria
Nickodem’s USTA position with Fulbright Austria starts in September 2020.
Supporting W&L
June 15, 2020
Internship Honors Dickovick’s Profound Legacy at W&L
A group of his former students and colleagues established the James Tyler Dickovick Internship in International Affairs, Global Political Economy and the Public Interest Endowment in his memory.
Shepherd Program
June 15, 2020
‘A Real Justice Issue’
Bridget Bartley '21 interviews Shiri Yadlin '12, director of Just Homes, a nonprofit that helps faith communities address homelessness in D.C.
VP for University Advancement
June 1, 2020
Tom Jennings Named Next Vice President for University Advancement at Washington and Lee
Jennings will start on August 10 and will succeed Dennis Cross, who is stepping down at the end of the calendar year after serving 16 years as W&L’s V.P. of university advancement.
Accolades
May 28, 2020
W&L’s Abby Keller ’20 Awarded U.S. Teaching Assistantship in Austria
Keller has received a USTA position with Fulbright Austria starting in October 2020.
Class of 2020
May 28, 2020
W&L Confers Degrees on the Class of 2020
The class will return to campus for its traditional in-person Commencement ceremony next spring.
Conferral of Degrees
May 27, 2020
W&L to Hold Online Conferral of Degrees Ceremony Thursday, May 28
In-person Commencement exercises for the Class of 2020 are scheduled to take place next spring.
My W&L
May 26, 2020
An Intersection of Interests
At W&L, Katherine Ingram '20 found a research interest—and a future profession—where environmental studies meets economics.
Academics
May 25, 2020
Spring Term Goes Virtual
Spring Term courses aim to provide innovative, one-of-a-kind educational experiences to W&L students. Online instruction during COVID-19 led to many new opportunities.
Accolades
May 22, 2020
W&L’s Caroline Rivers ’20 Awarded Fulbright-García Robles Grant to Mexico
Rivers has received a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to Mexico starting January 2021.
Accolade
May 21, 2020
Brian Peccie ’20 Receives ODK Athletics Leader of the Year Award
Peccie’s award is part of ODK’s 2020 General Russell E. Dougherty National Leader of the Year Competition.
Commentary
May 13, 2020
W&L President Will Dudley on CNBC’s “The Exchange”
Kelly Evans '07 interviewed Dudley about his hopes and plans for students' return to campus in the fall.
Gifts in Action
May 12, 2020
Gunn International Scholarship Expands Worlds
Recipients of the John M. Gunn International Scholarship met with its namesake in February and shared how the program has made a difference in their lives.
Faculty Commentary
April 30, 2020
W&L’s Morel Featured in Podcast by The American Mind
Morel’s recent interview was included in “The 1619 Project Exposed: A Special Edition of the American Mind Podcast.”
Faculty Commentary
April 29, 2020
W&L’s Hanstedt Advocates Rethinking How Students are Taught in Inside Higher Ed Article
The title of his op-ed is “Might This Be the Beginning of Education?”
Entrepreneurship
April 27, 2020
Uglies Wins W&L’s 10th Annual Business Plan Competition
Students enrolled in BUS 399 Entrepreneurship presented their plans to a panel of 16 alumni judges who have worked as entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, private equity experts, lawyers, and angel investors.
COVID Response
April 22, 2020
Bridging the Distance
W&L’s admissions office is replacing in-person events canceled due to COVID-19 with personalized online outreach.
My W&L
April 20, 2020
The Right Fit
At W&L, Gareth Minson '20 has been able to forge his own educational path at the intersection of political philosophy, education policy and women, gender and sexuality studies.
Commentary
April 17, 2020
W&L’s Rainville Featured in Episode of PBS Series
In the “Unmarked” episode of the “Reel South” series, Rainville highlights her research into historic African American cemeteries.
Commentary
April 16, 2020
W&L’s Rush Pens Op-Ed on Election Reform
Rush’s article is entitled “Saving the Voting Rights Act: Virginia as a case study for reform.”
COVID Response
April 15, 2020
Stepping Up to Help Out
During the COVID-19 pandemic, members of the Washington and Lee University community are finding ways to lend a hand with community relief efforts.
Study Abroad
April 10, 2020
‘Singapore in a Blink’
Internship and Study Semester in Asia-Pacific student Sam Smiley '21 reminisces about his stay in Singapore, which was cut short because of COVID-19.
In the News
April 9, 2020
W&L Names Jamie Kipfer University Registrar
Kipfer succeeds Scott Dittman, who will step down as registrar on June 30 after serving in the role for 35 years.
Commentary
April 9, 2020
W&L’s Fox Offers Grocery Credit Card Program Tips on WalletHub
Gavin Fox answers questions about the value of grocery credit card programs.
Accolade
April 7, 2020
W&L’s Dittman Recognized with AACRAO Honorary Membership
Scott Dittman has been awarded honorary membership by the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers.
COVID-19
March 26, 2020
How W&L Prepared for Online Success
Amid the COVID-19 outbreak, Washington and Lee University’s CARPE and Academic Technologies offered expertise and resources to faculty preparing for online courses.
Faculty Commentary
March 25, 2020
W&L’s Hooks on Stimulus Plans by Congress, Fed
Linda Hooks, professor of economics and head of the W&L Economics Department, was interviewed by the News-Gazette.
Faculty Accolade
March 24, 2020
W&L’s Goldsmith Interviewed on ‘Business Casual’ Podcast
Art Goldsmith was featured on the Morning Brew podcast “Business Casual”
Campus Events
March 13, 2020
W&L Cancels Events Featuring External Speakers, Visitors
The university has canceled all campus events featuring external speakers or visitors beginning at noon on Saturday, March 13 and continuing through Saturday, April 18.
In the News
March 11, 2020
Sascha Goluboff Named Director of Community-Based Learning at Washington and Lee
Sascha L. Goluboff, professor and chair of the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at Washington and Lee University, has been named the university’s next director of community-based learning. W&L Provost Marc Conner announced the three-year appointment, which will begin on July 1.
Student Accolade
March 11, 2020
W&L’s Stephanie Sezen ’21 Accepted into the American Economic Association Summer Program
This summer, Sezen will receive two months of intensive training with leading faculty at Michigan State University in microeconomics, math, econometrics and research methods.
Study Abroad
March 11, 2020
‘A Gilligan’s Adventure’
Temi Adeyanju '21 describes her many adventures in Australia during her Internship and Study Semester in Asia-Pacific.
Study Abroad
March 4, 2020
‘Upside Down in the Down Under’
Annie Echols '21 explores some surprising similarities between Sydney and Lexington while in Australia for the Internship and Study Semester in Asia Pacific program.
Mudd Center
February 26, 2020
Canceled – W&L’s Mudd Center for Ethics Hosts Half-Day Conference
The conference is titled Ethics and Technology: Surveillance, Civil Rights, and Cyber-Security.
Faculty Commentary
February 20, 2020
W&L’s Bob Strong Gives Talk at Church of the Presidents
Strong spoke on President Jimmy Carter’s pre-White House days and his complicated relations with the civil rights movement in Georgia.
Alumni Accolade
February 20, 2020
W&L to Host Reception Honoring Rhodes Scholar Rossella Gabriele
The Rhodes Scholarship, which averages $70,000 per year and up to as much as $250,000, fully funds two to four years of study at the University of Oxford in England.
In the News
February 18, 2020
KT Vaughan Named Hal F. and Barbra Buckner Higginbotham University Librarian at Washington and Lee
Vaughan holds a bachelor’s degree in biology from Harvard University, a master’s degree in library science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and a doctorate from Arizona State University. She succeeds John Tombarge, who will step down on June 30 after serving in the role for seven years.
Board of Trustees
February 14, 2020
W&L Welcomes New Trustee John Robinson
Robinson ’94 joined the W&L Board of Trustees on Feb. 14.
Fellowships
February 11, 2020
W&L Named a Top Producer of Fulbright U.S. Students and Scholars
Eight students and three faculty received Fulbright awards for 2019-2020.
Road to Mock Con
February 7, 2020
Behind the Image of Mock Con
As director of communications for Mock Con 2020, Annie Lentz '20 applies her love of mass communications and politics to promote and protect a 112-year-old legacy.
Faculty Commentary
February 7, 2020
W&L’s Rush Discusses the Electoral College in The Fulcrum
The title of Rush’s piece is “If the electors can be faithless, why have an Electoral College?”
Road to Mock Con
February 3, 2020
A Passion for Politics
Mock Con Political Chair John Harashinski '20 hopes to carry on the event's legacy of accurate predictions using lessons from courses in political analysis and leadership.
Study Abroad
February 3, 2020
‘Studying on the Other Side of the World’
Foster Friedman '21 discusses the highlights of his experience with the Internship and Study Semester in Asia Pacific Program.
Road to Mock Con
January 28, 2020
App Brings Mock Con into Digital Future
An all-student team has created a versatile app for Mock Con 2020, bringing ticketing, program information and image sharing onto attendees’ phones and eliminating thousands of pages of printed material.
Road to Mock Con
January 24, 2020
Mock Con’s ‘Chief Memory Maker’
As director of operations for Mock Con 2020, Kylie Piotte '21 puts her event-planning skills to the test and finds her fit at W&L.
Faculty Commentary
January 23, 2020
W&L’s Ponce de Leon Interviewed in Recent Al-Jazeera Article
The article highlights Latin American stories to look out for in 2020.
Art Exhibit
January 22, 2020
New Exhibit by Nick Alexander on View at McCarthy Gallery
“When It Breaks,” oil paintings on canvas by Nick Alexander, is on display at the McCarthy Gallery in Holekamp Hall now through May 31, 2020.
Student Opportunity
January 21, 2020
‘The Value of Multiple Perspectives’
Emma Ernst '20 attended the Student Conference on U.S. Affairs at West Point and challenged herself to explore unfamiliar aspects of policy.
Founders Day
January 17, 2020
ODK to Initiate Five Honorary and 40 Student Members at 2020 Founders Day/ODK Convocation
W&L's Founders Day/ODK Convocation will take place on Jan. 21 at 5 p.m. in Lee Chapel.
Entrepreneurship
January 16, 2020
InTheKnow and BetMarket Win 10th Annual Business Plan Competition
Eleven teams, four from Professor Marc Junkunc’s sections and seven from Professor Jeff Shay’s sections, competed for cash prizes.
Road to Mock Con
January 15, 2020
‘Join the Team, Whatever It Takes’
Whether he's on the football field or in the Mock Con war room, Kyle Perel '20 never forgets about the importance of teamwork and adaptable leadership.
Distinctly Dubyuhnell
January 14, 2020
From Lexington to Capitol Hill
Want to work for the U.S. Congress? Judging by past successes, earning a degree from Washington and Lee University is a pretty good start.
Center for International Education
January 13, 2020
W&L Develops a New Study Abroad Program, W&L in Ghana
In 2021, students will have the opportunity to study in Ghana for both Winter and Spring Terms.
Academics
January 9, 2020
Timely Course Tackles Impeachment
Professor Bob Strong’s Fall Term course on presidential impeachment borrowed lessons from real events in Washington.
Faculty Accolade
January 6, 2020
Accounting Research by W&L’s Colin Reid Accepted for Publication
The paper will be published in a journal of the American Accounting Association.
Faculty Accolade
January 6, 2020
“Accounting Horizons” to Publish Research by W&L’s Megan Hess and Drew Hess
The paper investigates the relation between accounting failure and innovation.
In the News
December 18, 2019
Marc Conner Named President of Skidmore College
Marc Conner, provost and Jo M. and James M. Ballengee Professor of English at Washington and Lee University, has been named president of Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, New York. He will begin his new role on July 1, 2020.
Road to Mock Con
December 16, 2019
‘No Small Task’
Luke Basham '20 parlays a passion for politics into the challenging role of Democratic Party analyst for Mock Con 2020.
On Campus
December 5, 2019
Blunch Hosts “The Economics of Foreign Aid” IHS Colloquium at W&L
W&L hosted “The Economics of Foreign Aid” discussion colloquia in collaboration with the Institute for Human Studies (IHS) at George Mason University.
Road to Mock Con
December 2, 2019
Life in the Fast Lane
How Mock Con General Secretary Layne Smith '20 stays sane under the pressure of academics, Mock Con 2020 and acting as head hearing advisor for the W&L Honor System.
Real Estate Forum
November 26, 2019
2019 Real Estate Forum Steering Committee Chair Taylor Lawch ’09
Lawch helped organize the University's fourth Real Estate Forum which took place in Arlington, VA.
Faculty Accolade
November 25, 2019
W&L’s Alexander Awarded Fellowship at Monticello
Brian Alexander has been awarded a domestic fellowship at the International Center for Jefferson Studies (ICJS) at Monticello.
Road to Mock Con
November 25, 2019
Building on a Legacy
As general chair for Mock Con 2020, Jimmy Fleck '20 uses his political knowledge and business skills to lead a team of stand-out students toward a historic moment.
Rhodes Scholar
November 24, 2019
W&L’s Rossella Gabriele Among 2020 Class of Rhodes Scholars
Gabriele, a 2019 graduate, is the university’s 17th Rhodes Scholar.
Road to Mock Con
November 18, 2019
Mock Con 2020 Political Team Update
With the home stretch to Mock Con 2020 just around the corner, the political team watches an increasingly contentious primary race.
NOV 18 | 7:00 PM
November 12, 2019
W&L Hosts Chief Judge Rebecca Connelly ’88L
Her public talk is titled "Corporate Bankruptcy 101."
Faculty Commentary
November 7, 2019
W&L’s Morel Publishes Essay in The American Mind
Morel’s piece is titled “America Wasn’t Founded on White Supremacy: A Rebuttal to the ‘1619 Project.’”
Faculty Commentary
November 7, 2019
W&L’s Schatten Pens Op-Ed About Prison and Leadership for Inside Higher Ed
The title of Schatten’s article is “Prison: Where Undergrads and Inmates Take Classes Together.”
Mudd Lecture Series
November 6, 2019
Virginia Eubanks is the Fifth Speaker in W&L’s Mudd Lecture Series
Eubanks' talk is titled "The Shakedown State: Digital Debt, Economic Inequality and Automation in Public Services."
Events
November 1, 2019
W&L to Host 2019 DataCon Event
Attendees will discover the technology, insights and trends shaping the future of data and analytics.
Public Lecture
October 23, 2019
W&L Hosts Jurij Toplak
Toplak is a constitutional scholar and election law expert at the University of Maribor, Slovenia.
Faculty Accolade
October 22, 2019
W&L’s Kahn to Deliver Keynote Address at Brazilian Conference
Kahn has been invited to give the opening keynote speech at the Exposition of Sustainability of the Industrial Pole of Manaus.
Entrepreneurship
October 22, 2019
Three Student Teams Win Prizes in 8th Annual Student Pitch Competition
These pitches won the Entrepreneurship Summit audience with cutting edge approaches and an ambitious outlook for expansion.
Faculty Commentary
October 18, 2019
Bob Strong Discusses Impeachment in Recent Op-Ed
The title of Strong’s piece is “Impeachment and Democracy.”
Faculty Accolade
October 13, 2019
W&L’s Afshad Irani Presents at Cass Business School and CeFARR Conference
The one-day conference on the role analysts play in today’s financial markets took place at Cass Business School in London on Sept. 13, 2019.
Faculty Commentary
October 11, 2019
W&L’s Lind Talks Business Programs and the Liberal Arts with Forbes
In the article, Lind discusses the unique education students receive at W&L.
My W&L
October 10, 2019
‘The Perfect Combination’
Rigorous academics and a nationally ranked soccer program made W&L an ideal fit for Danny Tran '21.
Faculty Accolade
October 8, 2019
W&L’s Casey Named to Board of Trustees of Virginia Land Conservation Foundation
Casey was appointed by Virginia Governor Ralph Northam.
Faculty Accolade
October 4, 2019
W&L’s Ponce de León Publishes New Journal Article
The article presents an analysis of the main political events of 2018 in Peru.
The Williams School
October 3, 2019
W&L Students Attend Economics Conference in Richmond
The conference provides undergraduate economics students with information on a range of career paths open to them after graduation.
Faculty Commentary
October 1, 2019
W&L’s Rush Discusses the Electoral College in Recent Article
The Conversation recently published an article written by Mark Rush titled “The Electoral College will never make everyone happy.”
Faculty Accolade
September 25, 2019
W&L’s Davies Named Associate Editor of the Asia and Pacific Policy Studies Journal
Papers included in the journal focus on a range of topics that speak to various disciplines.
Public Lecture
September 24, 2019
W&L Hosts Public Lecture with John Campbell
Campbell's talk, which is free and open to the public, is titled "The Giants of Africa: What's Next for South Africa and Nigeria?"
“Conversations in the Age of Trump”
September 24, 2019
W&L Continues ‘Conversations in the Age of Trump’ Series with Peter Baker
Baker has covered four presidents for the New York Times and Washington Post: Donald Trump, Barack Obama, George W. Bush and Bill Clinton.
Entrepreneurship
September 23, 2019
‘An Entrepreneurial Mindset’
Bridget Washington '21 discusses her role as the Connolly Entrepreneurship Society's chair of marketing for the W&L's 8th Annual Entrepreneurship Summit (Sept. 27-28).
Transitions
September 19, 2019
Dittman to Step Down as University Registrar
Scott Dittman, longtime university registrar at Washington and Lee, will step down from that post effective June 30, 2020. He will continue working at W&L as special consultant to the provost during a six-month transition period before retiring in December 2020.
Academics
September 19, 2019
W&L Introduces Minor in Legal Studies
The Law, Justice, and Society Program offers an interdisciplinary approach to legal studies that draws from faculty and resources in all three schools at Washington and Lee University.
Faculty Commentary
September 16, 2019
W&L’s Bassiouny Explains Foreign Transaction Fees on WalletHub
In the article, Bassiouny answered common questions about foreign transactions and credit card fees.
Faculty Commentary
September 12, 2019
W&L’s Morel Talks Ellison’s ‘Invisible Man’ in Recent Podcast Interview
The episode aired on “The Great Books” podcast series.
Public Lecture
September 11, 2019
W&L’s Kahn to Lecture, Host Discussion on Amazon Fires
The event, which is free and open to the public, is titled "The Future of the Amazon Rain Forest."
Faculty Accolade
September 9, 2019
Bovay Named to Florida Bar Tax Law Board Certification Grade Review Panel
Bovay is one of approximately 200 board-certified tax lawyers in Florida.
Faculty Accolade
September 6, 2019
W&L’s Elisabeth Gilbert Earns Prestigious Scholarship
As a recipient of this award, Gilbert was recognized at the 2019 SIOP Annual Conference at the National Harbor in Fort Washington, Maryland, in April.
Constitution Day
September 6, 2019
W&L Commemorates Constitution Day with Panel Discussion
The focus will be the "1619 Project" and the U.S. Constitution.
Entrepreneurship Summit
September 5, 2019
Jack Huffard ’90 and Bebe Goodrich ’07 to Keynote Entrepreneurship Summit
The event, which is open to all students, provides multiple opportunities to network with alumni entrepreneurs from a variety of industries.
Entrepreneurship
August 28, 2019
‘The Active Pursuit of a Passion’
Jack Huffard '90 talks about the actionable insights he has gained from the Entrepreneurship Summit (Sept. 27-28) and the skills needed to be a successful entrepreneur.
Faculty Commentary
August 26, 2019
W&L’s Lucas Morel Talks Lincoln-Douglas Debates in New Podcast Interview
In the discussion, Morel explains the history behind the Lincoln-Douglas debates.
Faculty Commentary
August 26, 2019
W&L’s Schatten Interviews President Dudley in Latest Podcast
n the podcast, Schatten and Dudley discuss organizational culture and values.
Opening Convocation
August 16, 2019
W&L’s Robert Strong to Address Students at Opening Convocation
Strong’s talk is titled “George Washington and Education.”
Breadth of Opportunities
August 12, 2019
A World of Difference
The Cape Town Program, a partnership between the Williams School and the Shepherd Program, provides students with an interdisciplinary experience they'll never forget.
Entrepreneurship
August 6, 2019
‘The Capacity to Pivot’
Bebe Goodrich '07 discusses her entrepreneurial journey and how it was shaped by W&L's Entrepreneurship Summit.
Commentary
August 1, 2019
W&L’s Martin Davies Discusses Current Research in Recent Interview
Davies was recently interviewed on ABC Radio Australia about his current research.
Study Abroad
July 29, 2019
London Calling
For students like Lourdes Arana '21, the London Internship Program combines course work, internships and alumni support to create an unforgettable educational experience.
Commentary
July 25, 2019
W&L’s Brian Alexander Talks Congress in Recent Article
The article is a part of his forthcoming book, “A Social Theory of Congress: Legislative Norms in the Twenty-First Century.”
Alumni in Action
July 23, 2019
W&L Graduate Awarded Prestigious ODK Scholarship
The scholarship is named after Kenneth Ruscio ’76, Washington and Lee University president emeritus and ODK’s national president from 2002-06.
Study Abroad
July 11, 2019
‘Discernment for Future Adventures’
Wenle Mu '20 describes a typical week of living in Australia as a student in the Sydney Internship and Study Abroad Program.
Faculty Commentary
July 10, 2019
W&L’s Ponce De León Talks Latin American Politics in New Article
The article is titled “The Changing Shapes of Latin American Welfare States."
Life of Consequence
July 1, 2019
J. Tyler Dickovick, Grigsby Term Professor of Politics, Dies at 45
Dickovick, who taught at W&L for 14 years, made a lasting impact on communities around the world.
Engaged Community
June 24, 2019
Community-Based Learning Tackles Food Insecurity
W&L courses in economics and biology used community-based learning to engage in partnerships and make an impact on food insecurity at a local level.
Distinctly Dubyuhnell
June 13, 2019
Washington Spring Term at 30
One of W&L's signature programs, the Washington Spring Term Program introduces students to Capitol Hill, up close and personal.
Faculty Accolade
June 12, 2019
W&L’s Rush Appointed to Fulbright Specialist Roster
As a candidate on the Fulbright Specialist Roster, Rush is now eligible to be matched with projects designed by host institutions in over 150 countries globally.
Faculty Accolade
June 11, 2019
W&L’s Blunch Receives Fulbright Scholarship to Teach and Research in Brazil
Blunch will visit the Economics Department in the Business School of Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul.
Study Abroad
May 30, 2019
‘Immersing Myself into a Vibrant City’
Zander Kieu highlights his first three months in Sydney as part of the Sydney Study Abroad and Internship Program.
Spring Term
May 28, 2019
Drawing the Line on Gerrymandering
Special Topics in American Politics: Minority Rights and Gerrymandering challenged students to redraw the Virginia House and Senate districts to improve the election process.
Commencement
May 23, 2019
Washington and Lee Graduates 421 Students at 232nd Commencement
In his Commencement address, President Dudley described the multitude of ways in which the Class of 2019's W&L education has prepared them for a lifetime of learning, leadership and service.
Student Accolade
May 23, 2019
Washington and Lee’s Kevin Lencioni ’19 Earns Austrian U.S. Teaching Assistantship
While at Washington and Lee, Lencioni has taken several German classes and studied abroad in Berlin.
Commencement
May 21, 2019
Washington and Lee University to Celebrate 232nd Commencement, Baccalaureate
W&L celebrates its 232nd undergraduate commencement Thursday, May 23. LIVESTREAM: 10 a.m.
Study Abroad
May 20, 2019
‘Livin’ Life as an Aussie’
Victoria Seymour '21 reflects on her time in Australia as part of the Sydney Internship and Study Abroad Program.
ODK
May 8, 2019
W&L’s Jim Farrar Addresses Alumni Opening Assembly, ODK Holds Spring Initiation
W&L’s Alpha Circle of ODK, the national leadership honor society, inducted seven new undergraduate members and five honorary initiates.
Alumni in Action
May 5, 2019
Find Me Shelter
Krista Camp ’13 is on the front lines of one of America’s most contentious issues — immigration.
Spring Term
May 3, 2019
Get in on the Spring Term Action!
We asked professors to share course materials and discussion questions to offer a sneak peek at the breadth of opportunities available during the best term of the year.
Academic Opportunity
May 1, 2019
W&L to Offer New Minor in Entrepreneurship
The new minor combines a liberal arts education with rigorous business training.
Spring Term
April 29, 2019
Snapshots from Spring Term
Our favorite term is well underway! Here is a glimpse inside some of the many fascinating courses being taught off-campus this year.
Student Accolade
April 24, 2019
W&L’s Kitanna Hiromasa Awarded Prestigious JET Program Award
Hiromasa says her time at Washington and Lee and various volunteer opportunities she has participated in have prepared her for this next step in her educational journey.
My W&L
April 22, 2019
A Love for Learning
Layne Setash '19 recently earned a Distinguished Teacher Award from the Virginia Association of Colleges of Teacher Education.
Student Accolade
April 22, 2019
W&L’s Xinxian Wang ’21 Awarded Davis Projects for Peace Grant
Xinxian Wang '21, a student at Washington and Lee University, has won a $10,000 Davis Projects for Peace grant.
Entrepreneurship
April 18, 2019
Entomeal Awarded First Prize in W&L’s Business Plan Competition
Six student teams, selected from 11 semi-finalist teams, participated in the annual W&L Business Plan Competition finals on Saturday, April 6. The teams took home a total of $7,000 in cash prizes.
Public Lecture
April 17, 2019
W&L Hosts Executive Director of American Civil Liberties Union
Gastañaga's lecture, which is free and open to the public, is titled "Racial Justice at the Ballot Box: Moving Beyond Restoration of Rights."
Student Accolade
April 16, 2019
Ekaterina Tsvetkova ’20 Awarded German American Exchange Internship
Tsvetkova will be working at Robert Bosch GmbH a large multinational engineering and electronics company.
Student Accolade
April 16, 2019
Julia Kaczmar ’19 Awarded CBYX Fellowship
CBYX is a yearlong fellowship, funded by the German Bundestag and U.S. Congress through the U.S. Department of State.
Student Accolade
April 16, 2019
W&L’s Kathryn McEvoy ’19 Earns Fulbright Award
Washington and Lee University senior Kathryn McEvoy ’19 has received a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to Spain for summer 2019.
Student Accolade
April 16, 2019
W&L’s Jackson Ellis ’19 Awarded Fulbright
Washington and Lee University senior Jackson Ellis ’19 has won a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to Germany for summer 2019.
Student Accolade
April 10, 2019
W&L’s Andrew Agrippina ’19 Awarded Fulbright
Agrippina has been awarded a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to Spain.
Engaged Community
April 10, 2019
Tax Prep Course Helps Students and Community
Through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program, W&L students used their knowledge to prepare taxes for local low-income and elderly residents.
My W&L
April 8, 2019
Learning to Lead
Garrett Clinton '20 says attending W&L is "like being dropped into a pool of opportunities.''
Omicron Delta Kappa
April 2, 2019
W&L Student Attends ODK Conclave as Official University Delegate
Delegates representing the more than 300 circles of Omicron Delta Kappa (ODK) gathered in Charlotte, North Carolina, to review and vote upon a new governance structure.
Student Accolade
March 26, 2019
Frances Marie Pugh ’20 Awarded Public Policy and International Affairs Fellowship
The PPIA fellowship program helps students achieve a master’s or joint degree, typically in public policy, public administration, international affairs or a related field.
Student Accolade
March 26, 2019
Gareth Minson ’20 Awarded Public Policy and International Affairs Fellowship
Minson is a politics major, with a minor in women’s gender and sexuality studies.
Alumni in Action
March 25, 2019
The Mighty Mollusk
Chad Ballard III ’06 cultivates a sustainable crop that also nurtures the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem.
My W&L
March 21, 2019
‘You Won’t Want to Leave’
At W&L, a combination of incredible courses, extracurricular opportunities and a warm community made for an experience Will Shannon '19 calls "uniquely mine."
Accolade
March 20, 2019
W&L Professor Launches New Podcast, ‘Demystifying Organizations’
Jeff Schatten, assistant professor of business administration at Washington and Lee University, said he launched the podcast in part because of student input.
Accolade
March 20, 2019
Casey Provides Testimony on Cost-Benefit Analysis at EPA
His statement was given at a public hearing at the EPA headquarters in Washington, D.C. on Mon., Mar. 18.
Study Abroad
March 19, 2019
‘Down Under’ the Australian Sun
Claire Mackin '20 shares her experiences in Sydney as part of the Sydney Internship and Study Abroad Program.
Engaged Community
March 8, 2019
Special Edition of Pluma Features Local Immigrants’ Stories
Edwin Castellanos Campos '20 came up with the idea for the special edition after taking a Spring Term sociology/anthropology course about U.S. immigration and refugees.
Internship
March 7, 2019
Molly Sykes ’20 to Participate in German American Exchange Internship
Sykes will be working this summer with Ernst & Young in Frankfurt.
World of Opportunity
March 1, 2019
Postcards From Washington Break
Washington Break at W&L is about exploration, whether that discovery involves Texas mountaintops, Japanese culture or career opportunities in New York.
On Campus
February 28, 2019
Tolu Olubunmi ’02, One of “15 Women Changing the World,” to Speak at W&L
Olubunmi is an entrepreneur and global advocate for migrants, refugees, and internally displaced people. Her talk, free and open to the public, is entitled “When Lions Write: Innovations in Advocacy.”
Faculty Focus
February 27, 2019
Bovay to Lead Family Business Panel at Florida Tax Institute
The panel, which will take place in Tampa on March 1, is titled “Functional Planning for the (sometimes dysfunctional) Family Business.”
Public Lecture
February 27, 2019
Felix Kwame Yeboah to Give Public Lecture on Africa’s Economic Transformation
Yeboah's talk, which is free and open to the public, is titled “Africa Economic Transformation: The Role of Youth.”
Institue for Honor Symposium
February 19, 2019
Columnist George Will Headlines W&L’s Institute for Honor Symposium
Will’s talk, which is free and open to the public, is titled “Lowering the Temperature, and the Stakes, of Politics.”
Fulbright Awards
February 18, 2019
W&L a Top Producer of Fulbright U.S. Students
W&L is included on the list of U.S. colleges and universities that produced the most 2018-2019 Fulbright U.S. Students.
Commentary
February 14, 2019
Mark Rush Talks ‘American Politics 101: James Madison and Cuba’
Mark Rush's piece was published Feb. 13 in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
Study Abroad
February 14, 2019
‘Other Perspectives on Business’
As part of the Sydney Internship and Study Abroad Program, Mariam Samuel '20 is taking courses at the University of Sydney and interning at Wheatley Wealth Management.
My W&L
February 14, 2019
At the Forefront of Economics
Margaret Kallus ’19 will be the second W&L alumna to join a team of economists at the Harvard University research institute, Opportunity Insights.
Shepherd Program
February 13, 2019
Marrying Research and Public Service
Zainab Abiza '19 interviews Morten Wendelbo '12 about his research focusing on economic development, humanitarian aid and food security.
Engaged Community
February 11, 2019
W&L Students Provide Income Tax Assistance
The students will provide basic preparation of state and federal income tax returns to qualified residents.
Study Abroad
February 8, 2019
Exploring Corporate Responsibility
A market research project generated by W&L students is helping a Danish company to align its initiatives with the UN's Sustainable Development Goals.
Commentary
February 5, 2019
Bob Strong Talks Trump’s Approach to the State of the Union
In the Feb 5. op-ed, Strong examines Trump's "norm-shattering presidential behaviors."
Alumni in Action
February 1, 2019
Where’s the Beef?
Stephanie Lind ’92 is on a mission to change the way people think about and eat meat.
ON CAMPUS
January 29, 2019
Former Trump Aide to Kick Off Washington Term Speaker Series
Short's lecture is part of the broader Washington Term Speaker Series, “From the Colonnade to the Capitol… and Back.”
ODK
January 18, 2019
ODK Recognizes New Members at 2019 Founders Day/ODK Convocation
The leadership organization also presented the James G. Leyburn Award to Srimayi B. “Tinni” Sen.
Public Lecture
January 16, 2019
Rachel Mourao to Give Public Lecture on News Organizations
In her speech, which is free and open to the public, Mourao will discuss the role news organizations play, not only in spinning news, but also in legitimizing topics and people.
Jan. 27, 11AM - 2PM
January 15, 2019
Campus Kitchen at W&L Hosts 7th Annual Souper Bowl
Proceeds will support CKWL's Backpack Program, a hunger-fighting project that began in 2009.
Faculty Focus
January 4, 2019
Washington and Lee Professor Appointed Member of Fulbright Specialist Program
Washington and Lee University’s Martin Davies, associate professor of economics, was appointed a member of the Fulbright Specialist Program for three years.
Commentary
December 11, 2018
Bob Strong on George H.W. Bush
Bob Strong's piece was published on Dec. 9 in The Virginian-Pilot.
Schwarzman Scholar
December 4, 2018
W&L’s Zainab Abiza Among 2020 Class of Schwarzman Scholars
Abiza will receive a master’s degree in global affairs from Tsinghua University in China.
Shepherd Program
November 15, 2018
Bringing Everyone to the Table
Ben Capouya '20 interviews Victoria Kumpuris Brown '98 about her career in food policy and health at the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
My W&L
November 14, 2018
Beyond One Summer
Zainab Abiza ’19 studied at Princeton and spent time in Rabat, Morocco, with a Davis Projects for Peace grant. This semester, she's working to expand her Davis project.
In the News
November 13, 2018
W&L, Mount Vernon Announce Mutual Loan of Washington Portraits
The historic institutions will temporarily exchange iconic portraits of George Washington, which will go on public view in mid-December.
My W&L
November 8, 2018
On Numbers and Notes
Whether he's working with the Williams Investment Society or playing jazz guitar, Joe Wen '19 makes the most of his W&L experience.
My W&L
October 26, 2018
‘Fight for Change and Progress’
Dannick Kenon '19, who plans to attend law school and devote his career to positive social change, has co-founded a new student publication at W&L called The Vigil.
DataCon@WLU
October 24, 2018
W&L to Host Second DataCon Event
The event will focus on how data is shaping sports, entertainment, and healthcare.
Don't Miss It
October 24, 2018
W&L Presents Five-Star Festival Midterm Election Preview
The talk is free and open to the public and the discussion will also be streamed live.
My W&L
October 19, 2018
Eye on the Ball
Washington Term, study abroad opportunities and internships—including one with the Philadelphia Eagles—have helped to shape Jason Renner's plans for the future.
Don't Miss It
October 18, 2018
Salena Zito, Co-Author of “The Great Revolt,” to Speak at W&L
She will speak on the electoral shift that supported Donald Trump’s victory in 2016 and reflect upon the 2018 elections.
Social Impact Summit
October 16, 2018
W&L Hosts Third Annual Social Impact Summit
This year’s event focuses on Exploring Careers and Issues in Social Innovation and Responsible Leadership.
Don't Miss It
October 9, 2018
Polish Ambassador, Senator to Talk at W&L
In their discussion, the duo will address "Transatlantic relations between Poland and the United States."
Commentary
October 8, 2018
Alexander Provides Commentary in Recent London School of Economics Blog Post
Alexander explains why we should expect to see more rule-breaking in Congress from now on.
Transformative Education
October 8, 2018
Up and Running
Molly Mann '20 combined fitness and service learning during her Shepherd summer internship at Back on My Feet in Washington, D.C.
On Campus
October 6, 2018
W&L Welcomes New Trustee Bill Payne ’88
Payne joined the W&L Board of Trustees on October 5.
Don't Miss It
October 4, 2018
Author of ‘Weapons of Math Destruction’ to Speak at Washington and Lee
O’Neil’s talk, which is free and open to the public, is titled, “How Big Data Promotes Inequality and Threatens Democracy.”
In the News
October 3, 2018
W&L Graduates Secure Highest Pass Rate of Any U.S. Institution on CPA Exam
Of the W&L graduates who took the exam, 89.5% passed one or more sections on their very first attempt.
Faculty Focus
September 28, 2018
Ancient Text, Modern Strife
Professor Stuart Gray examines the Mahabharata with fresh eyes.
Commentary
September 21, 2018
Strong Addresses George Washington’s Words in Richmond Times-Dispatch
In the article Strong argues that "Now, more than ever, we need to take George Washington’s warnings to heart."
Shepherd Program
September 21, 2018
Destined for Public Service
Balen Essak '20 interviews Maisie Osteen '14L about her experiences with the Shepherd Program and as an assistant public defender.
Don't Miss It
September 21, 2018
W&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.
My W&L
September 19, 2018
Scaling the Entrepreneurship Summit
Jesse Evans '20 spent his summer ensuring that this year's summit, which took place Sept. 21-22, would be a success.
Engaged Community
September 18, 2018
Habitat Hotel Takes on Lexington’s Housing and Hotel Shortage
A philanthropic twist on AirBnB, W&L's Habitat Hotel raises thousands for much-needed affordable housing in Rockbridge.
Summer Abroad
September 6, 2018
‘Passionate and Prepared’
Working in South Africa gave Will Hardage '20 a chance to combine his economics major and his poverty studies minor.
From the Magazine
September 5, 2018
Into the Storm
Caroline Schmidt '13 volunteered for the Red Cross during 2017's horrific hurricane season.
Don't Miss It
September 5, 2018
Michael Anton to Give Constitution Day Lecture
Anton's talk about constitutional self-government and the Trump presidency will be held in Northen Auditorium on Sept. 18 at 5 p.m.
Summer Abroad
August 17, 2018
Summer in Kyrgyzstan
The Critical Language Scholarship Program has allowed Riley Ries '19 to strengthen his Russian and learn more about politics and culture in Kyrgyzstan.
Alumni in Action
August 13, 2018
Gear Up
Gonz Ferrero ’04 and Lenny Enkhbold ’17 blend their shared concern for the environment with a dash of business savvy to promote eco-friendly outdoor wear.
From the Magazine
August 6, 2018
Office Hours: Professor Sandra L. Reiter
The Darrold and Kay Cannan Associate Term Professor of Business Administration studies what she calls “the intersection of business and the natural environment.” She arrived at that spot after studying engineering, management, business — and philosophy.
Working Abroad
August 1, 2018
Growing in German
Jackson Ellis '19 is working with a German consulting agency to help international student-athletes navigate the college application process.
Accolades
July 31, 2018
Novak, Berrached Win Global Impact Award
W&L students Graham Novak '19 and Mourad Berrached '20 won a $15,000 prize at the 2018 Schulze Entrepreneurship Challenge.
Commentary
July 30, 2018
Strong Op-Ed Discusses the Term ‘Tabloid Presidency’
In the Roanoke Times piece, Strong investigates the meaning behind the term "tabloid presidency."
Summer Opportunity
July 27, 2018
‘Many Different Perspectives’
Students in the Cape Town Summer Internship Program gain professional experience and a better understanding of South Africa’s culture.
Commentary
July 20, 2018
Silwal Op-Ed Discusses Resilience of Children
In a Roanoke Times piece, Silwal discusses current events and the impact they bear on children.
Commentary
July 16, 2018
Rush Commentaries Featured in Multiple Media Outlets
Mark Rush, Waxberg Professor of Politics and Law at W&L, has recently discussed constitutional amendments, 3D-printed guns and electoral maps.
Summer Experience
July 16, 2018
Sustainability in Stockholm
During a four-week internship with Enact Sustainable Strategies in Stockholm, Julia Carullo '20 has been inspired by Sweden's dedication to sustainability in business practices.
Study Abroad
June 27, 2018
A Well-Rounded Adventure
Danielle Spickard '19 is taking full advantage of what the Sydney Internship and Study Abroad Program has to offer.
Alumni in Action
June 18, 2018
Making Space for Women
Ali Greenberg ’13 has opened a flexible workspace and social club in Richmond that emphasizes community for women and gender minorities.
Commentary
June 13, 2018
Strong Talks Presidential Scandals in the Richmond Times-Dispatch
Strong is the William Lyne Wilson Professor in Political Economy at Washington and Lee.
Happenings
June 5, 2018
W&L to Host 7th Annual Entrepreneurship Summit
The summit will take place Friday and Saturday, September 21-22, 2018. Alumni registration is now open.
Faculty Focus
June 1, 2018
Washington and Lee Names New Associate Dean of the Williams School
Elizabeth Oliver will assume the role of associate dean beginning July 1.
Commentary
May 25, 2018
W&L’s Hoover Offers Credit Score Advice on WalletHub
Hoover discusses the advantages and disadvantages of a perfect credit score.
Commencement 2018
May 25, 2018
Class of 2018 Video: ‘What We’ll Miss’
Diplomas have been handed out and caps have been tossed. In this video, members of the Class of 2018 discuss what they'll miss most about W&L.
Commencement
May 22, 2018
Washington and Lee University to Celebrate 231st Commencement, Baccalaureate
W&L celebrates its 231st undergraduate commencement Thursday, May 25. LIVESTREAM: 10 a.m.
Scholar-Athletes
May 22, 2018
Prepared for the Game of Life
With the support of teammates, professors and friends, Nicholas George '18 was able to balance two majors and a spot on the basketball team.
Faculty Focus
May 18, 2018
Professor Blunch Attends DAEiNA Conference at Princeton University
Blunch recently attended the 7th annual meeting of Danish Academic Economists in North America (DAEiNA) at Princeton University. This year, he was able to fully enjoy the program as a participant, rather than as an organizer.
International Education
May 17, 2018
Three W&L Students Awarded 2018 Critical Language Scholarships
Elizabeth McDonald heads to Japan, Emily Austin to Indonesia and Riley Ries to Kyrgyzstan.
Study Abroad
May 14, 2018
A One-Man Special Projects Department
While studying in Sydney, Bradley Callaham '19 interns at LINK, the world’s largest international business brokerage firm.
My W&L
May 11, 2018
Breaking Through Financial Barriers
Senior Stephanie Williams '18 says W&L's First-Generation Low-Income Partnership (FLIP) gave her support to overcome obstacles and mentor other low-income students.
Commentary
May 8, 2018
W&L’s Rush on Gerrymandering
Rush's piece was published in The Virginian-Pilot
Outing Club
May 7, 2018
The Path to Publication
Matthew Rickert '18 completed the daunting task of updating the "Outing Club Guidebook."
My W&L
May 3, 2018
Ready for the Next Adventure
As she prepares to work for the Equality of Opportunity Project, Amanda Wahlers '18 is grateful for the education, opportunities and research experience she has had in Lexington.
Life of Consequence
May 2, 2018
John DeVogt, Professor of Management Emeritus at W&L, Dies at 87
DeVogt taught at W&L from 1962 to 2000.
Fulbright Grant
May 1, 2018
Bryant Awarded Fulbright Grant to Germany
Carson Bryant '18 has been awarded a Fulbright grant for an English Teaching Assistantship in Germany.
Spring ODK
April 30, 2018
Straughan Addresses Alumni Opening Assembly, ODK Holds Spring Initiation
ODK inducted four honorary and seven student initiates
Student Leaders
April 26, 2018
Starting a Lending Library
Edwin Castellanos '20 created a system that allows students to save money by borrowing donated textbooks.
Fulbright Award
April 25, 2018
Falchuk ’18 Awarded Fulbright to Teach in Slovak Republic
Hannah Falchuk '18 hopes to improve her cultural understanding and language proficiency in the country.
Accolade
April 23, 2018
Five W&L Seniors Receive CFA Exam Scholarships
A CFA credential gives students a distinct advantage on the job market.
Study Abroad
April 18, 2018
Gaining Work and Life Experience in Sydney
Soon Ho spends his days in Australia studying at the University of Sydney and interning at Greencross Limited, Australia's largest pet care company.
Summer Opportunity
April 17, 2018
Zainab Abiza ’19 Awarded Summer Fellowship to Princeton and Davis Projects for Peace Grant
She will attend the PPIA Junior Summer Institute at Princeton followed by a service project in Morocco.
Entrepreneurship
April 13, 2018
Two Student Teams Tie for First Place in Business Plan Competition
Students enrolled in Dr. Shay’s BUS 399 Entrepreneurship capstone course took home a total of $11,000 in cash prizes.
My W&L
April 13, 2018
Meeting a Challenge
A group of five W&L students, along with Linda Hooks, Professor of Economics and Head of the Economics Department, recently attended the Annual Conference of Undergraduate Women in Economics at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Campaign.
My W&L
April 9, 2018
A Leader Forged by Fire
As a first-year student at W&L, Jane Chiavelli '18 had no idea that she would face a huge challenge — and come out of it with strong leadership skills.
My W&L
April 5, 2018
‘A Good Place to Grow’
From Lexington to London, Faith E. Pinho '18 has had a vast array of experiences.
Faculty
March 22, 2018
Guse to Give Talk in Honor of John C. Winfrey Term Professorship
Joseph Guse, John C. Winfrey Associate Term Professor of Economics, will give a talk in honor of his professorship on Tues., April 3 at 5:00 p.m. in Northen Auditorium.
Distinctly Dubyuhnell
March 22, 2018
Washington Break: More than a Vacation
Washington Break gave students a chance for learning and personal development, as well as all-out fun.
LEAD
March 20, 2018
2018 LEAD Banquet Recognizes Leadership Across Campus
The event celebrated many individual and student accomplishments.
Phi Beta Kappa
March 20, 2018
Phi Beta Kappa Initiates New Members during 2018 Convocation
The Phi Beta Kappa chapter at W&L welcomed 41 members of the junior and senior classes and two graduates from the Class of 2017.
In the News
March 16, 2018
Timothy Diette Named Senior Advisor to the President for Strategic Analysis
Timothy Diette, associate dean of the Williams School of Commerce, Economics, and Politics and the Harry E. and Mary Jayne W. Redenbaugh Term Associate Professor of Economics at Washington and Lee University, has been named senior advisor to the president for strategic analysis, effective July 1.
Study Abroad
March 16, 2018
Sydney Internship and Study Abroad: Teresa Aires Rodrigues ’19
Teresa Aires Rodrigues is spending her winter term in Sydney, Australia.
My W&L
March 15, 2018
Nothing but Love
Peyton Powers '18 says studying poverty has helped him understand that "humans cannot be divorced from the dignity that is concomitant to life."
Faculty Focus
March 13, 2018
Reiter to Give Talk in Honor of Cannan Term Professorship
Her talk is titled "Does it Make Sense to Blame Corporations?"
My W&L
March 13, 2018
Notes from Lenfest
Hermione Wang '18 has spent so much time in Lenfest that people jokingly ask her if she lives there. Her job? Making sure that the show always goes on.
Commentary
March 12, 2018
W&L’s Strong on Trump’s Twitter Habit
Strong's opinion piece was published by NBC News THINK.
AdLib 2018
March 9, 2018
O’Hare Headlines 7th Annual AdLib
The VP of global brand communications for adidas delivered the keynote address at a daylong advertising and marketing conference full of networking opportunities for students.
Education and History Series
March 8, 2018
W&L Hosts Allen Guelzo as Part of Education and History Series
The title of Guelzo’s talk is “Did Robert E. Lee Commit Treason?”
PBK Convocation
March 7, 2018
Stanford Professor Stephen Murphy-Shigematsu to Address W&L’s Phi Beta Kappa Convocation
His talk is titled “A Heartful Way of Living with Mindfulness, Compassion and Responsibility.”
Summer Internship
March 1, 2018
Collin Glatz ’20 to Participate in German American Exchange Internship Program
The program helps American students secure three-month long business internships in Germany.
Study Abroad
February 20, 2018
Sydney Internship and Study Abroad Program: Laura Gottschalk ’19
Laura Gottschalk moved from Lexington to Arlington to intern at EY during the Winter Term.
Alumni in Action
February 16, 2018
Sculpting a Business
Sloan Evans ’99 and Rhett McCraw ’07 credit their liberal arts education with helping them build a strong foundation for their careers.
Happenings
February 15, 2018
Former Federal Reserve Bank President to give H. Parker Willis Lecture
Dr. Jeffrey Lacker, former CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, will give the H. Parker Willis Lecture in Political Economy.
Study Abroad
February 12, 2018
Boss of Her World
Harleigh Bean ’18 studied in Paris, spent a summer at one of Middlebury's competitive language schools and attended the Public Policy and International Affairs Junior Summer Institute at Princeton University.
Education and History
February 7, 2018
W&L Presents a Conversation on Race and Hope by Authors of “We Are Charleston”
The three authors of “We Are Charleston” will talk on Feb. 15 at 6:00 p.m. in Stackhouse Theatre, Elrod Commons. It is free and open to the public.
My W&L
February 7, 2018
Building Your Own Dream Job
Graham Novak '19 may only be a junior at W&L, but he has already lined up a job — at his own company.
Transformative Education
February 6, 2018
W&L to Expand Advanced Research Cohort through Quality Enhancement Plan
Washington and Lee University has selected the Advanced Research Cohort (ARC) program as its next Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP). President Will Dudley and Provost Marc Conner announced the selection at the undergraduate faculty meeting on Feb. 5.
Happenings
February 5, 2018
Grazjl to Give Talk in Honor of Ehrick Kilner Haight, Sr. Associate Term Professorship
Economics professor Peter Grajzl will give a talk titled "A Structural Topic Model of the Features and the Cultural Origins of Bacon's Ideas."
Equality and Difference
January 30, 2018
Pulitzer Prize-Winning Playwright Suzan-Lori Parks to Speak
Parks is the eighth speaker in the 2017–18 Equality and Difference series, sponsored by the W&L's Mudd Center for Ethics.
Appointment
January 22, 2018
Jennifer Kirkland Named W&L’s General Counsel
Kirkland, who joined W&L in 1997, has practiced education law and employment law for 25 years.
Questioning Intimacy
January 19, 2018
W&L Continues Questioning Intimacy Series with Privacy Lecture by Anita Allen
Allen’s speech is titled: “Why Hide Anything?” She is the fifth speaker in the year-long Questioning Intimacy series.
Equality & Difference Series
January 19, 2018
UCLA Law Professor Devon Carbado Continues W&L’s Equality and Difference Series
The title of his talk is “Equality and the Fourth Amendment.”
Accolades
January 16, 2018
ODK Initiates Four Honorary and 35 Student Members During 2018 Founders Day/ODK Convocation
The national leadership honor society will welcome four honorary and 35 student initiates.
January 11, 2018
“Conversations in the Age of Trump” Series with Journalist Edward Luce
Luce's talk, “Trump and the Crisis of Western Democracy,” is free and open the public.
Livestream
January 10, 2018
Historian and Professor Charles Dew to Speak at W&L Founders Day/ODK Convocation
Dew’s speech, titled "The Making, and Unmaking, of a Racist," will precede the ODK induction.
January 8, 2018
Civil Rights Activist Bernice A. King Keynotes W&L’s Multi-Day King Celebration
The daughter of the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will give the keynote address during W&L's annual multi-day observance of King’s birthday.
My W&L
January 4, 2018
‘Freely and Unapologetically Myself’
Jordan Goldstein's Washington and Lee journey can be followed through her love of music, her adventures on the stage — and the length of her hair.
My W&L
December 22, 2017
Connecting the Dots of the Liberal Arts
Monica Musgrave '18 is already double-majoring, but that didn't stop her from spending six-weeks in England studying two completely different subjects.
My W&L
December 19, 2017
In the Belly of the Beast
Skyler T. Zunk ’19 was an intern at the White House's Office of Political Affairs.
December 18, 2017
Art Goldsmith on Race, Interdisciplinarity and Jerry Garcia
Economics professor Art Goldmsith was recently interviewed by the American Economic Association.
My W&L
December 11, 2017
Persistent in Pursuit of Answers
Kathryn E. Young '19 got a Reynolds Business Scholarship that allowed her to intern at her hometown newspaper, the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
December 8, 2017
Real Estate Society: Q&A with Lindsey Michaels ’18
Q&A with Lindsey Michaels 18’, Co-Executive Director, Real Estate Society
Shepherd @ 20
December 7, 2017
Social Responsibility
Kate Donnelly ’11 is using her education and Shepherd experiences to improve her local community.
Accolades
December 7, 2017
Kiki Spiezio ’18 Awarded Clinton Scholarship
The William Jefferson Clinton Scholarship will allow Spiezio to attend the American University in Dubai during Winter Term 2018.
December 6, 2017
W&L Announces November 2017 Community Grants
Community Grants Committee has made 19 grants totaling $30,760 to non-profit organizations in Lexington and Rockbridge County.
My W&L
December 4, 2017
Don’t Mess With Little Texas
Lee Sommerfeldt '18 found a home away from home in a honky-tonk in the heart of Tokyo.
November 30, 2017
W&L Expands Financial Aid for Spring Term Abroad Programs
Beginning with the 2018 Spring Term, Washington and Lee will provide institutional grants to meet the full cost of Spring Term domestic and international travel programs for students with financial need.
My W&L
November 30, 2017
Hitting All the Right Notes
An internship at Warner Music Group in Nashville allowed Mary-Michael Teel '18 to marry her two loves: music and communications.
My W&L
November 29, 2017
Women in Charge
Laura Stagno '18 saw the faces of America's future leaders, including her own, through an internship on Capitol Hill.
My W&L
November 17, 2017
Putting Lessons to the Test
Caroline Blackmon interned this summer with The Dunwoody Crier in Georgia.
My W&L
November 15, 2017
Getting Ahead in the Garment District
Julia Kaczmar '19 spent a summer in New York City, learning the logistics of the latest fashions.
November 10, 2017
Equality and Difference Series Features Talk on Racism, Sexism and Inequalities in Tech
Laura I. Gómez, founder and CEO of venture-backed startup Atipica, Inc., is the sixth speaker in the 2017-18 Equality and Difference series.
November 9, 2017
Legacy
Written on the occasion of the passing of Lew John
November 7, 2017
First-Year Seminars: From Poverty to the Past
Professors share the inspiration for their first-year seminars, and what they hope students will take away.
My W&L
November 6, 2017
Art in the City
Mandy Witherspoon ’18 combined her love of art with her expertise in business at the Baltimore Museum of Art.
My W&L
November 6, 2017
Immersed in Language and Culture
Caroline Rivers test drove her Spanish—and her courage in unfamiliar environments—during a summer teaching gig in Argentina.
November 3, 2017
Brian C. Murchison Named Next Director of the Roger Mudd Center for Ethics
Brian C. Murchison, the Charles S. Rowe Professor of Law at Washington and Lee University, will be the new Roger Mudd Professor of Ethics and director of the Mudd Center for Ethics, beginning July 1, 2018. He succeeds Angela Smith, who was named the Mudd Center’s inaugural director in 2013 and is returning to her full-time faculty role as professor of philosophy.
October 25, 2017
Russell Hillberry Continues Conversation on Borders and Their Human Impact
Hillberry's talk is titled “Trade Facilitation: The Nitty Gritty of Cross-Border Trade.”
My W&L
October 25, 2017
Adventures in the Alaskan Wilderness
As a summer counselor with the nonprofit Camp Fire Alaska, Chase Wonderlic '18 got in touch with his inner child and his adventurous spirit.
October 24, 2017
What Can You Do With An Econ Major?
Over Reading Days, 19 students and five faculty and staff members traveled to Washington, DC to explore the theme: “What can you do with an econ major?”.
October 23, 2017
W&L Welcomes New Trustee Ellen Fitzsimmons Rogowski
Rogowski joined the W&L Board of Trustees on October 20.
October 19, 2017
W&L Hosts Second Annual Social Impact Summit
This year’s event focuses on “Exploring Careers and Issues in Social Innovation and Responsible Leadership.”
October 13, 2017
Washington and Lee Hosts Inaugural DataCon Event
DataCon, a new event for students, will highlight the impacts of data analytics, big data and statistical computing.
My W&L
October 13, 2017
Visiting 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.
October 9, 2017
W&L’s Strong On Washington’s Quest for His Stepson’s Education
Strong's piece was published in The Richmond Times-Dispatch.
October 5, 2017
Jonathan Rauch Continues the “Conversations in the Age of Trump” Series
Jonathan Rauch of the Brookings Institution will give a lecture titled “Unpresidented: Governing in the Age of Chaos.”
October 5, 2017
“Dead Feather” by Joshua Garrett on Display in W&L’s Williams Gallery
“Dead Feather” is a collection of work by artist Joshua Garrett.
October 4, 2017
Former W&L Professor John R. Handelman Dies at 69
At W&L, Handelman taught popular courses in comparative politics, Chinese politics, Japanese politics, and U.S. foreign policy.
Alumni in Action
October 4, 2017
Designing Economic Policies to Reduce Inequality
John Bovay ’07, an assistant professor in the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics at the University of Connecticut, focuses on the economics of food and agricultural policy
My W&L
October 2, 2017
Empowering Youth to Be Leaders
Lorena Hernandez Barcena '19 had an eye-opening summer internship with Harlem Children’s Zone, an education nonprofit in New York.
October 2, 2017
W&L Alums Missal and Sharman Discuss Public Corruption and Special Investigations
Both speakers have extensive experience as special investigators in high profile investigations involving both public and private sector work.
September 29, 2017
Money Matters Week Aims to Raise Class Awareness at W&L
Money Matters Week, sponsored by the First-Generation Low-Income Partnership at W&L, runs Oct. 1-6.
My W&L
September 19, 2017
Tracking Corporate Social Responsibility
Soon Ho Kwon '17 and Claire Meyers '18 spent the summer looking at how Corporate Social Responsibility plays a role in the bottom line.
September 18, 2017
Accounting Faculty and Students Represent W&L in U.S. and Denmark
This year, members of the accounting department and W&L accounting students attended conferences and workshops across the U.S. and Denmark.
September 18, 2017
Sydney Internship and Study Abroad Program: A Unique Study Abroad Experience
The Sydney Internship and Study Abroad Program (SISAP) is the only program at W&L that provides students with both a study abroad experience and up to two internship opportunities during the same semester.
September 17, 2017
Dudley Inaugurated as Washington and Lee’s 27th President
Washington and Lee University inaugurated William C. Dudley as the university’s 27th president.
Entrepreneurship Summit '17
September 14, 2017
W&L’s Williams School to Host Sixth Annual Entrepreneurship Summit
Washington and Lee University’s Williams School will hold its sixth annual Entrepreneurship Summit Sept. 29-30.
September 12, 2017
W&L to Host Pulitzer Prize-Winning Washington Post Reporter David A. Fahrenthold
Fahrenthold’s talk, titled "Journalism in the Time of Trump,” is free and open to the public.
My W&L
September 11, 2017
Analyzing Islamic State Messaging
Zainab Abiza '19 spent the summer analyzing two Islamic State magazines in a timely project with Professor Seth Cantey.
September 8, 2017
Equality and Difference Series Begins with Speaker Tariq Ramadan
Ramadan will speak on “Equality as a Social Requirement and a Human Ideal.”
September 7, 2017
W&L Joins Alliance Working to Expand Access for Talented Lower-Income Students
W&L joins a diverse set of institutions united in a shared goal of educating 50,000 additional high-achieving, lower-income students nationwide.
September 7, 2017
Inauguration Kicks Off with Panel on “The Liberal Arts and the Professions”
W&L will host a panel discussion on “The Liberal Arts and the Professions” as part of President Dudley's inauguration.
September 1, 2017
W&L’s Mudd Center for Ethics to Host Equality and Difference Lecture Series
The first lecturer will be Tariq Ramadan of Oxford University, whose talk is titled: “Equality as a Social Requirement and Human Ideal.”
August 31, 2017
Inside the NYC District Attorney’s Office with Frances Coy ’18
Frances Coy spent her summer interning at the New York City District Attorney's office in the Forensic Accounting and Financial Investigation Bureau.
August 30, 2017
W&L’s Martin Davies Talks Economics in Papua New Guinea
Martin Davies, Associate Professor of Economics at Washington and Lee University, gave the keynote address at the Certified Practising Accountants (CPA) Papua New Guinea Annual Conference in Lae, PNG on August 22. His talk was titled “Policy in Papua New Guinea: Recent Shocks, New Directions.”
August 30, 2017
Building Valuable Relationships at the Entrepreneurship Summit
Traveling to my first Entrepreneurship Summit at W&L, I looked forward to an agenda packed with information-loaded sessions on topics ranging from fundraising to scaling. I quickly realized that as helpful as the sessions were, an even greater learning opportunity came from hearing the experiences of the other entrepreneurs.
August 29, 2017
Harvard Professor Danielle Allen to Address Opening Convocation
Danielle Allen, James Bryant Conant University Professor at Harvard University and director of Harvard’s Edmond J. Safra Center for Ethics, will address W&L's 2017 Fall Convocation.
August 25, 2017
W&L’s Schatten Talks House Flipping in Recent WalletHub Article
Jeff Schatten explains the best places to flip houses in 2017.
August 25, 2017
W&L’s Alexander Discusses Chance Conversation with Dick Gregory on WCPO.com
Op-ed: What Dick Gregory taught me in a chance conversation
August 22, 2017
Accounting Alumni Profile: Inga Wells ’16
Inga Wells '16 is currently an analyst in the Financial Sponsors Group at Deutsche Bank.
My W&L
August 21, 2017
There’s No Place Like (a New) Home
After spending Spring Term in Ethiopia, Jack Kaelin '19 is in Austin, Texas, helping refugees find a place to call home.
My W&L
August 18, 2017
Speaking with Confidence
Julia Poppenberg '19 spent the summer as a translator in Guatemala, helping doctors and patients alike and learning to "talk strong."
August 16, 2017
W&L’s Strong Offers Historical Perspective On Presidential Approval Rating
Approval numbers rise and fall, but a few patterns persist, explains Strong.
August 16, 2017
W&L’s Grajzl Discusses “Courts and the Economy” in the Pocket Economics Podcast
W&L’s Grajzl Discusses “Courts and the Economy” in a recent podcast for the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
August 16, 2017
Accounting Alumni Profile: Alex Castelli ’86
Alex Castelli is an audit partner at CohnReznick LLP, a national accounting, tax and advisory firm. He lead's the firm’s Emerging Industries Practice which includes technology, life sciences, renewable energy and health care in addition to serving as the engagement partner on several clients primarily in the technology and life sciences industries.
August 15, 2017
Accounting Student Profile: Jane Chiavelli ’18
Jane Chiavelli '18 is captain of the Varsity Equestrian Team, president of Beta Alpha Psi, and president of Delta Society.
My W&L
August 9, 2017
The Call of the Wildebeest
Jack Miller '19 has spent his summer in the bush of South Africa, learning about wildlife and conservation - and having a few close calls in the field.
My W&L
August 9, 2017
Learning to Lobby
Jason Renner ’19 interned this summer for two lobbying firms in Washington, D.C.
August 3, 2017
W&L’s Rush Weighs in On Russia Sanctions
W&L's Mark Rush talks to USA Today about Russia sanctions.
July 13, 2017
Alumni College Livestream: The Presidency of John Fitzgerald Kennedy
This lecture is part of the Alumni College's summer program, "Camelot Reconsidered: The Presidency of John Fitzgerald Kennedy."
My W&L
July 13, 2017
‘These Spaces They Imagined’
Joelle Simeu '20 is working this summer on "The Politics and Poetics of Space in the Works of Martin Luther King Jr. and Leopold Senghor," a project with Professor Mohamed Kamara.
June 29, 2017
Animation, Consternation and Elation
An independent-study class at W&L allowed students to put together a short animated film from start to finish in only 12 weeks, but it turned out to be much more challenging than they expected.
June 14, 2017
Sydney Internship and Study Abroad Program: Olivia Klosterman ’18
Looking back on the last four months in Australia, I cannot believe how much I have been able to experience in just one semester. My time in Australia has differed a little from the rest of the group since my sister just moved to Sydney with her Aussie husband. My brother-in-law, Calvin, was eager to show me the “real Australian experience,” which I quickly learned consisted of exploring beautiful places and eating meat pies while rooting for his favorite Australian rules football team.
June 13, 2017
Twenty Members of the Faculty and Staff Retire from W&L
W&L recognized 20 retiring members of the University's faculty and staff this spring.
June 1, 2017
Andre Zeromski ’20 Selected as Kemper Scholar
Andre Zeromski '20 has been selected from a group of finalists for the Class of 2020 of the prestigious Kemper Scholars Program.
June 1, 2017
W&L’s Strong Compares JFK to Trump on 100th Anniversary of JFK’s Birth
The following opinion piece by politics professor Bob Strong appeared in Newsweek.
June 1, 2017
W&L’s Morel on Teaching Colson Whitehead’s “The Underground Railroad”
TeachingAmericanHistory.org interviewed Morel about teaching Colson Whitehead’s award-winning novel The Underground Railroad.
June 1, 2017
W&L’s Rush Offers Opinion on Why Less Democracy is Better Democracy
Rush's piece on legislative terms appeared in The Hill.
May 26, 2017
Entrepreneurial Journalism
Helping the Charlotte Observer figure out what, where, when and how millennials consume news.
Commencement
May 25, 2017
Washington and Lee Graduates 443 Students at 230th Commencement
Graduating seniors at Washington and Lee University today were given a primer in existentialism along with four pieces of advice from President William C. Dudley.
May 24, 2017
Matt Carl ’17 Profiled in The Roanoke Times
The Roanoke Times profiled graduating senior Matt Carl in today's commencement story.
May 23, 2017
W&L Mock Trial Team Takes Sixth Place at National Mock Trial Championship
W&L's undergraduate mock trial team is now ranked 16th nationally.
My W&L
May 23, 2017
Relationships Are the Best Prize
Participating in Mock Trial required loads of time for Avery Field '17, but he wouldn't trade the experience and relationships for a whole case of trophies.
My W&L
May 23, 2017
Consulting a Career: Stephen Mitchell ’17
Stephen Mitchell '17 credits students, alumni, and W&L academics for helping him to find the right career path.
My W&L
May 23, 2017
From Global Scholar to Global Citizen: Steven Yeung ’17
Steven Yeung '17 has been in classrooms from Lexington to Ghana to Shanghai and back — and now plans to run a classroom in Japan.
My W&L
May 23, 2017
Ethics in Leadership: Zachary Taylor ’17 and Austin Piatt ’17
Zachary Taylor '17 and Austin Piatt '17 believe leadership, collaboration and responsibility are the keys to a successful conference.
My W&L
May 23, 2017
Leadership Through Experience: Amirah S. Ndam Njoya ’17
Amirah S. Ndam Njoya ‘17 believes leadership, travelling, service, and scholarship are all vital parts of the W&L experience.
May 23, 2017
Washington and Lee University to Celebrate 230th Commencement, Baccalaureate
Washington and Lee University celebrates its 230th undergraduate commencement Thursday, May 25. LIVESTREAM: 10 a.m.
May 22, 2017
Sydney Internship and Study Abroad Program: John Bozeman ’18
As I write this blog post, I have been outside our beloved United States for nearly five months, and what an exciting time it certainly has been...
May 17, 2017
Kitanna Hiromasa ’19 to Serve as Delegate to Japan-America Student Conference
JASC is a student-exchange program, initiated in 1934 by university students concerned by the breakdown of bilateral relations prior to World War II.
My W&L
May 17, 2017
Taking 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.
On Campus
May 10, 2017
Heart and Soil
Dashiell Dericks ’18 and Jesse Evans ’20 are selling saplings grown from Colonnade oak trees in a new business that marries Dericks' love of silviculture and his fondness for W&L.
May 2, 2017
Sydney Internship and Study Abroad Program: Josh Malm ’18
Classes, internships, and sightseeing take up the majority of my time here, but so far it’s been a semester to remember.
My W&L
May 1, 2017
Global Scholar, Global Perspectives: Alora Martin ’18
Alora Martin, who is participating in an intensive language program for Arabic in Amman, Jordan, sees studying abroad as a necessary part of a modern education.
April 25, 2017
Solar-Enabled Products Win W&L’s 7th Annual Business Plan Competition
Three student teams took home a total of $7,000 in W&L's annual Business Plan Competition.
April 21, 2017
U.Va. Prof. James W. Ceaser to Speak at W&L on the First 100 Days of the Trump Presidency
James W. Ceaser, the Harry F. Byrd Professor of Politics at U.Va. and a senior fellow at the Hoover Institution, will speak on “The First 100 Days: Reflections on the Trump Presidency.”
April 20, 2017
Civility and Opinion in a Polarized America
Tyler Grant ’12, a graduate of Washington and Lee University and the University of Virginia School of Law, is a regular editorial contributor to several national publications.
My W&L
April 14, 2017
A genuine General: Jordan LaPointe ‘17
LaPointe, who says his personal motto is "being genuine goes a long way," is a world traveler, professional debater, and Johnson Scholar.
April 10, 2017
Sydney Internship and Study Abroad Program: Samuel Taylor ’18
Now that we have lived in Sydney for over a month, I can tell you that there is no way to see it all. Although our small Washington and Lee group has made an effort to do as much as possible, we have barely scratched the surface of what Sydney has to offer.
April 7, 2017
Senator Mark Warner to Visit W&L, Speak with Students from W&L and VMI
U.S. Sen. Mark Warner will speak on Thursday, April 13 from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. in Stackhouse Theater.
Accolades
April 6, 2017
Seventy-seven Members of W&L Class of 2020 Inducted into Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society
To be eligible for Phi Eta Sigma, a student must be in the top 20 percent of the class at the end of his or her first term.
April 4, 2017
W&L Community Invited to Submit Ideas for Quality Enhancement Plan
The QEP is an exciting and important part of Washington and Lee University’s accreditation process by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
March 31, 2017
Sydney Internship and Study Abroad Program: Charlotte Braverman ’18
Perhaps the neatest thing about Sydney is its seamless blending of a highly developed urban center and vast expanses of protected coastal land to hike and explore.
Washington Break
March 29, 2017
From Volunteering to Mountaineering
Whether they were doing service work in Birmingham, touring firms in NYC, or climbing an ice-encrusted mountain in New Hampshire, Washington and Lee students made the most of Washington Break.
March 28, 2017
W&L’s Smitka Talks About NAFTA on NPR’s Marketplace
Mike Smitka, Professor of Economics at W&L, talked to NPR's Marketplace about NAFTA and auto parts.
March 28, 2017
W&L’s Connelly Writes About the Presidential Selection Process
An opinion piece about the presidential selection process by W&L's Bill Connelly appeared in The Hill.
March 28, 2017
Tammi Hellwig Named Director of Community-Based Learning at Washington and Lee University
Tammi M. Hellwig has been named the director of Community-Based Learning at Washington and Lee University. W&L Provost Marc Conner announced the appointment, which is effective July 1.
March 27, 2017
Q&A with Executive-in-Residence Sandy Whann ‘86
Hear from Sandy Whann '86, president of Leidenheimer Baking Company in New Orleans and the Williams School Executive-in-Residence.
My W&L
March 24, 2017
Thriving at Home and Abroad: Karishma Patel ’18
Karishma Patel '18 loves finding the intersections of technology and business - while studying abroad in Madrid.
Accolades
March 20, 2017
Phi Beta Kappa Initiates New Members during 2017 Convocation
The Phi Beta Kappa chapter at Washington and Lee University welcomed 49 members of the junior and senior classes and seven graduates from the Class of 2016 into the prestigious honor society at the Phi Beta Kappa/Society of the Cincinnati Convocation on Sunday, March 19.
My W&L
March 17, 2017
Hannah Falchuk and ‘the Power of Conversation’
Hannah Falchuk's passion for journalism has her reporting both in New York City and local Rockbridge.
My W&L
March 16, 2017
Science, Society and the Arts Presents: Yolanda Yang ‘18
Meet Yolanda Yang ‘18, who has traveled to China and back to discover the true purpose of cinematic censorship. Yang and study partner Savannah Kimble ’18 conducted research on this project in 2017 under the auspices of a grant from the Endeavor Foundation.
March 15, 2017
W&L Executive-in-Residence Sandy Whann ’86 to Speak on Contemplating Relevance
Sandy Whann, president of Leidenheimer Baking Company, will give a public talk on “Contemplating Relevance: Thoughts on Life and Business from a New Orleans Baker.”
March 15, 2017
Stanford Professor Robert Reich to Speak on Role of Philanthropic Foundations
Robert Reich, professor of political science at Stanford University, will give a lecture on “Repugnant to the Whole Idea of a Democratic Society?: On the Role of Philanthropic Foundations.”
March 15, 2017
Lee Chapel Spring Lecture to Feature Author Jeff Shaara
New York Times bestselling author Jeff Shaara will speak on “A Storyteller’s View of the First World War.”
March 14, 2017
Sydney Internship and Study Abroad Program: Robyn Cleary ’18
My adventures in Australia officially began after surviving twenty-two and half hours in the air, and arriving to the Gilligan’s Hostel in Cairns, Australia.
March 13, 2017
Bren Flanigan, World Ambassador
Bren Flanigan ’16 shares his economic skills and American culture as a Peace Corps volunteer.
March 10, 2017
Jeffrey Rosen to Speak on Justice Brandeis and Privacy in the Age of Google and Facebook
Jeffrey Rosen, president and CEO of the National Constitution Center and professor of law at George Washington University will speak on “The Curse of Bigness: What Would Brandeis Say about Privacy in the Age of Google and Facebook.”
March 10, 2017
William M. Tsutsui, President of Hendrix College, to Address W&L’s Phi Beta Kappa Convocation
The Phi Beta Kappa chapter at W&L will induct new members into the prestigious honor society at the Phi Beta Kappa/Society of the Cincinnati Convocation on Sunday, March 19.
March 8, 2017
Disney Animation Studio’s Head of Effects Animation to Give Keynote Speech for SSA
Marlon West, head of effects animation at Walt Disney Animation Studios, will give the keynote address for the 2017 SSA conference, to be held March 16 and 17.
My W&L
March 5, 2017
Spreading the Love of W&L: Ashley Faulkner ‘18
Meet Ashley Faulkner ‘18, a University Ambassador with a passion for showing others why she loves W&L
March 1, 2017
U.Va. Philosophy Professor to Give Keynote for Mudd Undergraduate Ethics Conference
Sahar Akhtar, assistant professor in the department of philosophy at U.Va., will speak on "Why Religious and Racial Immigration Bans are Wrong."
March 1, 2017
In Good Company: W&L Joins Liberal Arts Consortium for Online Learning
Washington and Lee University is one of the newest members of the Liberal Arts Consortium for Online Learning.
February 27, 2017
Sydney Internship and Study Abroad Program: Amanda Whalen ’18
Although I always imagined myself studying abroad in Europe, after a Spring Term in Copenhagen my sophomore year, I was ready to explore a completely different area of the world.
February 20, 2017
It’s A Capital Deal
Logan Bartlett '10 makes the Forbes 30 Under 30 list for venture capitalism.
February 16, 2017
Public Interest Law Careers Panel to Be Held Feb. 28
W&L will host a Public Interest Law Careers Panel on Feb. 28 at 7:15 p.m. in Stackhouse Theater.
February 16, 2017
Registration Open for 2017 AdLib Conference
Registration is now open through the W&L website for students and alumni to reserve a spot for the sixth annual AdLib Conference Mar. 2-3.
February 14, 2017
In Case You Missed It! Watch Jonathan Holloway’s ODK Lecture, Followed by Panel Discussion
On Wednesday, Feb. 15 at 6 p.m. Jonathan Holloway’s recent ODK Lecture on “The Price of Recognition: Race and the Making of the Modern University” will be shown in Stackhouse Theater, followed by a panel discussion.
February 14, 2017
Northwestern University Professor to Speak on the Causes and Consequences of Food Insecurity
Diane Whitmore Schanzenbach, associate professor of education and social policy at Northwestern University and director of The Hamilton Project, will speak on “The Causes and Consequences of Food Insecurity.”
February 14, 2017
Cornell Professor Filiz Garip to Lecture on Mexican-U.S. Migration
Filiz Garip, professor of sociology at Cornell University, will speak about her book “On the Move: Changing Mechanisms of Mexico-U.S. Migration.”
Administration
February 13, 2017
Marc Conner Named Provost of Washington and Lee University
Washington and Lee University has named Marc C. Conner as provost. Conner, the Jo M. and James M. Ballengee Professor of English, has been serving as W&L’s interim provost since January 2016.
February 8, 2017
Fellowships and Opportunities Fair to Be Held Feb. 13
All students are invited to stop by the Fellowships and Opportunities Fair on Monday, February 13, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on the main floor of Leyburn Library to get information on fellowships and a wide variety of other opportunities.
February 8, 2017
Five Seniors Receive CFA Exam Scholarships
Five seniors, Robert Conley, Mike DeLuca, Kaitlin Krouskos, Daniel Weld and Catherine Zhu, have received scholarships to study for level one of the exam to become a Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA).
Distinctly Dubyuhnell
February 8, 2017
Ingredients for Social Change
A multi-disciplinary Community-Based Research project gave Washington and Lee University students a chance to help local organizations take a closer look at access to affordable healthy food.
February 7, 2017
W&L’s Morel on American Political Thought As a Resource for Improving U.S. Race Relations
Lucas Morel, professor of politics at Washington and Lee, recently participated in a scholarly exchange with UCLA professor Melvin L. Rogers, on Starting Points, an online journal of the Kinder Institute on Constitutional Democracy at the University of Missouri.
February 7, 2017
W&L’s Conner and Morel to present the John Chavis Lecture in African-American Studies
Professors Marc Conner and Lucas Morel will present the John Chavis Lecture in African-American Studies, titled "The New Territory: Ralph Ellison and the 21st Century."
February 3, 2017
Chip Mahan ’73 Embodies UNCW Seahawk’s Spirit
His award honors his outstanding professional achievement and personal commitment to community engagement.
My W&L
February 2, 2017
Meet the Johnsons: Harry Lustig ’17
Meet Harry Lustig ‘17, a scholar-explorer who’s hiked everywhere from the Blue Ridge to Alaska.
February 1, 2017
Sydney Internship and Study Abroad Program: Caroline Holliday ’18
While everyone else is screaming at their computers trying to weave through the web advisor woes and figure out how many times they are going to have to walk back to third-year housing that day, I have had the opportunity to do something that not many W&L students get to do right in the middle of junior year: explore a new, unfamiliar city and have an invaluable internship experience.
Faculty Focus
January 25, 2017
Poverty, Mental Health and Public Policy — Canadian Style
Professor Tim Diette testified before the Canadian House of Commons’ Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities.
January 24, 2017
W&L’s Reiter to Give Markets & Morals Talk on Corporate Responsibility
Sandra Reiter, associate professor of business administration at Washington and Lee University, will give a talk on Feb. 15 as part of W&L’s Roger Mudd Center for Ethics Markets and Morals series.
January 24, 2017
W&L Goes to the Inauguration
Students were motivated to travel to the presidential inauguration in D.C. to observe democracy in action.
January 17, 2017
A Passion for Fashion: Carley Sambrook ’17
Meet Carley Sambrook, a senior who has the know-how to explore her dream thanks to the Fashion Career Trip to New York.
Accolades
January 12, 2017
ODK Initiates Four Honorary and 39 Student Members during 2017 Founders Day/ODK Convocation
Alpha Circle of Omicron Delta Kappa, the national leadership honor society, will welcome four honorary and 39 student initiates at Washington and Lee University’s annual Founders Day/ODK Convocation on Jan. 19 at 5 p.m. in Lee Chapel.
My W&L
January 11, 2017
Meet the Johnsons: Graham Novak ’19
Meet Graham Novak '19, an aspiring - and already accomplished - entrepreneur
January 6, 2017
Civil Rights Activist Diane Nash Keynotes W&L’s Multi-Day King Celebration
Diane Nash, peace activist and pioneer of the Civil Rights Movement, will be the featured keynote speaker during Washington and Lee University’s annual multi-day observance of King’s birthday, "Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr."
December 22, 2016
Jonathan Holloway, Historian and Dean of Yale College, to Speak at W&L Founders Day/ODK Convocation
Jonathan Holloway, historian of post-emancipation American history and black intellectualism and dean of Yale College, will be the featured speaker at Washington and Lee University’s Founders Day/Omicron Delta Kappa Convocation.
December 21, 2016
Alexander Named Inaugural Dean of the Bucknell University College of Management
Raquel Alexander, associate dean and Ehrlick Kilner Haight Sr. Term Professor of Accounting at Washington and Lee University's Williams School of Commerce, Economics, and Politics, has been named the first Kenneth W. Freeman Professor and Dean of the College of Management at Bucknell University. She will begin her new role on July 1.
Alumni in Action
December 13, 2016
‘A Better World’
Kara Karcher '11 is parlaying her studies in poverty and women's and gender studies into a law career dedicated to helping women and children.
Accolades
December 8, 2016
Witt Hawkins ’18 Receives Clinton Scholarship
Witt Hawkins ’18, a global politics major and mass communications minor from Memphis, Tennessee, received a William Jefferson Clinton Scholarship to attend the American University in Dubai.
December 6, 2016
Liz Tarry ’17, AdLib Co-Chair
"It's been exciting to serve in this role and see others get interested in the advertising field, as well as having the opportunity to spend time and plan with several fabulous members of the Williams School staff."
December 6, 2016
Meet the 2017 AdLib Leadership Team
The 2017 AdLib Conference is scheduled to take place March 2-3.
December 6, 2016
Isabelle White ’17, AdLib Media and Brand Strategy
"The conference is a great way to meet and network with alumni, and a leadership role with AdLib allows more opportunity to speak with and gain valuable advice from alumni in my interested field."
December 6, 2016
Camille LeJeune ’17, AdLib Co-Chair
"When you’re involved with a large-scale project like AdLib that’s sponsored by the school, you come to learn that your work is a reflection of W&L as a whole."
December 6, 2016
W&L’s Ruscio Presented with VMI Superintendent’s Award
Ken Ruscio was presented with the VMI Superintendent’s Meritorious Achievement Award in recognition of extraordinary service and dedication to the Institute an individual who is not a VMI employee.
November 30, 2016
Perks of the Parks
As superintendent of Cumberland Gap National Historical Park, Sula Jacobs ’00 enthusiastically promotes the virtues of the National Park Service, which turned 100 years old this year.
November 30, 2016
Journalism in a New Age
Alecia Swasy's new book tackles the impact of social media on journalism.
November 29, 2016
W&L’s Strong Reflects on Somalia’s 1992 Thanksgiving
Bob Strong's reflection on Somalia's 1992 Thanksgiving appeared in Newsweek on November 23.
November 29, 2016
W&L’s Rush Shares a Thanksgiving Prayer
Mark Rush's "A Thanksgiving Prayer" was published in The Roanoke Times on Thanksgiving day.
November 18, 2016
Author, educator and social activist Jonathan Kozol to Speak at W&L
Children’s author, educator and social activist will discuss “Education, Poverty and Social Justice in an Age of Persistent Inequality.”
November 14, 2016
“The Election and Its Meanings: An Interpretive Panel”
Washington and Lee faculty participated in a panel discussion on Thursday, Nov. 17, discussing the 2016 election from a variety of perspectives.
November 9, 2016
W&L’s Rush on Sea Change in American Politics
The following opinion piece by Mark Rush, Waxberg Professor of Politics and Law and director of international education at Washington and Lee, appeared in the Richmond Times-Dispatch on November 6, 2016.
November 8, 2016
Reading Music
John Donaldson ’92, who returns to campus next week as executive-in-residence at the Williams School, is helping to map the future of the music industry at Pandora Internet Radio.
November 4, 2016
W&L’s Cantey Discusses Iraq’s New Museum in BBC Travel Story
Seth Cantey, assistant professor of politics at W&L, talks about Iraq's historical significance in a story for BBC Travel
November 3, 2016
W&L Connections at Work
Andrew Elliott ’07 used networking with W&L alumni and professors to pursue a career in real estate management and strategy.
November 3, 2016
Students Studying the Presidential Election Weigh In On the Issues
What do college students think about the very unusual 2016 presidential election? Read on to find out.
November 3, 2016
Alumnus and Pandora Executive to Speak on the Future of Music
“Streaming Wars and the Future of Music” will be the topic of John Donaldson’s address when he speaks at W&L Nov. 15.
October 31, 2016
W&L’s Strong Weighs In on the Topic of Rigged Elections
The following opinion piece by Bob Strong, William Lyne Wilson Professor of Politics at Washington and Lee, appeared in the Richmond Times-Dispatch on October 29, 2016.
October 31, 2016
W&L’s Lind Talks About Charlie Brown and the Great Pumpkin
Stephen Lind talks about Charlie Brown and The Great Pumpkin on The Academic Minute.
October 28, 2016
“Brexit and the Crisis of Democracy in Europe”
The Center for International Education at Washington and Lee University will present a panel discussion on “Brexit and the Crisis of Democracy in Europe” on Nov. 3 at 6 p.m. in the Stackhouse Theater in Elrod Commons at W&L. The discussion is free and open to the public.
October 24, 2016
German Ambassador to U.S. Headlines Institute for Honor Symposium
Peter Wittig, German Ambassador to the U.S., will speak on “German Policy Toward the European Refugee Crisis” at W&L's Institute for Honor Symposium.
October 19, 2016
On the Convention Floor
Steven Yeung, who turned 21 in June, was one of the youngest members of the Virginia delegation — and one of the youngest delegates nationwide — at the Democratic National Convention in July.
Faculty
October 12, 2016
W&L Professor Jeff Shay Named NACRA Fellow
Jeffrey P. Shay, Rupert A. Johnson, Jr. Professor of Entrepreneurship and Leadership at Washington and Lee University, has been named a fellow of the North American Case Research Association (NACRA).
October 11, 2016
Building Community: Peyton Powers ’18
Bonner Scholar Peyton Powers helps to plan the Fall Bonner Congress Meeting, taking place on W&L's campus Oct. 14-16.
October 10, 2016
International Endeavors: Melina Knabe and Matt Carl
American students traveled abroad with international students for summer projects they created together. .
October 7, 2016
Bebe Goodrich ’07
Bebe Goodrich '07 doesn't own a drip coffee maker, but she has built a fast-growing business cold brewing coffee in the tradition of her native New Orleans.
October 6, 2016
Dr. Gregory Kulacki, of the Union of Concerned Scientists, to Lecture Oct. 10 at Washington and Lee
Dr. Gregory Kulacki, the China project manager and senior analyst in the Global Security Program of the Union of Concerned Scientists, will lecture at Washington and Lee on Oct. 10 at 5 p.m. in Elrod Commons 345. The title of the talk, which is free and open to the public, is “The Risk of Nuclear War between the United States and China.”
October 4, 2016
Public Policy
Denis “Pepe” Estrada Hamm and Jason Renner, both sophomores at Washington and Lee University, spent Sept. 13-15 at the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute’s Public Policy Conference in Washington, D.C.
September 30, 2016
Public Policy: Pepe Estrada ’19 and Jason Renner ’19
Sophomores Pepe Estrada and Jason Renner participate in public policy discussions at the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute’s Public Policy Conference in Washington, D.C.
September 29, 2016
Changing Perspectives: Hannah Falchuk ’18
Shepherd Intern Hannah Falchuk '18 works for the Bowery Residents' Committee in New York City.
September 29, 2016
W&L's Bragaw Interviewed on VA Talk Radio Network
Steve Bragaw, visiting professor of politics at Washington and Lee, was interviewed on VA Talk Radio's "Mari and Brian in the Morning" about what to expect from the first presidential debate between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton.
September 29, 2016
W&L's Cantey Interviewed on VA Talk Radio
Seth Cantey, assistant professor of politics at Washington and Lee, was interviewed on VA Talk Radio's "The Weekend Show With Pattie Martin" on the 2016 presidential election.
September 29, 2016
W&L Students Will Hold Lexington Mayoral Debate
The Departments of Journalism and Mass Communications and Politics at Washington and Lee University will host a mayoral debate on Oct. 11 at 7:30 p.m. in the Millhiser Moot Court Room of Lewis Hall, W&L’s Law School. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m.
September 23, 2016
Peter Singer is Keynote Speaker for 2016-2017 Markets and Morals Series at W&L
Peter Singer, the Ira W. DeCamp Professor of Bioethics at Princeton University and a Laureate Professor at the Centre for Applied Philosophy and Public Ethics at the University of Melbourne, is the keynote speaker for the 2016–17 Markets and Morals series, sponsored by the Roger Mudd Center for Ethics at W&L
September 23, 2016
W&L's Strong Composes “The Trumpsburg Address”
The following opinion piece by Bob Strong, William Lyne Wilson Professor of Politics at Washington and Lee, appeared in The Roanoke Times on September 23, 2016, and is reprinted here by permission.
September 21, 2016
A Day in the Life: Prakhar Naithani ’17
Johnson Opportunity Grant Winner Prakhar Naithani '17 conducts research at North Carolina State University's Forestry Biomaterials Department.
September 15, 2016
Student Leaders: Edward Stroud ’17 and Carley Sambrook ’17
Co-directors of W&L Student Consulting keep their teams organized to deliver for the client.
Faculty Focus
September 15, 2016
W&L’s Diette Weighs in on Question of Free College on WalletHub
Timothy Diette, Redenbaugh Associate Professor of Economics at Washington and Lee University, weighs in on the debate over free college in WalletHub.
September 10, 2016
W&L Commemorates 15th Anniversary of Sept. 11
Members of Washington and Lee's Executive Committee, College Republicans and College Democrats placed American flags on the walkway between Lee Chapel and Washington Hall this weekend in remembrance of those who lost their lives in New York, Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C. 15 years ago.
Alumni in Action
September 9, 2016
Marine Corps to CEO: John Warren ’03
Lessons learned from W&L and the Marine Corps helped John Warren ’03 create Lima One Capital to make positive impact on neighborhoods.
September 8, 2016
Uncommon Courses: Mad Men
Hit Show Inspires Spring Term Course on the Politics of Race and Gender.
September 6, 2016
William B. Allen to Give Constitution Day Lecture on Sept. 16
The Constitution Day lecture at Washington and Lee University, featuring Dr. William B. Allen, emeritus professor of political philosophy at Michigan State University, will be Sept. 16 at 4:30 p.m. in Northen Auditorium, Leyburn Library.
September 5, 2016
Around the World: Myrna Barrera-Torres ’15
Myrna Barrera-Torres '15 in Vina del Mar, Chile, and Rome, Italy.
September 5, 2016
Around the World: Taylor DeVoe ’15
"Good and bad things will happen when you take risks and leave what's comfortable, but I promise it's worth it."
September 5, 2016
My W&L: Joe Yankelowitz ’15
"W&L has allowed me to satisfy my need to wander."
September 5, 2016
My W&L: Sommer Ireland ’15
"Being abroad for so long really changed my perspective on many aspects of W&L, and made me appreciate it so much more."
September 5, 2016
International Perspectives: Alejandro Paniagua ’17
September 5, 2016
My W&L: Alejandro Paniagua ’17
"The one thing that will set you apart and help define you is how you cope with the challenges you face, learn from them and move on."
September 5, 2016
In Depth: Professor Martin Davies
Economics professor returns to childhood home of Papua New Guinea to study the economics of resource-rich developing countries.
September 5, 2016
In Depth: International Immersion
Recipients of W&L's Certificate of International Immersion reflect on their experiences abroad.
September 5, 2016
Summer Abroad: Connor Chess ’17
Connor Chess '17 spends a summer studying, working and teaching in Costa Rica, thanks to a Wooley Fellowship.
September 5, 2016
Changing Perspectives: Emma Busse ’15
Emma Busse is a sociology and economics major with a minor in poverty and human capability studies from Charleston, W.Va. A member of the Class of 2015, she spent a summer in Camden, N.J., as a Shepherd Intern with the Cooper's Ferry Partnership, development firm that uses a multi-faceted approach to make Camden a better place to live, work, and invest.
September 5, 2016
My W&L: Ellen Wiencek ’15
"The relationships I have made and strengthened while volunteering over the course of my time in Lexington are more important to me than I could have imagined."
September 5, 2016
Interns at Work: Noelle Rutland ’17
Politics and Spanish major Noelle Rutland '17 interns for the Department of Defense.
September 5, 2016
Advocating for Opportunity: Cynthia Cheatham ’07
Cynthia Cheatham '07 finds purpose in a variety of settings as she advocates for underrepresented communities.
Day in the Life
September 5, 2016
A Day in the Life: Kayla Sylvester ’17
Johnson Opportunity Grant Winner Kayla Sylvester '17 Volunteers with a Local Literacy Council in South Dakota.
September 5, 2016
My W&L: David Robinson ’15
David Robinson is an accounting and business administration major from Greenville, S.C. A member of the Class of 2015, he is chairman of the Student Judicial Council, a resident advisor for first-year students, a local elementary school volunteer and a member of @wluLex, W&L's student-run social media team.
September 5, 2016
Interns at Work: Austin Eisenhofer ’15
Austin Eisenhofer is a business administration major and captain of the varsity football team. A lifelong racing fan, he spent the summer working for Penske Racing, Inc. as an athletics and team management intern.
September 5, 2016
My W&L: Lucy Wade Shapiro ’15
Lucy Wade Shapiro is an American history major from Memphis, TN. A member of the Class of 2015, she is president of the student-run Executive Committee, a peer counselor, a volunteer at the Rockbridge Area Health Center and a member of Tri Beta, WITS and Reformed University Fellowship.
September 5, 2016
Faculty Focus: Julie Youngman
New business law professor hopes to teach students to be better negotiators.
September 5, 2016
Faculty Focus: Mark Rush
Director of International Education .
September 5, 2016
My W&L: Patrick O’Connor ’15
Patrick O'Connor is a business administration major with a minor in education policy from Richmond, Va. A member of the Class of 2015, he is a member of the varsity basketball team, a first-year resident advisor and a Burish intern.
September 5, 2016
My W&L: Maggie Ackell ’16
"I've learned a diverse set of capabilities that has aided my transformation from a curious girl with a knack for business into a cognizant, concerned businesswoman aware of the challenges of this complex world."
September 5, 2016
My W&L: Anna Russell Thornton ’16
"I have been challenged to step outside my comfort zone, encouraged to pursue my passions, and nurtured as a student, a leader and an individual."
September 5, 2016
My W&L: Hugh Gooding ’16
"We often do not realize the opportunities afforded to us as students at this prestigious university tucked away in such a beautiful town."
September 5, 2016
Got Soup?: Brooke Peccie ’17
Accounting and Business Administration major lends her planning skills to the annual Souper Bowl benefit for the Campus Kitchen Backpack Program.
September 5, 2016
On the Convention Floor: Steven Yeung ’17
Rising senior Steven Yeung was one of the youngest members of the Virginia delegation — and one of the youngest delegates nationwide — at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia.
September 5, 2016
Venture Forth: Mike Wilner ’13
Mike Wilner '13 is on the fast track as a young entrepreneur.
September 5, 2016
Interns at Work: Haley Miller ’16
Haley Miller '16, a lifelong lover of sports, works as a marketing intern for Adidas.
September 5, 2016
Interns at Work: Mariel Pearl ’15
Advertising Operations and Ad Research Intern at Hulu.
September 5, 2016
Talking Points: Modern Professional Presentations
Modern Professional Presentations is Not Your Average Public Speaking Class.
September 5, 2016
Interns at Work: Mary Crowgey ’17
Haley Miller '16, a lifelong lover of sports, works as a marketing intern for Adidas.
September 5, 2016
Trail Blazer: Gabrey Means ’92
Experiential marketing puts Gabrey Means '92 and her clients in unexpected places.
September 5, 2016
Interns at Work: Wheeler Reiss ’16
Intern at Grow Marketing in San Francisco.
September 5, 2016
They’re Playing His Song: Brandt Wood ’88
Brandt Wood '88 sweats the details to create one-of-a-kind venues and live music events.
September 5, 2016
Ready for Launch: Elizabeth Robertson ’01
Elizabeth Robertson '01 takes childhood fascination with space to a career creating parts for rocket engines.
September 5, 2016
A Documentary: Mock Con
An excerpt from "Mock Con," a documentary funded by W&L's Class of 1953 and narrated by author and former CBS newsman Roger Mudd '50, on the drama and inspiration of the first 25 Mock Conventions at Washington and Lee University.
September 5, 2016
After Graduation: Young Alumni Venture into Start-Ups
In the past three years, six graduating seniors have been named Venture for America fellows, and together they’re proving that W&L graduates don’t have to go to Silicon Valley to launch the next big business idea.
September 5, 2016
Inspired by Creativity: Amber Cooper ’12
Amber Cooper '12 brings her passion for creativity and communications to her marketing career.
September 5, 2016
Teacher and Entrepreneur: Cliff Holekamp ’96
Through teaching and practice, Cliff Holekamp '96 is reinventing St. Louis with entrepreneurship.
September 5, 2016
My W&L: Austin Pierce ’15
"It is the strength of community and society that really makes W&L more than simply another great university."
September 5, 2016
My W&L: Bayan Misaghi ’15
"A liberal arts education hones transferable skills."
September 5, 2016
Interns at Work: Colton Klein ’15
Business administration and art history major Colton Klein '15 interns at Sotheby's headquarters in New York City.
September 5, 2016
My W&L: Lauren Mosely ’15
"I will always remember my time at Washington and Lee because it has helped me to grow and realize my interests."
September 5, 2016
My W&L: Joshua Jackson ’16
"College is a time to both explore uncharted territory and to further your interests."
September 5, 2016
My W&L: Marc Wonders ’15
"Washington and Lee has been the happy intersection of the qualities I desired in a large and small school."
September 5, 2016
A Day in the Life: Meera Kumar ’16
Johnson Opportunity Grant winner connects interests in economics and art history at famed auction house.
September 5, 2016
A Day in the Life: Cole Schott ’17
Johnson Opportunity Grant winner dives into local politics in Nashville.
September 5, 2016
Interns at Work: Andrea Owen ’16
Accounting and Religion major Andrea Owen '16 interns for Ernst & Young.
September 5, 2016
Interns at Work: Carley Sambrook ’17
Business Administration and Romance Languages Major Carley Sambrook '17 Interns for Michael Kors.
September 5, 2016
Interns at Work: Xiaoxiang Yang ’16
Senior Xiaoxiang Yang gets a taste of the consulting world with The Brattle Group.
September 5, 2016
A Study in Humor: Stephen Lind
Business Administration Professor Presents Research at Comic-Con.
September 5, 2016
My W&L: Amanda Garcia ’16
"The university has instilled in me a curiosity that expands beyond the classroom."
September 5, 2016
Alumni at Work: Christine Balistreri ’11
The Long Road to Facebook.
September 5, 2016
Paying it Forward: Katie Baird ’10
Katie Baird '10 connects with students interested in consulting careers.
September 5, 2016
Watch: Mock Con: A Lasting Impact
Politics Professor Bob Strong reflects on the educational experience of Mock Convention.
September 5, 2016
We the People: Conversations About the Constitution
A Spring Term course helps students grasp the separation of powers in the U.S. Constitution.
September 5, 2016
My W&L: Shelbi Hendricks ’16
"For me, W&L is limitless. This is a community that supports, and even encourages, its members to identify and pursue multiple passions."
September 5, 2016
Interns at Work: Sarah Williamson ’18
Business administration and art history major Sarah Williamson '18 interns in the finance department at the Guggenheim.
September 5, 2016
Interns at Work: Sarah Wagner ’17
Art history and business administration major Sarah Wagner interns in the public relations department of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.
September 5, 2016
A Day in the Life: Mary Ciera Wilson ’17
Johnson Opportunity Grant winner gets a taste of state politics the Tennessee State Capitol.
September 5, 2016
My W&L: Austin Piatt ’17
"This university can open many doors for its students, most of them unexpected."
September 5, 2016
My W&L: Ferrell Carter ’16
"Both my academic and extracurricular involvement have fostered an interest in entrepreneurship, which has led me to work for a startup through Venture for America next year."
September 5, 2016
Around the World: Kate LeMasters ’15
Kate LeMasters is a politics and economics major with a minor in poverty and human capability studies from Abilene, Texas. She studied global health and development policy in Geneva, Switzerland and Rabat, Morocco, with SIT Study Abroad.
September 2, 2016
Sutton and Hagberg to Keynote W&L's 2016 Entrepreneurship Summit
The 2016 Washington and Lee University Entrepreneurship Summit, hosted by the J. Lawrence Connolly Center for Entrepreneurship at W&L, will take place Sept 23–24. The keynote speakers are Ben Sutton, co-founder and chairman emeritus of IMG College and Erika Hagberg, the head of Food and Beverage at Google.
September 2, 2016
Ambassador Theodore Kattouf to Speak on Syria and the Middle East
Ambassador Theodore Kattouf, the first speaker of Washington and Lee’s 2016-18 Center for International Educational Colloquium on “Borders and Their Human Impact,” will give a lecture on Sept. 14 at 5:15 p.m. in Northen Auditorium, Leyburn Library.
September 1, 2016
Fall Renewal
The return of students in the fall elicits mixed emotions. We feel the absence of those who have moved on even as we welcome the fresh and eager, first-year (FY) students.
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