Unearthing History
Students, faculty and alumni gathered April 12-13 to recognize the archaeological evolution of W&L’s back campus.
Featured News, Views and More from Around W&L
A Violinist’s Anthem
Duncan Hart ’24 lends his musical talents to Washington and Lee University athletics by playing the national anthem on the violin before home events.
Celebrating Spring: Outing Club’s Top Five Hikes
Spring Term and Alumni Weekend reunions are the perfect times to experience the outdoors that hug Washington and Lee.
Solving Career Dilemmas
The “Dilemmas” podcast, hosted by two W&L seniors, connects students to the university’s Office of Career and Professional Development.
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.
Seen and Heard
View all SOC »“I would say that this is a program that’s undoubtedly worth doing. You have this built-in network of W&L students with you, but you also have every opportunity to go and meet people in a wonderful city.”~ Kelly Hayes ’24
In Case You Missed It
1. Career Paths: Jasmine Cooper ’24L
After graduation, Jasmine Cooper will join Sheppard Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP in their Washington, D.C. office as a Labor and Employment Associate.2. Career Paths: Sara Lee ’24L
After graduation, Sara Lee will clerk for a federal district court judge and then join the general litigation group at Kirkland & Ellis in their New York office.3. W&L’s Gillian Holloway ’24 Earns Fulbright to Spain
Holloway was selected for a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to teach English in Spain.4. Ali Fazal ‘25L Named ACS Next Generation Leader
Fazal is one of only 34 up-and-coming legal professionals selected for the program.5. 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.People & News
W&L’s Gillian Holloway ’24 Earns Fulbright to Spain
Holloway was selected for a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to teach English in Spain.
Madhumita Chakraborty Co-Authors Journal Article on Groundwater Contaminants
The earth and environmental geoscience postdoctoral fellow co-authored the papers as part of her doctoral research at the Indian Institute of Technology.
Professor Kevin Finch’s “Wes Bound” Documentary Garners Prestigious Recognition
The film claimed silver at the New York Festivals TV & Film Awards Festival Gala on April 16.
W&L Alumni and Student Awarded NSF Fellowships
Emma Aldrich ’22, Tanajia Moye-Green ’23 and Jules Seay ’24 have received pre-doctoral graduate research fellowships from the National Science Foundation to support their research.
W&L Law Presents Alumni Awards during 2024 Reunion Celebration
Bill Oast ’71, ‘74L was honored with the Outstanding Alumnus Award. Calvin Awkward ’06, ‘09L and Kathy McLaughlin ‘19L were recognized for volunteer work.
W&L’s Demetri Patrinos ’25 Awarded Goldwater Scholarship
Patrinos is one of three W&L students selected for the scholarship this spring.
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.
W&L’s Austin Molitor ’25 Awarded Goldwater Scholarship
Molitor is one of three W&L students selected for the scholarship this spring.
Donna “Chris” Butler Ball, Trustee Emerita, Dies at 76
Ball served on the board from 2001-2006.
W&L’s Sarp Sahin ’26 Awarded Goldwater Scholarship
Sahin is W&L’s first sophomore to receive the scholarship since 2009.
W&L’s Benton Copeland ’24 Awarded Fulbright to Taiwan
Copeland has been awarded a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to teach English in Taiwan.
2024 Distinguished Alumni Awards
Washington and Lee University is proud to announce this year's Distinguished Alumni Award winners
Faces of W&L
Meet a Colleague: Sybil Prince Nelson ‘01
Sybil Prince Nelson ‘01 is an assistant professor of mathematics.
Meet Brad Singer ’24
A Washington Term class with a real-world focus prepared Singer for post-graduate work in the federal government.
Meet a Colleague: Wythe Whiting
Wythe Whiting is a professor of cognitive and behavioral science.
Meet Emma Scott ‘26
Scott’s passion for the environment carries over from the classroom to opportunities on campus and beyond.
Meet a Colleague: Rachel Hubbard
Rachel Hubbard is the Communication and Marketing Coordinator and has worked at W&L Law since February 2017.
Meet a Colleague: Ronda Bryant
Ronda Bryant serves as associate dean of students.
Meet Perry Kramer ’24
The opportunity to take a wide variety of classes has expanded Kramer's horizons.
Meet a Colleague: Laura Lemon ’16
Laura Lemon '16 serves as assistant university editor within the Office of Communications and Public Affairs
