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W&L’s Campus Kitchen Awarded a Grant from the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank
The $45,000 Partner Impact and Innovation Grant will be used to purchase a new walk-in refrigerator and freezer.
Meet a Colleague: Brandon Spalding
Brandon Spalding serves as head men’s cross country coach and assistant men’s track & field coach.
Saving the Season: How Special Collections and University Alumni Preserved a Piece of W&L’s Athletics History
Reel-to-reel videos from the 1974 lacrosse season were preserved, digitized and turned into a documentary about one of the most notable teams in the school’s rich athletics history.
W&L Athletics Places 12th Nationally in Final Learfield Directors’ Cup Standings
The finish equals the best placing in school history.
Summer Reading Recs
Four W&L professors share their must-reads to help you round out your reading list.
Late Spring 2026 Update on Campus Construction Projects
Construction on a variety of projects continues throughout campus and the Lexington community.
Get to Know the Newest Members of the W&L Community – 6/10/26
The following individuals recently joined the Washington and Lee employee workforce.
Meet a Colleague: Pascale Couturier
Pascale Couturier serves as assistant director of financial aid.
Washington and Lee University Families Celebrate Academic Achievement
The university’s Educational Grant Program supported 13 spring 2026 graduates from accredited institutions of higher learning.
Meet a Colleague: Jenny David
Jenny David serves as a prospect research analyst in Advancement Operations.
Interdisciplinary Innovation
Three new Spring Term Abroad courses allow the liberal arts ethos to shine as professors in different disciplines combine forces.
W&L’s Staniar Gallery Presents ‘This Earthen Door’ and ‘The Blue of Distance’
The combined exhibition, featuring the work of artists Amanda Marchand and Leah Sobsey, will open April 27, with an artist’s talk by Sobsey slated for May 13.
University Singers Perform Annual Commencement Concert
The annual tradition for parents and families of graduating students will be held May 26.
Washington and Lee University to Celebrate 239th Commencement, Baccalaureate
W&L celebrates its 239th undergraduate Commencement at 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 28.
Employee Announcements
Maureen Edobor Publishes Essay in the Minnesota Law Review
The article examines recent judicial decisions impacting Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.
Lorri Olan Recognized as a Top Pre-Law Adviser in the U.S.
The director of career and professional development — pre-law and engagement initiatives lead was cited as one of the 50 best by Juris Education.
Lauren Hughes Publishes Article in the Columbia Human Rights Law Review
The article examines the backlog of pending asylum applications before both the Asylum Office and Immigration Courts.
April Washburn Elected President of the Board of Directors for the New England Buying Consortium
The director of the University Store is in the middle of a two-year term as NEBC vice president and will serve a two-year term as president beginning in March 2027.
Jill Fraley Publishes Article in the Santa Clara Law Review
The article examines how some private law doctrines can serve structural constitutional functions.
Economics Professor Delivers Keynote Address at the European Society for Empirical Legal Studies Annual Conference
Peter Grajzl’s lecture focused on his research studying the evolution of English law in the early modern and industrialization eras and the law’s impact on the economy.
Sofia Elverdin Selected as Co-Recipient of the Best Dissertation Prize From the American Political Science Association’s Women, Gender and Politics Section
The assistant professor of politics will receive her prize at the association’s annual meeting in Boston in September.
Melanie Wilson Publishes Major Works on Criminal Procedure
The books include a criminal procedure casebook coauthored by W&L law professor Alex Klein.
Michelle Drumbl Publishes Essay in the Pittsburgh Tax Review
The article explores ways to recognize the tax credit needs of unmarried cohabitating parents.
W&L Chemistry Professor Publishes Paper in the Journal of Organic Chemistry
Erin Gray and several of her former students co-authored a paper titled “Photocatalytic Iminyl Radical Cyclization for the Synthesis of Quinazolinones.”
Josh Fairfield Publishes Articles on AI’s Impact on the Law
In his recent work, Fairfield examines how artificial intelligence impacts consensus building and resists the detection of discrimination.
Leila Lawlor Receives National Impact Award from Academic Support Educators Association
The award honors AASE members whose leadership, service, and dedication have made a meaningful difference to the organization and the academic support and bar success profession.
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Scene Off Campus is a frequently updated collection of candid photos highlighting W&L campus life.