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Washington and Lee Receives Educating Character Initiative Capacity-Building Grant from the Program for Leadership and Character at Wake Forest University
The funds will be used to support W&L’s leadership and character education programming during the 2026-27 academic year.
Late Summer 2026 Update on Campus Construction Projects
Construction on a variety of projects continues throughout campus and the Lexington community.
Meet a Colleague: Eric Deggans
Eric Deggans serves as the Knight Professor of Journalism and Media Ethics.
Get to Know the Newest Members of the W&L Community – 8/6/26
The following individuals recently joined the Washington and Lee employee workforce.
Q&A: What Makes ‘The Odyssey’ Timeless?
A classicist specializing in archaic Greek poetry, W&L’s Kevin Crotty explains why, if you liked Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey,” you will love the original epic poem.
Meet a Colleague: Anza Harker
Anza Harker serves as director of compensation with the Office of Human Resources.
Fellowship Awards Allow Washington and Lee Recipients to Forge New Paths
Inspired by life-changing study abroad opportunities, many W&L students decide to pursue fellowships that allow them to complete meaningful work on a global stage.
Washington and Lee University’s Economic Impact Estimated at $275 Million
W&L plays a consequential role in supporting the region’s economy.
W&L’s Sophie Csatlos ’29 Selected for VFIC Presidential Scholars Program
In its inaugural year, the statewide program is designed to cultivate the next generation of values-based leaders.
Q&A: Are wildfires getting worse?
An environmental economist and former U.S. Forest Service firefighter, W&L’s Cal Bryan discusses what the public needs to know about the current state of wildfire management and prevention.
Get to Know the Newest Members of the W&L Community – 7/15/26
The following individuals recently joined the Washington and Lee employee workforce.
Ian Bogost to Keynote 2026 Fall Academy
The Barbara and David Thomas Distinguished Professor and assistant vice provost at Washington University in St. Louis will deliver a lecture on the impact of artificial intelligence on higher education Wednesday, Aug. 19, in University Chapel.
W&L’s Lenfest Center for the Arts Presents 35th Anniversary Season
Tickets for the 2026-2027 season will be available to purchase online beginning Aug. 17.
The Art Museum at Washington and Lee: Fall 2026 Programs and Exhibitions
This academic year’s lineup of exhibits and events will celebrate 150 years of art stewardship at W&L.
W&L Hosts 21st Annual Tom Wolfe Weekend
The weekend’s seminar will feature award-winning author George Saunders discussing his new novel, “Vigil.”
Employee Announcements
Journalism Professor Headlines Discussion on First Amendment, Quoted in a Columbia Journalism Review article.
Toni Locy was among three expert panelists to discuss the First Amendment at the National Press Club and was recently quoted on her professional experiences.
Shannon Fyfe Publishes Article Challenging the Role of Genocide Law in Preventing Mass Atrocities
New Loyola University Chicago Law Journal article argues that debates over whether violence constitutes genocide often distract from the need to end violence.
Biology Faculty Member Co-Authors Paper in Global Ecology and Conservation
Jacob Kraus and his research team studied a biodiverse area of China to determine the optimal sizes for nature reserves.
Stephanie Sandberg Serves as a Guest Editor for the Critical Stages Journal
The associate professor of theater worked with Nelson Barre of Roanoke College to introduce and assess four essays about modern theater.
Lesley Wheeler’s Poem ‘Return Path’ is Featured on The Slowdown Podcast
The poem is from the Henry S. Fox Professor of English’s 2025 book “Mycocosmic.”
KT Vaughan Appointed to the Library of Virginia Board
The Hal F. and Barbra Buckner Higginbotham University Librarian will serve a five-year term starting July 1, 2027.
Chris Seaman’s Yale Law Journal Research Cited in OECD Employment Outlook 2026
International policy report draws on Seaman’s scholarship examining how confidentiality agreements can restrict worker mobility.
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.
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