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Get to Know the Newest Members of the W&L Community – 2/23/26
The following individuals recently joined the Washington and Lee employee workforce.
Path to Professorship
For Troy Larsen ’22, the dream to become a professor began as an undergraduate and became a reality thanks to opportunities made possible by W&L’s Office of Fellowships.
Winter 2026 Update on Campus Construction Projects
Construction on a variety of projects continues throughout campus and the Lexington community.
Meet a Colleague: Marisa Charley
Marisa Charley serves as associate director of the Shepherd Program, director of the Bonner Programs and instructor of Poverty Studies.
W&L Welcomes New Trustees James Y. Kerr II ’86, P’27 and M. Roy Burns ’99
Kerr and Burns were sworn in as trustees on Feb. 6.
Meet a Colleague: Paula Fritz
Paula Fritz serves as producing stage manager for the Theater, Dance and Film Studies Department.
W&L a Top Producer of Fulbright U.S. Students for Eighth Straight Year
Washington and Lee was ranked sixth among the baccalaureate institutions recognized by the Fulbright Program.
W&L Exchange: A Campus Resource for Sustainable Sharing
The Exchange connects the university community with free supplies while reducing waste.
From the Sidelines to the World Stage
Kaylee Hartung ’07 will cover two of the world’s premier sporting events during a single month.
Meet a Colleague: Lily Malone
Lily Malone serves as campaign and advancement events coordinator for the university.
Winter Reading Recs
Washington and Lee University’s library staff recommend their current favorite winter reads.
Art Museum and Galleries at W&L: Winter 2026 Programs and Exhibitions
Explore exhibitions and collections at the Art Museum and Galleries with select programming through May.
Kameliya Atanasova is the Next Speaker in the Anne and Edgar Basse Jr. Author Talk Series
Atansova will deliver a lecture on the joys and challenges of writing a book on March 3.
W&L Presents the University Singers’ ‘Tour Home’ Concert
The performance will take place on March 3 at 8 p.m. in the Lenfest Center’s Wilson Concert Hall.
Mikki Brock to Headline Fourth Beyond the Page Event
The professor of history will discuss her book, “Plagues of the Heart.”
W&L’s Institutional History Museum and Galleries Presents Final Installment of ‘The American Revolution’ Screenings
The community screenings will include thematic highlight reels from the PBS series and feature conversations with university faculty and community members.
W&L Presents Author and Climate Scientist Michael Mann
The Presidential Distinguished Professor of Earth and Environmental Science from the University of Pennsylvania will discuss his new book, “Science Under Siege,” on March 4.
Ukrainian Folk Quartet DakhaBrakha to Perform at W&L
The March 5 performance will showcase the group’s transnational sound rooted in Ukrainian culture.
William & Mary’s Middle Eastern Music Ensemble to Perform at W&L
The March 6 performance will showcase the musical traditions Arab, Turkish, Persian, Armenian and Greek cultures.
W&L Piano Program Presents ‘Magical Mystery Tour’
The March 8 performance will be followed by a reception.
W&L Presents Screening of the West End’s ‘Inter Alia’
The March 10 screening features Rosamund Pike in a new one-woman play by Suzie Miller.
Employee Announcements
Krzysztof Jasiewicz Publishes Chapter in ‘The Oxford Handbook of Polish Politics’
The William P. Ames Jr. Professor of Sociology and Anthropology Emeritus’ chapter focuses on the collapse of the communist system in Eastern Europe.
Eric Deggans Authors Book Chapter
The Knight Chair in Journalism and Media Ethics discussed his experience as an NPR TV critic in “Reading Media: How to Do Textual Analysis.”
Mark Drumbl and Will Vardy ‘26L Publish Article in the International Criminal Law Review
The article examines the life of German scientist Fritz Haber, regarded as the father of chemical warfare.
Jane Stewart Earns STARS Data Quality Certification
W&L’s director of sustainability was one of 30 professionals to complete the certification process this fall.
Visiting History Professor Authors Article in Spanish Edited Volume
Leticia Fernández-Fontecha’s article, published in “Dibujos para una guerra 1936-39,” examines children’s drawings from the Spanish Civil War.
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.”
Wendy Castenell Co-edits Volume of the Nineteenth Century Studies Journal
The special volume explores ideas of race during the 19th century.
Maureen Edobor Publishes Article in the UCLA Law Review
The article advocates for a constitutional “right to truth” in public education to confront censorship and protect democracy.
Maureen Edobor Publishes Article in the California Law Review
The article imagines the future of democracy after the erosion of voting rights protections.
Sarah Gottlieb Publishes Article in the University of Colorado Law Review
The article evaluates the efficacy of Conviction Integrity Units within prosecutors’ offices to uncover misconduct.
Michelle Drumbl Publishes Article in the Temple Law Review
The article examines state legislation and case law from U.S. bankruptcy courts to explore protections for debtors who are entitled to refundable tax credits.
Alexi Pfeffer-Gillett Publishes Article in the BYU Law Review
The article examines the jurisprudence of the Roberts Court and defines the emergence of a new legal doctrine that helps explain the Court’s legal reasoning.
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