A Classical Career
While digging at the Athenian Agora Excavation in Greece this summer, Allison Schuster '19 indulged her passion for archaeology and classics.
Featured News, Views and More from Around W&L
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.
Practical Tools for the Future
Yoko Koyama '19 put her W&L; learning to work this summer at National Instruments Japan.
Quick Hit: Employee Paddleboarding
Paddling excursions hosted by W&L;'s Outing Club this summer gave employees and families a chance to play while students were away.
Former W&L Trustee H.F. “Gerry” Lenfest ’53, ’55L Dies at 88
Lenfest, one of the university’s most generous supporters, died Aug. 5, 2018.
Seen and Heard
“Let’s imagine a place where diversity and inclusion are not words that we throw around but rather values of our community.”Elizabeth Mugo ’18
In Case You Missed It
1. State Bar of Michigan Names Katie Abplanalp Brown ’05, ’11L Outstanding Young Lawyer
The award recognizes a lawyer under the age of 36 who has demonstrated an overwhelming commitment to public service, service to the bar and exceptional leadership.2. W&L Law Professor Bob Danforth Leads Local Chess Team to Success
A group of W&L; faculty, led by Bob Danforth, have helped develop one of Virginia's best elementary school chess programs.3. 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.4. 2018 Distinguished Young Alumni Award Winners Announced
Washington and Lee University is proud to announce this year’s Distinguished Young Alumni Award winners. The recipients will each receive their awards during Young Alumni Weekend, September 14 – 16, 2018. There is still plenty of time to register for the weekend if you haven’t already.5. Rebecca Makkai ’99 Produces Another Page-Turner
Her latest novel, "The Great Believers," is earning rave reviews.News
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.
S L Kopald ’43, Former W&L Trustee, Dies at 96
The Memphis native served on the board from 1976-1988.
Hall Receives NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship
Mary-Frances Hall '18 is the 23rd W&L; student-athlete selected to receive a scholarship over the last 15 years.
Friends of the Library
Washington and Lee has received a $2.5 million gift from Hal F. and Barbra Buckner Higginbotham to endow the university librarian position.
Seen & Heard
Silwal Op-Ed Discusses Resilience of Children
In a Roanoke Times piece, Silwal discusses current events and the impact they bear on children.
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.
Horowitz Addresses Conspiracies, Scandals in Washington Post Piece
Horowitz is an associate professor of history at Washington and Lee.
Strong Talks Presidential Scandals in the Richmond Times-Dispatch
Strong is the William Lyne Wilson Professor in Political Economy at Washington and Lee.
People & Programs Distinctly Dubyuhnell
Our Students
Growing in German
Jackson Ellis '19 is working with a German consulting agency to help international student-athletes navigate the college application process.
Our Faculty
Meaning, Culture and Survival
A new book by Harvey Markowitz, associate professor of anthropology, examines Native Americans and Catholic missionaries.
Our Alumni
Opting for the Unknown
Bob Chandler ’92 charts his own course as co-owner of omnichannel retailer Tactics.
Our Programs
‘Many Different Perspectives’
Students in the Cape Town Summer Internship Program gain professional experience and a better understanding of South Africa’s culture.