Center for International Education

Mark Rush

Director

Hunter Swanson

International Student Advisor

Cindy Irby

Associate Director and Study Abroad Advisor

Jillian Murphy

Assistant Director of International Education and Study Abroad Coordinator

Kristy Reed

Center for International Education Office Manager

Center for International Education

  • Campus Address
    Ruscio Center for Global Learning
    Room 145
    Mailing Address
    Center for International Education
    204 W. Washington St.
    Washington and Lee University
    Lexington, Virginia 24450

Feature Stories


Going Global

Since its inception in 1971, Washington and Lee’s Spring Term Abroad program has taken countless students around the world with unique classes focused on immersive learning.

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Four Years in Focus

Senior Ryan Doty reflects on his time at Washington and Lee and the experiences he’ll carry with him into his next chapter.

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Ammar Alhajmee ’26 to Receive the Global Learning Leadership Award

The accounting and German double major from Iraq will be presented with the award at the Center for International Education awards ceremony on May 26.

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A Culture of Kindness

Jenny Galeana ’26 arrived on campus as a Gunn-Pemberton Scholar in 2025 and found a welcoming community that inspires her to be her best.

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Educational Odyssey

Ashton Evans ’26 reflects on a W&L experience full of mentorship, global learning and skills she will carry with her for life. 

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In The Lead: Linking Community and Career

From a public health Volunteer Venture trip to alumni mentorship, the W&L network opened doors and supported dreams for Liv Ullmann ’25.

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W&L Presents Peter Beinart in Conversation with Seth Cantey

The two politics professors will discuss themes from Beinart’s new book, “Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza,” on Feb. 3.

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W&L Without Borders

Brandon Bishop ’26’s journey shows how W&L’s global opportunities, language instruction and fellowships can transform a student’s path.

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New MESA and Arabic Minors Broaden W&L Students’ Horizons

Washington and Lee’s new Arabic minor grew out of its innovative, interdisciplinary Middle East and Southeast Asian Studies program.

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International Perspectives

This year’s cohort of Davis United World College Scholars have come from across the globe to make their mark on W&L.

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Bringing W&L to Santiago

Four Washington and Lee University students traveled to Santiago, Chile, this summer through the CIEE Summer Global Internship program.

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W&L Student Empowers Her Community through Davis Projects for Peace

Anshika Patel ’26 spent her summer scaling up an initiative offering public health education and vocational training in her community.

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