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Record Attendance and Giving Define Alumni Weekend
Alumni returned to campus to celebrate W&L’s annual spring gathering.
W&L to begin next phase of campus utility infrastructure project
The university prepares to extend its low-temperature hot water system into the heart of front campus with a second phase of work.
Kenneth P. Ruscio Named Interim President of Washington and Lee University
Ruscio, who served as president of Washington and Lee University from 2006-2016, will return to the role in an interim capacity until the University’s next president is named and seated.
W&L Welcomes New Trustee Rebecca Timmis Russell ’08
Trustee-elect Kevin Batteh ’95, ‘98L, winner of the 2026 Alumni Trustee Election, will be sworn in at the board’s fall meeting.
W&L Announces Two New Professional Development Initiatives for Administrative Staff
The university invests in growth opportunities for office professionals through on-campus conference and new conference fund.
W&L Open Enrollment Runs April 27-May 15
Now is the time to make any necessary changes to your university benefits.
Celebrate and Commemorate at W&L Alumni Weekend 2026
Alumni from the classes ending in 1 and 6 are invited to return to campus April 30-May 3 for a weekend of celebration and support of Washington and Lee.
Beyond the Classroom
Lela Casey ’25 took her education around the world with a series of immersive language learning opportunities made possible by W&L’s Office of Fellowships.
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.
Annual Spring Spotlight to be Held on Campus May 22
This year’s in-person presentations will be accompanied by a keynote magic show on May 20.
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
Elizabeth Oliver to Receive Award from the American Accounting Association
The associate dean of the Williams School will receive the 2025 Accounting Historian’s Journal Award at the organization’s annual meeting in August.
Wan-Chuan Kao Receives Fellowship at the Suzy Newhouse Center for Humanities
The associate professor of English will perform research leading to a new monograph at the Wellesley College-based academic center next year.
David Detwiler Earns Old Dominion Athletic Conference Men’s Tennis Coach of the Year Award
Detwiler garnered the award for the seventh time in his 25 seasons.
Gene McCabe Earns Old Dominion Athletic Conference Men’s Lacrosse Coach of the Year Award
Washington and Lee University’s head men’s lacrosse coach garners the award for the fifth time after winning his sixth ODAC title.
W&L Economics Professor Co-Authors Paper in Science
Cal Bryan and colleagues from the University of California, Davis studied the costs and benefits of using fuel treatments as a land management practice in the Western U.S.
Law School Announces 2026 Faculty Fellowships
W&L Law Dean Melanie Wilson has announced the annual awards that recognize faculty members for their accomplishments as teachers and scholars and for service to the school.
W&L’s Jenefer Davies Receives Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award
The professor of dance and theater will use the award to conduct research in London.
Kish Parella Featured Speaker at VALET Program Annual Meeting
The program provides guidance and resources to Virginia companies engaged in global markets.
Mark Drumbl to Deliver Distinguished British Academy Lecture
The lecture series features the most outstanding academics from the United Kingdom and beyond.
Soo Yon Ryu Publishes in the Journal of Advertising
The assistant professor of business administration’s research examines how consumers make inferences based on package design.
Pooja Thakur-Wernz Publishes Paper in the Journal of Business Ethics
The article examines deliberate exceeding of legally mandated requirements for corporate social responsibility at firms in India.
Brian Murchison Publishes Article in the Hofstra Law Review
The article explores how the U.S. Supreme Court should view independent federal agencies and presidential removal power.
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