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In Memoriam: Frederic L. Schwab, Professor of Geology Emeritus

Schwab taught geology at Washington and Lee University for 36 years.

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Newcomb Hall

Get to Know the Newest Members of the W&L Community – 3/19/26

The following individuals recently joined the Washington and Lee employee workforce.

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Meet a Colleague: Dani Wallace

Dani Wallace serves as recruitment operations manager for the School of Law.

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Cliff Holekamp ’96 to Deliver Keynote at ODK Initiation Ceremony

On March 27, the entrepreneur and W&L trustee will address 35 new initiates of W&L’s Alpha Circle of ODK.

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Office Space: Mark Drumbl

Mark Drumbl is the Class of 1975 Alumni Professor at Washington and Lee University’s School of Law, where he also serves as director of the university’s Transnational Law Institute.

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Meet a Colleague: Matt Crance

Matt Crance serves as physician assistant with Lindley Health.

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The Colonnade

Washington and Lee Seeks Accreditation for Engineering Program

It is anticipated the Class of 2030 will be the first students eligible to earn an accredited engineering degree from W&L.

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Meet a Colleague: Leslie Bretz

Leslie Bretz serves as social media marketing manager at W&L.

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Meet a Colleague: Julie Jackson

Julie Jackson serves as director of advancement communications.

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Brian Alexander to Give ‘America at 250’ Lecture at W&L

Alexander will discuss Thomas Jefferson’s rules of parliamentary practice and the meaning of power in American democracy on March 11.

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The Lenfest Center

Will You Be Ready to Retire When the Time Comes?

Take advantage of the resources that are available to assist you in your retirement planning.

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Newcomb Hall

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.

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Dates and Deadlines


Mar 31 - 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Rich Carroll from TIAA will be here on March 31, 2026

If you would like to schedule an appointment to meet with Rich Carroll regarding your TIAA retirement account, he w

Apr 01 - 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Patrick Abelon from SageView will be here on April 1, 2026

If you would like to make an appointment to meet with Patrick Abelon for personal financial planning through SageVi

Apr 07 - 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Rich Carroll from TIAA will be here on April 7, 2026

If you would like to schedule an appointment to meet with Rich Carroll regarding your TIAA retirement account, he w

Apr 09 - 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Nate Dixon from Fidelity will be offering phone/virtual appointments on April 9, 2026

If you would like to speak with Nate Dixon by phone or virtually regarding your retirement account with Fidelity, h

Apr 20 - 11:30 am - 1:00 pm

Staff Recognition Banquet

The 36th Annual Staff Recognition Banquet will be held on Monday, April 20th, at 11:30 am in Evans Hall. The univer

Apr 23 - 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Live Well W&L 5K Fun Run/Walk

Please join us for the 9th Annual Live Well W&L 5K Fun Run/Walk. Info and free registration can be found at Liv

Apr 24 - 9:00 am - 11:00 am

RAIN DATE: Live Well W&L 5K Fun Run/Walk

Please join us for the 9th Annual Live Well W&L 5K Fun Run/Walk. Info and free registration can be found at Liv

May 05 - 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Patrick Abelon from SageView will be here on May 5, 2026

If you would like to make an appointment to meet with Patrick Abelon for personal financial planning through SageVi

May 05 - 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Rich Carroll from TIAA will be here on May 5, 2026

If you would like to schedule an appointment to meet with Rich Carroll regarding your TIAA retirement account, he w

May 06 - 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Patrick Abelon from SageView will be here on May 6, 2026

If you would like to make an appointment to meet with Patrick Abelon for personal financial planning through SageVi

May 20 - 6:30 am - 10:30 am

FINAL ON-CAMPUS Biometric Screenings of the wellness year! (by appointment only)

Sign up through your Live Well W&L account: click on My Health > Biometrics Enroll Now > Enroll i

Jun 02 - 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Rich Carroll from TIAA will be here on June 2, 2026

If you would like to schedule an appointment to meet with Rich Carroll regarding your TIAA retirement account, he w

Jun 03 - 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Patrick Abelon from SageView will be here on June 3, 2026

If you would like to make an appointment to meet with Patrick Abelon for personal financial planning through SageVi

Jun 24 - 10:00 am - 4:30 pm

Patrick Abelon from SageView will be here on June 24, 2026

If you would like to make an appointment to meet with Patrick Abelon for personal financial planning through SageVi

Aug 05 - 10:00 am - 4:30 pm

Patrick Abelon from SageView will be here on August 5, 2026

If you would like to make an appointment to meet with Patrick Abelon for personal financial planning through SageVi

Sep 02 - 10:00 am - 4:30 pm

Patrick Abelon from SageView will be here on September 2, 2026

If you would like to make an appointment to meet with Patrick Abelon for personal financial planning through SageVi

Sep 03 - 10:00 am - 4:30 pm

Patrick Abelon from SageView will be here on September 3, 2026

If you would like to make an appointment to meet with Patrick Abelon for personal financial planning through SageVi

Events on Campus


Museums at WLU

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.

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Washington and Lee University to Host 2026 Entrepreneurship Summit

The two-day program will be held on campus March 20-21.

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Entrepreneur Jay Coen Gilbert to Deliver Keynote at Annual Institute for Honor Symposium

This year’s symposium will take place March 20-21 and address the intersection of corporate responsibility and sustainable development.

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W&L Music Presents Winter Choral Concert

The performance will take place on March 20 in the Lenfest Center’s Wilson Concert Hall.

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W&L Presents Senior Recital with Juyoung Kim, Nicholas Rizzo and Camille Ramos

The piano trio’s recital will take place on March 22 at 3 p.m. in Wilson Concert Hall.

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Caitlyn Thompkins ’25 to Present DeLaney Center Dialogue Discussion

Thompkins will share observations on her postbaccalaureate project, titled “The Legacy of Segregated Medicine: An Oral History of Race and Healthcare in Rockbridge County, Virginia.”

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Jeffrey Evans to Deliver Lecture on ‘Old George’ Sculptor

Evans will explore the work of Matthew Kahle and his peers on March 25 in Payne Hall.

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W&L Presents Premiere Screening of ‘KAMAL’S’

The March 25 screening of the feature-length food documentary is free and open to the public.

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W&L Hosts 18th National Symposium of Theater in Academe

“Emotion, Pathos and the Human Condition in Theater and Film” will feature a dynamic lineup of creative workshops, presentations, discussions and stage performances March 26-27.

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W&L Dance Program Celebrates 20 Years

The anniversary weekend, March 26-28, will feature alumni master classes and performances from alumni and current students.

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Faculty and Staff Accomplishments


Bright Frimpong Awarded Mednick Memorial Fellowship

The assistant professor of business administration will receive funding from the Virginia Foundation for Independent Colleges to support his research on artificial intelligence washing.

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Kish Parella Publishes Article in the Seattle University Law Review

The article explores the supply chains for new technologies where the U.S. has a strong national security interest.

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Dana Freeman Named Old Dominion Athletic Conference Women’s Indoor Track & Field Coach of the Year

The mentor earned the award for the second straight year after guiding the Generals to their second consecutive indoor conference title.

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Brittney Kemp Named Old Dominion Athletic Conference Women’s Basketball Coach of the Year

The Generals’ second year head coach garnered the award for the first time in her W&L tenure.

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University Development Staff Publishes Paper in the Journal of Education Advancement and Marketing

Emily Pogue and Amanda Minix co-authored an article on engaging young alumni in leadership-level annual giving.

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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.

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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.”

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.”

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Wendy Castenell Co-edits Volume of the Nineteenth Century Studies Journal

The special volume explores ideas of race during the 19th century.

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