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Founded in 1749, Washington and Lee is one of the preeminent liberal arts colleges in the country.

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06/24/2026

Marshall Wilt ’26 majored in Mathematics and minored in Data science at W&L, and now she is working in wealth management at J.P. Morgan Private Bank in Atlanta.

“The Williams Investment Society (WIS) and the Executive Committee (EC) have been two of the most formative parts of my time at W&L. Since freshman year, WIS has pushed me to become a more confident presenter and given me a hands-on way to explore finance alongside my math major. The other students in WIS shaped my experience as much as anything and ultimately helped me to better understand both investing and what I wanted to pursue after W&L. Serving on the Executive Committee this past year has been one of my most rewarding experiences at W&L. Getting a peek behind the curtain of what makes this school run gave me a genuine appreciation for all the hard work that often goes unnoticed but is essential to making W&L what it is. We had a fantastic group on the EC, and I have learned just as much from my peers through that experience as I have in any classroom.”

Read more on The Columns: https://columns.wlu.edu/whats-next-for-marshall-wilt-26/

06/23/2026

Washington and Lee University graduate Sarp Sahin ’26 has received the Fulbright Cardiff University Award to pursue a master’s degree at Cardiff University in Wales. At W&L, Sahin majored in chemistry with a minor in data science. Sahin is from Plano, Texas, and graduated from Liberty High School.

Read more on The Columns: https://columns.wlu.edu/wls-sarp-sahin-26-earns-fulbright-cardiff-university-award/

06/22/2026

Step into the office of Bentley Professor of Chemistry Erich Uffelman, and you'll discover a treasure trove of memories accumulated throughout a 32-year career at W&L. Some of those treasures are gifts from students, some are from his many travels for conferences and research, and some are collections thoughtfully acquired over time.

Learn more about the interesting items in Uffelman's office in this edition of Office Space: https://columns.wlu.edu/office-space-erich-uffelman/

06/21/2026

Happy Father’s Day to all the W&L dads and the amazing father figures in our community!

06/18/2026

Science. Finance. Curiosity. At W&L, you don't have to choose.

Most universities ask students to pick a lane. Washington and Lee invites them to explore. For Bryn Gonzales '28, that philosophy made all the difference.

A liberal arts education doesn't limit students — it expands their minds And the world needs graduates who can think across disciplines, ask hard questions and engage with complexity.

Your gift to the W&L Fund helps ensure the next generation of students has the freedom to explore all of their passions and discover ones they never expected.

Make your gift today at https://advancement.wlu.edu/register/?id=57727db9-f19e-430d-94c2-7fd6523ec947

06/17/2026

Three Washington and Lee University students were offered a David L. Boren Scholarship to support intensive language study around the world.

This year’s W&L recipients include:
- Darby Burgett ’26 to study Indonesian with the Southeast Asian Flagship Languages Initiative at the University of Wisconsin and then the State University of Malang in Indonesia.

- Jack McClure ’26 to study Indonesian in Malang, Indonesia.

- Ciel Morrill ’26 to study Japanese at Kansai Gaidai University in Osaka.

Read more on The Columns: columns.wlu.edu/three-wl-students-awarded-boren-scholarships-for-global-language-study/

06/16/2026

Washington and Lee University’s Spring Term Abroad program began with the first Spring Term in 1971, providing unprecedented international educational opportunities for W&L students and faculty.

What began as only a handful of six-week intensive language courses abroad quickly evolved to include classes in the arts, humanities and sciences, taking W&L students around the world and providing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about the history of the Spring Term Abroad program and see how much it has evolved over time: https://columns.wlu.edu/going-global/

06/15/2026

This past academic year, Luke Davis ’28 created an independent study project centered around his passion for education and advocacy.

Davis worked with Haley Sigler, associate professor of education and director of W&L’s Education Studies Program. Their research, titled “Federal Education Cuts and Southwest Virginia’s Future,” examined the potential impact of federal education cuts on Southwest Virginia, with a particular focus on TRIO, a suite of federally funded programs born out of the War on Poverty that includes Upward Bound.

Read more on The Columns: https://columns.wlu.edu/shining-a-light/

06/12/2026

Devlin Daugherty ’26 majored in Cognitive and behavioral science at W&L, and this fall he will be attending graduate school at James Madison University to study occupational therapy.

“Working with Brittany Carr, the pre-health adviser, was crucial through the process of identifying and completing pre-requisites for my intended program and navigating the application process. Her commitment to me and her other advisees was incredible as we met regularly to stay on track with deadlines, create personal statements, prepare for interviews and so much more. I truly cannot imagine figuring it all out on my own and am incredibly grateful for her support.”

Read more on The Columns: https://columns.wlu.edu/whats-next-for-devlin-daugherty-26/

06/11/2026

It’s been two weeks since the Class of 2026 graduated! Find out what they’re up to now, hear some of their favorite W&L memories and learn about the professors and mentors who helped shape their journey along the way.

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