Rick Williams, of Washington and Lee's Class of 1977, has dubbed himself the "pit bull of 10th Street" because of his passionate pursuit of issues in that Roanoke, Va., neighborhood. The Sunday, Feb. 19, edition of the Roanoke Times wrote about Rick's latest efforts to alter the Roanoke landscape. He recently purchased a three-acre plot of land in [...]
In her new book Washington and Lee history professor Molly Michelmore traces the development of taxing and spending policy.
The Black Lung Clinic at Washington and Lee University's School of law has filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court, seeking to protect two provisions of the Black Lung Benefits Act that are included in the Affordable Care Act.
Students Against Rockbridge Area Hunger (SARAH), a Washington and Lee student organization, raised $8,500 for local food organizations through the University's 26th annual Lip Sync Contest in late January. Proceeds from the event were distributed to Natural Bridge/Glasgow Food Pantry (NBGFP), Rockbridge Area Relief Association (RARA), and Campus Kitchen at Washington and Lee. Due to [...]
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