Author Archives: Jeff Hanna

About Jeff Hanna

Executive director of communications and public affairs at Washington and Lee University since 2008, previously directed public affairs operations at The College of Wooster, Illinois Wesleyan University, and University of Virginia.

Hinely Photo Finalist in International Competition

W. Patrick HInely's photograph of jazz composer Carla Bley

A photograph by Washington and Lee University photographer W. Patrick Hinely, of the Class of 1973, is one of five finalists for 2012 Photo of the Year in the Jazz Journalists Association Awards. Patrick was one of 45 photographers who submitted a single image for the opening round of the annual contest. (See all the [...]

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W&L Swimmers Stirling and Washnock Earn NCAA Postgraduate Scholarships

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Washington and Lee University senior swimmers Brian Stirling of Skillman, N.J., and Chris Washnock of Greer, S.C., have won NCAA Postgraduate Scholarships for participation in a winter sport.

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W&L Professor's Memoir Nominated for Library of Virginia Award

Washington and Lee English professor Jasmin Darznik's memoir is a nominee for the LIbrary of Virginia's People's Choice Award in Nonfiction

Washington and Lee English professor Jasmin Darznik's celebrated memoir, "The Good Daughter," is a candidate for the Library of Virginia's People's Choice Award for Nonfiction. And even more recently, she received word that the book is on the short list for the 2012 Saroyan Prize for Nonfiction, too. That award is intended to encourage new or [...]

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WDBJ-TV Features "Lexington's Letters to the Editor"

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W&L Ruggers Third in Region

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After a successful fall season when it won six of seven matches, Washington and Lee's club rugby team finished third in April in the Mid Atlanta Rugby Football Union (MARFU), which comprises teams from Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia. During the fall season, W&L lost only to William and [...]

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W&L Honors Three Alumni, Receives $8.5-Million Reunion Gift

Washington and Lee's Distinguished Alumni Award Winners, from left, J. McDaniel Holliday, Class of 1967, William H. Miller III, Class of 1972, and R. William Ide III, Class of 1962.

Washington and Lee University honored three graduates with Distinguished Alumni Awards and celebrated the largest reunion gift in school history on Saturday, May 12, during the annual meeting of the W&L Alumni Association Saturday during Alumni Weekend.

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Mother's Day Haikus on NPR's Weekend Saturday

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W&L Provost Welcomes Alumni with a Look at George Washington

Robert Strong, interim provost at Washington and Lee University, delivers the keynote address for the Opening Assembly of the University's 2012 Alumni Weekend

Washington and Lee University's interim provost, Robert A. Strong, used George Washington's Farewell Address from 1796 as a way to thank alumni returning for W&L's Alumni Weekend for their continued support of their alma mater. Strong provided the keynote address for the Opening Assembly of the annual Alumni Weekend, which features an array of reunion [...]

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WVTF Profiles W&L Student's Thoreau Cabin

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Georgia Historical Society Honors Bo DuBose '62

Beverly M. "Bo" Dubose III, Washington and Lee Class of 1962

Washington and Lee alumnus Beverly M. “Bo” DuBose III has won the 2012 John Macpherson Berrien Award from the Georgia Historical Society. The society gives the Berrien award for a lifetime of achievement in and service to Georgia history. It recognizes people for their vision and generosity in support of history organizations and promoting the mission of the Georgia Historical Society [...]

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