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U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine Urges W&L Law’s 141 Graduates to be Heroes
U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine, of Virginia, had a simple message for the 141 students who received their juris doctor degrees from Washington and Lee University's School of Law on Saturday, May 11: "Be someone's hero." Addressing the 158th commencement ceremony in the W&L Law School's history, Kaine said that while the newly graduated lawyers may [...]
U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine, of Virginia, had a simple message for the 141 students who received their juris doctor degrees from Washington and Lee University's School of Law on Saturday, May 11: "Be someone's hero." Addressing the 158th commencement ceremony in the W&L Law School's history, Kaine said that while the newly graduated lawyers may [...]
W&L Honors Three Alumni, Returning Classes at Reunion Weekend
Washington and Lee University presented Distinguished Alumni Awards Saturday to three of its graduates and received major gifts from returning classes during the Generals Assembly, the annual meeting of the Alumni Association in Lee Chapel.
Washington and Lee University presented Distinguished Alumni Awards Saturday to three of its graduates and received major gifts from returning classes during the Generals Assembly, the annual meeting of the Alumni Association in Lee Chapel.
Boetsch Addresses Opening Assembly of W&L Reunions
Laurent Boetsch, director of international education at Washington and Lee, delivered the keynote address for the University's annual Alumni Weekend on Thursday, May 2.
Laurent Boetsch, director of international education at Washington and Lee, delivered the keynote address for the University's annual Alumni Weekend on Thursday, May 2.
Lynchburg Attorney Honored by Washington and Lee School of Law
Attorney Robin Wood, principal at Edmunds & Williams in Lynchburg, was honored recently during the annual Order of the Coif ceremony at Washington and Lee School of Law.
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Attorney Robin Wood, principal at Edmunds & Williams in Lynchburg, was honored recently during the annual Order of the Coif ceremony at Washington and Lee School of Law.
W&L Students Invent Class in Medical Spanish
An interest in medical Spanish led to a student-created and student-directed class.
An interest in medical Spanish led to a student-created and student-directed class.
PBS Correspondent Ray Suarez Discusses Challenges for Reporters, Audiences
Ray Suarez, the Washington-based senior correspondent for the “PBS NewsHour,” told a Washington and Lee University audience Monday that rather than talking about things that matter to the American people, too much of the national election was spent obsessing about "what Joe Biden might call 'malarkey.' "
Ray Suarez, the Washington-based senior correspondent for the “PBS NewsHour,” told a Washington and Lee University audience Monday that rather than talking about things that matter to the American people, too much of the national election was spent obsessing about "what Joe Biden might call 'malarkey.' "
Andrew Delbanco Inspires W&L Audience about Education on Founders' Day
Citing the current national conversation about whether or not college is worth it, Andrew Delbanco told a Washington and Lee University audience Friday that we should not lose sight of the mystery of higher education.
Citing the current national conversation about whether or not college is worth it, Andrew Delbanco told a Washington and Lee University audience Friday that we should not lose sight of the mystery of higher education.
Alpine Tower Lures Climbers to W&L's Back Campus
Climbing is not a solo sport on the new Alpine Tower, a multi-obstacle ropes course rising 50ft into the air on Washington and Lee University's back campus.
Climbing is not a solo sport on the new Alpine Tower, a multi-obstacle ropes course rising 50ft into the air on Washington and Lee University's back campus.
W&L Entrepreneurship Summit Joins Aspiring Students, Successful Alumni
Washington and Lee's young entrepreneurship program brought practicing professionals to campus for summit to share their lessons with students.
Washington and Lee's young entrepreneurship program brought practicing professionals to campus for summit to share their lessons with students.
Phi Beta Kappa Speaker Addresses Historians' Fine Line
Posted on March 14, 2013 by Jeff Hanna
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Elizabeth Varon, of the University of Virginia, told the annual Phi Beta Kappa/Society of the Cincinnati Convocation at Washington and Lee Thursday that historians must walk a fine line between detachment and engagement and need to be humble in their judgments.