April news and events for W&L alumni
 
Alumni, faculty and students celebrated the 50th anniversary of the W&L archaeology program and the work of Professor Emeritus of Anthropology and Archaeology John McDaniel ’64 (left) April 12-13. McDaniel, who spearheaded the excavation of Liberty Hall Academy, was joined during the welcome reception by Arielle Langhorne P’25, his former student Henry Langhorne ’83, P’25, Olivia Langhorne ’25 and his wife, Nell McDaniel.
April 2024
 
A Note From Campus
Springtime in Lexington truly cannot be beat! Campus is busy with activity, and we have an event every weekend until the summer. The School of Law just welcomed back alumni from the classes of 2019 to 1974 for Law Alumni Weekend. This past weekend, alumni from all generations came to campus to celebrate the 50th anniversary of archaeology at W&L with a reunion honoring the contributions of Professor Emeritus of Anthropology and Archaeology John McDaniel '64. Lifelong Learning's Tom Wolfe Weekend Seminar featuring Tess Gunty, author of "The Rabbit Hutch," is next week, followed by Alumni Weekend 2024 the first weekend in May. We are grateful to all of our reunion committee volunteers for their hard work – there is much to celebrate!
Undergraduate students are taking Winter Term exams this week, which means only one thing: Spring Term is around the corner! We want to hear from you what your favorite Spring Term class and/or memory was. Send your thoughts to magazine@wlu.edu.
John Jensen '01
Executive Director
Alumni and Career Services
 
Reunion News Roundup
Meet the 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients
Washington and Lee University is proud to announce this year's Distinguished Alumni Award winners, who will be recognized during Alumni Weekend May 2-5: Theodore "Ted" Bauer '74, James "Jim" Farrar '74, William "Bill" Wallace '74, '77L, Thomas "T." Blair '99 and Elizabeth Richey Thompson '99.
Alumni Return to Campus to Celebrate 50th Anniversary of W&L's Archaeology Program
Students, faculty and alumni gathered April 12-13 to recognize the archaeological evolution of W&L’s back campus and to honor the work of Professor Emeritus of Anthropology and Archaeology John McDaniel ’64.
2024 Law Alumni Weekend
W&L Law Presents Alumni Awards During 2024 Reunion Celebration
Bill Oast ’71, '74L was honored with the Outstanding Alumnus Award. Calvin Awkward '06, '09L and Kathy McLaughlin '19L were recognized for volunteer work.
 
Alumni in Action
Caleigh Wells ’17 Found Her Calling in Climate Reporting
The reporter and podcast host won a 2023 National Edward R. Murrow Award for her part in BURNED, which investigated failures by the U.S. Forest Service to protect California towns from potential high-risk wildfires.
Erin Hughes '21 Earns Prestigious Coaching Recognition
The third-year assistant women's basketball coach was named to the WBCA Thirty Under 30 List.
Alumni Spotlight: Arthur Vorbrodt ’17L
Arthur Vorbrodt is a senior counsel in the Transactions Practice Group at Foley & Lardner in Dallas.
Lane Johansen
Lane Johansen ’22 Selected for Fulbright to Poland
Johansen has been awarded a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to teach English to students in Poland.
 
Alumni Events
Alumni College Ai
The Imitation Game: Artificial Intelligence and the Human Position
Register now for the upcoming Alumni College on July 7-12. This year’s Alumni College will explore the current state of artificial intelligence and consider the likely futures for this technology and its possible impact on humanity.
Learn more
 
Alumni Weekend 2024
Online registration for Alumni Weekend 2024 (May 2-5) closes on Sunday, April 28. Check-in and day-of event registration will open on Thursday, May 2, at Hotchkiss Alumni House. Be sure to visit the event page for all the weekend details and to view the up-to-date schedule: go.wlu.edu/aw.
Register here
 
Newsworthy
Spring Update on Campus Construction Projects
New Williams School construction and Elrod Commons Phase 2 renovations both remain on schedule, while the new Lindley Center for Student Wellness will break ground soon.
Celebrating Spring: Outing Club’s Top Five Hikes
Alumni Weekend reunions are the perfect time to experience the great outdoors that surround Washington and Lee.
W&L Alumni and Student Awarded NSF Fellowships
Emma Aldrich ’22, Tanajia Moye-Green ’23 and Jules Seay ’24 have received pre-doctoral graduate research fellowships from the National Science Foundation to support their research.
For the Love of the Game
Washington and Lee’s club squash team brings together players from all levels and has quickly risen the ranks in the collegiate competition circuit.
Read more W&L news on The Columns
 
In Memoriam
Chris Ball
Donna “Chris” Butler Ball, Trustee Emerita
Ball served on the W&L Board of Trustees from 2001-2006 and was a member of the Parents Leadership Council from 1996-2001.
 
Connect
Lifelong Learning Vienna
Vienna Getaway: Discovering Austria’s Capital & the Danube Valley
Vienna's rich history, vibrant culture and warm hospitality offer an unforgettable travel experience for anyone seeking to immerse themselves in the beauty and charm of one of Europe’s most beloved cities.
Learn more about the tour
 
Annual Fund
Class Giving
Classes ending in 4 and 9: Commemorate your reunion milestone by making a contribution to the Annual Fund. Reunion class gifts offer the opportunity to invest in your alma mater so current and future students will receive an exceptional education.
Make your gift today
 
Save the Date
04-26
19th Annual Tom Wolfe Weekend
The weekend's seminar will feature author Tess Gunty and her novel, "The Rabbit Hutch."
Learn more
05-02
Alumni Weekend 2024
We're celebrating you, Classes of 1974, 1979, 1984, 1989, 1994, 1999, 2004 and 2009.
Learn more
07-07
Alumni College: The Imitation Game: Artificial Intelligence and the Human Position
We'll explore the current state of artificial intelligence and consider the likely futures for this technology and its possible impact on humanity.
Learn more
 
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