The Columns Weekly - Thursday, June 25, 2026 From The Columns Six Faculty Members named to Endowed Professorships in The College and The Williams School These faculty have been recognized for their outstanding teaching, scholarship and service to the university. Athletics Places 12th Nationally in Final Learfield Directors’ Cup Standings The finish equals the best placing in school history. Staying Involved Through Spring Term Abroad and on campus, W&L alumni donated their time and shared their knowledge and experiences to enhance several Spring Term courses. New Endowment Expands Mental Health Support at W&L Gambrill Corckran Robinson ’97 Establishes Endowment for Mental Health Wellness Read More W&L News on The Columns Employee Accolades Sofia Elverdin Selected as Co-Recipient of the Best Dissertation Prize From the American Political Science Association’s Women, Gender and Politics Section The assistant professor of politics will receive her prize at the association’s annual meeting in Boston in September. Melanie Wilson Publishes Major Works on Criminal Procedure The books include a criminal procedure casebook coauthored by W&L law professor Alex Klein. W&L Chemistry Professor Publishes Paper in the Journal of Organic Chemistry Erin Gray and several of her former students co-authored a paper titled “Photocatalytic Iminyl Radical Cyclization for the Synthesis of Quinazolinones.” Michelle Drumbl Publishes Essay in the Pittsburgh Tax Review The article explores ways to recognize the tax credit needs of unmarried cohabitating parents. Want to be recognized for your work or do you have a colleague who should be recognized for their accomplishments? Simply use the employee accolade submission form. Meet a Colleague Meet a Colleague: Missy Carter Missy Carter serves as the office manager for Public Safety. Learn more about Missy in our "Meet a Colleague" feature series. Featured Social Media Site Consider giving the W&L Alumni Office a follow on Instagram! Make sure to follow all the university's social media channels for more information about happenings on our campus! Twitter/X - @wlunews | @wlulex | @wlulaw Facebook - Washington and Lee University | Working at W&L Instagram - @wlunews | @wlulex | @wlulaw Upcoming Events Welcome Coffee with Shaleigh Howells 8:30-10 a.m. The Native American & Indigenous Cohort is hosting a welcome coffee our new colleague, Shaleigh Howells, NAGPRA Coordinator. Please stop by and welcome Shaleigh to campus. Ice Cream Social 2-3 p.m. Café 77 Dining Room Enjoy a special treat courtesy of Dining Services! Free Employee Yoga 3:30 p.m. Leyburn Library, Lower Level 4 Enjoy free yoga led by instructors from Center of Gravity. All experience levels are welcome and no experience in necessary. Make sure to bring a yoga mat and a water bottle! Ice Cream Social 2-3 p.m. Café 77 Dining Room Enjoy a special midweek treat sponsored by the Office of Communications. Independence Day Holiday The university will be closed on Friday, July 3 to celebrate the Independence Day holiday. Free Employee Yoga 3:30 p.m. Leyburn Library, Lower Level 4 Enjoy free yoga led by instructors from Center of Gravity. All experience levels are welcome and no experience in necessary. Make sure to bring a yoga mat and a water bottle! Ice Cream Social 2-3 p.m. Café 77 Dining Room Cool off at the Ice Cream Social sponsored by The Library.

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