Schwarzman and Gilman Scholars, holiday spirit on campus, upcoming Lifelong Learning trip and other news from W&L.
 
Family Connection: December 2022
 
Holiday Pops Concert in Wilson Concert Hall
Scene on Campus
Every week during the academic year, university photographers Kevin Remington and Shelby Hamelman capture the scene on campus through their lenses. In this recent edition: students prepare for exams, the holiday spirit thrives on campus and much more!
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Feature Stories
2022: A Year in Review
2022 was a remarkable year for Washington and Lee by any measure. In addition to the full program of academic and extracurricular activities and campus events that we enjoyed this year, we have many reasons to celebrate this institution and give thanks for the tremendous community that makes our success possible.
Kristina Lozinskaya ’22 Among 2024 Class of Schwarzman Scholars
Lozinskaya, a 2022 graduate, will receive a master’s degree in global affairs from Tsinghua University in China.
A New Generation of W&L Friendship
What started as a “Tale of Two Evans” 33 years ago has sparked a new friendship for first-years Max Patterson and Spratt Allison.
Jack Evans '25 and Hadley Foulk '25 Awarded Gilman Scholarships to Study Abroad
The Gilman Scholarship Program offers awards of up to $5,000 to U.S. undergraduate recipients.
Building Her W&L Experience
Sadie Charles Calame ’23 has built a well-rounded college experience through campus and community involvement.
 
Campus Events
Washington and Lee Celebrates Winter Holidays
’Tis the season for holiday events on campus and in the local community! Check out what’s happening around Lexington this holiday season.
W&L Presents the ‘Miami All Stars’
The show is scheduled for Jan. 27 Tickets are required.
 
Washington and Lee Athletics
W&L offers 24 varsity sports, 12 for men and 12 for women. All sports compete at the NCAA Division III level, and most participate in the Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC). The Generals enjoyed a tremendous fall athletics season that culminated with five programs competing in NCAA Championship events. View the 2022-23 composite sports schedule. Check out these recent stories about W&L student-athletes, coaches and team news.
 
Lifelong Learning
W&L understands the importance of Lifelong Learning both inside and outside the classroom. Through Traveller, W&L's educational adventure program, participants will get to know the world firsthand, to experience different cultures inside their borders, to appreciate different world views and to savor the inspiring beauty and history of other lands.
Learn more about a pair of trips to Sorrento and the Amalfi Coast in April 2023 and how to book a spot here.
 
Follow @wlulibrary on Instagram
Students spent a lot of time in Leyburn Library as they prepared for their final exams. Follow @wlulibrary on Instagram and stay up-to-date with the latest happenings from the University Library!
Additional Social Media Accounts to Follow
Follow along with all of campus' social media channels with the W&L social media directory! Click here for a full list.
 
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