Jin Ni
‘Be undeniable:’ Michele Ghee on succeeding as a Black woman in corporate America
Ghee invited as joint Women’s History Month initiative between W&L and VMI
![Pieces performed included Summertime by George Gershwin, Feels So Good by Chuck Mangione and It Don’t Mean A Thing by Duke Ellington. Photo by Elena Lee, ’25.](https://ringtumphi.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/dance-show-elena-lee-1-900x675.jpeg)
A night of music and magic at Keller Theatre
In their first ever collaboration, university dance and jazz groups brought the charm of 1940s New Orleans to little Lexington
Krissah Thompson speaks to students about diversity and inclusion in the workplace
Thompson was part of the 72nd Journalism Ethics Institute, a two-day event for W&L’s student journalists.
COVID-19 Update: W&L plans for winter and spring semesters
One in-person semester finished. With two more to go, W&L looks at how to make next semester safer and better.
Contact Committee hosts Andrew Yang
The news of Amy Coney Barrett's confirmation broke during Yang’s talk
COVID-19 update: students muse on this semester and the next
About 60% of students said they’ll return to campus. But what are the other 40% doing?
All is not fair in COVID and war
We need healthy discourse on campus about real solutions to balancing students’ mental health and keeping everyone safe — but herd immunity and strict lockdowns aren’t it.
![17 first-year international students are studying abroad at St. Andrews due to travel restrictions.](https://ringtumphi.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/IMG_8765-900x675.jpg)
International first-year students face unique challenges
First year international students must overcome pandemic challenges, even as they are stranded from home and the W&L community
![Students social distance on the Colonnade.](https://ringtumphi.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/LMK_1300-900x600.jpeg)
University eases rules due to low COVID-19 positivity rates during arrival and surveillance testing
Students can now visit one another in their residences as long as they wear masks and social distance.
![A view of the Washington and Lee University School of Law. Photo by Elizabeth Bell.](https://ringtumphi.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/IMG_6898-900x600.jpg)
Law students consider withdrawing from Executive Committee after denial of diploma petition
Some law students feel their interests haven't been adequately represented by student government
The last events held on campus before virtual learning: ‘Considering Matthew Shepard’ oratorio
Due to policy changes concerning large gatherings, there was only one showing of the oratorio
![April 12, 2020: Easter Sunday in Lexington. Photo by Hannah Denham.](https://ringtumphi.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/IMG_4140-900x675.jpg)
Lexington prepares for major cut in tax revenue as local businesses shutter
A few restaurants still offer curbside pick-up or delivery
![Jin Ni, '22, moved into her new home. Photo courtesy of Jin Ni.](https://ringtumphi.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/IMG_1747-675x900.jpg)
Finding housing when I was told to leave
A Ring-tum Phi reporter
shares her experience facing
discrimination and difficulty
finding a place to stay
![The current Washington and Lee University diploma, for both law and undergraduate students, displays portraits of George Washington and Robert E. Lee. [Image from online petition]](https://ringtumphi.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/diploma.jpg)
Washington and Lee University diplomas will keep namesake portraits
The Board of Trustees rejected the petition started by law students
![Luke Basham, Democratic party analyst, stands at the podium to introduce the roll call.](https://ringtumphi.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/DSC_0971-900x600.jpeg)
Bernie Sanders wins Mock Con’s Democratic nomination after contested convention
The 27th Mock Convention nominates Sanders for president
![Patti Solis Doyle address Mock Convention.](https://ringtumphi.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Doyle-900x600.jpg)
Patti Solis Doyle talks immigration, Hispanic voters in 2020 election
Doyle spoke directly to DREAMers during her Mock Convention speech
![Café 77 offers patrons Royal Cup coffee. Photo by Hannah Denham.](https://ringtumphi.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/2A31EBA0-6335-456C-B490-2C4DFD422164-e1581539682360-675x900.jpg)
Dining Services considers changing coffee suppliers
Students say they're excited about the possible change
![The home of the Shepherd Program is in Mattingly House on Lee Avenue. Photo by Jin Ni, '22.](https://ringtumphi.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/IMG_5866-900x675.jpeg)
How a wealthy institution promotes poverty studies
The Shepherd Program continues to impact students after more than 20 years
![The current Washington and Lee University diploma, for both law and undergraduate students, displays portraits of George Washington and Robert E. Lee. [Image from online petition]](https://ringtumphi.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/diploma.jpg)
Robert E. Lee descendant supports Washington and Lee diplomas without the namesakes’ portraits
A group of law students launched the petition in November.
![Dr. Kirk Luder meets with Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam. Photo courtesy of Josh Gross.](https://ringtumphi.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/IMG_5750-675x900.jpg)
Recovery program to benefit from Virginia governor’s grant
The money will help Washingtonian Society reach more students, says Kirk Luder
![Students participate in the Introduction to Law, Justice and Society class. Photo courtesy of Kevin Remington.](https://ringtumphi.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/F15A2FD4-611B-4C44-A803-4C029B0885C0.jpeg)
Students can now minor in legal studies
The program seeks to provide a 'liberal arts look at the law'
![The living room of the Nuestro Hogar Latino displays flags of various Latin American countries. Photo by Jin Ni, '22.](https://ringtumphi.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/News_-Nuestro-Hogar-Latino-1-900x600.jpg)
The new house on the block: Nuestro Hogar Latino
New housing option fosters community for Latinx or Hispanic students
![Washington Hall, from the steps of Lee Chapel. Photo by Hannah Denham.](https://ringtumphi.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/DSC_1011-900x600.jpg)
Scheduling changes allow for just one week of class after Thanksgiving
Mock Convention affects usual winter term scheduling, too
![Renovations include wooden decks built on to all three Woods Creek apartment buildings. Photo by Hannah Denham, '20](https://ringtumphi.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/DSC_0833-900x600.jpg)
All three Woods Creek apartments renovated
Long-awaited updates to housing are complete
![Kat Oakley, '19, carries compost during a run. Photo by Jin Ni, '22.](https://ringtumphi.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Unknown-1-4-900x600.jpeg)
Yes, those loud wrappers from “Coop” are actually compostable
The amount of compost collected on campus has quadrupled since 2008
![Rossella Gabriele, '19. Photo by Hannah Denham, '20.](https://ringtumphi.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/download-6-900x600.jpg)
Student spotlight: Rossella Gabriele, ‘19
"I was happiest when I stopped trying to fit in."