Scotland and the British Empire
How British imperial projects saved Scotland from economic ruin, 1707-1945…
U.S Senate Candidate Eddie Garcia Visits W&L College Republicans
Garcia believes that he can flip the state by winning the support of veterans, young adults, and Hispanic voters united by a pro-working class emphasis…
Historical Highlight: John Robinson’s Exhumation
An 1855 letter describes the time capsule buried under the Robinson obelisk…
Being “Faithful to ourselves:” Frederick Douglass’s Prescription for Black America
The advice of the 19th-century Black abolitionist bridges the modern racial equity debate.
The Evolution of the Honor System
W&L’s distinctive system draws on centuries of tradition and Robert E. Lee’s key contributions…
An Interview With Professor Lynn Uzzell
Before the first class of each semester, Visiting Assistant Professor of Politics, Lynn Uzzell, asks her students a question: “What do you think is the most pressing political problem in America today?”
Historical Highlight: The Centennial of the Reaper
The Centennial of the Reaper, September 25, 1931
No Labels, A Moderate Alternative
The group, championing “the common sense majority,” will give Republicans and Democrats needed competition, says Ryan Clancy, its chief strategist.
The Burt Folsom Interview
We discuss the modern criticism of historical figures, in particular W&L’s namesakes, and we explore the value of viewing American history through a more positive lens.
The James Lindsay Interview
We talk to Dr. James Lindsay about critical pedagogy, postmodernism, and navigating the current political environment.
The 1924 Mock Convention
How a W&L tradition earned its famed reputation nearly 100 years ago
