Washington and Lee English Department

Spend a June afternoon writing poetry with Professor Lesley Wheeler. Poet Camp is hosting her for a virtual class, “Poetry from the Underworld,” on June 28th. For details, visit: https://poetcamp.com/poetry-from-the-underworld-lesley-wheeler/

Join us today to celebrate our scholarships and awards winners!

It's been another great year in the English Department!

Go check out Professor Leah Naomi Green on the latest episode of W&L's "After Class" podcast
https://www.wlu.edu/alumni/lifelong-learning/online-programs/after-class-podcast/leah-green

Join us for the Kendrick Award Presentations, a celebration of art, nature, and storytelling! Hope to see you there!
🗓 Wednesday, Oct 29 | 🕖 7pm | 📍Hillel

Catch Professor Lesley Wheeler sharing Mycocosmic across Washington, New Mexico, and Florida.

Professor Lesley Wheeler is recognized in Best American Poetry 2025 and celebrates the publication of a new essay, solidifying her place among today's leading literary voices. Go check it out on The Columns

Please join us today, Sept. 25, at 6pm in Northen Auditorium for an evening of poetry with Jaswinder Bolina and Julia Kolchinsky. This event is free and open to the public.

Former Shenandoah Contributors to Give Annual Shannon-Clark Lecture at W&L Julia Kolchinsky and Jaswinder Bolina will deliver the annual Shannon-Clark Lecture in English at Washington and Lee University at 6 p.m. on Sept. 25 in Northen Auditorium in Leyburn Library. The e…

Please join us this Thursday, Sept. 25, at 6pm in Northen Auditorium for an evening of poetry with Jaswinder Bolina and Julia Kolchinsky.

Go check out Professor Leah’s poem “Nothing Survives Without Food” in The Nation! Link: https://www.thenation.com/article/culture/nothing-surives-without-food/