Washington and Lee English Department

07/27/2026

Prof. Lesley Wheeler’s Poem ‘Return Path’ is Featured on The Slowdown Podcast. Listen now!

Today’s poem is Return Path by Lesley Wheeler.

05/21/2026

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/

05/20/2026

Join us today to celebrate our scholarships and awards winners!

05/18/2026

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

03/04/2026

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

10/27/2025

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

10/14/2025

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

09/25/2025

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

09/25/2025

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.

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…

09/23/2025

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