Men's, Women's Tennis Open Play in Chattanooga Oct 4, 2009
also opened the day with a win by besting Kelsey Gray of Lee University, but later fell to third-seeded Emily Hangstefer of host Chattanooga 6-3, 6-0, in the Lookout Mountain Flight. Additionally, advanced to the semi-finals in the North Shore Flight, as the top-seeded Brazilian trounced Lipscomb's Courtney Nutt 6-1, 6-0. (Siusalukis.com)
Political science professor forms Congress of the People Oct 1, 2009
He attended Lee University with the goal of entering the ministry. It was at Lee University that he first studied politics, Samaroo said. (The University Echo, TN)
NYT: Activists push ban on mandatory insurance Sep 30, 2009
States can no more nullify a federal law like this than they could nullify the civil rights laws by adopting constitutional amendments, said Timothy Stoltzfus Jost, a health law expert at Washington & Lee University School of Law. 1. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Background TV found to have negative effect on parent-child interactions Sep 15, 2009
Summarized from Child Development, Vol. 80, Issue 5, The Impact of Background Television on Parent-Child Interaction by Kirkorian, HL (University of Massachusetts), Pempek, TA (formerly at University of Massachusetts, now at Washington and Lee University), Murphy, LA (formerly at University of Massachusetts, now at Portland State University), Schmidt, ME (formerly at University of Massachusetts, now at Children's Hospital), and Anderson, DR (University of Massachusetts). Copyright 2009 The... (EurekAlert!)
Rep. Joe Wilson, Presidential Heckler Sep 11, 2009
Graduated from Washington and Lee University in 1969 and earned a law degree from the University of South Carolina in 1972. Practiced law from 1972 to 2001, including a stint as a deputy counsel at the Energy Department under President Reagan. (Time.com)
Obama's Health Care Speech: Experts Sound Off Sep 11, 2009
"I thought it was a great speech ... all in all, a wonderful performance," said Timothy Jost, a professor of law at Washington and Lee University. While most had something positive to say, there was also some tough criticism. (ABC News)
Franfort starts career at RMS Sep 8, 2009
Frankfort, a graduate of Washington and Lee University, will teach eighth-grade English for the 2009-10 school year. She also has a master's degree in education from Texas State University. (Brookneal Union Star, VA)
Correct, ignore the lies Sep 2, 2009
Edward Wasserman is Knight professor of journalism ethics at Washington and Lee University. Share this page. (Juneau Empire)
Pitfalls of Malpractice Reform Aug 21, 2009
"Nevada was kind of a poster child nationally for why we must have some kind of reform to get rates down," said Adam Scales, a professor of torts and insurance law at Washington and Lee University School of Law. Indeed, as the national health care debate continues into the fall, malpractice reform is expected to come to the forefront. (ABC News)
Some see patient-run co-ops as the answer to health care's ills Aug 21, 2009
"We've tried this before, and it didn't work," said Timothy Jost, a law professor at Washington and Lee University in Lexington, Va. who said hundreds of health care co-ops born out of the folded when the federal government pulled its funding. (USA Today -- Money)
'Public Option' or Co-Op? Experts Sound Off Aug 19, 2009
"Starting up new co-ops across the country that would effectively compete with the mammoth insurers," said Timothy Jost, a health law expert and professor at the Washington and Lee University School of Law, "is like expecting people to start up electric companies in their garages to compete with the dominant regional power company.". Related. (ABC News)
Health co-ops need same shields as public plan Aug 19, 2009
According to national experts like Timothy Jost at Washington and Lee University School of Law and the U.S. Government Accountability Office (that does research for Congress), these cooperatives reflected the culture and values of rural America. They were funded by the Farm Security Administration. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Grafton (Grif) H. Cook II (5) Aug 10, 2009
Grafton (Grif) attended Washington and Lee University, graduated from Southwestern Michigan College, and Western Michigan University with a B.A.. Grif served for six years on the Dowagiac City Council. (St. Joseph Herald-Pallidium, MI)
8 steps to boost health, keep swine flu at bay Aug 3, 2009
However, Dr. Jane Horton, director of student health and counseling at Washington and Lee University, says that the keys for students to stay healthy are not really different despite the swine flus presence. Here are eight measures that Horton thinks students and families should consider as they prepare for the opening of classes. (India Times, India)
Elinor Gordon, collector, Asian porcelain expert; at 91 Aug 1, 2009
She exhibited at the first Winter Antiques Show in Manhattan in 1955, selling a rare punch bowl that is now the centerpiece of the Reeves Collection at Washington and Lee University. She returned to the show in New York every year until 2008, and her booth was a fixture at the major antiques shows in Philadelphia, Boston, and Washington. (Boston Globe)
Preston Moore Appointed President and Director of Encore Bancshares, Inc. Jul 28, 2009
Moore is a graduate of Washington and Lee University with a B.A. degree. He also earned a Master of Business Administration in finance from the University of Texas at Austin. (Primezone Releases)
Rebecca Whittle Added As Women's Soccer Assistant Coach Jul 28, 2009
In addition, Whittle has worked numerous collegiate camps, including UAB, Samford, Georgia Southern, Tennessee Tech, Duke, Rice and Lee University. She has also been a coach with the Vestavia Hills Soccer Club off-and-on since 2000. (Uabsports.com)
Digging deeper: Archaeologists race to show Pompeii daily life Jul 16, 2009
There, scholars such as Rebecca Benefiel of Washington and Lee University continue to steadily document houses there. "So far, more than 11,000 wall inscriptions have been recorded there," Benefiel says. (USA Today -- Tech)
Moore plays field in finale with Lodi Jul 14, 2009
Moore, who plays for Lee University in Tennessee, is returning to his home state for his best friend's wedding. By the time he is done with that, Lodi's season will be close to over and Moore chose to not come back across the country to play in only a handful of games. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Selective Colleges of the South Jul 12, 2009
Washington and Lee University. Located in rural Lexington, Virginia, Washington and Lee is one of the best kept college secrets of the South. (Suite101.com)
Maggie Holland Earns First Ever Perfect IB Diploma at Bartow IB Jul 12, 2009
Holland plans to attend Washington and Lee University in Lexington, Va. this fall. (Bartow Polk County Democrat, FL)
Evergreen Capital names two new executives Jul 7, 2009
He previously worked as an executive with and He is a certified public accountant and holds a bachelor s degree in accounting from Washington and Lee University. Faint, a Cockeysville resident, is an attorney and entrepreneur who has been an executive at several high-tech startups, including CEO of Solstice Software and Impact Labs, as well as CEO of during its 2000 initial public offering. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
Indians' 2007 Draft Picks Jul 5, 2009
ROUND 26 Michael Valadez (797) C; Lee University * 61; 220; R/R; Born 5/31/86 (21) Resides in Pasadena, CA; Scout: Chuck Bartlett. ROUND 27 Daniel Edwards (827) RHP; Kansas State 61; 190; R/R; Born 9/28/85 (21) Resides in Kingwood, TX; Scout: Steve Abney. (Cleveland, TheInsiders.com)
New Targeted Therapy Finds And Eliminates Deadly Leukemia Stem Cells Jul 4, 2009
ScienceDaily (July 3, 2009) New research describes a molecular tool that shows great promise as a therapeutic for human acute myeloid leukemia (AML), a notoriously treatment-resistant blood cancer. The study, published in the July 2nd issue of the journal Cell Stem Cell, describes exciting preclinical studies in which a new therapeutic approach selectively attacks human cancer cells grown in the lab and in animal models of leukemia. (Science Daily)
Local volleyball players headed to Miami Jun 26, 2009
Steinhardt's sister, Megan, plays at Washington and Lee University, a Division III private school in Lexington, Va. I used to go to my sister's tournaments when I was younger and my dad would toss the ball around with me, Linda said. (Cedar Park Hill Country News Weekender, TX)
Under Armour AD of the Year Award Winners Announced Jun 23, 2009
- The National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) announced the 29 winners of the Under Armour AD of the Year Award (ADOY) today. There are four geographic regions - northeast, southeast, central and west; while the membership is separated into seven categories - Football Bowl Subdivision (formerly Division I-A); Football Championship Subdivision (formerly Division I-AA); Division I (formerly Division I-AAA); Division II; Division III; NAIA; and Junior/Community Colleges,... (Nacda.com)
Twins sign two more Draft picks Jun 18, 2009
Bistagne was a shortstop at Lee University in Tennessee. He hit. (MLB.com -- Minnesota Twins)
High-school pitcher excites Padres Jun 16, 2009
Round 23, Jeff Ibarra, LHP, Lee University: Has a fastball around 90 mph with a nice slider and changeup. Round 24, Bo Davis, OF, University of Southern Mississippi: First-team all-Conference USA selection who led Southern Miss with 14 home runs this season. (MLB.com -- San Diego Padres)
GMX Resources Inc. Announces New Executive Appointments Jun 4, 2009
Mr. Stahel also worked for Arthur Andersen & Company for five years, is a Certified Public Accountant and graduated with honors from Washington and Lee University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance and Accounting. Ken Kenworthy, Jr. commented, "All three of these promotions strengthen and broaden our executive management team, greatly enhancing our growth potential for the company. As we move into a better economic environment our business plan is to increase development of our... (Primezone Releases)
Chaparrals claim NAIA baseball national title Jun 1, 2009
After an opening round bye for both Sooner Athletic Conference teams in the tournament, Lubbock Christian started out with an 11-0 drubbing of ninth-seeded Lee University (Tenn ... After Point Loma Nazarene stayed undefeated by eliminating Lee University, the Chaps advanced to the finals with the Sea Lions needing two wins to claim the national title. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
NEWSPAPER: TWITTER poses risks for newspapers... May 27, 2009
Twitter poses risks for papers - Other Views - MiamiHerald (The Drudge Report)
Fresno Pacific's baseball run ends May 26, 2009
Chris Warters hit a two-run homer in the top of the eighth inning to give Lee University of Tennessee a 5-4 victory over Fresno Pacific, eliminating the Sunbirds from the NAIA World Series in Lewiston, Idaho. Modesto's Dwight Nixon hit a solo home run, his ninth of the season, and Oakdale's Joey Norwood went 2 for 3 with a double and a run scored. (Modesto Bee, CA)
SIGGRAPH Emerging Technologies: Breakthroughs in Haptics, Robotics and Gaming May 19, 2009
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Oklahoma City rolling May 15, 2009
Cal Baptist s Malin Thorberg, Cung, Embry-Riddle s Albane Flamant, Lee University s Rachel Ingram, Bethel s Kara Ballinger, Lindsey Wilson s Krista Burton and Lee s Julie Donnestad rounded out the top 10. Ingram and Donnestad are the only two Lee University players in the field by virtue of qualifying as individuals. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Which doctors lead the way? May 14, 2009
"There's a First Amendent right to gather the data, it's lawfully available, and you have a lawful right to package it, synthesize it and put it out in the marketplace," says Rod Smolla, dean of law at Washington and Lee University in Lexington, Va. One major source of medical information is the American Medical Association, which represents 40% of an estimated 700,000 doctors nationwide, but maintains a "masterfile" of information on most doctors practicing in the USA.. (USA Today)
'Old South' Frat Targeted Over Confederate Event May 14, 2009
Kappa Alpha was founded in 1865 at Washington & Lee University, and the group calls Lee its "spiritual founder." With 131 chapters from coast to coast, KA's "Old South" events were a fixture on many Southern campuses for years. But those celebrations have met resistance at some schools. (Fox News)
NAIA golf: Defending champs take tourney lead May 14, 2009
Cal Baptist s Adriana Niclotti followed up a first-round 71 with a six-over par 78 to hold the lead by one shot over Oklahoma City s Sydney Cox, who tied Lee University s Julie Donnestad with the low round of the day at 73. Donnestad and British Columbia s Lindsey Manion are tied for third at 152. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
What readers want vs. what they need May 13, 2009
Edward Wasserman is Knight professor of journalism ethics at Washington and Lee University. E-mail him at edward wasserman@hotmail. (Herald Online, SC -- Opinion)
Lubbock Christian's Rainbolt wins long drive competition May 12, 2009
Rachel Ingram, Lee University, 214 yards. 6. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Three More H1N1 Cases Confirmed In Virginia May 9, 2009
Two of the new cases reported Thursday were at Washington & Lee University, which has seven previously confirmed cases, according to university spokesman Jeff Hanna. The Arlington health district also confirmed its first case. (W-USA News, DC)
Prep: Playoff teams led by skilled catchers May 8, 2009
"As I caught more and more games, it got more easier to know what I should and shouldn't call," said Salley, a senior who will play at Washington and Lee University in Lexington, Va. next season. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Toyoda takes Toyota wheel May 7, 2009
Michael Smitka, an expert on the Japanese auto industry at Washington and Lee University in the US, said: "Toyota faces tremendous challenges. As an organization it has not had to deal with a down cycle before, and this is not just a cycle in one country but in virtually all of its markets." The company, he argues, invested heavily, possibly too heavily, in exports and failed to read the "bubble component" of the marketing correctly. "But then who did?". (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
No New Cases In VA May 6, 2009
State Health Commissioner Karen Remley, M.D., MBA, announced today that one of the two probable new influenza A (H1N1) virus infections announced yesterday at Washington and Lee University in Lexington has been confirmed as influenza A (H1N1) ... State Health Commissioner Karen Remley, M.D., MBA, says the Virginia Department of Health is looking into two probable cases of swine flu at Washington and Lee University in Lexington. (WTVR.com, VA)
Sixth School to Close; 4 Md. Swine Flu Cases Confirmed May 5, 2009
A student at Washington and Lee University in Lexington, Virginia, has tested positive for the illness, and three university students in D.C. were probable cases. One student from Howard University and two from George Washington University have all recovered. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Washington & Lee Student is 3rd Virginian with Swine Flu May 3, 2009
- State health officials say they have confirmed that one of two Washington and Lee University students suspected of contracting swine flu has the disease. The new case raises to three the confirmed cases of swine flu in Virginia. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Probable Swine Flu Cases At Virginia College (9:30 p.m.) May 2, 2009
- State Health Commissioner Karen Remley, M.D., MBA, said today that there are two probable cases of infection with the new influenza A (H1N1) virus, also called "swine flu," at Washington and Lee University in Lexington. "Both students had mild illnesses, both are recovering well, and both were suspected early of possibly having influenza A (H1N1) and were appropriately treated," said Dr. Remley. (WTVR.com, VA)
University gets book back 145 years later Apr 16, 2009
- Washington and Lee University has a missing library book back on its shelves nearly 145 years after it was stolen by a Union soldier during the Civil War ... The school was renamed Washington and Lee University after his death in 1870. (MSNBC -- News)
PG North: Sewickley Academy boys' lacrosse utilizes tough schedule to get ready Apr 16, 2009
Means will play college lacrosse at Washington & Lee University in Lexington, Va. next season. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
The South Will Read Again Apr 16, 2009
Washington and Lee University has a missing library book back on its shelves nearly 145 years after it was stolen by a Union soldier during the Civil War ... The school was renamed Washington and Lee University after his death in 1870 ... (AP) -- Washington and Lee University has a missing library book back on its shelves _ nearly 145 years after it was stolen by a Union soldier during the Civil War. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Weird News)
Owino leads Union to fourth NAIA championship Mar 26, 2009
Union (37-1) lost its only game this season to Lee University (Tenn. in December. (ESPN -- Women's Basketball)
Correction: Justice Thomas story Mar 18, 2009
The school is Washington and Lee University, not William and Lee ... Washington and Lee University. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
In economic downturn, the news media meet the poor Mar 18, 2009
Edward Wasserman is Knight professor of journalism ethics at Washington and Lee University. Originally published in the Athens Banner-Herald on Wednesday, March 18, 2009. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Justice Thomas: Americans don't sacrifice as much Mar 17, 2009
"Our country and our principles are more important than our individual wants," Thomas told close to 400 people who greeted him with a standing ovation at Washington and Lee University, a Shenandoah Valley liberal arts school. He quoted President Kennedy's famous, "Ask not what your country can do for you" speech, but said Americans today are more likely to say, "Ask not what you can do for yourselves or your country but what your country can do for you.". (Anchorage Daily News)
Justice Thomas: U.S. Has Lost Spirit of Sacrifice Mar 17, 2009
A crowd of about 300 people gave Thomas a standing ovation at Washington and Lee University, a liberal arts school in the Shenandoah Valley. The Georgia native took his seat on the court in 1991. (Newsmax)
Supreme Court Justice Thomas Visits Va. School (2:48 a.m.) Mar 17, 2009
(AP) - U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas told a crowd at Washington and Lee University that Americans today don't make the sacrifices of the generations before them. The 60-year-old justice said Monday night that when he was growing up in the South he often heard about the value of self-sacrifice for the higher good. (WTVR.com, VA)
Photo Release -- Northrop Grumman Names R. David Carlton Vice President and Sector Counsel Mar 16, 2009
Carlton earned his Bachelors of Arts degree in political science from Washington and Lee University and his Juris Doctor degree from the Washington and Lee University School of Law. He is a member of the Virginia and California Bars. (Primezone Releases)
Suspect in Wilmette murder-suicide had a violent history Mar 3, 2009
He had been accepted to Roanoke College in Virginia, but was waiting to hear from Washington and Lee University and Gettysburg College. Motes participated in Civil War re-enactments every summer in Wisconsin. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Judge Faulted for Assigning Secretary to Do Personal Tasks Feb 26, 2009
Judge Ruhlmann earned a J.D. from Washington & Lee University in 1987 and worked in private practice for the next 12 years. From 1999 until she was elected to the bench in 2003, she served as a matrimonial referee. (Law.com)
'EDGE' students make the power shift Feb 26, 2009
EDGE partnered with the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy as well as students from Lee University and the University of Tennessee at Knoxville to participate in Power Shift 2009. EDGE will be sending two members to Washington D.C. for the event. (The University Echo, TN)
Quick Glimpse Feb 26, 2009
Lee University: Anna McNeil of Arnoldsville and Lindsay Beacham of Athens were named to the Lee University Dean's List. The University of the South: Kristen Avadna Reinberger and David Bruce Middendorf of Athens were named to the University of the South Dean's List. (Athens Banner-Herald)
N&O editor to join DOT Feb 17, 2009
A native of Washington, he graduated from Washington and Lee University and earned a master's degree in journalism from the University of Missouri. He was a reporter for Congressional Quarterly for three years before joining The N977. (News & Observer)
Policies don't put kids first Feb 14, 2009
Robin Fretwell Wilson of the Washington & Lee University Law School conducted an important analysis of the research on how children fare in different adult living arrangements. In virtually every comparison done to date, children in nuclear families fare better on average than other children, she wrote. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
