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Success Off (and On) the Field

CLS alumnus Nick Mosher (Russian 2021) always finds support at W&L, whether he's writing a thesis on Russian politics, starting an online human rights newspaper or helping the football team win ODACs.

CLS in the Press — March 10, 2022


W&L Community Reacts to Invasion of Ukraine

Members of the Washington and Lee University community, including CLS alumnus Nick Mosher (Russian 2021) are responding to last month’s incursion by offering educational opportunities and raising funds for relief efforts.

CLS in the Press — March 10, 2022


Advisor Chat: Heather Sweetser

Meet Heather Sweetser— CLS Program Advisor, 2007 Arabic alumna and overall rockstar. Heather advises for CLS at University of New Mexico where she has taught Arabic for over seven years. Heather’s Arabic language journey began in 1998 when she enlisted as a linguist in the U.S. Army. An unsatisfact…

CLS Program News — January 25, 2022


CLS Refresh Spotlight: Liz Adema

Meet 2016 CLS Swahili Scholar and Refresh participant, Liz Adema! Liz participated in the CLS Swahili program in Arusha, Tanzania six years ago and in the time since her motivation to learn Swahili has become even stronger.   Liz’s husband is Kenyan and…

CLS Program News — January 14, 2022