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The Spring Spotlight at Washington and Lee University is a celebration of our students’ creativity, innovation, and scholarly achievements during the Spring Term.

This platform showcases a diverse array of projects, including multimedia presentations, research posters, podcasts, films, and digital stories, reflecting the dedication and intellectual curiosity of our student body.

Featured Spring 2026 Courses

ENV 295I: Plantations to Pollution

“Plantations, Pollution, and the Plot,” with a subtitle “Visiting Sites of Extraction and Resistance in the American South.” The slide features a banner image showing three scenes: a historical black-and-white photo of field laborers working with tools, a modern industrial facility with smokestacks emitting white smoke, and a small fenced garden with raised planting beds. The authors’ names and date “May 21, 2026” appear at the bottom.

ROML 297A: Walking the Portuguese Caminho de Santiago

Screenshot of a Padlet map titled “Camino de Santiago 2026: Collaborative Journey Map,” showing northern Portugal and northwestern Spain. The map is marked with multiple location pins along the Camino route, including Porto, Vila do Conde, Barcelos, Ponte de Lima, and areas near the Spanish border. A sidebar on the left lists locations with small thumbnail images, while the map itself displays roads, towns, and geographic features in a warm-toned style.

THTR 290: COSPLAY: The Intersection of Storytelling, Character, and Clothing as Community and Craft

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About the Spring Spotlight

The Spring Spotlight is an evolution of the traditional Spring Term Festival, designed to provide a more accessible and engaging platform for student work. By embracing digital mediums, we aim to reach a broader audience and offer flexible viewing opportunities beyond the constraints of a single event.

Explore Student Projects by Course

Navigate through the exceptional work produced by our students, organized by the courses in which they were developed. This structure offers insight into the academic contexts and objectives that shaped each project, allowing you to appreciate the depth and breadth of our curriculum.