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W&L After Class, the Lifelong Learning PodcastAuthor: Washington and Lee University
Your curiosity doesnt end when you receive your diploma. Washington and Lees Office of Lifelong Learning is here to help you explore the many questions that a good education stirs. In every episode, well invite you to join conversations with our expert faculty, giving you another walk down the Colonnade even if youre hundreds of miles away. Youll hear from favorite faculty members about topics they know and love and meet new professors who can introduce you to new worlds; it all happens here on W&L After Class, where we invite you to join the kinds of discussions that happen after class every day at W&L. Indeed, curiosity remains not unmindful of the future. Language: en Genres: Education Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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The Serendipity of Learning: Openness, Opportunity, and the Liberal Arts with Provost Lena Hill
Episode 48
Tuesday, 9 September, 2025
In this episode, we sit down with Provost Lena Hill, whose vision and leadership maintain the best of the liberal arts education at Washington and Lee. For Hill, education is not only about mastery of a discipline but also about discovery, openness, and the courage to embrace the unexpected. She reflects on her own journey, from studying Renaissance art in Florence to becoming an internationally recognized scholar of Ralph Ellison, and how those formative experiences shape the way she thinks about curriculum, faculty, and students today. From the evolving role of general education to the transformative impact of study abroad, research, and mentoring, Hill shares how W&L empowers students to unlock their potential and pursue lives of meaning. Whether you’re an alum curious about the university’s future, a student navigating your own path, or a lifelong learner seeking inspiration, this conversation offers a thoughtful reminder that education is both an opportunity and a gift.
