Celebrate and Commemorate at W&L Alumni Weekend 2026
Alumni from the classes ending in 1 and 6 are invited to return to campus April 30-May 3 for a weekend of celebration and support of Washington and Lee.
All Stories In Chronological Order
Office Space: Laura Ulmer
Laura Ulmer serves as the associate dean of student engagement in Student Affairs at Washington and Lee University.
Making Civic Magic
Shepherd Program students spent their Winter Term imagining how to create healthy spaces for civic discourse in the Rockbridge area.
University Chapel Renovations Nearing Completion
Modernized building systems and updated galleries will greet visitors when the historic landmark reopens this spring.
W&L Presents Premiere Screening of ‘The Brownsburg Conversations’
The May 6 screening of the feature-length documentary is free and open to the public.
Beyond the Classroom
Lela Casey ’25 took her education around the world with a series of immersive language learning opportunities made possible by W&L’s Office of Fellowships.
Meet a Colleague: Chris Reid
Chris Reid serves as assistant dean and director of housing and residence life.
Career Paths: Makayla Foust ’26L
After graduation, Makayla Foust will work in Misdemeanor Early Representation Unit at the Dekalb County Public Defender’s Office.
Kish Parella Featured Speaker at VALET Program Annual Meeting
The program provides guidance and resources to Virginia companies engaged in global markets.
Washington and Lee Receives Grant from Virginia Department of Environmental Quality
The grant will support a cross-campus collaboration to optimize efforts to reduce food waste.
