Raising the Bar
Three W&L alumni are continuing their dedication to public service as presidents of their respective state bar associations.
Citizenship Archive (11 Stories)
New Endowment Expands Mental Health Support at W&L
For Washington and Lee University alumna Gambrill Corckran Robinson ’97, giving back is both a reflection of gratitude and a deeply personal commitment to helping students navigate some of their most formative years.
‘An Ethos of Caring’
For more than 40 years, Kathekon has connected Washington and Lee students and alumni through service, mentorship and campus traditions.
Team Player
When Jackson Stokes ’25 walked across the stage in May to accept his Washington and Lee University diploma, he was certain that while he was leaving the campus behind, the community would travel with him for the rest of his life.
Best Practice
Dr. Charles Frankum ’90 lays claim to being one of the few surgeons in the country who flies himself to appointments at rural hospitals.
Remarkable Women
At the 2025 undergraduate Commencement, Barbara Jenkins ’92L, Kate Jenkins Howard ’99 and Kylie Therrien ’25 became the first female triple generation legacy at Washington and Lee University.
A Courageous Step
As Yuchen Qian ’25 prepares to graduate with degrees in politics and philosophy and a minor in German, he reflects on the many facets that shaped his Washington and Lee University experience and on his less-than-linear path to get here.
American Dream
Tolu Olubunmi ’02 has made her journey to citizenship an opportunity to inspire and serve others.
Preserving the Future
Robert Balentine '79 and his wife, Betty, are recipients of the 2025 Cynthia Pratt Laughlin Medal from the Garden Club of America for their preservation work at the Southern Highlands Reserve.
Philanthropy Education Week Kicks Off March 10
The four-day event emphasizes the vital role of philanthropic contributions in enhancing the student experience at W&L.
Trust in W&L
Continued support from the Lettie Pate Evans Foundation demonstrates the power of endowed giving.
