The Road to the White House Runs Through Mock Con
At Mock Convention’s Parents and Family Weekend event, former White House press secretaries shared their experiences and spoke about the relationship between politics and the media.
Mock Con Archive (17 Stories)
Mock Convention Kicks Off 2028 Cycle
Mock Convention 2028 hosted its first campus conversation this fall during Young Alumni Weekend.
Former White House Press Secretaries to Speak at Mock Convention Parents and Family Weekend Event
Dana Perino and Josh Earnest will participate in a fireside chat at 5:30 p.m. on Oct. 2 in University Chapel.
Doug Emhoff to Speak at Mock Convention Young Alumni Weekend Event
The former second gentleman will participate in a fireside chat at 3 p.m. on Sept. 25 in University Chapel.
What’s Next for Bailey Jordan ’26
Jordan is moving back to her hometown in North Carolina to work in the marketing department at Allspring Global Investments.
W&L Remembers: President Jimmy Carter
The former president, who died Dec. 29, interacted with the Washington and Lee University community on multiple occasions.
W&L’s 2024 Mock Convention Predicts Donald Trump Will Win Republican Nomination
A student-run academic exercise, Mock Con remains the most accurate political mock convention in the country
Washington and Lee University’s 28th Mock Convention Brings Prominent Speakers to Campus
The student-led convention, held every four years, will bring several notable speakers to W&L on Feb. 9-10.
Special Collections Exhibit Showcases Mock Convention Memories
Washington and Lee University’s Special Collections and Archives has been working with the 2024 Mock Convention to debut an exhibit showcasing extraordinary items from past conventions.
Mock Con’s Presidential Gala Creates Convention Buzz
The 28th Mock Convention’s Presidential Gala on Nov. 12 offered the campus a glimpse of the upcoming excitement for the 2024 mock presidential convention.
Karl Rove to Speak at Mock Convention Auction During Parents and Family Weekend
Rove, former Senior Advisor and Deputy Chief of Staff to President George W. Bush, will deliver remarks at the Oct. 5 event. Tickets to the auction in Evans Hall remain available.
Mock Convention’s Spring Kickoff Features Former Vice President
Mock Convention made its Spring Kickoff event an informative preview of upcoming convention conversations.
Mock Convention Presents Spring Kickoff with Mike Pence and Bret Baier
The W&L community event will be held on Tuesday, March 21, at 6 p.m. in W&L’s University Chapel.
Student Organization Spotlight: Mock Convention
Mock Convention is gathering steam as the organization prepares for its Spring Kickoff event on March 21.
Rain or Shine, W&L’s Community Comes Together for Parents and Family Weekend
The annual event brought 1,800 people to campus.
Mock Convention Welcomes Former First Lady and Daughter for Parents and Family Weekend Event
Hosted during Parents and Family Weekend, the Sept. 30 event will kick off the 28th Mock Convention.
From Lexington to Capitol Hill
Want to work for the U.S. Congress? Judging by past successes, earning a degree from Washington and Lee University is a pretty good start.
