W&L Launches $650 Million Capital Campaign
Washington and Lee University announced on Friday, Oct. 25, the launch of a $650 million comprehensive capital campaign, Leading Lives of Consequence: The Campaign for Washington and Lee.
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W&L Welcomes New Trustees Josephine Covington ’96, P’24 and Jack Huffard ’90, P’28
Josephine S. Covington ’96, P’24 and John C. “Jack” Huffard Jr. ’90, P’28 joined the Washington and Lee University Board of Trustees on Oct. 25, at the board’s fall meeting in Lexington.
Historic Gift Allows Washington and Lee University to Adopt Need-Blind Admissions Policy
Alumnus Bill Miller donates $132 million to expand access and affordability.
W&L Honors Letitia Pate Whitehead Evans with Washington Award
The university posthumously awarded its highest honor to Letitia Pate Whitehead Evans on May 17.
W&L Welcomes New Trustees Cindy Hauser ’92, Charlie Prioleau ’82 and Michael Spencer ’96L
All three were sworn in as trustees on Oct. 20.
Brandon Hasbrouck ’11L to Give Inaugural Provost’s Lecture
Annual Provost’s Lecture celebrates W&L faculty for excellence in scholarship and teaching.
Statement Regarding the Relocation of Plaques to a New Exhibit in University Chapel
Four historical plaques relocated on campus are being installed in a new exhibit in University Chapel.
In Memoriam: Farris Hotchkiss ’58, former Vice President of University Relations and Secretary of the University
Hotchkiss worked at his alma mater for 35 years. After retirement, he was an active W&L volunteer and alumni ambassador.
W&L Graduates 453 Students at 236th Commencement
In his remarks, President Will Dudley told the Class of 2023 the ability to think freely, critically, and humanely has prepared them to be conscientious interpreters of the world.
W&L Welcomes New Trustees Cynthia Cheatham ’07, Kelly Golub ’93 and Jim Lawson ’77
All three were sworn in as trustees of their alma mater on May 19.
In Memoriam: William McHenry ’54, former athletic director
The former W&L Athletic Director, chair of the department of physical education, and member of the W&L Athletics Hall of Fame, died Jan. 4, 2023.
Leslie Wingard Cunningham Named W&L’s Associate Provost for Faculty Development
Wingard Cunningham joins W&L from College of Wooster, where she is the Mildred Foss Thompson Professor of English and dean for faculty development.
John Jensen ’01 Named Executive Director of Alumni and Career Services
John Jensen, currently dean of the Office of Career and Professional Development, has been named executive director of Alumni and Career Services at W&L effective July 1.
Beau Dudley to Retire as Executive Director of Alumni Engagement
Dudley will continue working at W&L in a half-time capacity as senior advisor to the vice president for University Advancement handling various alumni affairs-related duties.
Samantha McLemore ’02 and Lee Hollis ’86 to Join W&L Board of Trustees
McLemore and Hollis will be sworn in at the board’s spring meeting.
Kristie Ford Named W&L’s Associate Provost for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Ford joins W&L from Skidmore College, where she is the Quadracci Chair in Social Responsibility, professor of sociology, founder of the Intergroup Relations Program, and director of the Center for Leadership, Teaching, and Learning.
Paul Burns, Director of Environmental Health and Safety, Dies at 72
Burns, who joined W&L in 2001, had over 30 years of experience in the safety and health field. He died Sept. 19 at the age of 72.
Washington and Lee Graduates 444 Students at 234th Commencement
Graduating seniors at Washington and Lee University on Thursday were offered some historical perspective and lauded for their perseverance and resilience.
W&L’s Zoila Ponce de Leon Talks About Peru’s Finance Minister with Global Finance
Ponce de Leon was interviewed for a story on "Peru's Rock Star Finance Minister."
Tom Jennings Named Next Vice President for University Advancement at Washington and Lee
Jennings will start on August 10 and will succeed Dennis Cross, who is stepping down at the end of the calendar year after serving 16 years as W&L’s V.P. of university advancement.
W&L Confers Degrees on the Class of 2020
The class will return to campus for its traditional in-person Commencement ceremony next spring.
W&L to Hold Online Conferral of Degrees Ceremony Thursday, May 28
In-person Commencement exercises for the Class of 2020 are scheduled to take place next spring.
W&L’s Myers Featured on History Channel Miniseries “Grant”
The three-night miniseries airs on the History channel beginning Monday, May 25 at 9 p.m.
W&L President Will Dudley on CNBC’s “The Exchange”
Kelly Evans '07 interviewed Dudley about his hopes and plans for students' return to campus in the fall.
W&L to Make SAT and ACT Optional for Students Applying for Fall 2021
Due to the lack of clarity around testing availability in the coming months, W&L will adopt a one-year test optional policy.
Staniar Gallery Presents Louise Herreshoff Eaton Exhibition
The online exhibition is the first comprehensive study of the artist's watercolors.
W&L’s Wheeler Talks Distance Learning with the Chronicle
Wheeler discusses tailoring remote instruction to best serve her students.
W&L’s Rush Pens Op-Ed on Election Reform
Rush’s article is entitled “Saving the Voting Rights Act: Virginia as a case study for reform.”
W&L’s Tim Lubin Awarded Two Grants for Research
The fellowships will support 18 months of research and writing on Hindu law.
W&L Names Jamie Kipfer University Registrar
Kipfer succeeds Scott Dittman, who will step down as registrar on June 30 after serving in the role for 35 years.
W&L’s Fox Offers Grocery Credit Card Program Tips on WalletHub
Gavin Fox answers questions about the value of grocery credit card programs.
W&L’s Dittman Recognized with AACRAO Honorary Membership
Scott Dittman has been awarded honorary membership by the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers.
W&L’s Mock Convention Predicts Sanders Will Win Democratic Nomination
The prediction is the result of years of research conducted by student state and territory chairs, regional chairs and national and democratic party analysts.
W&L Welcomes New Trustee John Robinson
Robinson ’94 joined the W&L Board of Trustees on Feb. 14.
W&L Named a Top Producer of Fulbright U.S. Students and Scholars
Eight students and three faculty received Fulbright awards for 2019-2020.
ODK to Initiate Five Honorary and 40 Student Members at 2020 Founders Day/ODK Convocation
W&L's Founders Day/ODK Convocation will take place on Jan. 21 at 5 p.m. in Lee Chapel.
W&L’s Rossella Gabriele Among 2020 Class of Rhodes Scholars
Gabriele, a 2019 graduate, is the university’s 17th Rhodes Scholar.
Washington and Lee Graduates 421 Students at 232nd Commencement
In his Commencement address, President Dudley described the multitude of ways in which the Class of 2019's W&L education has prepared them for a lifetime of learning, leadership and service.
Construction at VMI to Reroute Traffic
Traffic on Letcher Avenue through VMI will be rerouted from Mon., May 20, through Fri., May 25
Washington and Lee University to Celebrate 232nd Commencement, Baccalaureate
W&L celebrates its 232nd undergraduate commencement Thursday, May 23. LIVESTREAM: 10 a.m.
W&L’s Jim Farrar Addresses Alumni Opening Assembly, ODK Holds Spring Initiation
W&L’s Alpha Circle of ODK, the national leadership honor society, inducted seven new undergraduate members and five honorary initiates.
W&L to Award Honorary Degree at 2019 Commencement
W&L will recognize the outstanding contributions of professor and alumnus Ted DeLaney ’85.
W&L a Charter Member of American Shakespeare Center’s New Academic Leadership Consortium
The partnership will bring the company’s national tour and on-site workshops to W&L’s campus.
Phi Beta Kappa Initiates New Members during 2019 Convocation
The Phi Beta Kappa chapter at Washington and Lee University welcomed 46 members of the junior and senior classes.
W&L’s I’Anson Receives SCHEV Outstanding Faculty Award
The award recognizes faculty at Virginia’s institutions of higher learning who exemplify the highest standards of teaching, scholarship and service.
W&L a Top Producer of Fulbright U.S. Students
W&L is included on the list of U.S. colleges and universities that produced the most 2018-2019 Fulbright U.S. Students.
Wali Bacdayan Joins Washington and Lee University’s Board of Trustees
Bacdayan was sworn in as a trustee of his alma mater on Feb. 8.
W&L Community Grants Committee to Evaluate Proposals in March
Call for Proposals
ODK Recognizes New Members at 2019 Founders Day/ODK Convocation
The leadership organization also presented the James G. Leyburn Award to Srimayi B. “Tinni” Sen.
President Dudley on Investing in Low-Income Students
President Dudley's piece was published on Dec. 7 in The Washington Post.
W&L’s Zainab Abiza Among 2020 Class of Schwarzman Scholars
Abiza will receive a master’s degree in global affairs from Tsinghua University in China.
W&L Announces November Community Grants
The Community Grants Committee has made 16 grants totaling $30,036 to local area non-profit organizations.
W&L, Mount Vernon Announce Mutual Loan of Washington Portraits
The historic institutions will temporarily exchange iconic portraits of George Washington, which will go on public view in mid-December.
Call for Proposals
W&L’s Community Grants Committee will evaluate proposals in early November
W&L Welcomes New Trustee Bill Payne ’88
Payne joined the W&L Board of Trustees on October 5.
W&L Recognizes 29 Retiring Faculty and Staff
President Dudley recognized retiring faculty and staff during Commencement on May 24.
Washington and Lee Names New Associate Dean of the Williams School
Elizabeth Oliver will assume the role of associate dean beginning July 1.
Class of 2018 Video: ‘What We’ll Miss’
Diplomas have been handed out and caps have been tossed. In this video, members of the Class of 2018 discuss what they'll miss most about W&L.
Washington and Lee University to Celebrate 231st Commencement, Baccalaureate
W&L celebrates its 231st undergraduate commencement Thursday, May 25. LIVESTREAM: 10 a.m.
W&L to Award Two Honorary Degrees at 2018 Commencement
W&L will recognize the outstanding contributions of professors Marjorie Agosín and Harlan Beckley at its 231st commencement.
Three W&L Students Awarded 2018 Critical Language Scholarships
Elizabeth McDonald heads to Japan, Emily Austin to Indonesia and Riley Ries to Kyrgyzstan.
W&L’s Colón Talks Journalism Ethics with the Associated Press
Journalism professor Aly Colón weighs in on Fox News support of Hannity.
W&L’s Rush on Gerrymandering
Rush's piece was published in The Virginian-Pilot
W&L’s Myers Selected for History Seminar on “The Civil War and American Memory”
Myers, associate professor of history, is one of a select group of faculty members nationwide chosen by the CIC and Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History.
Straughan Addresses Alumni Opening Assembly, ODK Holds Spring Initiation
ODK inducted four honorary and seven student initiates
Five W&L Seniors Receive CFA Exam Scholarships
A CFA credential gives students a distinct advantage on the job market.
Quick Hits: Lexapalooza
Lexapalooza, W&L’s first arts and music festival, was held on March 30-31 at the Village upper-division housing.
W&L’s Swasy on the Labor of Bringing a Baby into Appalachia
Swasy's piece was published in Splinter News.
W&L Photographer Hinely’s Work on Exhibit
The work of Patrick Hinely '73 is currently on exhibit at Nelson Gallery, which is located on Washington Street in Lexington.
