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.
