Family Connection Newsletter The newsletter is distributed monthly and complements other university channels to help keep parents and families informed about life on campus.
Past Editions
July 2026
W&L shares important dates and information on the Class of 2030 move-in, upper division move-in, Leading Edge, Orientation and more.
June 2026
W&L celebrates 454 graduates at 239th Commencement; students receive numerous scholarships and fellowships; and a look at Spring Term off campus.
May 2026
Kenneth P. Ruscio ’76 is named interim president of the university, and W&L introduces a new language partner program and celebrates two decades of the dance program.
April 2026
Alumni and students share the lifelong impact of the Speaking Tradition, the university provides Commencement FAQs, and students earn many national accolades.
March 2026
Students return to campus after Washington Break, and W&L seeks accreditation for engineering program and hosts the opening weekend of the NCAA Division III Women’s Basketball Tournament.
February 2026
W&L is a top producer of Fulbright U.S. Students for the eighth consecutive year; the university adds a creative writing major; and the new Williams School building becomes Washington and Lee University’s first LEED Gold certified structure.
January 2026
Students return to campus to start Winter Term; Division of Student Affairs shares important housing and Commencement details.
December 2025
Snow blankets campus as the university celebrates the holiday season.
November 2025
The university names Paul Youngman ’87, P’27 dean of the College; Student Affairs shares important on housing and sorority and fraternity recruitment.
October 2025
W&L holds Lindley Center dedication, gears up for Parents and Family Weekend and students tackle AI conversations.
September 2025
W&L welcomes the Class of 2029; the 2025-26 academic year starts; and the university provides details on Parents and Family Weekend.
August 2025
Important move-in details and advice from Student Affairs on starting the academic year the right.
July 2025
Important details on move-in, Leading Edge trips and Orientation for families of W&L students.
June 2025
W&L wraps up Spring Term and celebrates the graduation of the Class of 2025.
May 2025
Students soar through Spring Term and W&L receives a $30 million anonymous gift to create Founders Hall, a new state-of-the-art building that will bring together the offices of Admissions, Financial Aid and the Johnson Program in Leadership and Integrity.
April 2025
Spring Term officially starts; students receive accolades, scholarships and fellowships for 2025; and W&L student-run investment fund ranked among nation’s largest.
March 2025
Students enjoy this year’s Fancy Dress and participate in the third annual Philanthropy Education Week; Paul Youngman ’87, P’27 is named interim dean of the College; a look into the 2025 Science, Society and the Arts conference.
February 2025
Daniel Reiter ’26 photographed Dara Bage ’26 snowboarding on campus during a snowstorm, W&L is named a top producer of Fulbright U.S. students for seventh straight year, a look into how University Facilities work to respond to winter weather and more.
January 2025
Winter Term gets underway, Commencement and housing details are available, Dining Services and W&L University Store partner to make ordering care packages easy, past presidents of the Executive Committee reflect on the Honor System and more.
December 2024
The university gets ready for the holidays, and students enjoy Midnight Breakfast and prepare for Fall Term exams.
November 2024
W&L launches its Leading Lives of Consequence capital campaign and receives historic gift from Bill Miller ’72, allowing the university to adopt a need-blind admissions policy, as campus gears up for Thanksgiving break.
October 2024
Families travel to W&L to spend quality time with their students during the 2024 Parents and Family Weekend.
September 2024
The Class of 2028 moves in and participates in Leading Edger trips, and the university officially starts the 2024-25 academic year.
August 2024
The university gears up for the new academic year with move-in reminders and upcoming special event announcement.
July 2024
Move-in and parent orientation details, summer spotlights and more.
June 2024
The Class of 2024 graduates, W&L celebrates an extraordinary year in athletics and more.
May 2024
W&L celebrates the unique learning opportunities of Spring Term, close-knit cohorts and other news from campus.
April 2024
W&L celebrates multiple Fulbright and Goldwater scholarship winners, important Commencement info and other news from campus.
March 2024
W&L has a new Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students, students explore career options in New York City and other news from W&L.
February 2024
W&L a top Fulbright producer, Mock Convention predicts the Republican nomination, upcoming student performances and other news from W&L.
January 2024
Commencement details, students prepare for Mock Convention, housing selection deadlines and other news from W&L.
December 2023
The university’s first Marshall Scholar, holiday spirit on campus, the year in review and other news from W&L.
November 2023
Campus holiday events, an innovative theater performance, Mock Convention buzz and other news from W&L.
October 2023
First-year students enjoy Leading Edge, Parents Weekend photos, campus programming and other news from W&L.
September 2023
Students’ summer experiences, the start of Fall Term, campus programming and other news from W&L.
August 2023
First-year arrival, Student Affairs resources, Convocation and other news from W&L.
July 2023
Housing move-in dates, Parent Orientation, Class of 2023 Outcomes and other news from campus.
June 2023
Commencement 2023, Spring Term highlights and more news from W&L.
May 2023
Commencement details, students participate in the Spring Term festival, the Generals advance in the NCAA tournament and other news from W&L.
April 2023
Campus is in full bloom, students showcase original research, author Amor Towles visits campus and other news from W&L.
March 2023
Upcoming campus construction projects, the orchestra and wind ensemble present their Winter Term concerts, Mock Convention kickoff and other news from W&L.
February 2023
W&L a top Fulbright producer, University Singers conclude national tour, campus dining venue renovations and other news from W&L.
January 2023
Commencement details, second annual Greek Leadership Institute, springtime Lifelong Learning events and other university news.
December 2022
The university’s latest Schwarzman Scholar, holiday spirit on campus, the year in review and other news from W&L.
November 2022
W&L’s latest Rhodes Scholar, fall sports championships, Turkeypalooza and other news from campus.
October 2022
Parents and Family Weekend 2022, faculty accolades, campus events and other news from W&L.
September 2022
Start of Fall Term, Distinctively W&L, campus programming and other news from campus.
August 2022
First-Year arrival, Student Affairs updates, Fall Convocation and others news from W&L.
July 2022
Housing move-in dates, Parent Orientation, Mock Convention 2024 and other news from campus.
June 2022
Commencement, fellowships, student outcomes, summer opportunities and more news from W&L.
May 2022
Spring Term coverage, fellowships earned, spring athletics highlights and other news from W&L.
April 2022
Winter Term wraps up, student accolades, entrepreneurship summit and more news from campus.
March 2022
Student features, fine arts programming, winter sports conclude and more news from W&L.
February 2022
Student profiles, Winter Term athletics, Study Abroad and other news from W&L. Study Abroad and other news from W&L.
January 2022
Winter Term begins, Greek Leadership Institute, Lenfest Center for the Arts and other news from campus.
December 2022
Holiday events, Gilman Scholarship recipients, Johnson Opportunity Grants, Dining Services and other news from W&L.
November 2021
Visiting speakers, fall athletics, latest Lifelong Learning podcast, and other news from campus.
October 2021
Parents and Family Weekend, the University Library, student photos and activities, and other news from W&L.
September 2021
Start of Fall Term, students photos and programming, the Outing Club and other news from W&L.
August 2021
Housing move-in and orientation information, update on Parents and Family Weekend, the University Registrar and other news from W&L.
July 2021
Housing Move-in Dates, in-person Parent Orientation, the First-Year Experience and other news from W&L.
.June 2021
Commencement, W&L naming decision, Fall Term vaccination reporting, student fellowships and other news from W&L.
May 2021
Spring Term coverage, COVID-19 vaccination guidance, Community-Based Learning and other news from W&L.
April 2021
Recent Scene on Campus photos, commencement information, Winter Term events, Career and Professional Development and other news from W&L
Mary Wilson Grist ’22 and Ann Douglas Lott ’22 play disc golf on the back campus.March 2021
Recent Scene on Campus photos, COVID-19 Vaccination Information, Winter Term events, the Intramurals program and other news from W&L.
February 2021
Last month, Washington and Lee University introduced this new publication designed to communicate the latest news for W&L parents and families. W&L Family Connection will be distributed each month and will complement other university channels to help keep parents and families informed about life on campus.
January 2021
Washington and Lee University is pleased to introduce this new publication designed to communicate the latest news for W&L parents and families. W&L Family Connection will be distributed each month and will complement other university channels to help keep parents and families informed about life on campus.
You must be logged in to post a comment.