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Family Connection Newsletter The newsletter is distributed monthly and complements other university channels to help keep parents and families informed about life on campus.

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September 2024

The Class of 2028 moves in and participates in Leading Edger trips, and the university officially starts the 2024-25 academic year.

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August 2024

The university gears up for the new academic year with move-in reminders and upcoming special event announcement.

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July 2024

Move-in and parent orientation details, summer spotlights and more.

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June 2024

The Class of 2024 graduates, W&L celebrates an extraordinary year in athletics and more.

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May 2024

W&L celebrates the unique learning opportunities of Spring Term, close-knit cohorts and other news from campus.

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April 2024

W&L celebrates multiple Fulbright and Goldwater scholarship winners, important Commencement info and other news from campus.

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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.

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February 2024

W&L a top Fulbright producer, Mock Convention predicts the Republican nomination, upcoming student performances and other news from W&L.

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January 2024

Commencement details, students prepare for Mock Convention, housing selection deadlines and other news from W&L.

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December 2023

The university’s first Marshall Scholar, holiday spirit on campus, the year in review and other news from W&L.

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November 2023

Campus holiday events, an innovative theater performance, Mock Convention buzz and other news from W&L.

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October 2023

First-year students enjoy Leading Edge, Parents Weekend photos, campus programming and other news from W&L.

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September 2023

Students’ summer experiences, the start of Fall Term, campus programming and other news from W&L.

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August 2023

First-year arrival, Student Affairs resources, Convocation and other news from W&L.

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July 2023

Housing move-in dates, Parent Orientation, Class of 2023 Outcomes and other news from campus.

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June 2023

Commencement 2023, Spring Term highlights and more news from W&L.

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May 2023

Commencement details, students participate in the Spring Term festival, the Generals advance in the NCAA tournament and other news from W&L.

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April 2023

Campus is in full bloom, students showcase original research, author Amor Towles visits campus and other news from W&L.

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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.

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February 2023

W&L a top Fulbright producer, University Singers conclude national tour, campus dining venue renovations and other news from W&L.

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January 2023

Commencement details, second annual Greek Leadership Institute, springtime Lifelong Learning events and other university news.

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December 2022

The university’s latest Schwarzman Scholar, holiday spirit on campus, the year in review and other news from W&L.

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November 2022

W&L’s latest Rhodes Scholar, fall sports championships, Turkeypalooza and other news from campus.

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October 2022

Parents and Family Weekend 2022, faculty accolades, campus events and other news from W&L.

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September 2022

Start of Fall Term, Distinctively W&L, campus programming and other news from campus.

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August 2022

First-Year arrival, Student Affairs updates, Fall Convocation and others news from W&L.

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July 2022

Housing move-in dates, Parent Orientation, Mock Convention 2024 and other news from campus.

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June 2022

Commencement, fellowships, student outcomes, summer opportunities and more news from W&L.

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May 2022

Spring Term coverage, fellowships earned, spring athletics highlights and other news from W&L.

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April 2022

Winter Term wraps up, student accolades, entrepreneurship summit and more news from campus.

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March 2022

Student features, fine arts programming, winter sports conclude and more news from W&L.

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February 2022

Student profiles, Winter Term athletics, Study Abroad and other news from W&L. Study Abroad and other news from W&L.

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January 2022

Winter Term begins, Greek Leadership Institute, Lenfest Center for the Arts and other news from campus.

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December 2022

Holiday events, Gilman Scholarship recipients, Johnson Opportunity Grants, Dining Services and other news from W&L.

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November 2021

Visiting speakers, fall athletics, latest Lifelong Learning podcast, and other news from campus.

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October 2021

Parents and Family Weekend, the University Library, student photos and activities, and other news from W&L.

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September 2021

Start of Fall Term, students photos and programming, the Outing Club and other news from W&L.

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August 2021

Housing move-in and orientation information, update on Parents and Family Weekend, the University Registrar and other news from W&L.

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July 2021

Housing Move-in Dates, in-person Parent Orientation, the First-Year Experience and other news from W&L.

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June 2021

Commencement, W&L naming decision, Fall Term vaccination reporting, student fellowships and other news from W&L.

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May 2021

Spring Term coverage, COVID-19 vaccination guidance, Community-Based Learning and other news from W&L.

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April 2021

Recent Scene on Campus photos, commencement information, Winter Term events, Career and Professional Development and other news from W&L

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March 2021

Recent Scene on Campus photos, COVID-19 Vaccination Information, Winter Term events, the Intramurals program and other news from W&L.

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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.

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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.

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