Love at First Sight
Lucas Flood '21 fell for W&L when he saw it for the first time on a family road trip, and he's found it an ideal place to study history and German.
Residential Life
An Affection for Connections
W&L has allowed Christopher Watt '21 to meet other members of the community and find a future career where three of his passions converge.
Student Life on ‘Mars’
The challenges of student life during the COVID-19 pandemic are pervasive, but students—and the W&L staff supporting them—are rising to the occasion.
Seeing Students Through Uncertain Times
Washington and Lee University’s Student Affairs staff worked tirelessly to support students through the COVID-19 pandemic and the move to virtual instruction.
A Place to Call Home
Washington and Lee University matches incoming students to halls and roommates by hand to create communities in which students can thrive.
In Case You Missed It
W&L Partners with Lexington Fire Department for Safety Training
This year’s orientation for Residential Advisors and Community Assistants included a mock fire designed to show students how to quickly and safely escape a burning building.
The Power of Change
The W&L Village PowerDown Challenge called for students to reduce electricity consumption for a month, and they came through with energy and creativity to win a grand prize that included a therapy dog visit.
Quick Hit: Winter Wonderland
They call it Winter Wonderland, but it's more like a winter candyland — and it's one of the most popular W&L events of the year!
Sustainability House Peddles Green Transportation
The house's new Bike Shop offers free and low-cost rentals, lessons on bike maintenance, and opportunities for exploring the outdoors on two wheels.
Woods Creek Apartments Get Major Updates
By the start of the 2018-19 academic year, the 1970s-era apartments will sport a fresh exterior look and extensively remodeled interiors.
Step Away from the Books
Washington and Lee students are on the move thanks to a robust collection of club sports, intramurals and exercise classes.
My W&L: Sequoya Bua-Iam ’17
"W&L manages to be a catalyst for adventure while still offering that 'welcome home' feeling."
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