W&L Gathers to Honor Fallen in 9/11 Attacks
The Washington and Lee University community remembered the tragedy of Sept. 11, 2001, with a memorial ceremony and placing of 2,977 American flags on Stemmons Plaza.
9/11
20 Years Later
Washington and Lee University marks this milestone anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks with a special collection of stories.
‘A Prayer for Peace’
Terry Vosbein, professor of music at W&L, was inspired by the 9/11 attacks to compose an original song, "A Prayer for Peace."
Chris Coffland: An American Hero
Cpl. Chris Coffland '88 was killed by a roadside bomb in Afghanistan on Nov. 13, 2009. His death inspired the founding of Catch a Lift, a charity helping wounded post 9/11 combat veterans.
W&L Marks 20th Anniversary of 9/11 with Campus Events
The Washington and Lee University community this year will remember the tragedy of Sept. 11, 2001, with a memorial ceremony, prayer vigil and placing of 2,977 American flags.
In Case You Missed It
In Their Words
Members of the Washington and Lee University community remember where they were and how they reacted to the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
From the Alumni Magazine, Fall 2001
How the W&L community reacted in the immediate aftermath of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
‘A Gentleman and a Gentle Man’
Life held great potential for James Gadiel '00, who perished in the 9/11 attack on the World Trade Center.
Commander Schlegel’s Legacy
The Schlegel Scholarship, established in memory of Commander Robert A. Schlegel '85, who died at the Pentagon on 9/11, has supported 26 students at W&L.
Memories in Photos
A collection of W&L images from the two decades since the 9/11 attacks.
W&L Law’s Bruck Selected for Guantánamo’s 9/11 Trial
Veteran capital defense attorney and clinical professor of law David Bruck will represent one of the men accused of plotting the Sept. 11 attacks.
W&L Commemorates 15th Anniversary of Sept. 11
Members of Washington and Lee's Executive Committee, College Republicans and College Democrats placed American flags on the walkway between Lee Chapel and Washington Hall this weekend in remembrance of those who lost their lives in New York, Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C. 15 years ago.
W&L Observes 10th Anniversary of 9/11
Rev. John Talley, minister of the Reformed University Fellowship (RUF), told those gathered at a prayer vigil in memory of the 9/11 terror attacks on Sunday morning in front of Lee Chapel that the events 10 years ago represent an opportunity to change as individuals. The prayer vigil was sponsored by W&L's College Democrats and […]
W&L Events to Observe 10th Anniversary of 9/11
Washington and Lee University will observe the 10th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks with two different events — a prayer vigil and a panel presentation and discussion. The prayer vigil will be held at 8:30 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 11, in front of Lee Chapel on campus. The Rev. John Talley, minister of […]
