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AdvancementAugust 19, 2024Washington and Lee University Announces Leadership Changes in University Advancement

Jocelyn Lewis has been promoted to executive director of university development, and Dennis Cross returns as senior advisor for University Advancement and acting director of Lifelong Learning.

Colleague ConnectionJuly 24, 2024Meet a Colleague: Laura Mendoza

Laura Mendoza serves as the executive assistant for University Advancement.

In the NewsJune 7, 2024Tom Jennings to Step Down as Vice President for University Advancement

Tom Jennings, vice president for university advancement at Washington and Lee University, has announced his resignation effective June 30, 2024.

CampaignMarch 5, 2024A Fortunate Obligation

Billy Webster ’79 has worn many hats at Washington and Lee throughout the years: student, alumnus, parent, supporter, Trustee and volunteer, to name a few. The stalwart graduate is now taking on, arguably, his most significant role to date — chair of Leading Lives of Consequence, the university’s comprehensive capital campaign.

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Alumni ConnectionMarch 6, 2023Leading Lives of Consequence

Laura Adelman Philipson ’01 and Hayley Huber ’23 discuss their experiences as W&L students.

Alumni ConnectionFebruary 27, 2023Leading Lives of Consequence

Joe Framptom '66 and Nate Unger '24 discuss their experiences as W&L students.

Alumni ConnectionFebruary 21, 2023Leading Lives of Consequence

Caroline Boone Mitchell ’89 and Peyton Tysinger ’23 discuss their experiences as W&L students.

Alumni ConnectionFebruary 6, 2023Leading Lives of Consequence

Tracey Thornblade Belmont '92 and Posi Oluwakuyide ’24 discuss their experiences as W&L students.

Alumni ConnectionJanuary 30, 2023Leading Lives of Consequence

Hardin Marion and Carter Chandler discuss their experiences as W&L students.

Colleague ConnectionJanuary 18, 2023Office of University Development Announces Staffing Changes

Missy Witherow moves on while Sydney Cross is promoted to Director of Annual Giving.

NewsMarch 24, 2022John 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.

NewsFebruary 15, 2022Beau 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.

Staff AccoladeMay 26, 2021W&L’s Melvin Takes on Mentorship Role

Kenny Melvin has been accepted as an Inclusive Fundraising Fellowship mentor.

VP for University AdvancementJune 1, 2020Tom Jennings Named Next Vice President for University Advancement at Washington and Lee

Jennings will start on August 10 and will succeed Dennis Cross, who is stepping down at the end of the calendar year after serving 16 years as W&L’s V.P. of university advancement.

In the NewsOctober 22, 2019Dennis Cross to Step Down as Vice President for University Advancement

Dennis W. Cross, vice president for university advancement at Washington and Lee University, has announced his retirement effective December 31, 2020.

Colleague ConnectionsJanuary 16, 2019Meet a General: Emily Floyd

As executive assistant to the director of University Advancement, Emily Floyd has interacted with people all over the world. But she still finds time for her favorite pastimes: bargain shopping and Candy Crush.

Athletics January 7, 2019Donors Fund Named Athletics Positions

Three donors have recognized the role coaches play in educating and mentoring W&L students, both in the competitive arena and in the classroom.

Advancing W&L's MissionAugust 1, 2016Connect, Involve, Support

Dennis Cross, vice president for university advancement, noted that fundraising is just one aspect of the division's mission to connect, involve, and gain the support of W&L's alumni, parents, and friends.