W&L Launches $650 Million Capital Campaign
Washington and Lee University announced on Friday, Oct. 25, the launch of a $650 million comprehensive capital campaign, Leading Lives of Consequence: The Campaign for Washington and Lee.
Advancement
Anonymous Donor’s $2.5M Gift Propels Law School Scholarships
Matching challenge aims to help alleviate student debt.
Washington 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.
Meet a Colleague: Laura Mendoza
Laura Mendoza serves as the executive assistant for University Advancement.
Tom 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.
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A 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.
Leading Lives of Consequence
Laura Adelman Philipson ’01 and Hayley Huber ’23 discuss their experiences as W&L students.
Leading Lives of Consequence
Joe Framptom '66 and Nate Unger '24 discuss their experiences as W&L students.
Leading Lives of Consequence
Caroline Boone Mitchell ’89 and Peyton Tysinger ’23 discuss their experiences as W&L students.
Leading Lives of Consequence
Tracey Thornblade Belmont '92 and Posi Oluwakuyide ’24 discuss their experiences as W&L students.
Leading Lives of Consequence
Hardin Marion and Carter Chandler discuss their experiences as W&L students.
Office of University Development Announces Staffing Changes
Missy Witherow moves on while Sydney Cross is promoted to Director of Annual Giving.
John 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.
Beau 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.
W&L’s Melvin Takes on Mentorship Role
Kenny Melvin has been accepted as an Inclusive Fundraising Fellowship mentor.
Tom 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.
Dennis 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.
Meet 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.
Donors 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.
Connect, 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.
