For Washington and Lee University students, the Honor System is more than a set of expectations to live by throughout their four years on campus — it is a symbol of the values of trust, honor and integrity graduates develop and carry throughout their lives.
For Washington and Lee University alumna Gambrill Corckran Robinson ’97, giving back is both a reflection of gratitude and a deeply personal commitment to helping students navigate some of their most formative years.
Demolition of the Early-Fielding Memorial Building will begin in mid-June, and construction of the new admissions and financial aid building will begin this fall.
Drawing on his own unconventional career path, Hollis Taggart ’71 encourages W&L students to find what brings them joy.
The Cadaver Society’s commitment to the Leading Lives of Consequence campaign will name the new terrace at Founders Hall and bolster the W&L Fund.
As his 50th reunion weekend at Washington and Lee University School of Law approached, Jon Spear ’76L reflected on how his three years at W&L shaped his personal and professional life.
Alumni returned to campus to celebrate W&L’s annual spring gathering.
"Not only has my perspective evolved, but I feel encouraged to pursue my passions to help others and make a lasting impact." - Allison Young ’28
“Of the many memories that have been with me since my days at W&L, perhaps the most striking and valuable are connected with the Honor System and our Speaking Tradition… I am grateful to W&L for this training and so much more.”
From answering philanthropy-themed trivia aboard a golf cart to searching campus landmarks in a scavenger hunt, Washington and Lee University students explored how generosity shapes their campus experience during the annual Philanthropy Education Week (PEW), March 9–12.
Washington and Lee University students have spent more than 100 years turning gratitude into generosity and inspiring future generations to do the same.
Light’s recent $100,000 commitment to establish the Henry D. and Angelica Didier Light Law Scholarship, along with her planned gift and decades-long support of the university, reflects what she describes as a lifelong responsibility to give back.
Tom Millhiser ’81L and his wife Shelly have established an endowment to fund the purchase of the W&L Law walking sticks.
Emily Pogue and Amanda Minix co-authored an article on engaging young alumni in leadership-level annual giving.
“There was never any question that Dick’s legacy would go to W&L,” said Robin Kreitler. “He loved W&L and began giving back at an early age.”
Phil Marella '81 is the founder of Dana's Angels Research Trust, an organization dedicated to funding research on Niemann-Pick disease type C.
For Thomas “T.” ’99 and Tasha ’00 Blair, leadership has always been a shared pursuit, rooted in intellectual curiosity, steady integrity and a drive to give back.
Now in his second year, Mouton’s W&L experience has fostered his self-assurance, adaptability and global awareness.
The Bolands have dedicated their time and energy to building a more equitable economic system.
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster bestowed Folsom with the state’s highest civilian honor.
Allison Glover ’28 did not have a high school counselor to help her research colleges.
For Captain Michael Holifield ’89, being a career public servant is about lifting and supporting the people around him to the best of his ability.
The new building that serves the Williams School of Commerce, Economics and Politics provides expanded space for state-of-the-art classrooms and collaborative gathering areas.
Over 200 people gathered Oct. 18 for the official dedication of the Lindley Center for Student Wellness, which honors the legacy of Dr. Lindley Spaht Dodson ’99.
I know I would not have had the richness in my life and the opportunities without Washington and Lee. So, it only made sense that I paid that back.
I feel very fortunate and honored that my parents found a way to go more than the extra mile to give back to a place so special to our family and to make this gift in a way that celebrates different pieces of our W&L experience.
The weekend marked a near record-breaking celebration for the classes of 1975 and earlier.
For Sam Tannahill ’91, W&L provided a foundation of integrity, leadership and intellectual curiosity that have guided his personal and professional life.
I’m absolutely convinced that all my classmates from the Class of 1998 are leading, in one way or another, lives of consequence.
Inspired by Washington and Lee University while still in high school, Frankie Maloof ’25 embraced his W&L experience through leadership, honor and integrity.
Generous law alumni, parents and friends contributed over $1.4 million to the W&L Law Fund in the 2024-25 fiscal year.
When Jackson Stokes ’25 walked across the stage in May to accept his Washington and Lee University diploma, he was certain that while he was leaving the campus behind, the community would travel with him for the rest of his life.
The W&L Fund, the university’s annual giving program, reached new heights, surpassing its $10.65 million goal with $10,891,247 — the largest amount in W&L’s history and marks a 4.4% increase over last year.
Students in the Outing Club’s new pilot Spring Term program had the chance to step outside their comfort zones one more time before Commencement.
Washington and Lee University and Lexington Golf and Country Club (LGCC) are collaborating to undertake a complete renovation of the club’s golf course and ancillary facilities, which will support W&L’s top-performing golf teams and revitalize LGCC — Virginia’s second-oldest country club — to benefit the Lexington-Rockbridge community.
Founding alumni launch challenge gift and campaign to support Huntley Hall and student experience.
When David Peterson, professor of history emeritus, died in 2023, he left a bequest to Washington and Lee University’s History Department. The unrestricted gift allowed the department to utilize the funds as it determined would best serve today’s students.
As Yuchen Qian ’25 prepares to graduate with degrees in politics and philosophy and a minor in German, he reflects on the many facets that shaped his Washington and Lee University experience and on his less-than-linear path to get here.
Washington and Lee University has announced a $30 million anonymous gift to create Founders Hall, a new state-of-the-art building that will bring together the offices of Admissions, Financial Aid and the Johnson Program in Leadership and Integrity.
Following Washington and Lee University School of Law’s record-breaking fundraising year, the Board of Trustees approved a new goal of $55 million for the school last October for Leading Lives of Consequence: The Campaign for Washington and Lee.
If I can create opportunities for people the way W&L created opportunities for me, I’m happy to do it.
Studying abroad was the best and most impactful educational experience I had. The person I am today was forged in the experiences I had abroad.
We’re so grateful for the tremendous outpouring of support that recognizes what John, Nell and others built and helps ensure that top-notch archaeological work will continue at W&L in the years to come
Richard And Wimberly McPhail P’24 share their journey of giving, leading and forming bonds at Washington and Lee.
As Andrew Barnett ’02 and his wife, Tori, contemplated how they could play a role in the lives of future Washington and Lee University students, they knew they wanted to make a gift that exemplified their values.
Washington and Lee University’s faculty are dedicated to helping their students reach their potential.
On Oct. 25, 2024, Billy Webster ’79, chair of Leading Lives of Consequence: The Campaign for Washington and Lee, addressed alumni, parents, faculty, staff and friends during the campaign launch celebration on campus. Below is an excerpt from his remarks.
Washington and Lee University celebrated its third annual Philanthropy Education Week (PEW), March 10-13, highlighting the transformative impact of philanthropic contributions on the student experience.
Stephen Welker ’05 honors his past by shaping the future.
Cory Allison '94, P'26 hopes to change the way hospitals and doctors approach surgical prep.
From rehabilitating its finances to reviving endangered species, Keith Sanford ’80 transformed the Tennessee Aquarium’s future.
The four-day event emphasizes the vital role of philanthropic contributions in enhancing the student experience at W&L.
After 38 years in the federal government, Mark Bradley ’78 has made sure to think beyond himself and serve the greater good.
Trustee issues challenge for support of the project.
Past presidents of Washington and Lee University’s Executive Committee reflect on how it prepared them for a life of values-driven leadership.
When Nathan Urquhart ’01 visited with some W&L professors on campus, he saw the need for the Williams School facilities expansion firsthand.
The importance of philanthropy is a value that Billy Webster ’79 instilled in his children from a young age.
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.
Alumnus Bill Miller donates $132 million to expand access and affordability.
Faculty, staff and students are invited to attend a free luncheon Oct. 24 on Cannan Green to celebrate the campaign’s kickoff.
Matching challenge aims to help alleviate student debt.
Expanding and enhancing the Williams School’s facilities is a priority of the university’s strategic plan, which calls for strengthened interdisciplinary programs like Entrepreneurship as well as increased offerings for non-majors in the Williams School.
“I felt from Washington and Lee a spirit of gratitude, like the school was happy you decided to join their community.”
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.
An anonymous donor will match up to $2 million for student scholarship funds raised during the Leading Lives of Consequence campaign.
