20 Years Later
Washington and Lee University marks this milestone anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks with a special collection of stories.
September 11
‘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 Their Words
Members of the Washington and Lee University community remember where they were and how they reacted to the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
In Case You Missed It
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.
