Founders Hall Construction Set to Begin
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.
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W&L to begin next phase of campus utility infrastructure project
The university prepares to extend its low-temperature hot water system into the heart of front campus with a second phase of work.
Washington and Lee Receives Grant from Virginia Department of Environmental Quality
The grant will support a cross-campus collaboration to optimize efforts to reduce food waste.
Winter 2026 Update on Campus Construction Projects
Construction on a variety of projects continues throughout campus and the Lexington community.
Preparations Set to Begin for the Gallery Update and Preservation Repairs to University Chapel
The campus community will see activity in the coming weeks to package and move the extensive gallery collections in advance of the work.
In Case You Missed It
Late Summer Update on Campus Construction Projects
Several campus projects have been completed in time for Fall Term.
Washington and Lee Begins Campus Utility Infrastructure Updates
The multi-year project aims to provide sustainable heating across campus.
Several Summer Campus Maintenance Projects Set to Begin
The extensive collection of projects could cause minor pedestrian and vehicular closures and detours for the campus community.
Spring 2025 Update on Campus Construction Projects
The Williams School and Lindley Center remain on schedule for completion before Fall Term 2025, while several campus improvement projects will begin this summer.
Washington and Lee University to Renovate Special Collections Space
The research and reading room for the Special Collections and Archives will be updated and renamed in honor of Tom Wolfe ’51.
David Allen Wells Has Photography Displayed in Lexington’s Nelson Gallery
The university custodian had his photography featured in the Emerging Artists Exhibition.
University Chapel to Receive Gallery Update and Preservation Repairs
The work begins this fall and will bring the Chapel offline for a portion of the academic year.
Winter Watch
University Facilities is at the ready to respond to wintry weather.
Washington and Lee to Begin Updates to the Campus Utility Infrastructure
The long-term phased project provides for sustainable heating resources throughout campus.
Winter 2024 Update on Campus Construction Projects
Williams School and Lindley Center construction remain on schedule for completion by Fall Term 2025.
Washington and Lee University to Replace Foundation Landscaping Surrounding University Chapel
The diverse palette of plant materials includes native plant species focusing on varied colors, sizes and textures to accentuate the beauty of the historic structure.
Late Summer Update on Campus Construction Projects
The Marketplace extension is now open to the public and all projects remain on schedule.
Early Summer Update on Campus Construction Projects
The Lindley Center for Student Wellness has broken ground while the new Williams School and Marketplace expansions remain on schedule.
Spring Update on Campus Construction Projects
New Williams School construction and Elrod Commons Phase 2 renovations both remain on schedule, while the new Lindley Center for Student Wellness will break ground soon.
Construction Set to Begin on New Lindley Center for Student Wellness
The state-of-the-art facility will be the new home of the Student Health Center and University Counseling Services.
Late Summer Update on Campus Construction Projects
Marketplace and Café 77 interior dining renovations near completion; demolition for new Williams School building underway.
Early Summer Update On Campus Construction Projects
University Chapel closed June 5 as renovations get underway; Marketplace and Café 77 project is on target for fall completion.
W&L to Perform Maintenance on Ivy Adorning University Chapel
The iconic vines will receive significant pruning to ensure their overall health.
W&L in Full Bloom
Washington and Lee’s campus is thriving thanks to the hard work and dedication of a team that collaborates with Mother Nature year-round.
Meet a Colleague: Mark Fontenot
Mark Fontenot serves as fire and life safety systems technician.
Thank you, University Facilities!
W&L Facilities staff work hard all year round, but during spring and summer, they put in extra time to make sure special events go off without a hitch.
Take It to Harte
W&L’s new student and faculty resource center, located within Leyburn Library, opened this fall.
Paul Burns, Director of Environmental Health and Safety, Dies at 72
Burns, who joined W&L in 2001, had over 30 years of experience in the safety and health field. He died Sept. 19 at the age of 72.
