News from the University

Just a Click Away

Follow these online sources for a varied perspective of life on campus and in our alumni communities around the country.

Screenshot of featured stories on The Columns

The Columns

W&L’s official feature story platform highlights news, profiles, accolades and more on a daily basis.

Screenshot of an issue of The W&L Magazine

The W&L Magazine

Published three times a year, “W&L” is the magazine for alumni, family and friends of the university.

Screenshot of an issue of Generally Speaking

Generally Speaking

Our monthly e-newsletter for alumni, family and friends offers news from the university, upcoming events and alumni profiles.

Screenshot of an "It's All Here" events digest

“It’s All Here” Events Digest

Our monthly email digest of events and happenings to help you stay engaged with W&L.

A screenshot an Instagram account

Social Media

Follow official channels from @wlualumni, @wlunews, and @wlulex on all the major social media platforms.

After Class Podcast logo

“After Class” Podcast

W&L After Class, the Lifelong Learning podcast featuring faculty experts you know and need to know.

Top Stories from the Hill

Recent news and updates of primary interest to W&L alumni.

News


W&L Students Learn and Network in New York City

Washington and Lee students interested in finance completed valuable summer internships in New York City this summer.

Continue Reading

W&L Announces 2025 Distinguished Young Alumni Award Winners

Wilson Hallett ’15 and Jillian Katterhagen ’15 will be recognized during Young Alumni Weekend.

Continue Reading

The Colonnade

W&L Celebrates Another Year of Fellowship Success

Another record-setting year for nationally competitive fellowships at W&L can be attributed to students’ dedication and desire to pursue meaningful work on a global stage.

Continue Reading

Washington and Lee University to Host Inaugural Summit on the Future of AI

The PLAI Summit offers a full day of programming and discussion in tandem with W&L’s Young Alumni Weekend.

Continue Reading

Creative License

Shenandoah’s internship program helps undergraduates craft a career path.

Continue Reading

Prologue with Billy Webster ’79

Webster released his first book, “Rockets’ Red Glare,” in May.

Continue Reading

W&L’s Jack Evans ’25 Awarded Fulbright to Uzbekistan

Evans received a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to teach English in Uzbekistan and plans to pursue a career in national security and diplomacy.

Continue Reading

‘W&L After Class’ Podcast Releases New Episode Featuring Stu Gray

Stu Gray, associate professor of politics, discusses philosophy, teaching collaboratively with students and being mindful in a technological world.

Continue Reading

Allie Stankewich ’23 Awarded SIT Alice Rowan Swanson Fellowship

While working for the Fulbright program as a teaching mentor in Uganda, Stankewich partnered with a local organization to build a fish farm social enterprise.

Continue Reading

Shenandoah Celebrates 75 Years

W&L’s literary magazine has featured some of the biggest names in literature and jump-started careers of both authors and students.

Continue Reading

‘W&L After Class’ Podcast Releases New Episode Featuring Will Dudley

The Washington and Lee University president discusses his role as an educator and the ways in which a liberal arts experience crafts an interesting mind.

Continue Reading

Best Practice

Dr. Charles Frankum ’90 lays claim to being one of the few surgeons in the country who flies himself to appointments at rural hospitals.

Continue Reading