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The Columns
W&L’s official feature story platform highlights news, profiles, accolades and more on a daily basis.
The W&L Magazine
Published three times a year, “W&L” is the magazine for alumni, family and friends of the university.
Generally Speaking
Our monthly e-newsletter for alumni, family and friends offers news from the university, upcoming events and alumni profiles.
“It’s All Here” Events Digest
Our monthly email digest of events and happenings to help you stay engaged with W&L.
“After Class” Podcast
W&L After Class, the Lifelong Learning podcast featuring faculty experts you know and need to know.
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Top Stories from the Hill
Recent news and updates of primary interest to W&L alumni.
Anna Pobletts ’12 Named to Okta Ventures’ 2026 Identity 25 List
The head of Passwordless at 1Password was honored for her work as an innovator in the AI age.
W&L Community Fuels Unprecedented Fundraising Results
W&L Fund exceeds $11 million for the first time in history as campaign total surpasses $628 million.
Fellowship Awards Allow Washington and Lee Recipients to Forge New Paths
Inspired by life-changing study abroad opportunities, many W&L students decide to pursue fellowships that allow them to complete meaningful work on a global stage.
Jackson Flower ’25 Publishes Paper in the Penn Undergraduate Law Journal
The article is based on a capstone paper Flower wrote for his minor in law, justice and society at W&L.
Saving the Season: How Special Collections and University Alumni Preserved a Piece of W&L’s Athletics History
Reel-to-reel videos from the 1974 lacrosse season were preserved, digitized and turned into a documentary about one of the most notable teams in the school’s rich athletics history.
Staying Involved Through Spring Term
Abroad and on campus, W&L alumni donated their time and shared their knowledge and experiences to enhance several Spring Term courses.
Record Attendance and Giving Define Alumni Weekend
Alumni returned to campus to celebrate W&L’s annual spring gathering.
‘An Ethos of Caring’
For more than 40 years, Kathekon has connected Washington and Lee students and alumni through service, mentorship and campus traditions.
W&L Welcomes New Trustee Rebecca Timmis Russell ’08
Trustee-elect Kevin Batteh ’95, ‘98L, winner of the 2026 Alumni Trustee Election, will be sworn in at the board’s fall meeting.
Celebrating Two Decades of Dance
Alumni returned to campus March 25-28 to celebrate 20 years of dance at W&L with current students and faculty.
Celebrate and Commemorate at W&L Alumni Weekend 2026
Alumni from the classes ending in 1 and 6 are invited to return to campus April 30-May 3 for a weekend of celebration and support of Washington and Lee.
To the Moon and Back with Andy Scott ’99
Scott, systems analysis integration lead for the Orion program at Lockheed Martin, shares about his role in the Artemis II mission.