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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.
The Tom Wolfe ’51 Reading Room in Special Collections and Archives received several modern upgrades to better serve the research needs of students, faculty and the community.
Record Attendance Marks the Sixth Washington and Lee Real Estate Forum
Washington and Lee’s Real Estate Forum, held October 8–9, saw record-breaking attendance at its sixth biannual event.
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.
W&L Alumni Receive Omicron Delta Kappa Scholarship
Two Washington and Lee University graduates received scholarships from the National Leadership Honor Society to support graduate and professional study.
W&L Welcomes New Trustees Thomas J. Sheehan ’90 and Andrew W. Tate ’98
Sheehan and Tate were sworn in as trustees on Oct. 17.
W&L’s forward-thinking mindset surrounding the emergence of AI leads to engaged classwork, research and discussions.
W&L Celebrates Return of Five-Star Generals to Campus
The weekend marked a near record-breaking celebration for the classes of 1975 and earlier.
Inaugural Cinda Rankin Trailblazer Award Honors Four Individuals
The winners were recognized at the 38th annual W&L Athletics Hall of Fame ceremony on Sept. 26.
Washington and Lee University to Host Real Estate Forum
The event will be held in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 8-9.
W&L Sees All-Time Record-Breaking Attendance at Young Alumni Weekend
Alumni enjoyed reconnecting with their collegiate roots in weekend festivities featuring reunions for the classes of 2015, 2020 and 2025.
Washington and Lee University Launches New Colonnade Connections
Follow the personalized instructions on how to activate account to the new alumni directory.
Blending Passion with Integrity
For Sam Tannahill ’91, W&L provided a foundation of integrity, leadership and intellectual curiosity that have guided his personal and professional life.