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Sheila Wolfe cuts the ribbon to open the new Tom Wolfe Reading Room in Special Collections and Archives, alongside Tad Van Leer '77 and Kim Sims, associate professor and associate university librarian for Special Collections and Archives.

A Grand Reopening

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.

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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. 

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Beacon of Light

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.

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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.

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AI Conversations on Campus

W&L’s forward-thinking mindset surrounding the emergence of AI leads to engaged classwork, research and discussions.

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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.

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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.

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Washington and Lee University to Host Real Estate Forum

The event will be held in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 8-9.

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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.

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Washington and Lee University Launches New Colonnade Connections

Follow the personalized instructions on how to activate account to the new alumni directory.

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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.

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