Provost’s Office
Welcome to the Office of the Provost at Washington and Lee University. The provost is the University’s chief academic officer. Working with the academic deans and the faculty, the provost is responsible for the academic strategy and priorities for University’s central mission of teaching and learning.
At W&L, the deans of the College, the Williams School of Commerce, Economics and Politics, and the Law School report to the provost. Other direct reports to the provost are the associate provost, the assistant provost for institutional research and effectiveness, the registrar, the director of the University Library, the chief technology officer, the director of the Roger Mudd Center for Ethics, and the director of athletics. The provost oversees budget allocations to these units and works with them for planning, development, implementation, assessment and improvement of all academic programs, policies and supporting infrastructure including facilities and information technology. The provost is responsible for the recruiting and retaining of faculty and contributes to maintaining the infrastructure that assists the faculty in teaching and research.
In carrying out these responsibilities, the provost is assisted by the associate provost, manager of operations, and administrative assistant.
This website offers helpful information for faculty and for students and their families. The Office of the Provost is committed to providing academic experiences of the highest quality for our students and faculty.
Mailing Address
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Washington Hall 301
Washington and Lee University
Lexington, VA 24450
Announcements
Provost’s End of Year Letters
The Provost’s end of year letters can be read here.
NCFDD Membership
Washington and Lee University has joined NCFDD as an Institutional Member.
Upcoming Deadlines and Events
Joey Barretta Published in American Political Thought
The visiting assistant professor of politics authored a paper titled “Frederick Douglass’s Five-Decade Fight Against Colonization.”
Brian Alexander Publishes New Book
The associate professor of politics brings Thomas Jefferson’s definitive word on the rules for Congress to print.
Martha Greer Walker ’27 Publishes Book
The junior shared her research on how to build an AI-ready career.
W&L Students Win Second Place in Undergraduate Geoscience Poster Competition
The group presented their research at the 2025 GSA Connects Annual Meeting.
Meet W&L’s AI Fellow: Your Guide to Navigating Artificial Intelligence
Sybil Prince Nelson ’01 helps faculty, staff and students discover how to use AI responsibly and effectively — from designing assignments to understanding when human creativity should take the lead.
DeLaney Center to Host Third Annual Race and Southern-ness Symposium
The Dec. 4 event will feature prominent military leaders and scholars conversing about how racial and regional identity impact service in the armed forces.
Tiffany Pins Earns Old Dominion Athletic Conference Women’s Soccer Coach of the Year Award
The Generals’ mentor received the award for the third time in her four seasons.
Paul Youngman Named Dean of the College at Washington and Lee University
Washington and Lee University has named Paul Youngman as dean of the College following a competitive national search. Youngman, associate provost for academic development and operations and professor of German at W&L, has been serving as interim dean of the College since July 1, 2025.
The associate director of housing and residence life will advocate for small school residential needs.
Washington and Lee Commemorates Veterans Day
The W&L community gathered to honor the military service of current and retired members of the staff, faculty and student body.
Soo Yon Ryu Presents at the Association of Consumer Research Conference
The assistant professor of business administration shared her paper on the materialization of experiences.
The assistant professor of engineering is one of three recipients recognized globally.