Provost’s Office

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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.

Announcements

Provost’s End of Year Letters

The Provost’s end of year letters can be read here.

New Faculty 2025-2026

New faculty for the 2025-2026 academic year by unit.

NCFDD Membership

Washington and Lee University has joined NCFDD as an Institutional Member.

Upcoming Deadlines and Events

Jan 12 - 4:10 pm - 5:30 pm

Faculty Meeting

The complete faculty meeting calendar can be found here: https://my.wlu.edu/provosts-office/administrative-resource

Jan 27 - 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Slices of Research

Please join us for Slices of Research at Salerno on Tuesday, January 27 at 5:30PM. Presenters will be announced soo

Feb 02 - 4:10 pm - 5:30 pm

Faculty Meeting

The complete faculty meeting calendar can be found here: https://my.wlu.edu/provosts-office/administrative-resource

Feb 17 - 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Beyond the Page: Milestone Work by Faculty featuring Russ Miller

Please join us for our new series, Beyond the Page: Milestone Works by Faculty. Professor Russ Miller will be discu

Mar 02 - 4:10 pm - 5:30 pm

Faculty Meeting

The complete faculty meeting calendar can be found here: https://my.wlu.edu/provosts-office/administrative-resource

Mar 03 - 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Beyond the Page: Milestone Work by Faculty featuring Mikki Brock

Please join us for our new series, Beyond the Page: Milestone Works by Faculty. Professor Mikki Brock will be discu

Mar 24 - 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Beyond the Page: Milestone Work by Faculty featuring Jeff Kosky

Please join us for our new series, Beyond the Page: Milestone Works by Faculty. Professor Jeff Kosky will be discus

Apr 06 - 4:10 pm - 5:30 pm

Faculty Meeting

The complete faculty meeting calendar can be found here: https://my.wlu.edu/provosts-office/administrative-resource

May 04 - 4:10 pm - 5:30 pm

Faculty Meeting

The complete faculty meeting calendar can be found here: https://my.wlu.edu/provosts-office/administrative-resource

News


Drew Hess

Drew Hess Named Associate Provost for Academic Development and Operations at W&L

Washington and Lee University has named Drew Hess associate provost for academic development and operations. Hess, the Ehrick Kilner Haight Sr. Term Professor of Business Administration, has served as W&L’s interim associate provost since July 2025.

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W&L Ethics Bowl Team Qualifies for National Competition

The team secured its bid with a runner-up showing at the APPE Intercollegiate Ethics Bowl regional competition in Baltimore.

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Nathaniel Goldberg Publishes New Book

The professor of philosophy’s book, “Philosophy of the History of Philosophy,” was published in November.

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Matt Eaker named to College Sports Communicators’ 30 Under 30 List

The assistant director of athletics communications was recognized as a rising professional in the sports communications field.

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JT Torres Authors New Book

Titled “Teaching, Learning, and Caring in Higher Education,” the book illustrates how to cultivate relationships to create an interdependent classroom.

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Brandon Spalding Named ODAC and NCAA South Region Men’s Cross Country Coach of the Year

The Generals’ 13th-year mentor was recognized for leading W&L to one of its best seasons in program history.

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Mike Dager Named ODAC Women’s Cross Country Coach of the Year

The Generals’ 12th-year mentor received the award for the sixth time in his career.

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Nathaniel Graves Receives Award from the National Association for Higher Education Parent/Family Program Professionals

The W&L assistant dean for first-year experience was cited for his work at Denison University.

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Lloyd Tanlu to Deliver Lecture in Honor of His Appointment to the Ehrick Kilner Haight Sr. Term Professorship

Tanlu’s discussion, “Designing Control Systems: How Structure and Syntax Impact Organizational Outcomes,” will be held Jan. 14 in Northen Auditorium.

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The Roanoke Symphony Orchestra to Perform ‘Holiday Brass’ at Lenfest Center for the Arts

The Dec. 13 performance is a part of the Orchestra’s 73rd season and will take place in the Lenfest Center’s Wilson Concert Hall.

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Emily L. King Featured on Connecticut Public Radio’s ‘The Colin McEnroe Show’

The visiting assistant professor of writing and English appeared on the weekday radio program to discuss her expertise on the interplay of honor and vengeance in literature.

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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.”

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