The Crawford Family Deanship of the Williams School of Commerce, Economics, and Politics

The Crawford Family Deanship of the Williams School of Commerce, Economics, and Politics: The Crawford Family Deanship, established in 2008, supports the Dean and Faculty in the Williams School of Commerce, Economics, and Politics. The Deanship, held by the Dean of the Williams School, provides income for competitive salaries of Williams School faculty, and is administered by the Provost in consultation with the President of Washington and Lee. The endowment is the gift of Edwin M. “Mac” and Linda T. Crawford, parents of Andrew D. “Drew” Crawford ’96. The Crawfords established the Deanship in response to the Lenfest Challenge for Faculty Support. The gift was made in honor of Dean Larry C. Peppers to recognize the extraordinary contributions he has made to the Williams School and Washington and Lee during his tenure as Dean, which began in 1986. The gift also represents the support and appreciation that the Crawfords have for Washington and Lee University and the Williams School.

Current Crawford Dean of the Williams School of Commerce, Economics, and Politics

Robert D. Straughan, Professor of Business Administration
Ph.D., University of Houston
M.B.A., University of Houston
B.B.A., Baylor University