On Friday, June 4, the Board of Trustees wrote to the W&L community to announce that the university will continue under its current name. The board also decided to expand diversity and inclusion initiatives and make changes to campus buildings, practices, and governance.
On Wednesday, May 5, Rector Mike McAlevey '86 wrote to the W&L community with an update on the Board of Trustees' process and timing.
On Thursday, Jan. 28, Rector Mike McAlevey '86 wrote to the W&L community with an update on the Board of Trustees' work.
On Thursday, Oct. 22, Rector Mike McAlevey '86 wrote to the W&L community with an update following the board's fall meeting.
On Monday, Sept. 14, Rector Mike McAlevey '86 wrote to the W&L community about the next phase of the special committee's work.
On August 21, 2020, Rector Mike McAlevey '86 wrote to the W&L community with an update on the composition and responsibilities of the special committee and the process by which a final decision on the university’s name will be made.
On July 7, Rector Mike McAlevey '86 wrote to the W&L community regarding the creation of a special committee of the Board of Trustees to lead the board in a deep and detailed review of W&L's symbols and name with the intention of securing the brightest possible future for the university.