Campus Vandalism Incident

To: W&L Students, Faculty, and Staff
From: President Will Dudley
Date: November 8, 2024

Yesterday morning, our Public Safety Office discovered an act of vandalism at the Red House on front campus, which serves as our LGBTQ Resource Center. The damage included spray-painted graffiti inside the facility.

Public Safety promptly notified the Lexington Police Department, which is currently conducting an investigation. We have increased security patrols in the vicinity of the Red House and elsewhere on campus. If you are aware of any details pertinent to this incident, please contact Public Safety at x8999.

There is no place for harassment, intimidation, or vandalism at Washington and Lee. Anyone found responsible for this act will be held fully accountable in accordance with university policy and the law.

The W&L community is deeply committed to treating everyone with respect and kindness. This is a core value, which is especially important for all of us to reaffirm at moments when it has been violated. I hope you will join me in expressing support for the LGBTQ+ students, faculty and staff whose facility was targeted in yesterday’s incident.

Dean Miller will share more details about the support resources available for students in a separate email later today.