The Williams School
of Commerce, Economics and Politics
Established in 1905, the Williams School of Commerce, Economics and Politics is distinct among its peers–offering a business education within a larger liberal arts curriculum. In fact, Washington and Lee University is the only top tier liberal arts college in the United States to claim a nationally accredited commerce school. The Williams School has been fully accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) since 1927. Student outcomes for Washington and Lee University are available from the Office of Accreditation and Institutional Research.
W&L’s Sandrine Uwantege ’27 Receives Davis Projects for Peace Grant
The grant will support Uwantege’s work to empower and expand opportunities for first-time teenage mothers in her home country of Rwanda.
W&L’s Jonathan McEwen ’27 Selected to Represent Team USA in 2026 Arnold Palmer Cup
Junior golfer is the lone Division III representative on the 24-person roster.
Ammar Alhajmee ’26 to Receive the Global Learning Leadership Award
The accounting and German double major from Iraq will be presented with the award at the Center for International Education awards ceremony on May 26.
Annual Spring Spotlight to be Held on Campus May 22
This year’s in-person presentations will be accompanied by a keynote magic show on May 20.
Ehi Rajsky Secures Grant from the Internal Revenue Service
The assistant professor of accounting will use the grant to provide free basic tax return preparation.
Meet Will Knight ’26
Knight says the opportunity to pursue different extracurriculars, including football, track & field and fly fishing, has been invaluable.
Best Foot Forward
Icy Keneah ’26 turned a childhood love of fun socks into a nonprofit serving communities in Rockbridge County and her hometown of Richmond, Virginia.
W&L Students Finish Fourth at The BIG Pitch Comp Stock Pitch Competition
Preston Childress ’26 and Nat Fisher ’27 were among 16 finalists selected from nearly 300 applicants to participate in the event held at Southern Methodist University.
Celebrate and Commemorate at W&L Alumni Weekend 2026
Alumni from the classes ending in 1 and 6 are invited to return to campus April 30-May 3 for a weekend of celebration and support of Washington and Lee.
Beyond the Classroom
Lela Casey ’25 took her education around the world with a series of immersive language learning opportunities made possible by W&L’s Office of Fellowships.
W&L Holds 2026 Leadership Excellence Awards
The annual banquet recognizes the many individual and group accomplishments of W&L students within the past year.
W&L’s Patrick Solcher Awarded Fulbright to Spain
For Solcher, teaching English in Spain is an opportunity to meaningfully immerse himself in a new culture and continue building his language skills.