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.

Highlights


AI Conversations on Campus

W&L’s forward-thinking mindset surrounding the emergence of AI leads to engaged classwork, research and discussions.

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Lindley Center In Action

Washington and Lee’s Lindley Center for Student Wellness welcomes students into a new space designed for a holistic approach to wellness.

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Anna Lee ’28 Featured on Cleveland News Broadcast

The sophomore shared her entrepreneurial journey launching her granola company.

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Soo Yon Ryu Publishes Article in Journal of the Association for Consumer Research

The assistant professor of business administration explores the relationship between experience and consumption.

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International Perspectives

This year’s cohort of Davis United World College Scholars have come from across the globe to make their mark on W&L.

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Change Agents: DeLaney Center Interns Help Drive Social Progress

Eleven W&L students participated in the first full year of programming spread across multiple states.

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Meet Icy Keneah ’26

Keneah, co-captain of the women’s basketball team, says her bond with her teammates goes far beyond the court.

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Stuart Gray to Headline Second Beyond the Page Event

The associate professor of politics will discuss his monograph “The Political Theory of the Bhagavad-Gita.”

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Washington and Lee University to Host Real Estate Forum

The event will be held in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 8-9.

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Shepherd’s Summer Interns Make an Impact Around the World

The Shepherd Program offers undergraduates three distinct pathways to complete its eight-week, full-time summer internship, each designed to deepen students’ understanding of poverty.

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Meet Gaby White ’27

White has embraced several leadership opportunities at W&L.

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The Colonnade glows as first-year students arrive on campus.

W&L Announces New Lecture Series Featuring Faculty’s Milestone Works

Beyond the Page is a yearlong series of talks organized by the Provost’s Office to celebrate the significant achievements of the university’s faculty.

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Events

Nov 10 - 11:30 am - 12:30 pm

Careers in Economic Policy and Law luncheon November 10, 2025

Join the Economics Department for lunch with Andrew Olmem ’96 - November 10, 2025 in the New Williams School room 3

The Williams School

  • Williams School
    Washington and Lee University
    Lexington, VA 24450

Rob Straughan

Crawford Family Dean

Elizabeth Oliver

Associate Dean

Misty Snider

Executive Assistant