August news and events for W&L alumni
 
The Class of 2026 poses for its official photo. A bike rests against a tree next to the Colonnade.
August 2022
 
Alumni in Action
Paul Trible ’71L
Paul Trible ’71L Honored for Service to Virginia
Governor Glenn Youngkin has proclaimed July 31, 2022 to be The Honorable Paul S. Trible, Jr. Day in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Sarah Streeper ’14, director of advancement at the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals of Wake County
Sarah Streeper ’14 Recognized for Commitment to Animal Welfare
During the pandemic, Streeper launched a helpline to support struggling pet owners.
 
Alumni Events
Young Alumni Weekend
Registration for Young Alumni Weekend 2022 (Oct. 28-29) is OPEN! Early-Bird registration ends on Sept. 1. We will celebrate the 5th and 10th reunion classes of 2017 and 2012, as well as our newest alumni — the Class of 2022! Alumni from 2022 to 2012 are invited back.

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The Galapagos Islands
W&L Traveller
There are two trips scheduled for the Galapagos Islands: Jan. 17-24, 2023 (*waitlist only) and Jan. 21-28, 2023.

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Campus Happenings
Former First Lady Laura Bush and First Daughter Barbara Pierce Bush
Mock Convention Welcomes Former First Lady and Daughter for Parents and Family Weekend Event
Hosted during Parents and Family Weekend, the Sept. 30 event will kick off the 28th Mock Convention.
Bob Woodward
W&L’s Contact Committee Presents Journalist Bob Woodward for Parents and Family Weekend Event on Sept. 29
Woodward is the associate editor of The Washington Post, where he has worked since 1971.
 
Connect
Recurring Gifts Make a Difference
Magnify your impact on W&L students with a monthly recurring gift. With the beginning of a new academic year, this is the perfect time to start one through the convenience of PayPal.

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W&L Book Club
The W&L Virtual Book Club's latest selection is "The Case of the Murderous Dr. Cream" by Dean Jobb.

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Newsworthy
Sybil Prince Nelson and AIM Scholar Darby Burgett
AIMing High
Washington and Lee University’s Advanced Immersion and Mentoring (AIM) Scholars Summer Program offers a residential and virtual format to meet students’ needs.
Matthew Loar
Matthew Loar ’07 Selected as Program Director for the Beinecke Scholarship
Loar takes over as the fourth director in the program's history.
Anika Maan ’24L
Anika Maan ’24L Receives Inaugural Dickovick Internship
Maan received support for her summer placement with the UN Office of Drugs and Crime in Fiji.
Casey Floyd ’15L
Career Paths: Casey Floyd ’15L
With his company NOCAP Sports, Floyd helps athletes and agents negotiate and transact NIL deals.
Andrea Levan ’22
W&L Outcomes: Andrea Levan ’22
Andrea Levan '22 is a paralegal specialist in the Antitrust Division of the U.S. Department of Justice in Washington, D.C.
 
Save the Date
09-07
Fall Convocation 2022
Fall Convocation 2022's livestream starts at 5:30 p.m. on Sept. 7.
Watch here
09-30
Parents and Family Weekend 2022
Check out the schedule of events for Parents and Family Weekend, which will be held Sept. 30-Oct. 2.
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10-14
Law and Literature Weekend Seminar 2022
The Law and Literature program for 2022, scheduled for Oct. 14 and 15, will focus on Mary Shelley’s classic novel "Frankenstein."
Register now
10-28
Young Alumni Weekend 2022
Alumni from classes 2022 to 2012 are invited back to celebrate. Register by Sept. 1 for Early-Bird pricing.
Register now
03-02
Five-Star Festival 2023
We look forward to welcoming back all classes 1972 and earlier, featuring the 55th, 60th, and 65th reunion classes of 1968, 1963, and 1958 from March 2-4, 2023.
More info
04-14
Law Alumni Weekend 2023
We hope you can join us for Law Alumni Weekend on April 14-16, 2023!
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05-04
Alumni Weekend 2023
Mark your calendar for Alumni Weekend on May 4-7, 2023!
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