Updates from the turf to the track were completed this summer at Wilson Field. A brand-new video board was installed thanks to an anonymous donor in honor of the Class of 1974.
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| Campus is buzzing as our student-athletes make their way back to Lexington. This is my favorite time of year — energy fills every corner of campus, and new and returning students fill up Lexington. |
| We have much to look forward to this fall, but, first, let's celebrate last year's incredible accomplishments. W&L raised a record $223.7 million, continued to grow in admissions selectivity and excelled across the classroom, in the Lenfest Center for the Arts and on the playing fields. National recognition followed, with the Princeton Review highlighting W&L for Great Financial Aid (#1), Best Classroom Experience (#1), Best Alumni Network (Private Schools #3) and Best Career Services (#3) in its "Best 391 Colleges." In its new "Top Colleges 2025: The 50 best colleges for long-term career success in the U.S.," LinkedIn rated W&L #2 among liberal arts colleges and as a Top 5 school for Job Placement & Network Strength. |
| As I often say on the road, our trajectory has never been stronger, and I've never been prouder to be part of W&L. The data and rankings simply confirm what we already know — this community is thriving. |
| You'll find more on these highlights in this month's Generally Speaking. Our fall calendar is packed, starting with Young Alumni Weekend, Sept. 19–21 — check the Alumni Events section for details. We'll also launch our new alumni directory soon, so keep an eye out for an email from Alumni Engagement with access instructions. In addition, the Alumni Board of Trustee election process begins this academic year, with notices going out early next month. I'm grateful to the Board of Trustees for entrusting us with this opportunity. |
| Finally, if you're on campus, stop by Hotchkiss House — we'd love to see you. |
John Jensen '01
Executive Director
Alumni and Career Services |
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| Leading Lives of Consequence: The Campaign For Washington and Lee |
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Why I Give | Craig Cornett '80
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"I was a first-generation college student — I know how much this experience benefited me throughout my entire life, so I hope [my support] allows students to attend who could not otherwise attend financially.” |
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| Join fellow alumni, parents and friends to celebrate Leading Lives of Consequence: The Campaign for Washington and Lee at special receptions across the country. Enjoy campus updates from President Will Dudley and other campus leaders, and hear the latest news about W&L's historic campaign. Find the reception nearest you. |
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Office Hours: Tour de Force
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| Washington and Lee University assistant professor of mathematics Sybil Prince Nelson ’01 finds meaning in all her endeavors. |
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In the Business of Good Journalism
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| W&L’s Reynolds Journalism Internship Program places students in newsrooms across the country, where they become fully immersed in the life of a journalist for 12 weeks. |
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W&L Students Thrive in Oxford
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| W&L students spent their summer immersed in history, literature and the time-honored British tutorial system through the Virginia Program at Oxford. |
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Young Alumni Weekend
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Join your classmates, meet new friends and enjoy the fall splendor of campus Sept. 19-21. We will celebrate the fifth and 10th reunions for classes of 2015 and 2020. Ticket sales close at midnight on Sunday, Sept. 14. Check-in and day of event registration will open on Friday, Sept. 19. All alumni from 2015-2025 are invited! |
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The Art of Good Living in Greece: An Immersive Journey to Ikaria & Crete
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Ikaria and Crete are two of the most captivating islands and embody the quintessential qualities of Greek island life. We’ll unlock the islands' secrets by immersing in local culture, savoring exquisite cuisine and exploring archaeological sites, traditional villages and the lovely countryside. |
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| ICYMI: Spring Issue of W&L Magazine |
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A Tribute to Tom Wolfe
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| The research and reading room for the Special Collections and Archives in Leyburn Library will be updated and renamed in honor of the literary giant. |
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Set Up a Recurring Gift
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Our new online donation form makes it easier than ever to set up a recurring gift to the W&L Fund. Schedule it today, and impact students all school year! |
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Young Alumni Weekend |
Join your classmates, meet new friends and enjoy the fall splendor of campus Sept. 19-21. We will celebrate the fifth and 10th reunions for classes of 2015 and 2020. All alumni from 2015-2025 are invited!
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PLAI Summit |
The PLAI Summit is a full-day event bringing together educators, students and professionals to explore one of the most urgent questions of our time: How do we use AI to extend human capability — without compromising what makes us human?
Learn more and register
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Athletics Hall of Fame |
The Washington and Lee Athletics Hall of Fame honors individuals and teams who have made outstanding contributions to W&L Athletics and have helped bring recognition, honor, excellence and distinction to the university and its intercollegiate athletic program. On Sept. 26-27, Elizabeth Webb Berry ’09 (women’s cross country and women’s track & field), Mary Ashleigh Boles ’14 (volleyball), Lindsey Strachan Komisin ’09 (women’s swimming), Brook Hartzell ’00 (women’s tennis) and Zander Tallman ’14 (men’s track & field) will be inducted into the 2025 class.
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Law and Literature Weekend Seminar |
Not just for law students and lawyers, the Law and Literature Weekend Seminar also brings together faculty, community members and alumni to study a work of literature from ethical and literary perspectives. Our 32nd program Oct. 3-4 will center on “The Nickel Boys” (2019), a novel by Colson Whitehead recognized with the Pulitzer Prize for fiction, the Kirkus Prize and the Orwell Prize for political fiction.
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Five-Star Festival |
We look forward to welcoming back all classes 1974 and earlier, Oct. 3-5, featuring the 55th, 60th and 65th reunion classes of 1970, 1965 and 1960 for the Five-Star Festival.
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Real Estate Forum |
Join us in Washington, D.C., Oct. 8-9 for the W&L Real Estate Forum, where alumni and industry leaders will come together to examine key issues, trends and innovations shaping the future of real estate. This two-day event will offer meaningful opportunities to connect, learn and engage with fellow Generals working across the real estate sector.
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