University Singers helped usher in the holiday spirit on campus at Lessons and Carols on Dec. 5 in the University Chapel.
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| Wishing you and your loved ones a happy and healthy holiday season! It has been a busy end to the term, which you can read about in President Dudley's update below. I also want to highlight and congratulate the 12 W&L students who were awarded Gilman Scholarships — our largest Gilman cohort ever. |
| If you are looking for ways to stay busy over the holidays, make sure to tune in and watch our amazing student-athletes. The Generals are in action throughout the next three weeks, and you can follow all the action at www.generalssports.com. If the fall season is any indication, we could be watching a lot of victories! |
John Jensen '01
Executive Director
Alumni and Career Services |
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| 2024: The Year in Review from President Dudley |
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 At the end of each Fall Term, as the calendar year draws to a close, I pause to reflect on the many things we have to be thankful for here at Washington and Lee. 2024 was exceptional by any measure. Here are some of the notable achievements of our students, faculty and staff over the past 12 months, all of which were possible thanks to the generosity of our alumni, parents and friends.
Read all of President Dudley's message. |
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| Leading Lives of Consequence: The Campaign for Washington and Lee |
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Generations of Generosity
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The importance of philanthropy is a value that Billy Webster ’79 instilled in his children from a young age. Webster, who is chairing the Leading Lives of Consequence campaign, also passed down the love of his alma mater to his children, Will Webster ’20 and Lily Webster ’22. This combination of generosity and passion for their shared university culminated in October when Will and Lily surprised their father with a combined $50,000 gift to the campaign in his honor. |
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Alumni and Friends Gather in Richmond to Celebrate W&L’s Capital Campaign
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On Nov. 14, alumni, parents and friends gathered at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts in Richmond to celebrate the first regional launch event for Leading Lives of Consequence: The Campaign for Washington and Lee. Thank you to everyone who joined us, and a special thanks to Rector Wangdali C. Bacdayan ’92 and President William C. Dudley for their updates about the university and this historic campaign. |
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‘To Be Where Your Feet Are’
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| The Kendrick Award, established in memory of Bryant Kendrick ’67, encourages W&L students to experience the natural world. |
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Celebrating 10 Years of QuestBridge
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| Since 2010, the university has enrolled 326 students through QuestBridge’s match program, helping high-achieving, low-income students access higher education. |
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German Law Journal Celebrates 25 Years
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| Founded by W&L Law professor Russell Miller, the journal is one of the world’s leading forums for legal scholarship from a transnational and comparative perspective. |
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Tom Wolfe Weekend Seminar: 'Night Watch' Featuring Author Jayne Anne Phillips
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The 2025 Tom Wolfe Weekend Seminar, from April 11-12, features author Jayne Anne Phillips and her latest novel, “Night Watch,” which received the 2024 Pulitzer Prize for fiction and follows a mother and daughter seeking refuge in the chaotic aftermath of the Civil War. This is the 20th year of the seminar, sponsored by the W&L Class of 1951 in honor of Tom Wolfe, their late classmate. The program honors a distinguished writer and observer of the American scene. Phillips is the newest participant in this series, which has included literary luminaries such as Amor Towles, Geraldine Brooks, Jennifer Egan, Jesmyn Ward and Delia Owens. |
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2025 Institute for Honor Symposium
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The 2025 IFH Symposium will consider “Food, Housing and Health: Exploring Corporate Impact on the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals in the Shenandoah Valley.” In 2015, the United Nations adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, which included 17 Sustainable Development Goals. The goals are an urgent call for action by all countries in global partnership to combat poverty through strategies that improve health and education, reduce inequality and spur economic growth. The IFH symposium will explore the intersection of corporate responsibility and development from varied perspectives, particularly relating to access to food, housing and health care, with Ambassador Ertharin Cousin delivering the keynote address. |
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| Generals Athletics Fall Recap |
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 A successful fall athletics season was capped off by the volleyball team making it to the NCAA quarterfinals and men's soccer appearing in the NCAA semifinals for the third time in four years. The Generals went a combined 89-20-7 (.797) in the fall, including 38-5-4 (.851) in conference play, and claimed five ODAC Player of the Year awards, three Scholar-Athlete of the Year and Coach of the Year honors and one Rookie of the Year. Additionally, 37 different student-athletes were named to the All-ODAC teams. |
| For a full summary of the fall season, view the updated 2024-25 Athletics Profile. |
| Stay connected with the Blue and White by visiting www.generalssports.com, signing up for Generals Sports emails and following social media channels at @WLUGenerals. |
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W&L Theater, Dance, and Film Studies: Encore
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This special event on March 15 is designed to reconnect you with your alma mater, engage with current students and celebrate the rich legacy of our theater, dance and film studies programs. During this one-day event, you can engage with fellow alumni, share your professional journey and inspire the next generation of artists and scholars. |
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W&L Faculty Frontier Webinars
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Get ready for our winter series of webinars, starting Jan. 14, featuring W&L faculty who are leading the way in their fields. From the comfort of your own home, you’ll gain fresh insights and engage in thought-provoking discussions on today’s most pressing issues. These virtual sessions offer a unique opportunity for the entire W&L community to participate, no matter where you are. Mark your calendars! |
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Faculty Frontiers: Bridging Ideas, Advancing Knowledge |
Start the new year off strong by getting expert perspectives on current events, timely topics and interesting subjects from W&L faculty who are working on the frontiers of their respective fields. JT Torres, director of the Houston H. Harte Center for Teaching and Learning, leads off the two-month-long program from Lifelong Learning with his lecture, "The Science of Lifelong Learning: How Curiosity Saved the Cat." Be sure to check out each webinar in the series, which will begin Jan. 14. Each session starts at 7 p.m. Enjoy them live, or watch archived versions at your convenience.
Learn more about all the Faculty Frontier webinars
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2025 Institute for Honor Symposium |
The 2025 IFH symposium will explore the intersection of corporate responsibility and development from a range of perspectives, particularly as it relates to access to food, housing and health care. The symposium will feature a panel of experts, as well as a keynote address from Ambassador Ertharin Cousin.
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W&L Salutes: Generations of Service |
This special event from March 15-16 will honor the service of our W&L alumni, faculty and staff who have served in the armed forces, alongside current ROTC students.
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W&L TDFS: Encore |
This exciting event is designed to reconnect you with your alma mater and allow you to engage with current students and celebrate the rich legacy of W&L's theater, dance and film studies programs. During this one-day event, you can engage with fellow alumni, share your professional journey and inspire the next generation of artists and scholars.
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Energy Forum |
Join us in Houston for an exclusive industry affinity event from March 27-28 that will bring together alumni working in the energy sector. Connect with fellow professionals, expand your network and engage in meaningful discussions on the latest trends and innovations shaping the industry.
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Law Alumni Weekend |
Washington and Lee School of Law will celebrate the 2025 reunion classes of '75L, '80L, '85L, '90L, '95L, '00L, '05L, '10L, '15L and '20L, as well as W&L's legal legacies.
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Black Alumni Weekend |
Mark your calendars for Black Alumni Weekend at Washington and Lee University, set to unfold from April 4-5. This momentous occasion is designed to celebrate our collective journey, triumphs and connections.
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Tom Wolfe Weekend Seminar |
The weekend's seminar will feature author Jayne Anne Phillips and her latest novel, “Night Watch,” which received the 2024 Pulitzer Prize for fiction.
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Entrepreneurship Summit |
Join alumni and guests for two days of learning, networking and inspiration at the W&L Entrepreneurship Summit. This event is designed to encourage innovative business ideas and strategies, perfect for entrepreneurs at any stage of their journey.
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Alumni Weekend |
Calling all Washington and Lee alumni from the classes ending in 0 and 5! Get ready to reconnect and relive your cherished moments at Alumni Weekend 2025.
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