W&L takes the campaign on the road, shares alumni love stories and welcomes a new trustee.
 
A picturesque snow day on campus.
February 2025
 
A Note From Campus
If you haven't seen the photos from our last snowfall, take a moment to check them out. And don't forget to keep an eye on the Colonnade Cam — you'll feel like you are sledding down the hill from Washington Hall during the next winter event. Our latest stops for the Leading Lives of Consequence campaign were Birmingham and Atlanta, where we had a packed house (see all the photos from the event). Next up: Dallas and Houston.
The Alumni and Career Services team is heading into our busiest season, kicking off next week with the February career trips to New York City. For real-time updates, follow @wlucareers on Instagram. On campus, March and April are packed with exciting events, including W&L Salute to Service, the Entrepreneurship Summit, Tom Wolfe Weekend and more. Visit our website for details.
The Generals are wrapping up their winter seasons, and spring sports are just getting started. This is the perfect time to rally behind our student-athletes — let's show them our support!
John Jensen '01
Executive Director
Alumni and Career Services
 
Campaign Connections
Bedrock Values
Howard Capito ’68 established the Christopher D. Connors Endowment for Earth and Environmental Geoscience to honor the “living legend” and support student internships in geology and related fields.
 
Continuing a Legacy of Philanthropy
Hank Ingram '13 recently established the Ingram Family Student Opportunity Endowment to further community-based learning opportunities for W&L students in Rockbridge County through his family’s charitable giving organization, Ingram Charities.
 
Join Washington and Lee University President Will Dudley and the Campaign Council as they host special receptions and programming celebrating Leading Lives of Consequence: The Campaign for Washington and Lee across the country. See photos from our recent Atlanta event.
Learn more about the Leading Lives of Consequence campaign
 
Alumni in Action
Meg Smith ’12 Named a ‘40 Under 40’ by The Roanoker Magazine
The chief operating officer for MKB, Realtors was recognized for her significant impact on the real estate industry and community in Southwest Virginia.
Brett Strohsacker ’06 Gives a Bird’s-Eye View of Super Bowl Victory
The vice president of football communications for the Philadelphia Eagles enjoys his team’s second Super Bowl victory.
Meet Katherine Berman ’22, ’25L: President of the Student Bar Association
Katherine Berman enjoys working to build community while advancing the interests of the student body.
Read about alumni who recently returned to campus to connect with current students on career paths: Alden Wicker '09 and Jacob Strauss '16
 
A True W&L Love Story
Kimberly Booth Rimmer '91 and Bobby Rimmer '90 discovered the power and strength of W&L friendships when faced with tragedy. Read more about their poignant love story.
 
Newsworthy
W&L Welcomes New Trustee Joelle James Phillips ’95L
Phillips was sworn in as a trustee on Feb. 7.
Meet Cute
From stolen sandwiches to stolen hearts, these W&L alumni share their stories of how they met their significant other.
Rho Gammas Guide First-Years Through Sorority Recruitment
Sorority recruitment counselors, or Rho Gammas, assist first-year women in W&L’s formal recruitment process to join Panhellenic sororities.
Mark Drumbl Launches New Books in Stockholm, The Hague, Cambridge and Prague
The books are among three new works Drumbl released in the last year.
Read more on the Columns
 
Alumni Events
Entrepreneurship Summit
Join alumni and guests from April 11-12 for learning, networking and inspiration. This event is designed to encourage innovative business ideas and strategies, perfect for entrepreneurs at any stage of their journey. It is a special opportunity to connect, learn and grow in the world of entrepreneurship.
Learn more and register
 
Fire & Ice: An Eight-Day Sail Around Iceland
Embark on an expedition circumnavigating Iceland, where nature’s raw beauty and ancient traditions converge. This immersive journey showcases the island’s wonders, from cascading waterfalls and pristine valleys to dramatic fjords and otherworldly landscapes.
Register now
 
From the Magazine
Read about all the ways our incredible alumni are making an impact in the fall/winter issue of W&L: The Washington and Lee Magazine.
High-wire Act: Curtis Joseph ’93, ’96L
Whether he is trying a case or drumming with a jazz band, Joseph doesn’t miss a beat.
Simple Interventions: Dr. Kelli Jarrell ’12
For Jarrell, a multidisciplinary approach is foundational to her career in social emergency medicine.
Living a Legacy: Mark Bradley ’78
After 38 years in the federal government, Bradley has made sure to think beyond himself and serve the greater good.
 
In Memoriam
In Memoriam: Philip Archel Gibbs, Associate Professor of Business
Gibbs taught accounting, business and management at Washington and Lee University.
 
Connect
‘W&L After Class’ Podcast Releases New Episode Featuring Matthew Loar
In this month’s episode, Loar dives into the transformative power of fellowships and student research in shaping individuals.
Listen now
 
Opportunities Abound with the W&L Fund
As students embark on Washington Break excursions, support their education outside the classroom with the W&L Fund for Student Opportunities.
Make your gift
 
Save the Date
03-14
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.
Learn more
03-15
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.
Learn more
03-15
W&L Theater, Dance and Film Studies: 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.
Learn more
03-27
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.
Learn more
04-04
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.
Learn more
04-04
Black Alumni Weekend
Mark your calendars for Black Alumni Weekend, set to unfold from April 4-5. This momentous occasion is designed to celebrate our collective journey, triumphs and connections. All members of the W&L community are welcome to register and attend.
Learn more
04-11
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.
Learn more
04-11
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.
Learn more
05-01
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.
Learn more
06-14
Admissions MAZE
Offered every other summer, the program, held June 14-15, 2025, is available to any child or grandchild of a W&L graduate entering the 10th, 11th or 12th grade, with priority given to rising juniors and seniors. Sessions are led by highly experienced college admission professionals who will encourage you to think carefully about the college selection process in a structured yet relaxed and informal environment. Participants will also learn about the other side of the coin: how university admissions offices evaluate applications, especially in a test-optional landscape.
Learn more
 
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