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| Happy New Year! 2026 started in an extremely cold and icy way in Lexington, but, luckily for me, our regional campaign events are underway and beginning in Florida. Be sure to check out the calendar as we continue to take the Leading Lives of Consequence campaign on the road this spring in the South (plus San Francisco in March). |
| The newest W&L: The Washington and Lee Magazine is hot off the presses with the theme of the W&L network. Our incredible alumni network continues to be a defining characteristic of our university, and one I'm lucky to witness daily. Check out the links below for wonderful stories that showcase the power of our connections. |
| And thank you to everyone who has submitted nominations as part of the alumni trustee election process. The Alumni Board committee is currently reviewing nominations, and information about voting will be shared later this spring. In addition, the Alumni Association is currently seeking nominations for the Alumni Board, so please send any recommendations through our nomination form. |
John Jensen '01
Executive Director
Alumni and Career Services |
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| W&L: The Washington and Lee Magazine - The W&L Network Issue |
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 The fall/winter issue of W&L: The Washington and Lee Magazine has arrived. The issue highlights the W&L network and explores the many ways our deep connections manifest as students and in the years afterward. Read about the early-career assistance our alumni provide current students in "Career Connections," the 25-plus years of the Williams Investment Society, the unifying thread of the Honor System, the evolution of biology professor emeritus Cleveland Hickman's Spring Term Abroad class to the Galapagos Islands and so much more. |
| We'd love to hear from you! Have a professional milestone or personal achievement you want to celebrate? Submit a Class Note through your Colonnade Connections account. Did this issue spark any reflections you'd like to share? Send us a note for a future Letters to the Editor column by emailing magazine@wlu.edu. |
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Career Connections
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| The W&L network is perhaps most illustrative in the early-career assistance and opportunities our alumni provide to current students. |
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An Extraordinary Evolution
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| What started as a Spring Term Abroad class in the Galapagos Islands — and a passion project by biology professor emeritus Cleveland Hickman — received new life as a mobile app. |
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WIS Kids
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| A student-led investment group delivers big returns as a valued extracurricular experience. |
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On Our Honor
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| In the intricate network that ties W&L graduates together in business and in friendship, the Honor System acts as a uniting thread long after the last non-proctored exam. |
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| Leading Lives of Consequence: The Campaign For Washington and Lee |
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A First-Generation Leader
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Allison Glover ’28 found her path to Washington and Lee University through determination and financial aid. Supported by faculty and experiential learning, she is preparing for law school and a career advancing equity and opportunity. |
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Why I Give | Jon Eastwood
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“Our hope is that these funds allow generations of students to get out into the world and to work on the kinds of issues and problems that were of enduring concern to Tyler [Dickovick] and his students.” |
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Refining an Industry
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Eric Herrera ’20 was recently named to the 2026 Forbes 30 Under 30 list for his work with chemical manufacturing startup MaverickX, which he cofounded with Jesse Evans ’20. |
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W&L Without Borders
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| Brandon Bishop ’26's journey shows how W&L’s global opportunities, language instruction and fellowships can transform a student’s path. |
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Winter Reading Recs
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| Washington and Lee University’s library staff recommend their current favorite winter reads. |
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Entrepreneurship Summit
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Join alumni and guests for two days of learning, networking and inspiration at the W&L Entrepreneurship Summit on March 20-21. 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. |
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Can Business Be a Force for Good?
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Despite the evidence of corporate corruption, a growing movement of entrepreneurs and business leaders want to change the narrative and prove that business can be a force for good. Up next in this series of webinars, Joel Adams and Emily Landry debate whether business can prioritize sustainability and the public interest on Feb. 3. |
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‘W&L After Class’ Podcast Releases New Episode Featuring Angela Sun
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To kick off the seventh season of “W&L After Class,” assistant professor of philosophy Angela Sun reflects on aesthetics from the lens of her field of research. |
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Happy New Year from the W&L Fund
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Thank you to everyone who supported the W&L Fund in 2025. Every contribution helps open doors for our students, creating meaningful impact. Make your annual gift today. |
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"Can Business Be a Force for Good?" Webinar Series |
The Office of Lifelong Learning will host a webinar series with four Williams School faculty exploring the relationship between business and goodness. Megan Hess ’97 introduced conscious capitalism on Jan. 20; Jay Margalus discussed entrepreneurship for good on Jan. 27; and Joel Adams and Emily Landry debate whether business can prioritize sustainability and the public interest on Feb. 3. All webinars will be held at 7:30 p.m. and can be viewed again later.
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"Transformative Thinkers" Webinar Showcase |
Explore the origins of some of history’s most influential ideas. Rather than focusing on the outcomes of world-changing insights, this series turns to their beginnings, the individuals whose lives and questions shaped them. Nathaniel Goldberg, professor of philosophy, will introduce the life and work of Immanuel Kant, whose philosophical work redefined the limits of human knowledge and reason at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 24. Angela Sun, assistant professor of philosophy, will make sense of Karl Marx’s life, career and ideas on Tuesday, March 10.
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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. It is a special opportunity to connect, learn and grow in the world of entrepreneurship.
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Institute for Honor Symposium |
The 2026 Institute for Honor Symposium, sponsored by the Class of 1960, will host several speakers, workshops and conversations that promote the understanding and practice of honor as an indispensable element of society March 20-21.
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Tom Wolfe Weekend Seminar |
The 2026 Tom Wolfe Weekend Seminar, sponsored by the Class of 1951, will highlight "Vigil," featuring author George Saunders, for its 21st annual event April 17-18. This year, the program, speaker and book will be presented in collaboration with The Roger Mudd Center for Ethics.
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Alumni Weekend |
Calling all Washington and Lee alumni from the classes ending in 1 and 6! Get ready to reconnect and relive your cherished moments at Alumni Weekend 2026.
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