W&L enjoys a weekend filled with alumni affinity events.
 
Alumni returned to campus for W&L Salutes: Generations of Service on March 14-15, which honored our living alumni who have served in the armed forces, W&L’s faculty, staff and student veterans, and current ROTC students.
March 2025
 
A Note From Campus
What a weekend! Campus buzzed with energy as we hosted three incredible programs last weekend: W&L Salutes: Generations of Service, the Institute for Honor and the Theater, Dance and Film Studies: Encore. Meanwhile, students danced the night away at the "James Bond" themed Fancy Dress. Be sure to check out the throwback photos below — some traditions never change! And this is just the beginning of a packed spring. Stay connected by following us on social media and visiting the alumni website for the latest events.
This issue is filled with exciting updates. You'll find the latest on the Leading Lives of Consequence campaign and inspiring stories of alumni making an impact. We're also shining a spotlight on my classmate, Brooke deRosa '01 — an award-winning composer, conductor, vocalist and filmmaker. And a must-read is about our Career Fellows program, a key driver of Career and Professional Development's success. It's been incredible to watch it grow from just three students in 2014 to 38 this year. Fun fact: One of our very first Career Fellows, Kassie Scott '18, recently returned to campus to deliver a lecture.
John Jensen '01
Executive Director
Alumni and Career Services
 
Leading Lives of Consequence: The Campaign For Washington and Lee
Healthy Focus
Cory Allison '94, P'26 hopes to change the way hospitals and doctors approach surgical prep.
 
The Right Direction
Stephen Welker ’05 honors his past by shaping the future.
 
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 events in Dallas and Houston.
Next up:
April 2 | Washington, D.C. | 6:30 p.m. – Pendry
April 3 | Baltimore, MD | 6:30 p.m. – Citron
April 29 | Boston, MA | 6:30 p.m. – Location to be announced
Learn more about the Leading Lives of Consequence campaign
 
Alumni in Action
Inaugural ‘W&L Salutes’ Alumni Event Strengthens Connections, Honors the Military Service of W&L Community Members
The weekend event was commemorated with a ceremonial coin presentation with a coin designed by ROTC Cadet Carey Camp ’25.
Tricia Miller ’93 Featured in Insider Athens Magazine
Miller was named one of the most inspiring women in Athens, Georgia.
Brooke deRosa ’01’s ‘The Yellow Wallpaper’ Enjoys World Premiere at Carnegie Hall
DeRosa composed the music for the opera based on the short story by Charlotte Perkins Gilman.
At Work with Brilliant Minds
This fall, Cory Morris '22, '25L worked at the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.
Read about Kassie Scott '18, who recently returned to campus to connect with current students about their career paths.
 
Connect
Philanthropy Education Week
W&L celebrated Philanthropy Education Week March 10-13. Students, faculty and staff learned about the impact giving has on their W&L experience through fun activities like bingo and trivia taxi. Thank you for supporting W&L!
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Tom Wolfe Weekend Seminar
The April 11-12 seminar features author Jayne Anne Phillips and her novel, “Night Watch,” which received the 2024 Pulitzer Prize for fiction and follows a mother and daughter seeking refuge in the aftermath of the Civil War.
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Newsworthy
W&L a Top Producer of Fulbright U.S. Students for Seventh Straight Year
Washington and Lee was ranked sixth among the baccalaureate institutions recognized by the Fulbright Program.
Chawne Kimber Named Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of Faculty at Pitzer College
Kimber, dean of the College and professor of mathematics, will begin her new role July 1, 2025.
Paul Youngman '87, P'27 Named Interim Dean of the College at Washington and Lee
Youngman, associate provost for academic development and operations and professor of German, has been appointed to a one-year term as interim dean of the College.
Student Organization Spotlight: Career Fellows
W&L Career Fellows offer peer-to-peer support for students exploring their career aspirations.
University Chapel to Receive Gallery Update and Preservation Repairs
The work begins this fall and will bring the chapel offline for a portion of the academic year.
W&L Hosts Two Former Members of Congress on Campus
The Congress to Campus program brought former Congressmen Dave Trott and Lewis F. Payne to campus March 16-18.
Washington and Lee University to Host 2025 Entrepreneurship Summit
The two-day program will be held on campus April 11-12.
Read more on the Columns
 
The Grand Affair
Take a visual walk down memory lane with the beloved W&L tradition, Fancy Dress.
 
In Memoriam
C. Royce Hough III ’59, Trustee Emeritus
Hough served on the Board of Trustees from 1982 to 1992.
 
Alumni Events
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 on May 1-4. It’s your time to return to campus, catch up with old friends and celebrate the bonds forged during your days at W&L. We can’t wait to welcome you back!
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Histories of Spain: From Al-Andalus to Almodóvar
Tour through Spain’s most captivating cities, where centuries of history come alive in architecture and cultural experiences. You will visit the bustling streets of Madrid, the enchanting alleyways of Toledo, the majestic Alhambra of Granada, the historic treasures of Córdoba and the passionate heart of Seville.
Reserve your space
 
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.
Heart of the Matter: Dr. Matthew Sackett ’90, P’18
Sackett is on the cutting edge of cardiac treatments.
Charting New Waters: Keith Sanford ’80
From rehabilitating its finances to reviving endangered species, Sanford transformed the Tennessee Aquarium’s future.
Bestowing the Highest Honor
The Washington Award acknowledges those individuals who have exemplified profound philanthropy to Washington and Lee University and greater service to the nation.
 
Save the Date
03-27
Energy Forum
Join us in Houston for an exclusive industry affinity event 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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04-01
Science, Society and the Arts: A Student Webinar Showcase
Learn from the best of W&L’s undergraduate researchers by listening to the top presentations from W&L’s biennial Science, Society and the Arts undergraduate conference at 7 p.m. on April 1. Students will become teachers and alumni students as they hear from undergrads on the theme of “unlikely pairings,” delving into the ways in which diverse academic and artistic pursuits can have unexpected impacts beyond their immediate context. This webinar showcase brings together W&L lifelong learners of all ages and stages, giving alumni an inside look at the current research of students on campus.
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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.
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04-04
Black Alumni Weekend
Mark your calendars for Black Alumni Weekend, set to unfold 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.
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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.
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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.
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06-14
Admissions MAZE
Offered every other summer, the program, held June 14-15, 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.
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