Alumni returned to campus for the Entrepreneurship Summit.
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| Campus is buzzing in every sense, with tree buds making their first appearance and our packed spring programming officially underway. And for those not in Lexington, make sure to check out this 360-degree video taken on one of our first warm days this year, and remember the times you, too, experienced a class outdoors. |
| We just concluded a wonderful weekend with the Entrepreneurship Summit, the Institute for Honor and the earth and environmental geoscience reunion, and we have the Tom Wolfe Weekend Seminar and Alumni Weekend fast approaching. In addition, voting in the alumni trustee election will open on April 2, so please make sure to register for Colonnade Connections (the only way to vote!) and contribute your voice to this important process. |
| I urge you to also watch the new Speaking Tradition video shared below, which is part of our video series highlighting different aspects of the W&L DNA. The first video of the series focused on the Honor System, and both showcase why W&L is such a unique and special place. |
John Jensen '01
Executive Director
Alumni and Career Services |
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| Washington and Lee University is more than a top-ranked, private liberal arts school – it's a place where connections are made, bonds are forged and paths are discovered. To showcase W&L's sense of community and distinctive culture, we are creating a series of videos, each highlighting a different aspect of what makes our university so unique. |
| Our newest video focuses on the Speaking Tradition, an unmistakable part of W&L's cultural DNA that creates a campus where personal engagement is second nature. |
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| Follow us on YouTube (@washingtonandlee) to see future videos in this series, as well as additional video content about the university. |
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 Mary Schleusner '26 was named the 2026 recipient of the Jostens Trophy by the Rotary Club of Salem, a national award recognizing the most outstanding men's and women's Division III basketball players of the year. The award focuses on three major criteria: basketball ability, academic prowess and service to one's surrounding communities. Schleusner is the first basketball player from Washington and Lee to win the award; she is also the third player in Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) history and the first since 2015 to win the award. Additionally, Schleusner was named NCAA D-III Player of the Year by D3Hoops.com. She is the first player in program history to be named the country's top player, also collecting her third straight All-America honor from the organization. |
| Schleusner joins Jonathan McEwen '27 as a national player of the year. McEwen was named the 2025 NCAA D-III Golfer of the Year from the Golf Coaches Association of America last June. |
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Murch Exits the Stage
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| Charles S. Rowe Professor of Law Brian Murchison will retire from full-time teaching at the end of the academic year. |
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250 Years of Learning
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| Washington and Lee University’s library system celebrates a quarter millennium of scholarship. |
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| Leading Lives of Consequence: The Campaign For Washington and Lee |
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A Century of Giving Back
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Washington and Lee University students have spent more than 100 years turning gratitude into generosity and inspiring future generations to do the same. |
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Alumni Weekend 2026
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Calling all alumni from the classes ending in 1 and 6! Get ready to reconnect and relive your cherished moments at Alumni Weekend 2026 April 30-May 3. It’s your time to return to campus, catch up with old friends and celebrate the bonds forged during your days at W&L. Join us for a weekend filled with laughter, stories and new memories set against the backdrop of our beautiful campus. We can’t wait to welcome you back! |
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Tom Wolfe Weekend Seminar
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The April 17-18 event features George Saunders and his highly anticipated second novel, “Vigil,” published in January 2026. “Vigil” confronts the value of a life well-lived, the philosophical question of regret and the consequences, environmental and cultural, of a single individual. |
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| Washington and Lee Athletics Winter Review |
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| W&L's winter athletics season wrapped up in what was an incredible March. |
| Women's basketball ended the season with a 31-1 overall record while making their second NCAA Division III Championship quarterfinal appearance in the last three seasons. Women's track & field won its second straight ODAC Indoor Championship and saw Bailey Hedgemon '26 (first team) and Camille Gillum '26 (second team) pick up All-America honors at the national meet. |
 Men's track & field took second place at ODAC indoors, with Macky Gartley '29 placing 12th in the 60-meter hurdles at nationals, while Liam Flanagan '28 highlighted the wrestling team at nationals with a sixth-place finish after the team took fourth at regionals. |
| Men's basketball wrapped up its 2025-26 season at 17-9 overall and made the ODAC quarterfinals, while six men's and women's swimmers competed at the 2026 NCAA Division III National Championships, with five men combining for four Second Team All-America citations. |
| 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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More than a Moment
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The moments that define a W&L experience — from formative classes to cherished traditions — create lasting connections that shape who we become. Your support of the W&L Fund ensures today’s students can create their own meaningful memories and opportunities. |
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Polar Bears and Beluga Whales: Animals of the Arctic
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Partake in one of the most unique nature and wildlife experiences in North America, where polar bears search the shores and the belugas show off within feet of boaters and kayakers. |
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W&L Dance 20th Anniversary |
Join W&L Dance as we celebrate the 20th anniversary of dance on campus! The anniversary celebration includes a full weekend of classes, lecture-demonstrations, performances and a celebratory bash.
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Alumni in Healthcare Industry Event |
Join fellow alumni in Nashville, Tennessee, for an evening of conversation and connection with peers working across the healthcare industry.
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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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W&L Alumnae Professional Exchange |
Join us for a new event on May 12 in New York open to all W&L undergraduate and law school alumnae, featuring an evening of keynote remarks, an alumnae panel and intentional networking across career stages.
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Summer College I: The Founding of an Independent Nation at 250 |
On June 11, 1776, the Continental Congress appointed a Committee of Five to draft a Declaration of Independence. On June 11, 2026, 250 years later, Washington and Lee University will gather a collection of scholars, alumni and friends to discuss the significance of what that Committee of Five started so long ago. This timely and celebratory Summer College experience will not only reflect on the events that led to that Declaration, but its legacy in the lives of presidents, government institutions and the American people.
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