President Will Dudley announces the Leading Lives of Consequence campaign goal of $650 million with Emeritus Trustee and Campaign Chair Billy Webster ’79 and Rector Wali Bacdayan ’92.
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| What an incredible kickoff to our Leading Lives of Consequence campaign! If you missed the announcement or have not yet read President Dudley's recap, we have linked his post-event note below. This issue focuses on the campaign launch, but I want to highlight some other important updates for you. |
| Save-the-dates have been sent for Alumni Weekend, the Institute for Honor and Tom Wolfe Weekend, and soon you will see announcements for the Entrepreneurship Summit, the inaugural Energy Forum and more. Spring is packed with opportunities — no excuses not to come back to Lexington! |
| Our chapters are also providing more meaningful ways to connect with alumni, parents and friends near you. I am grateful for the new volunteers stepping up to lead chapters and encourage anyone whose chapter needs additional support to reach out. We are committed to helping all 77 chapters thrive (welcome back, Knoxville!). |
| As Thanksgiving approaches, I want to extend a huge thank you for supporting Washington and Lee in so many ways. Working for an institution leading in areas of consequence is a privilege, and I am grateful each day for the volunteers who make our work possible. Thank you! |
John Jensen '01
Executive Director
Alumni and Career Services |
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| Leading Lives of Consequence |
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| In Case You Missed It: A Message from President Will Dudley |
 I write with exciting news following a beautiful fall weekend here in Lexington, during which the university celebrated the public launch of our $650 million comprehensive capital campaign, Leading Lives of Consequence: The Campaign for Washington and Lee. The campaign, which is the most ambitious fundraising effort in W&L's 275-year history, has already raised more than $475 million from over 21,500 individual donors toward its $650 million goal. |
| The Leading Lives of Consequence campaign represents a powerful investment in Washington and Lee, and in our students and teachers, who contribute to and benefit from our educational excellence. The campaign is funding the critical priorities in W&L's Strategic Plan that will advance our mission. |
| Read his full message to the community. |
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| W&L bestowed the Washington Award — the university's highest honor — on Bill Miller '72 in recognition of his historic philanthropic support. After the gift's announcement, Miller explained the impact W&L and the liberal arts had on him. |
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W&L Salutes: A Celebration of Service
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This event will bring together current and former service members who are W&L alumni, faculty and staff, along with current ROTC students, on March 15-16, 2025. Stay tuned for more details about programming and how you can be a part of this unique opportunity. |
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South Africa: A Discovery Journey
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The allures of South Africa are many: incredible natural beauty, superb vineyards and a fascinating and complicated political and cultural history. This distinctive tour combines it all in a package designed for W&L’s discerning travelers. |
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| Question: You've undoubtedly read many books in your lifetime. Name one novel that ignited the spark for you and has remained with you in the years since. |
| Share your study memories with us at magazine@wlu.edu for possible publication. |
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Make an Early Impact
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Your gift to the W&L Fund now will help make exceptional academic and extracurricular programming available for students in the new year! |
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‘W&L After Class’ Podcast Releases New Episode Featuring Gene McCabe
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The head men's lacrosse coach discusses how competitive sports provide those moments that feed the soul in the midst of a changing world. |
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Holiday Pops Concert 2024 |
Washington and Lee University presents its annual Holiday Pops Concert for one night only on Dec. 3 at 7 p.m. in Keller Theatre in the Lenfest Center for the Arts. Tickets to the performance can be obtained with a non-perishable food donation to benefit Campus Kitchen at W&L. The performance will be livestreamed.
Learn more and access the livestream link
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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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Law Alumni Weekend |
Washington and Lee School of Law will celebrate the 2025 reunion classes of '75L, '80L, '85L, '95L, '00L, '05L, '10L, '15L and '20L as well as our legal legacies.
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Black Alumni Weekend |
Join us for Black Alumni Weekend at Washington and Lee University, set to unfold from April 4-5, 2025. 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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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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