| Family Connection: June 2025 |
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Washington and Lee University celebrates its newest graduates, the Class of 2025.
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| Every week during the academic year, university photographers Shelby Hamelman and Kevin Remington capture the scene on campus through their lenses. In the most recent edition, they captured Alumni Senior Night at the Liberty Hall Ruins, Baccalaureate and Commencement. |
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| Make Your Impact — Give to the W&L Fund Today |
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 Many thanks to our generous families who made a charitable contribution to Washington and Lee this academic year. Your gifts immediately support all W&L students. If you have not yet donated, please consider contributing to the W&L Fund by June 30. You can make an online gift or send a check, payable to Washington and Lee University, to: Washington and Lee University, Office of Development, 204 W. Washington St., Lexington, VA 24450. Thank you for your generous support of exceptional student opportunities and the full W&L experience. |
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Introducing Austin Term
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| A creative new Spring Term course brought students to Austin, Texas, for alumni mentorship, career exploration and literary analysis. |
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A Model of Sustainability
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| Students explored real-world applications of sustainable business practices in the Social Innovation in Scandinavia Spring Term Abroad course. |
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What the Mountain Gives You
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| Chris Paudel ’28 set out to challenge himself — and cultural stereotypes — through a mountaineering expedition in his home country of Nepal. |
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Remarkable Women
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| At the 2025 undergraduate Commencement, Barbara Jenkins ’92L, Kate Jenkins Howard ’99 and Kylie Therrien ’25 became the first female triple generation legacy at Washington and Lee University. |
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| Leading Lives of Consequence: The Campaign For Washington and Lee |
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Teeing Up for the Next Shot
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Washington and Lee University and Lexington Golf and Country Club are collaborating to undertake a complete renovation of the club’s golf course and ancillary facilities. |
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Best Practice
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Dr. Charles Frankum ’90 lays claim to being one of the few surgeons in the country who flies himself to appointments at rural hospitals. |
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| Washington and Lee Athletics |
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| Lifelong Learning for W&L Parents |
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Costa Rica: A Natural Paradise
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Begin your trip in San José, Costa Rica, where a world of natural beauty awaits. Enter into the lush jungles of Tortuguero National Park, explore the park’s village and visit the Turtle Research Center. Embark on a boat tour through the park’s canals surrounded by tropical rainforests to witness incredible biodiversity. |
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Summer Explorations
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Join the Office of Lifelong Learning on campus for the Summer Explorations series, starting July 6-11 with Summer Explorations I "Discover the Middle Ages: A Week of Exploration, Connection and Insight." Then get your hands dirty with Summer Explorations II “Digging into History: A W&L Family Adventure in Archaeology” on July 20-23. |
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| Study Abroad Advising Sessions Available This Summer! |
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| Is your student thinking about studying abroad next Winter Term but not sure where to start? Now is the time to start planning, and the Center for International Education is here to help. We are available for Zoom appointments during the summer. Prepare for the Oct. 15 study abroad deadline by scheduling an appointment with Cindy Irby in Handshake today! |
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Summer Explorations I "Discover the Middle Ages: A Week of Exploration, Connection and Insight" |
This program, held on campus July 6-11, invites you to journey through the vibrant heart of the Middle Ages, where city-states in Italy flourished, national monarchies consolidated power and the Caliphates emerged in the Muslim world. Explore the dynamics of religious and cultural exchange between Christians, Muslims, Hindus and Buddhists and learn how these interactions, often contentious, fueled lasting conflicts — and enduring legacies.
Register now
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Summer Explorations II "Digging into History: A W&L Family Adventure in Archaeology" |
Join us from July 20-23 to enjoy the Washington and Lee college experience as a family. Families are invited to discover the methods, technologies and sources archaeologists use to “see” things that are no longer visible.
Register now
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Upper-Division Student Move-In |
Housing reopens for all upper-division students on Aug. 29 (beginning as early as midnight). There will be a check-in table at the Office of Public Safety on Aug. 29 and 30. Students will receive an email in August with more information about check-in. All upper division students are required to check-in and receive a room key. Students arriving after the check-in station is closed or after Aug. 30 must check-in with and retrieve their key from Public Safety dispatch.
Learn more
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Convocation |
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The W&L community is invited to the 2025 Convocation on the Front Lawn at 5:30 p.m. on Sept. 3 |
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Fall Term Begins |
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Fall Term classes begin Sept. 4. Add/drop ends at midnight on Sept. 10. |
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| Follow @wlugenerals on Instagram |
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The official Instagram of Washington and Lee Athletics.
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| Additional Social Media Accounts to Follow |
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| Be sure to add families@wlu.edu to your address book or safe senders list so our emails get to your inbox. |
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