| Family Connection: March 2024 |
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Charlotte Peete ’24 performs in the W&L Repertory Dance Company concert in Keller Theatre.
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| Every week during the academic year, university photographers Kevin Remington and Shelby Hamelman capture the scene on campus through their lenses. In this recent edition: Philanthropy Education Week, performances by the Glee Club and W&L Repertory Dance Company and much more! |
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Exploring Careers in the Big Apple
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| W&L's Office of Career and Professional Development gave students the opportunity to network with alumni and explore potential career paths over Washington Break. |
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Commemorating 25 Years of Service
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| Nabors Service League continues to honor the late Jonathan Nabors ’02 by bringing students together to help the greater Rockbridge area. |
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| Washington and Lee Athletics |
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 The W&L men's and women's basketball teams appeared in the ODAC Championships with the women claiming the second title in a row. The women's basketball team broke a host of program records and advanced all the way to the NCAA Elite Eight before their run came to an end.
- At the ODAC Indoor Track and Field Championships, W&L claimed a pair of event championship ribbons, Evan Langhammer '26 (pole vault) and Leyti Ndiaye '26 (high jump), to help the team finish in second. The women's track and field team finished third with five podium finishes.
- The wrestling team claimed fifth in the regional tournament, and sophomore Evan Lindner '26 qualified for the DIII Wrestling National Championships in the 149-pound weight class.
- Nine Generals — Sophia Rollo '24, Brynn Martinson '24, Dalton Jobe '26, Matt Fritz '25, Charles Byars '26, Baxter Smelzer '25, Leighton Chapman '27, Luke Nagel '25 and Thomas Denton '26 — qualified for the NCAA DIII Swimming Championships March 20-23. As individuals, Fritz and Jobe, along with both of the men's 400 and 800 freestyle relay teams, earned All-America status with their top-16 finishes on the national stage.
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| Read about all of the winter sport accomplishments and the current spring season for 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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| Lifelong Learning for W&L Parents |
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19th Annual Tom Wolfe Weekend Seminar
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Register now for the 19th annual Tom Wolfe Weekend Seminar on April 26-27. This year features author Tess Gunty whose debut novel, "The Rabbit Hutch," offers readers a raw look at the angst of young adults, the consequences of trauma and the epidemic of loneliness in American life. |
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Walking in Tuscany and the Italian Riviera
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Slow down and immerse yourself with this intimate walking tour through Tuscany. After glowing reviews in 2022, Lifelong Learning decided to offer this trip again. Explore major cities, lesser-known Tuscan villages and the coastline of the Ligurian Sea with this unique experience. |
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Summer 2024 Study Abroad Applications Due |
Applications to study abroad during Summer Term 2024 are due April 1.
Learn more
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Summer Housing Application Opens |
The agreement/application for summer housing opens April 1 and closes May 3.
Learn more
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Winter Term Final Examinations |
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Final examinations begin April 13 and end April 19. The last day of Winter Term classes is April 12. |
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Tom Wolfe Weekend Seminar |
The 19th Annual Tom Wolfe Weekend Seminar will take place April 26-27. This year’s featured author is Tess Gunty, and discussions will center around her debut novel, “The Rabbit Hutch.”
Learn more and register
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First Day of Spring Term |
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Spring Term classes begin April 29. Add/drop ends at midnight on April 30. |
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Spring Term Final Examinations |
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Final examinations are from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on May 25. The last day of Spring Term classes is May 24. |
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Commencement |
The 237th undergraduate commencement is scheduled for May 30 on the Front Lawn of the main campus. The Baccalaureate Service is scheduled for May 29.
Learn more
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Winter 2025 Study Abroad Applications Due |
Applications to study abroad for Winter Term 2025 are due Oct.15. Now is the time for students to schedule a meeting with Associate Director of International Education Cindy Irby to talk about what programs might interest them.
Schedule an appointment
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| Follow @wlugab on Instagram |
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Generals Activities Board provides entertainment to the campus community such as tailgating for home football games, concerts and comedians.
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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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