EC and SJC officer positions garner no opposition
Elections for the university’s two student governing bodies concluded last week
Former members of Congress implore students to compromise across political difference
Two former congressmen from across the aisle gave a joint talk on campus to encourage civil discourse
W&L deploys new Gen Eds for 2026
In fall 2026, FDRs will be replaced by a new “skills-based” curriculum
Sororities vote to rename Panhellenic DEI position
The Panhellenic Vice President of DEI role was renamed to Vice President of Community Engagement. The change comes after pressure from the federal government to end DEI programs
Nine W&L administrative positions in flux as staff leave or switch positions
The university notified students of the changes last week. But some of the turnover happened months ago
Appalachian Sage sold as downtown businesses shake things up
Businesses continue to play musical chairs with downtown storefronts. Two popular Lexington cafés have changes brewing
Former Public Safety Sgt. Austin Reter says he was fired over “false pretenses”
Students have taken to Fizz and started a petition calling for Reter’s reinstatement
W&L rebrands Dean Futrell’s title amid federal DEI scrutiny
The university is making quiet changes as colleges nationwide face pressure over diversity initiatives
Unlocked vehicles open the door to crime near Davidson Park
Students reported one vehicle stolen and several others rummaged through. Public Safety and Lexington Police urge everyone to lock their cars
Funding freezes put status of fellowships on ice
Amidst current pauses in federal funding, Washington and Lee students face potential loss of study abroad opportunities
Departments asked to cut budgets in the face of expected deficit
Cuts will affect every department differently. But all professors can likely expect a lower raise
W&L quietly replaces VanClief and welcomes interim Public Safety director
Former Rutgers police captain Alex Rabar will temporarily fill the position as Washington and Lee University conducts its search for a new chief officer