West Washington Street expected to reopen in April The closure was extended months after the original November deadline Skyler Hollins February 16, 2026
W&L explores transportation ideas for injured students Students and professors say the university needs resources to help them navigate inaccessible parts of campus Chloe Shiue February 16, 2026
Jewish journalist, author discusses Gaza in Q&A on campus Peter Beinart visited Washington and Lee on Feb. 3 to discuss his new book and thoughts on the Israel-Palestine conflict Julia Long February 16, 2026
Essential employees required to remove snow through the night One facilities worker said overnight snow removal was “absolutely horrible” Julianna Stephenson, Editor-in-Chief February 2, 2026
Trustees announce Presidential Search Committee The committee will work to find President Dudley’s replacement Aiden Kelsey, Editor-in-Chief February 2, 2026
Deans work to bolster enrollment in humanities W&L, like many other universities, has seen a decline in humanities majors over the past decade Sydney Devory, News Staff Writer February 2, 2026
Off-campus seniors struggle to commute in snow Students went back to school on Tuesday, but for seniors who live off campus, it isn’t as easy to return to normal life after a snowstorm Kate Keeley, News Editor February 2, 2026
Youngman shares goals as dean of the college Paul Youngman, ’87, said he will aim to support faculty, boost humanities and arts engagement and oversee campus improvements Callie Solomon February 2, 2026
Ten professors will retire after academic year A new retirement incentive allows professors to take six months’ pay in addition to their final paycheck Cynthia Ye February 2, 2026
Fancy dress in full budgeting swing Fancy Dress organizers say the organization’s budget funds much more than most students realize Madeline Smith February 2, 2026
W&L sees an increase in applications The university says the need-blind admissions process contributed to a high number of applicants Sydney Devory, News Staff Writer January 19, 2026
Presidential search moves forward with Robinson as chair The Board of Trustees’ search committee will partner with an executive search firm to find President Will Dudley’s replacement Aiden Kelsey, Editor-in-Chief January 19, 2026