‘Be undeniable:’ Michele Ghee on succeeding as a Black woman in corporate America
Ghee invited as joint Women’s History Month initiative between W&L and VMI
A night of music and magic at Keller Theatre
In their first ever collaboration, university dance and jazz groups brought the charm of 1940s New Orleans to little Lexington
Krissah Thompson speaks to students about diversity and inclusion in the workplace
Thompson was part of the 72nd Journalism Ethics Institute, a two-day event for W&L’s student journalists.
COVID-19 Update: W&L plans for winter and spring semesters
One in-person semester finished. With two more to go, W&L looks at how to make next semester safer and better.
Contact Committee hosts Andrew Yang
The news of Amy Coney Barrett's confirmation broke during Yang’s talk
COVID-19 update: students muse on this semester and the next
About 60% of students said they’ll return to campus. But what are the other 40% doing?
All is not fair in COVID and war
We need healthy discourse on campus about real solutions to balancing students’ mental health and keeping everyone safe — but herd immunity and strict lockdowns aren’t it.
International first-year students face unique challenges
First year international students must overcome pandemic challenges, even as they are stranded from home and the W&L community
University eases rules due to low COVID-19 positivity rates during arrival and surveillance testing
Students can now visit one another in their residences as long as they wear masks and social distance.
Law students consider withdrawing from Executive Committee after denial of diploma petition
Some law students feel their interests haven't been adequately represented by student government
The last events held on campus before virtual learning: ‘Considering Matthew Shepard’ oratorio
Due to policy changes concerning large gatherings, there was only one showing of the oratorio
Lexington prepares for major cut in tax revenue as local businesses shutter
A few restaurants still offer curbside pick-up or delivery
Finding housing when I was told to leave
A Ring-tum Phi reporter
shares her experience facing
discrimination and difficulty
finding a place to stay
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Washington and Lee University diplomas will keep namesake portraits
The Board of Trustees rejected the petition started by law students
Bernie Sanders wins Mock Con’s Democratic nomination after contested convention
The 27th Mock Convention nominates Sanders for president
Patti Solis Doyle talks immigration, Hispanic voters in 2020 election
Doyle spoke directly to DREAMers during her Mock Convention speech
Dining Services considers changing coffee suppliers
Students say they're excited about the possible change
How a wealthy institution promotes poverty studies
The Shepherd Program continues to impact students after more than 20 years
Robert E. Lee descendant supports Washington and Lee diplomas without the namesakes’ portraits
A group of law students launched the petition in November.
Recovery program to benefit from Virginia governor’s grant
The money will help Washingtonian Society reach more students, says Kirk Luder
Students can now minor in legal studies
The program seeks to provide a 'liberal arts look at the law'
The new house on the block: Nuestro Hogar Latino
New housing option fosters community for Latinx or Hispanic students
Scheduling changes allow for just one week of class after Thanksgiving
Mock Convention affects usual winter term scheduling, too
All three Woods Creek apartments renovated
Long-awaited updates to housing are complete
Yes, those loud wrappers from “Coop” are actually compostable
The amount of compost collected on campus has quadrupled since 2008
Student spotlight: Rossella Gabriele, ‘19
"I was happiest when I stopped trying to fit in."