Need-blind admissions brings higher number of international student applicants The university stopped considering financial need after a $132 million donation last year Julianna Stephenson, Editor-in-Chief October 20, 2025
First post-affirmative action admissions cycle results in diversity decline The class of 2028 is comprised of 22% domestic students of color, which is almost a 2% decrease from the class of 2027 Julianna Stephenson, Editor-in-Chief October 21, 2024
Washington and Lee will remain test-optional for the time being Students and admissions officials alike weigh in on the positives and negatives of requiring test scores Julianna Stephenson December 11, 2023
W&L to keep legacy admissions after affirmative action strike-down The admissions office is facing new challenges this year. Legacy admissions isn’t one of them. Julianna Stephenson November 30, 2023
W&L’s diversity could decline after affirmative action decision, admissions says The Supreme Court prevented race-conscious admissions programs. W&L is still navigating the implications Julianna Stephenson September 25, 2023
After VMI enrollment plummets, admissions tests new tactics Virginia Military Institute is wrestling with how to recruit more students after a bruising admissions cycle Shauna Muckle, Editor-in-Chief December 12, 2022
Johnson Weekend brings out competition and excitement Hundreds of students from all over the country compete for W&L’s coveted Johnson Scholarship. Georgia Bernbaum March 29, 2022