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The student newspaper of Washington and Lee University

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W&L’s diversity could decline after affirmative action decision, admissions says

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
Sion Jang ,’24, prepared pork and kimchi dumplings for the PAACE table.

Students celebrate culture with food at POC-luck

Multicultural clubs shared family recipes and traditions
Emma Malinak, A&L Editor
December 14, 2022
Ford stood out for the position because of her experience in “building new things,” Provost Lena Hill said. Photo courtesy of The Columns.

Meet Kristie Ford, the first associate provost of DEI for W&L

Ford is dedicated to bringing her “vision of social change” to campus to promote diversity and equity.
Jess Kishbaugh
October 26, 2021
The class of 2025 has the most international students in Washington and Lee’s history, with 33 students from 19 different countries on campus. Photo by Brianna Hatch, ’23.

Increase in international students on campus sparks more global-themed events

The class of 2025 is W&L’s most diverse class yet, including a record number of international students
Leela Addepalli
October 12, 2021

Diversity milestones from the 2020 Election

Vice President-elect Kamala Harris was not alone in making history
Virginia Laurie
November 19, 2020
Director of Inclusion and Engagement Crasha Townsend. Photo by Tate Mikkelsen, '20.

Director of Inclusion and Engagement brings excitement and fresh ideas

Crasha Townsend is striving to be the resource she needed in college
Tate Mikkelson
October 22, 2018
Participants in the Multicultural Fashion Show pose outside of Evans Dining Hall on Sept. 29. Photo courtesy of Riwaj Shrestha, '22.

Class of 2022 most diverse in W&L history, shows efforts of Strategic Plan

Admissions office attributes the rising diversity to enrollment programs like Questbridge and DIVE weekend
Madalynn Smith
October 22, 2018
Students petition for culture and diversity FDR

Students petition for culture and diversity FDR

Students have started a petition to get a culture and diversity FDR for future W&L undergraduates
Maria Rachal
November 17, 2015
Students of all nationalities participated in the SAIL fashion show. Photo by Savannah Kimble, ‘18.

Dinner and a show

Students celebrate diverse cultures at W&L
Alex Kinzer
October 5, 2015

(e)Xposé yourself

Highlighting diversity at Washington and Lee
Caroline Saltzman
September 28, 2015
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