
President Dudley declines to sign letter against ‘undue government intrusion’ in higher education
The letter, signed by hundreds of universities nationwide, is circulating after months of the Trump administration’s attacks on colleges’ DEI programs, research grants, and more

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

W&L administration won’t speculate on the future of DEI. Students have opinions.
New federal policies put diversity, equity and inclusion programs on the chopping block

DIVE gives high schoolers from underrepresented backgrounds a taste of W&L
The program invites students to learn about the application process, make connections and explore the university’s campus

Leading Edge expands to include all first-years
New trips support the university’s diversity, inclusion and wellness initiatives

New art exhibits illuminate underrepresented narratives
The collections fill gaps in W&L representation of Arab American and Chicana artists
What would Justice Powell do?
As the Supreme Court moves to strike down affirmative action, how will we foster a diverse student body?
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.