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Independent student newspaper of Washington and Lee University

The Ring-tum Phi

Independent student newspaper of Washington and Lee University

The Ring-tum Phi

Independent student newspaper of Washington and Lee University

The Ring-tum Phi

The general education changes will take effect in fall 2026, pending approval.

W&L deploys new Gen Eds for 2026

In fall 2026, FDRs will be replaced by a new “skills-based” curriculum
Josh Darrow
April 7, 2025
The Journalism Department is offering a spring term abroad course to Barbados to study climate change.

Spring term abroad selection is too early and confusing

Asking students to choose their classes without all of the options being available can breed FOMO and trap students in decisions
Erika Kengni, News Editor
November 18, 2024
A classroom in the CGL, where many language classes are offered.  Photo by Elena Lee, ’25.

FDRs: For the prevention of midlife crises

While some find them boring, FDRs allow students to make informed choices
Leela Addepalli
February 15, 2022
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