W&L names Kenneth Ruscio as interim president The Board of Trustees avoided presidential candidates and current university employees when filling the interim position Aiden Kelsey, Editor-in-Chief May 18, 2026
Community weighs in on presidential search Students, faculty and alumni said they want a president who blends tradition and innovation Vivian Pickeral April 13, 2026
Students speak up at presidential search listening session The listening sessions are part of the “definition stage” in the search for the next president Sydney Devory, News Staff Writer March 23, 2026
Presidential Search Committee seeks W&L community input Survey results and listening sessions will help the committee develop a profile for the university’s next president Madeline Smith March 9, 2026
Trustees announce Presidential Search Committee The committee will work to find President Dudley’s replacement Aiden Kelsey, Editor-in-Chief February 2, 2026
The next presidency: What it should look like Student involvement is critical in the selection process Chappell Carter February 2, 2026
Presidential search moves forward with Robinson as chair The Board of Trustees’ search committee will partner with an executive search firm to find President Will Dudley’s replacement Aiden Kelsey, Editor-in-Chief January 19, 2026