Lee’s image in Fancy Dress promotion sparked anger. It’s nothing new.
A poster featuring Robert E. Lee poses the question: What does the W&L tradition mean for an increasingly diverse student body?
Lexington city official approves construction of University Chapel wall blocking Lee statue
Local building inspector denied original construction plans due to safety concerns. After two years, construction will begin in June 2023
Confusion over diploma design highlights W&L’s turmoil with racial justice
The Board of Trustees quietly removed portraits of the university namesakes in 2022 as a response to 'Change the Name' protests
Hey W&L, your inaction is showing: Lee-Jackson Day shouldn’t be met with silence
The university cannot say it supports diversity and inclusion unless it fully opposes those crusty, decaying acolytes of the Lost Cause
Students protest University Chapel speaker in lead-up to MLK Day
Over 100 students staged a silent walkout during a speech by Rodney Mims Cook Jr., '78, honoring Robert E. Lee
The legacy of Lee
The Robert E. Lee statue on Monument Avenue in Richmond, Virginia was recently - and rightfully - removed
W&L Rector says the board needs more time for Lee name change decision
The special committee has fin- ished researching, but the board still hasn’t made a decision.
Let’s talk about history
The things that no Confederate monument will ever teach us
Board of trustees still considering whether to change school’s name
A final decision could take over six months
Lee Chapel Museum serves as an educational resource during campus change
Museum examines George Washington, Robert E. Lee and institutional history. It aims to be visited more by the community