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Top Stories from the Hill
Recent news and updates of primary interest to W&L alumni.
The importance of philanthropy is a value that Billy Webster ’79 instilled in his children from a young age.
Inaugural W&L Policy Forum Explores Key Political and Economic Issues
More than 100 participants gathered to discuss cybersecurity, trade policies and the future of U.S. policy.
Athletics Hall of Fame Ceremony to Celebrate Endowment Honoring the Farrars
The James D. Farrar Jr. ’74 and Katharine Capito Farrar Endowment supports the Athletics Hall of Fame and will help fund athletics-related student opportunities.
W&L Welcomes Young Alumni Back to Campus With Record-Breaking Attendance From Newest Graduates
Alumni enjoyed one another’s company and a variety of reunion festivities honoring the classes of 2014 and 2019 and celebrating the QuestBridge 10th anniversary and reunion.
W&L Alumni Receive Omicron Delta Kappa Scholarships
Three Washington and Lee University graduates received scholarships from the National Leadership Honor Society to support graduate and professional study.
W&L Announces 2024 Distinguished Young Alumni Award Winners
Alvin G. Thomas ’14 and Anna Thomas ’14 will be recognized during Young Alumni Weekend.
Washington and Lee University Announces Leadership Changes in University Advancement
Jocelyn Lewis has been promoted to executive director of university development, and Dennis Cross returns as senior advisor for University Advancement and acting director of Lifelong Learning.
The Matelich Endowment enhances Outing Club experiences.
‘W&L After Class’ Podcast Releases New Episode Featuring Lisa Alty
In this month’s episode, Alty discusses how a distasteful high school chemistry experience, enrolling in college as a first-generation student and seeing W&L evolve since the early years of coeducation shaped her approach to teaching.
Washington and Lee’s new student wellness center has inspired generous support.
W&L Alumna Maria Kisker ’21 Selected for Fulbright to Taiwan
Kisker will pursue a master’s degree in political economy at National Tsing Hua University.
W&L Annual Fund Soars to $10.4M; Overall Giving Exceeds $66.4M
Generous alumni, parents and friends contributed more than $10 million to W&L’s Annual Fund in the 2023-24 fiscal year, achieving the largest Annual Fund in five years.