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A consequential moment

For many alumni, their time at Washington and Lee University remains one of the most consequential periods of their lives. The Leading Lives of Consequence campaign will enable the university to provide an even more extraordinary education that empowers students to shape the future of our world.

President’s Message 

The Leading Lives of Consequence campaign funds key priorities that enable the transformative power of a W&L education.

Supporting students who live and learn every day at W&L.
community

Ensuring W&L continues to offer one of the best educational experiences in the country.
curriculum

Improving the university’s facilities to unlock new academic, athletic and artistic opportunities for our faculty and students.

Enhancing our ability to educate students about their roles and responsibilities within the wider world and empowering them to make consequential impacts on their communities.
citizenship

Allowing the university to remain agile and react quickly when immediate needs arise.
continuity

Attracting top law students, enriching the W&L Law experience, enhancing teaching and upgrading Law School facilities.
law-school
President Will Dudley Announces Historic Gift
Stories of Consequence

W&L will no longer consider students’ or families’ ability to pay when evaluating applications for undergraduate admission thanks to the $132 million gift.

Historic Gift Allows Washington and Lee University to Adopt Need-Blind Admissions Policy
Stories of Consequence

Alumnus Bill Miller donates $132 million to expand access and affordability.

The Privilege of Service
Stories of Consequence

Clarke family's gift to support Law School financial need

W&L Establishes Lettie Pate Evans Society for Alumnae Donors
Stories of Consequence

The society amplifies alumnae's philanthropic power.

Anonymous Donor’s $2.5M Gift Propels Law School Scholarships
Stories of Consequence

Matching challenge aims to help alleviate student debt.

President Will Dudley Announces Historic Gift

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Historic Gift Allows Washington and Lee University to Adopt Need-Blind Admissions Policy

William H. “Bill” Miller III '72
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The Privilege of Service

Penn Clarke '13L
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W&L Establishes Lettie Pate Evans Society for Alumnae Donors

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Anonymous Donor’s $2.5M Gift Propels Law School Scholarships

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Planning for the future

W&L’s motto: non incautus futuri — not unmindful of the future — reflects our commitment to self-examination and to asking how we can be authentic while constantly improving, to asking how we can contribute more to the world. It is in this spirit that we developed our strategic plan.

Strategic Plan 

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