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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.
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Why I Give
Stories of Consequence

I hope that my support helps every student have their best experience at W&L.

Healthy Focus
Stories of Consequence

Cory Allison '94, P'26 hopes to change the way hospitals and doctors approach surgical prep.

Charting New Waters
Stories of Consequence

From rehabilitating its finances to reviving endangered species, Keith Sanford ’80 transformed the Tennessee Aquarium’s future.

Heart of the Matter
Stories of Consequence

Dr. Matthew Sackett ’90, P’18 is on the cutting edge of cardiac treatments.

Bedrock Values
Stories of Consequence

Howard Capito ’68 established the Christopher D. Connors Endowment for Earth and Environmental Geoscience to honor the “living legend” and support student internships in geology and related fields.

Why I Give

Eileen Small Siebken ‘15
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Healthy Focus

Cory Allison ’94, P’26
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Charting New Waters

Keith Sanford ’80
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Heart of the Matter

Dr. Matthew Sackett ’90, P’18
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Bedrock Values

Howard Capito ’68
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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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