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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, 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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Stories of Consequence
The Privilege of Service

“The Clarke family's gift to support Law School financial need.”

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

“Matching challenge aims to help alleviate student debt.”

W&L Establishes Lettie Pate Evans Society for Alumnae Donors

“The society amplifies alumnae's philanthropic power.”

Choksi Family Endowment

““I felt from Washington and Lee a spirit of gratitude, like the school was happy you decided to join their community.” ”

The Business of Giving Back

“Expanding and enhancing the Williams School’s facilities is a priority of the university’s strategic plan, which calls for strengthened interdisciplinary programs like Entrepreneurship as well as increased offerings for non-majors in the Williams School.”

Planning for the future

W&L’s motto: non incautus futuri — not unmindful of the future — reflects our commitment to self-examination, 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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