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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 

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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.
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Ensuring W&L continues to offer one of the best educational experiences in the country.
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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.
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Allowing the university to remain agile and react quickly when immediate needs arise.
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Attracting top law students, enriching the W&L Law experience, enhancing teaching and upgrading Law School facilities.
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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.

Continuing a Legacy of Philanthropy
Stories of Consequence

Hank Ingram '13 recently established the Ingram Family Student Opportunity Endowment to further community-based learning opportunities for W&L students in Rockbridge County.

Living a Legacy
Stories of Consequence

After 38 years in the federal government, Mark Bradley ’78 has made sure to think beyond himself and serve the greater good.

Charting New Waters

Keith Sanford ’80
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Heart of the Matter

Dr. Matthew Sackett ’90, P’18
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Continuing a Legacy of Philanthropy

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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, 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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