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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.
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community

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

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

Allowing the university to remain agile and react quickly when immediate needs arise.
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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 | Bob Wyckoff ’75
Stories of Consequence

I think education is the hope of the world… We always felt that it’s important to give back and to try to give other students the opportunity for the education we were able to receive, particularly an education that includes civility and integrity

Brian ’96 and Katie ’95 Boland on Building a Well-Being Economy
Stories of Consequence

The Bolands have dedicated their time and energy to building a more equitable economic system.

Why I Give | Stuart Ayer ’20
Stories of Consequence

Continuing to give allows students to have the resources they need to explore their passions in and outside of the classroom, so that they don't have any barriers to achieving their goals.

John Folsom ’73, P’03 Receives the Order of the Palmetto
Stories of Consequence

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster bestowed Folsom with the state’s highest civilian honor.

Why I Give | Kevin Batteh ’95, ’98L
Stories of Consequence

. I think an important part of giving is making sure the university is financially sound and has the ability to educate students, irrespective of their ability to pay. I

Brian ’96 and Katie ’95 Boland on Building a Well-Being Economy

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John Folsom ’73, P’03 Receives the Order of the Palmetto

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Why I Give | Kevin Batteh ’95, ’98L

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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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