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Read the fourth issue of the Leading Lives of Consequence newsletter.
This issue was originally published in February 2026.
In this issue:
A Year of Extraordinary Momentum
Washington and Lee University’s Leading Lives of Consequence campaign entered 2026 with historic momentum: transformative gifts for need-blind admissions and Founders Hall, record W&L Fund support, major law school progress, new campus spaces and nationwide alumni engagement. Together, donors and volunteers are expanding opportunity and shaping W&L’s future for generations.
Kreitler Scholarship Honors a Life Well-Lived
Richard Kreitler ’65’s enduring love for Washington and Lee University lives on through a scholarship bequest that supports student leaders. Honoring his remarkable life, career and philanthropy, the Kreitler Scholarship expands opportunity for promising students while preserving a legacy of generosity, leadership and lifelong commitment to W&L’s future.
Why I Give is a series that celebrates the generosity of Washington and Lee University alumni, students, faculty and parents. Discover the many reasons the W&L community supports Leading Lives of Consequence: The Campaign for Washington and Lee and how philanthropy shapes the university’s future while honoring its enduring value.
Why I Give | Jeff Hamill ’81, P’13, P’17, P’20
Why I Give | Elizabeth Oliver, associate dean of the Williams School
Why I Give | Carrie Jennings Holloway ’90, P’18
Why I Give | Katie McCartin Kupersmith ‘15
Why I Give | Blaine Brownell '65
Why I Give | Philip Kensinger ‘20
Generations Bound in Blue and White
Spanning four generations, the Ball family’s legacy at Washington and Lee University continues through a meaningful gift supporting Founders Hall in memory of Chris Butler Ball P’96, P’00, P’01. Their commitment honors her lifelong leadership, service and belief in education while strengthening student access, recruitment and the university’s values-driven future for generations ahead.
Trailblazing attorney and philanthropist Angelica Didier Light ’75L has shaped law, conservation and community impact for decades. Her scholarship gift to Washington and Lee University School of Law honors a legacy of leadership, service and generosity, creating opportunities for future lawyers to lead lives of consequence through courage and commitment.