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W&L’s thoughts are with the @UVA community as they mourn those lost and injured in last night’s shooting.
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In Memoriam: Theodore Carter DeLaney Jr. ’85, professor of history emeritus: . #WashingtonAndLee
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Mock Convention 2020 wraps up with a prediction that the Democratic nominee for President of the United States will be Senator Bernie Sanders. Congratulations to our hard-working students! @mockconvention #MockCon2020 #WashingtonAndLee
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Jimmie Mack Johnson III '20 is interning at both @WBRCnews and Starnes Publishing in Birmingham, Alabama, this summer. He is exploring the breadth of the journalism profession, from reporting to videography.
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Washington and Lee University
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The W&L community gathers for a candlelight vigil in mutual support and remembrance of Kelsey Durkin '14: http://t.co/39mAejsKjz
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Rossella Gabriele, a 2019 magna cum laude graduate of Washington and Lee University who received a BS with a double major in physics and global politics, is the university’s 17th Rhodes Scholar: . #washingtonandlee @wlulex @WLUalum
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The W&L community remembers today those whose lives were lost 19 years ago on September 11, 2001. Those losses include two members of the W&L family — Rob Schlegel '85, who died in the Pentagon, and James Gadiel '00, who died in the World Trade Center. #WashingtonAndLee @wluAlum
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Washington and Lee University celebrates its 231st undergraduate commencement Thursday, May 24, when it will award bachelor’s degrees to more than 440 students. Read More >>
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Happy first day of spring!🌸☀️
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A bird's eye view. #LexPic
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Goshen Pass on a Sunday in March. #LexPic
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Congratulations to the Washington and Lee University class of 2021! #wlu21
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Yesterday's, springtime sunset made all the more lovely by the surrounding scenery.
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Photo of the Day: Students take full advantage of the snow on the Colonnade. PC: @wluLex #lexpic
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It’s finally here! Welcome to campus, Class of 2026! We are so glad you’re here! #wluwelcomesyou
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Washington and Lee University
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Read the full statement from the W&L Board of Trustees:
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MaKayla Lorick '19 is collecting oral histories from African-American alumni, faculty and staff as part of a project that aims to include those missing perspectives in Washington and Lee University's history of desegregation and integration. Learn more >>
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“Legendary” friend, role model and Professor of History Ted DeLaney ‘85 is awarded the degree of Doctor of Letters, followed by a standing ovation. #wlu19
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Washington and Lee University
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President Dudley sent a message to the W&L community re: plans to address institutional history and community at W&L
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Washington and Lee University
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FR:WLU Search is complete and all buildings are clear. Shelter-in-place order is lifted. Law enforcement will provide additional security on campus tonight.
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Washington and Lee University
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Washington and Lee University will recognize the outstanding contributions of professor and alumnus Ted DeLaney ’85 with an honorary degree at the university’s 232nd commencement ceremonies on May 23, 2019. Read more >>
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W&L to Name New Center of Southern Race Relations, Culture, and Politics in honor of Ted DeLaney: .
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It seems appropriate that things got a little frosty on the first day of the Winter Term. ❄️ We are resisting calling this frozen tidbit our first snow, but not at all hesitant to say, welcome back, students!
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Washington and Lee University
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The 27th Washington and Lee University Mock Convention has predicted Bernie Sanders to be the Democratic Party nominee for the 2020 presidential election. #MockCon2020 @mockconvention #WashingtonAndLee
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W&L students achieve the extraordinary day after day, year after year. For 273 years, these collective experiences have created an institution like no other. A university. A community. Washington and Lee. To the entire W&L family, best wishes for a peaceful and joyous new year.
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Washington and Lee University
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Congratulations to the class of 2018! #WLU18
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President Will Dudley on W&L's plans to reopen: . #WashingtonAndLee @WLUalum @KellyCNBC
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Washington and Lee University
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Elizabeth Mugo ’19 has received a Fulbright Open Study/Research Award to study in Tanzania for nine months. At W&L, Mugo is a sociology and anthropology major with a minor in poverty and human capability studies. Learn more about Mugo's Fulbright >>
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“Let the students know we locals miss them!” - Photo Credit: @mgsmith (Instagram), Lexingtonian. - #LexPic #WashingtonAndLee
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Washington and Lee University
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Welcome to the W&L class of 2025! We hope your next four years will be as memorable as move-in day. #wlu25 @wlulex
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Washington and Lee Alumnus Tom Wolfe ’51 Dies at 88 Wolfe, one of W&L's most accomplished alumni, will be remembered for his talent, wit and generosity. >>
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Snow flurries are falling down on campus! The first snowfall of the year has arrived! ❄️
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Congratulations to the Washington and Lee University School of Law’s newest graduates. @wlulaw #wlulaw19
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Washington and Lee University
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Jim Rikhoff ’85 served as lead producer for yesterday's CBS telecast of the Super Bowl. This is his second Super Bowl as lead producer and his seventh Super Bowl overall: . #WashingtonAndLee @WLUalum
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Washington and Lee University
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Welcome back W&L students! We are thrilled to see you all on campus for the first day of classes!
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Washington and Lee University
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W&L’s Hathorn to Receive Administrator of the Year Award: Jan Hathorn is set to begin her 13th year as head of the university's Physical Education, Athletics and Recreation programs. . @womenleadersCS @WLUGenerals
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Washington and Lee University
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On cold days such as these snow-covered Colonnade pictures are essential! #LexPic
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Washington and Lee University
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"It's so professional, it's so well done, that the presumption is it couldn't possibly be done by undergraduates. But, of course, it is." Professor of Political Economy Bob Strong speaks on Mock Convention: . #MockCon2020 @mockconvention #WashingtonAndLee
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Washington and Lee University
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Although W&L's annual Veterans Day gathering won't take place this year because of COVID-19, the university would like to salute all veterans: . #WashingtonAndLee
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Washington and Lee University
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After more than 10 years and $50 million, the restoration and renovation of Washington and Lee University’s hallowed Colonnade is complete. >>
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Washington and Lee University
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In spring 2018, W&L’s student body elected Elizabeth Mugo ’19 as Executive Committee president. As President, Mugo ’19 wants to make all students feel that they, too, have a place at W&L. >>
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Washington and Lee University
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Congrats to @mockconvention on another accurate prediction!
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Washington and Lee University
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Commencement ceremonies beginning! Congratulations to the class of #wlu17 !
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Washington and Lee University
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Welcoming Will Dudley, W&L’s 27th President: . @wluLex
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Washington and Lee University
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In today's Scene on Campus: Washington and Lee University baccalaureate and commencement ceremonies!! Congratulations to the class of 2018! #WLU2018 >>
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Washington and Lee University
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Members of Washington and Lee’s College Republicans and College Democrats placed American flags on the walkway between Lee Chapel and Washington Hall.
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Washington and Lee University
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W&L’s Hathorn to Receive Administrator of the Year Award: Jan Hathorn is set to begin her 13th year as head of the university's Physical Education, Athletics and Recreation programs. . @womenleadersCS @WLUGenerals
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W&L Early Decision applicants, your decisions are now live in your applicant portals! Congratulations, class of 2028! We look forward to welcoming you to campus!
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Washington and Lee University
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Countless hours of planning, preparation and setup...and now the moment is almost here! Check out this captivating time-lapse video of Mock Con being brought to life. #MockCon2024
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Washington and Lee University
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Washington and Lee University held its annual Veterans Day gathering this morning to honor all veterans in the W&L community. “This is our day," said retiree and Vietnam veteran Mike Young. "Never forget that.” Read more >>
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Washington and Lee University
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View from Wilson Field during today’s Commencement ceremony. #wlu21
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Washington and Lee University
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Princeton Professor Imani Perry to Give Shannon-Clark Lecture: . @wluLex
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Washington and Lee University
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View of Wilson Field from Upper-Division Housing. #LexPic
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Washington and Lee University
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An extremely rare printing of the U.S. Constitution has been restored and returned to Washington and Lee Special Collections just in time for Constitution Day: . #WashingtonAndLee
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Washington and Lee University
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Last weekend, W&L's women's basketball team made history by advancing to the NCAA Sweet 16 for the first time! We are extremely proud! The Generals are set to compete in the Sweet 16 on Friday, March 8, against third-ranked Rhode Island College.
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Washington and Lee University
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Lena Hill, senior associate to the president, interim chief diversity officer, and associate vice president at the University of Iowa, has been named dean of the College at Washington and Lee University.
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Washington and Lee University
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Washington and Lee University has been named a Fulbright Top Producing Institution for the sixth consecutive year! Congratulations to the fourteen W&L students selected! Read more and find out how the students will be using their @FulbrightPrgrm grants:
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Washington and Lee University
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FR:WLU Law enforcement has confirmed no active violence on campus at this time. Investigation ongoing. Out of abundance of caution, continue to shelter in place.
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Washington and Lee University
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Here we #GoGenerals !
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Washington and Lee University
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Campus is looking rather festive. This is the view from the President's house.
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Washington and Lee University
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Another beautiful morning of #LexSnow . #LexPic
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Washington and Lee University
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Peak autumn has been achieved in this edition of Scene on Campus: . #WashingtonAndLee
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Washington and Lee University
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Joelle Simeu's summer project involves the works of Martin Luther King Jr. and Leopold Senghor. Read more >>
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Go forth and make this semester everything you hoped it would be. Welcome back students.
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Washington and Lee University
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W&L officially dedicated its new offsite solar array on Sept. 28. The site is already generating power and is under the supervision of a group of dedicated site managers – a flock of sheep! Read more about W&L’s solar array:
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Washington and Lee University
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Mock Convention 2020 wraps up with a prediction that the Democratic nominee for President of the United States will be Senator Bernie Sanders. Congratulations to our hard-working students! See the full album: @mockconvention #MockCon2020 #WashingtonAndLee
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Washington and Lee University
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W&L’s Pasquale Toscano Among 2017 Class of Rhodes Scholars:
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Washington and Lee University
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A Mass of Christian burial for Ted Delaney ’85 will be held Jan. 23 from 11am-12pm at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. The family invites the W&L community to join the service via livestream on YouTube and Facebook. Links are available here: . @WLUalum
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Washington and Lee University
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W&L Celebrates Reversal of ICE Guidelines: . #WashingtonAndLee
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From our cozy neck of the woods to yours, wishing the Washington and Lee family everywhere a peaceful and joyful new year!
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Washington and Lee University
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Congrats to the class of 2016! #wlu16
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The Washington and Lee University community this year will remember the tragedy of Sept. 11, 2001, with a memorial ceremony, prayer vigil and placing of 2,977 American flags: . @wlulex @WLUalum
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#MockCon2016 has voted Donald Trump to be the 2016 Republican Presidential nominee.
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Sun rises on the final week of Spring Term 2016. #LexPic #wlu16
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Washington and Lee University
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“Loving the taste of spring this week! #LexPic #tbt via @wluLex
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Tahrington (Tahri) Phillips ’23, a cognitive and behavioral science and English double major, is Washington and Lee University’s 18th Rhodes Scholar. Read more:
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“The calm before the finals storm. #tbt via @wluLex .”
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FR:WLU Law enforcement is on the scene. Please continue to shelter in place.
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Washington and Lee University
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Yesterday's first snowfall of the year was a beautiful way to kick off the new term! #LexPic #washingtonandlee
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Washington and Lee University
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On Saturday, Graham Novak ‘19 and Mourad Berrached ‘20 won the Global Impact Award at the Schulze Entrepreneurship Challenge, the largest undergraduate national business pitch competition. Congratulations Graham and Mourad!
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It's the kickoff to W&L's Parents and Family Weekend! Students, what are your plans this weekend with your #wluParents ?
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In Memoriam: Theodore Carter DeLaney Jr. ’85, professor of history emeritus: . #WashingtonAndLee
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Washington and Lee welcomes the Class of 2021!
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Washington and Lee University
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Amid a national shortage of PPE, W&L employees put the IQ Center’s 3D printers to work making face shields and mask strap holders for local health care workers: . #WashingtonAndLee
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Happy first day of class! Whether this is your first year at W&L or you’re taking your “last first day of school” pictures with your roommates, we hope every student’s semester is off to a great start!
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CONGRATULATIONS and happy Commencement Day to the Washington and Lee School of Law Class of 2022! #wlulaw22
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#LexSnow from the Hill. @wluLex
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Washington and Lee University
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Washington and Lee University will name its new indoor athletics and recreation facility for Richard L. Duchossois, of the Class of 1944, in recognition of his leadership support of the project. >>
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Washington and Lee University
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Veterans in the Washington and Lee University community, thank you for your service! #VeteransDay #wlu
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Washington and Lee University
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It's the first Scene on Campus #SOC of the 2023-24 academic year! In this album, we welcome the Class of 2027 to W&L, first-year law students go through orientation, and the Generals get ready for the fall sports season - plus much more!
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Washington and Lee University
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It's only been a few days since W&L closed to prepare for virtual learning, but the smiling faces of our community are already missed! Hopefully, these campus beauty shots will make everyone feel a bit less homesick for Lexington: . #WashingtonAndLee
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Washington and Lee University
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Walking in a winter wonderland!
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Washington and Lee University
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W&L will suspend in-person undergrad and law classes immediately, and transition to virtual instruction after a two week recess. Classes resume remotely on Mar. 30 and continue through Apr. 24. Read President Dudley’s message for more information:
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Washington and Lee University
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Logan Brand '20 is spending this #wlusummer18 working at the Energy Research Center at the University of Cape Town. In addition to conducting research in the data sciences, Brand is also exploring the landscapes and wildlife of the country.
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FR:WLU Law enforcement is conducting a building-by-building search of campus. We will notify you when the shelter-in-place order is lifted.
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Washington and Lee University
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This edition of Scene on Campus proves what we already know: We have a beautiful campus, but our students breathe life into these spaces. We miss our students and can't wait to see you here again! . #WashingtonAndLee
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Washington and Lee University
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In this week's Scene on Campus: Washington and Lee graduates 421 students at the university's 232nd commencement. Congratulations Class of 2019! View the entire album: #wlu19
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Washington and Lee University
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The Africana Studies Program at W&L, in partnership with the Rupert H. Johnson Jr. Program in Leadership and Integrity, will host a series of events focused on activism and Black life: . #WashingtonAndLee @wluLex
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Washington and Lee University
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Trivia Tuesday: By longstanding tradition, members of the W&L community regularly say "hello" to one another, whether passing on the Colonnade or meeting in the Commons. What is this tradition called?
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