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The official page of the W&L Alumni Association. https://www.easy.link/wlualum Founded in 1749, W&L is the ninth-oldest college in the U.S.

Today, W&L is a top-ranked, private university where students grow intellectually, unlock opportunities and prepare for their futures. Alumni Engagement’s mission is to connect alumni with each other, with W&L, and to provide interesting avenues for lifelong learning. Content Policy:
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09/23/2026

We launched into September this year with a memorable weekend celebrating the 21st annual Tom Wolfe Weekend Seminar!

Gathering with acclaimed author George Saunders we engaged in thought-provoking discussions with faculty and W&L scholars. The seminar was capped off with a wonderful reception and Q&A. 📚✨

It was a weekend filled with meaningful conversations, new perspectives, and a celebration of one of W&L’s cherished traditions. Until next time! 💙

09/10/2026

Young Alumni Weekend 2026 is calling — only 2 weeks to go! 🍂💙 Registration closes on Sunday, September 20.

📅 September 25–27
🎓 Classes of 2016–2026

Get ready for a weekend of reconnecting, reminiscing and making new memories on the Hill.

Don’t miss out! 🎟️ Grab your spot before they’re gone → go.wlu.edu/yaw

09/08/2026

Join us at the W&L Campus Garden for the YAW Campus Garden Service Project and help harvest the last of the season’s bounty.

Whether you stop by for a quick shift or stay for the full session, every helping hand makes a difference.

🍓 All produce harvested will be donated to help provide fresh food to food-insecure households in Rockbridge County.

🧤 Gloves, tools & bug repellent provided
👟 Sneakers & sunscreen recommended

Interested in the history of the Campus Garden and compost system? Stick around for the “Goodbye Betsy” sustainability update and meet-up at 3:30 p.m.

📩 For more information, email [email protected].

Come lend a hand, connect with the community, and help make a difference—one harvest at a time. 💚💙

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09/02/2026

Welcome home, Generals. We’re glad you’re here. 💙

As campus comes back to life, we’re excited to begin a new academic year together—and invite you to join us tonight for Convocation.

🎓 5:30 p.m. | Front Lawn

The evening will begin with an academic procession featuring our seniors, third-year law students, faculty and university banners, followed by Convocation remarks from Kenneth P. Ruscio ’76, W&L president emeritus and interim president. His address, “Into the Heart of It,” will mark the beginning of another year in the life of our community.

Afterward, join us on Stemmons Plaza for dinner and a chance to catch up, reconnect and celebrate the start of a new year together.

Here’s to a new year, new memories and being right where we belong—we’ll see you tonight! 💙

08/27/2026

YAW is going to feel like...

🎟️ Grab yours before they’re gone → go.wlu.edu/yaw

08/18/2026

From polar bears and beluga whales to the rich history and culture of Churchill, Canada, our WLU Lifelong Learners experienced an unforgettable adventure with Bill Hamilton, John T. Perry Professor of Biology! 🌎🐻‍❄️🐋

Along the way, they discovered the wildlife, history, and traditions of this remarkable region, including the perspectives of the Inuit, Métis, and Cree peoples who call it home. 📚✨

To find out more about how you can travel with W&L alumni like yourself visit us at:

www.edu/alumni/lifelong-learning

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08/12/2026

Join Washington and Lee on campus for an engaging weekend exploring the powerful connection between literature, law and ethics. 📚⚖️

The 2026 Law and Literature Weekend Seminar returns for its 33rd annual program, bringing W&L School of Law scholars and undergraduate faculty together to explore Louise Erdrich’s National Book Award-winning novel, The Round House.

Throughout the weekend, participants will examine Erdrich’s novel from legal, literary and ethical perspectives, exploring questions of justice, family, jurisdiction and the complex intersection of tribal and state law. Led by Allison Weiss, Professor of Practice at W&L School of Law, the seminar invites lawyers, readers, scholars and curious minds to join the conversation.

Now in its 33rd year, the Law and Literature Weekend Seminar continues W&L’s tradition of bringing people together to discover how literature can deepen our understanding of the law—and one another.

*Attorneys can earn two hours of CLE ethics credit for participating. 💙

🔗 Register today!

08/06/2026

Three countries. Countless switchbacks. One unforgettable adventure. 🥾⛰️

Our Tri-Border Hike through Austria, Italy, and Slovenia challenged participants with steep climbs, rocky forest paths, and even a European heat wave—but every mile brought the group closer together.

The journey became one of teamwork, laughter, and lasting friendships, with every summit earning a well-deserved toast. 🍻

07/23/2026

A little adventure, a lot of laughter, and countless memories made along the way. 🚲🇪🇸

W&L alumni recently traded the classroom for the countryside during the Lifelong Learning and Outing Club’s Catalonia: Food, Wine and Bike adventure. From scenic rides along the Costa Brava to shared picnics, local markets, historic villages and conversations over great food and wine, the trip offered the perfect blend of exploration, learning and connection.

As James Dick, director of Outdoor Education at W&L, shared, the journey was “a wonderful scenic ride full of adventures” — including a few wrong turns, plenty of laughs, new friendships and the kind of unexpected moments that make travel unforgettable.

Whether reconnecting with old friends or meeting fellow Generals for the first time, participants experienced what makes W&L’s lifelong learning opportunities so special: the chance to keep exploring, keep learning and keep building community long after graduation. 💙

05/26/2026

Seven nights down the Rhine -castles, cathedrals, vineyards, and unforgettable views from Amsterdam to Basel with our lifelong crew. 🗺️✨

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