WASHINGTON AND LEE UNIVERSITY

Matt Walsh cancels campus speech after threats to his family

On Mar. 29, after receiving threats against himself and his family, conservative commentator Matt Walsh had to canc…

By Alexia Bianchi '22
Apr 10, 2023

The Constitution 'serves white supremacy,' pro-reparations law professor argues

Brandon Hasbrouck, who is an assistant professor of law at Washington and Lee University, uses Thomas Jefferson's s…

By Emily Fowler '24
Mar 21, 2022

University quietly changes controversial policy, months after telling College Republicans not to campaign for Youngkin

Washington and Lee University recently updated its political activity policy to clarify that student involvement in…

By Alexa Schwerha
Jan 24, 2022

Alumni organize to fight cancel culture

The Alumni Free Speech Alliance says it will stand up for students and faculty who are targeted by others due to co…

By Angela Morabito
Oct 19, 2021

After 11-month debate, Washington & Lee will not change its name

Washington and Lee University will keep its current name commemorating George Washington and Robert E. Lee.

By Ben Zeisloft
Jun 8, 2021

‘Something is wrong with White folk’: Washington & Lee prof has a history of controversial comments

Washington & Lee University economics professor Jim Casey has a history of making disparaging comments against Whit…

By Ben Zeisloft
Jan 20, 2021

Law prof advocates for Black Americans votes to 'count twice'

A Washington and Lee University assistant law professor advocated for the votes of Black Americans to "count twice.…

By Jon Street
Dec 20, 2020

Washington and Lee defends course on 'how to overthrow the state'

A class at Washington and Lee University in Virginia is prompting backlash among conservatives.

By Alex Munguia '24
Sep 7, 2020

Washington and Lee faculty vote to drop 'Lee' from name

Some even wanted Washington's name removed as well.

By Rachel Kogan '22
Jul 7, 2020

Washington and Lee profs consider dropping 'Lee' from university's name

A W&L professor wrote an op-ed urging the school to “let go” of Robert E. Lee.

By Maria Copeland
Jun 28, 2020

Washington and Lee students want pictures of Washington and Lee removed from diplomas

Critics are calling this idea an attempt to "dismantle the traditions, values and history" of the school.

By Celine Ryan Ciccio
Nov 25, 2019