As Endowment Underperforms, W&L Questions Investment Approach
University Investment Committee examines Makena Capital partnership and conservative investment strategy after endowment underperformance contributes to budget constraints.
From Omaha Beach to the Colonnade
Mr. Thomas P. Rideout ‘63 describes his recent trip to the French World War II memorial and military history in universities.
Court Packing: Democracy’s Dagger
A core threat to the rule of law moves in silence, and it is up to us to expose it.
Open Up “Open” Hearings
We must address the needlessly and self-defeatingly secretive process.
The Single Sanction is the Essence of the Honor System
The two institutions are inseparably linked, a reality we must acknowledge to improve the Honor System.
The ongoing debate over what the Honor System is and should be, particularly as regards the Single Sanction, is an extension of broader discourse regarding the nature of society itself.
The progressive view frames society as a collective that should be organized to promote shared goals to engineer progression towards an improved social state. In this framework, individuals are judged only with reference to the collective and have no responsibility beyond that of the collective interest.
The conservative view holds that the individual is society’s basic unit, and that, as an organization of individuals, the structure of society should maximize individual freedom by promoting personal responsibility. It is upon this principle that the Honor System was founded.
The Spectator Presents: Guy Benson
As part of The Spectator’s America 250 speaker series, Benson will discuss his experience as a professional journalist and the need for a free press in the era of America’s 250th anniversary.
The Spectator Presents: Jonathan Arnott
The Spectator and the College Republicans will host Jonathan Arnott, a British politician and former Member of the European Parliament
The Faithful Speak, the Sovereign Trembles
Moderate Catholics are one of the most consequential segments of the electorate.
W&L Faculty Pay Declines Relative to Peer Institutions
Washington and Lee experiences declining faculty pay compared to peer institutions, but still outperforms with cost-of-living adjustments.
Rockbridge-Area Election Candidates Discuss Their Races
Statewide race results reveal sweeping changes, but local races mostly preserve the status quo.
Catherine Herridge Speaks on Press Freedom and Integrity
In the face of challenges to First Amendment rights, Herridge argues that independent journalists may carry the torch for the future of press freedom.
Mary Kissel’s Advice to W&L Students
The former Pompeo staffer and journalist advises students on curiosity, credentials and their careers.
President Dudley To Resign, Take Claremont McKenna Presidency
The longtime Washington and Lee president’s tenure is set to end in the summer of 2026.
The Department of Education Must Go
The crisis of the national debt and repeated failures show that the Department of Education must no longer exist.
Yale Professor Addresses Birthright Citizenship and Constitution
Yale Law School Professor Keith Whittington delivers Constitution Day talk on the constitutionality of birthright citizenship.
Open Hearings Jeopardize the Honor System
We must reform Open Hearings before their flaws irreparably damage the Honor System's popularity and integrity.
Preserving Our Community of Trust
Nine practical observations to save the Honor System from two former Executive Committee presidents.
President Dudley Reflects on Uniqueness of W&L
Dudley argues that institutions like the Honor System and Speaking Tradition continue to positively shape W&L’s culture.
W&L Faculty Polled on Honor System
W&L faculty and staff back the Honor System in theory, but differ in their views of it in its current state or potential improvements.
W&L Faculty and Staff Discuss Honor System Reforms
Many respondents focused on the Single Sanction, while others pointed out a litany of perceived problems with the institution.