The Total Cost of W&L Attendance: 2026-27
W&L raised tuition by 4.96% for this academic year, raising the total cost of attendance for some students who join Greek Life above $100,000 per year.
The Looming Imperial Democrat
President Trump’s power grabs are creating a Republican nightmare.
Where is the West?
Washington and Lee University has consistently had less representation from the Western United States. Here is why that must change.
For a region of the United States that comprises over 23% of the population, this region has been grossly underrepresented in Washington and Lee’s recent incoming classes. For the class of 2030, just 6% of the class came from the West. That number stood at just 5% the year before for the class of 2029.
It may be convenient to just dismiss this phenomenon as due to a lack of awareness from West Coasters about the school. Initially, as a student from Nevada, I thought the same thing: people simply did not know about W&L and the prestigious university it is.
However, this does not match the ground realities, which show two important things. First, there are significant alumni communities in these states. Second, the name recognition for the school goes far deeper than what many people may think.
The Spectator Presents: “Locke-ing and Un-Locke-ing the Declaration of Independence.”
Former W&L Professor Lynn Uzzell discusses Thomas Jefferson’s political philosophy and her new book: Locke-ing & Un-Locke-ing the Declaration of Independence.
The Spectator Presents: “Litigating Federalism: The Role of State Attorneys General at America 250.”
Join The Spectator and the W&L Law Federalist Society for discussions with the lawyers shaping critical areas of the law.
“Reinterred and Reinterpreted:” Needs Revision
Repeated historical inaccuracies are undermining the credibility of Washington and Lee’s museums project.
It’s Not Enough for Washington and Lee to “Understand and Appreciate” its History
It is essential that the next President proactively enhance historical awareness on campus and embrace all of the University’s history.
The President W&L Needs
Washington and Lee’s next president must possess certain traits to maintain the university’s prestige and traditions, and to avoid repeating recent mistakes.
Curriculum Reform and Diversifying Faculty Hiring: A Necessary Reform in Higher Education
Washington and Lee and other universities should return to a more traditional course offering and intentionally diversify their faculty.
Reject a Two-Tiered Honor System
Proposed amendments to the White Book will shift responsibility for enforcing the Honor System away from elected representatives, creating two separate honor standards for law and undergraduate students.
Reject a Two-Tiered Honor System
Proposed amendments to the White Book will shift responsibility for enforcing the Honor System away from elected representatives, creating two separate honor standards for law and undergraduate students.
Three Candidates Compete for EC Presidency
By the end of today, John Beekman Youngblood ‘27, Stepan Onyschuk ‘27, or Zane Openshaw ‘27L will be President-Elect of the Executive Committee.
Is Grade Inflation a Problem?
W&L and universities nationwide question if and how to handle rising expectations and results.
Continued Action in Iran Preserves American Hegemony
Although Operation Epic Fury is a start, further action is needed in Iran to recapture the regional security promised by the Carter Doctrine and to gain a strategic advantage on our rivals.
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 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.