President William C. Dudley
William C. (Will) Dudley became Washington and Lee University’s 27th president on Jan. 1, 2017. Previously provost and professor of philosophy at Williams College, President Dudley is a native Virginian who was born in Charlottesville and raised in Arlington.
More about President Dudley
Office of the President
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Washington and Lee University
Washington Hall, 2nd Floor
204 West Washington Street
Lexington, VA 24450
Our Place in Higher Education
Distinctively W&L
In a series of essays, President Dudley discusses Washington and Lee’s strengths, challenges, and opportunities, looking beyond the national headlines to what makes W&L distinctive in higher education.
W&L’s Next Decade
Strategic Plan
The University’s current Strategic Plan was adopted by the Board of Trustees in May 2018, and will guide Washington and Lee’s priorities for the coming decade.
2024 was exceptional by any measure. Here are some of the notable achievements of our students, faculty and staff over the past 12 months, all of which were possible thanks to the generosity of our alumni, parents, and friends.
Wangdali C. “Wali” Bacdayan ’92 Sworn in as Rector of Washington and Lee University
The board elected Bacdayan as the university’s 32nd rector during its October 2023 meeting.
Washington and Lee is a remarkable place, and 2023 gave us many reasons to celebrate. We continue to attract exceptionally talented students, our faculty provide them with an outstanding education, and they enjoy excellent post-graduate opportunities. Here are just a few highlights:
