The Williams School

of Commerce, Economics and Politics

Established in 1905, the Williams School of Commerce, Economics and Politics is distinct among its peers–offering a business education within a larger liberal arts curriculum. In fact, Washington and Lee University is the only top tier liberal arts college in the United States to claim a nationally accredited commerce school. The Williams School has been fully accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) since 1927. Student outcomes for Washington and Lee University are available from the Office of Accreditation and Institutional Research.

Highlights


What the Mountain Gives You

Chris Paudel ’28 set out to challenge himself — and cultural stereotypes — through a mountaineering expedition in his home country of Nepal.

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Politics Professor Holds Featured Talk at the Capital Rare Book Fair

Brian Alexander provided historical and modern insights on Thomas Jefferson’s “A Manual of Parliamentary Practice.”

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A Model of Sustainability

Students explored real-world applications of sustainable business practices in the Social Innovation in Scandinavia Spring Term Abroad course.

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Commencement 2024

Washington and Lee University to Celebrate 238th Commencement, Baccalaureate

W&L celebrates its 238th undergraduate Commencement at 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 29.

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‘W&L After Class’ Podcast Releases New Episode Featuring Jay Margalus

In this month’s episode, Margalus discusses unlearning, the richness in risks and how the Connolly Center provides experiences in chance-taking.

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Meet Martha Greer Walker ’27

At W&L, Walker discovered a passion for English and its focus on learning how to think critically, creatively and empathetically.

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James S. Lambert Selected as Director of Lifelong Learning

The former provost at Southern Virginia University begins his W&L appointment on July 1.

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American Dream: Tolu Olubunmi ’02

Tolu Olubunmi ’02 has made her journey to citizenship an opportunity to inspire and serve others.

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Sambridhi Tuladhar ’25 to Receive the Global Learning Leadership Award

The accounting major will be presented the award at the Center for International Education awards ceremony on May 27.

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Eight W&L Students Awarded Gilman Scholarships to Study Abroad

This round of recipients marks a record-setting Gilman Scholar cohort for W&L.

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Megan Hess ’97 Named Class of 1960 Professor of Ethics and Accounting

Hess, a professor of accounting, will hold the position for three years.

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Entrepreneurship Summit Connects Students and Alumni With Shared Interests

The 2025 Entrepreneurship Summit brought students together for networking, honing their pitch skills and sharing ideas with alumni.

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The Williams School

  • Huntley Hall
    Washington and Lee University
    Lexington, VA 24450

Rob Straughan

Crawford Family Dean

Elizabeth Oliver

Associate Dean

Misty Snider

Executive Assistant