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


Meet Luis Chong ’28

Chong loves spending time in nature, especially visiting the gazebo on campus.

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Student leaders cut the ribbon at the dedication ceremony for the new building for the Williams School of Commerce, Economics and Politics.

Interdisciplinary Investment

The new building that serves the Williams School of Commerce, Economics and Politics provides expanded space for state-of-the-art classrooms and collaborative gathering areas.

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Events

Nov 10 - 11:30 am - 12:30 pm

Careers in Economic Policy and Law luncheon November 10, 2025

Join the Economics Department for lunch with Andrew Olmem ’96 - November 10, 2025 in the New Williams School room 3

The Williams School

  • Williams School
    Washington and Lee University
    Lexington, VA 24450

Rob Straughan

Crawford Family Dean

Elizabeth Oliver

Associate Dean

Misty Snider

Executive Assistant