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.
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.
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.
University Investment Committee examines Makena Capital partnership and conservative investment strategy after endowment underperformance contributes to budget constraints.
Washington and Lee’s next president must possess certain traits to maintain the university’s prestige and traditions, and to avoid repeating recent mistakes.
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.
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.
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.
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.