1981
Several renovations since
1984
July 14th, meeting in special session, the Board of Trustees ends nine months of intensive study by voting seventeen to seven in favor of coeducation at the undergraduate level. Requests for on-campus interviews skyrocket - up 83% from the previous year.
1985
First undergraduate women admitted, including 105 women.
1990
The Wall Street Journal Student Achievement Award
The On the Shoulders of Giants capital campaign is launched with a goal of $127 million.
1993
April 28th, Trident begins publication.
1994
John McKenzie Gunn Award in Economics
Commerce School dedicated in honor of Ernest Williams II ‘38
By action of the Board of Trustees in May 1995, the Commerce School was named in honor of Ernest Williams II, a member of the Class of 1938, for his devoted service and generosity to the University. Ernie Williams’ portrait hangs opposite to President Huntley’s in the building.
To learn more about Ernest Williams II visit Ernest Williams II.
1997
Dedication of the $23 million Science Center
The Milton Colvin Scholarship
1998
Washington & Lee celebrates its 250th Anniversary during the 1998-1999 school year.
250th Anniversary of the founding of Washington and Lee University.
150th anniversary of the founding of the Law School.
2002
Nabors Service League established
The Schlegel Prize for International Studies
New Fitness Center opens
2003
$30 million John W. Elrod Commons opens
Renovation
Students first enter National Student Advertising Competition
Huntley Hall Dedication
The building housing Washington and Lee University's Williams School of Commerce, Economics, and Politics was named Huntley Hall in honor of former W&L President Robert E. R. Huntley on Saturday, October 2nd of Homecoming Weekend. Huntley's official portrait now hangs in the main entrance of the building.
W&L's Board of Trustees approved naming the building Huntley Hall in honor of the University's 20th president. During his 15 years at W&L's helm, Huntley distinguished himself as a president of vision and humor, a strong supporter of academic program enhancements and an outstanding administrator and businessman.
To learn more about the life of former President Huntley visit Robert Huntley.