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Former New York Times reporter Jayson Blair delivered remarks at a Washington & Lee University Journalism Ethics Institute. Mr. Blair resigned from the Times when the results of an investiga…

The panel talked about the balance of powers between the Obama Administration and Congress. The balance was described as a pendulum that would empower Congress at the determent of the Execut…

Commemorating the 100th Birthday of alumnus and former Supreme Court Justice Lewis Powell participants spoke at a symposium titled “The Clash Between the First Amendment and National Securit…

Panelists on both panels talked about U.S. Supreme Court Justice Powell’s legacy and school diversity. Topics included Powell’s methods of decision-making, his influence on court decisions, …

Tom Wolfe gave the commencement address to the graduates of Washington and Lee University, his alma mater. He talked about facing the challenges of the future, society and popular culture, a…

Washington and Lee University students convened their annual mock Republican convention which included nominating speeches and state delegations. Rep. Bob Goodlatte (R-VA) spoke about the ne…

Mr. Scott discussed his book The Jurisprudence of Clarence Thomas. The book looks at the first five years of his tenure on the Supreme Court, and examines how his views affect the future of …

Chief Justice Rehnquist spoke to graduates about how he began to practice law and the opportunities that now exist that did not when he began. He talked about the increased emphasis on pay i…

Ms. Elshtain, the author of Democracy on Trial, discussed ethics, politics and democracy. She talked about the lessening of individual responsibility and communality and the upsurge of selfi…

Washington and Lee students representing all fifty states listened to speakers before casting their nomination votes state by state. The university has held mock conventions for the party no…

In the opening session of the 1996 Republican mock convention, students heard from Haley Barbour and Dan Quayle. Then, they each debated their platform. Mr. Quayle spoke about how President …

Journalist Roger Mudd, spoke about his years at Washington and Lee University and the changes in journalism over his years in the profession.

Washington and Lee University hosted a Mock '92 Democratic Convention. National politicians are invited to take part.