Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Robert D. Straughan’s organization
Mar 15, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Denison University Press Conference
This press conference features the women's basketball team and their head coach discussing their recent victory in the NCAA DIII Women's Basketball Quarterfinals. Key discussion topics include the team's historic advancement to the Final Four, reflections on their resiliency during the game against Washington and Lee University, adjustments made in offensive strategies, and the overall growth and culture of the basketball program.
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The press conference featured a discussion on the team's performance in the NCAA DIII Women's Basketball Round of 16. The coach and players addressed the competitive atmosphere, their resilience throughout a challenging season marked by injuries, and the team's commitment to fighting for each other. Key topics included the team's offensive strategies, the growth and leadership of the seniors, the significance of their team chemistry, and the legacy built by the players for the program's future.
May 21, 2025·BoardMeeting
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Washington And Lee Athletic Awards Ceremony
The event was the Brookby Family W&L Athletic Awards Ceremony, honoring outstanding student achievements across athletics and academics. Key discussions included the importance of learning from failure, exemplified by quotes from Nelson Mandela and actor Leslie Odom Jr. Academic statistics were presented, noting the total number of student athletes, multi-sport athletes, and numerous achievements in earning 4.0 GPAs across terms. Awards presented included the Brookby Family W&L Athletic Awards, the Richard Miller Physical Education Department Scholarship awarded to Roman Schlicker, the Chub Yel Service Award given to Tim Hill for his dedication to facilities maintenance, the JL Lefty Newell Award for outstanding volunteer service presented to Bradford Bush, and the student vote awards for Play of the Year and Performance of the Year. The ceremony also recognized the athletic department's success in winning the ODAK Commissioners Cups and the 23rd straight Overall Excellence award. Departures of Dean Sean Kimber and Gordon Rystrom, an associate professor and riding coach, were noted and acknowledged.
May 7, 2025·StrategicPlan
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Washington and Lee University Strategic Plan
The strategic plan of Washington and Lee University aims to be a national model for liberal arts education in the 21st century. The plan focuses on sustaining distinguishing values, increasing diversity, and engaging all community members. It emphasizes investing in 21st-century liberal arts education, building upon the distinctive curricular structure, and supporting innovative teaching and student success. The plan also promotes responsible leadership, service to others, civic engagement, and responsible stewardship of resources, while providing first-rate facilities that support the university's mission.
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