Washington & Lee University will continue to go by that name. The decision comes after an 11-month review into the school’s name, symbols and other issues related to its history and campus environment.
The school’s Board of Trustees voted 22 to 6 this week to keep the name, but vowed to expand diversity and inclusion initiatives and change the names of some campus buildings.
Credit Washington and Lee University website; wlu.edu
Here's the entire statement from the school:
Washington and Lee University Continues Under Current Name; Launches Expansion of Diversity Programs; Makes Changes to Campus Symbols and Buildings
Washington and Lee University will continue under its current name following a 22-6 decision by its Board of Trustees. The board also decided to expand diversity and inclusion initiatives and make changes to campus buildings, practices, and governance. The decisions follow an 11-month review of the university's name, symbols and other issues related to its history and campus environment.