Washington and Lee University is a private liberal arts college in Lexington, Virginia. Established in 1749 as Augusta Academy, it is among the oldest institutions of higher learning in the United States.
Former names: Augusta Academy · (1749–1776) · Liberty Hall Academy · (1776–1796) · Washington Academy · (1796–1813) · Washington College · (1813–1870)
Motto: Latin: Non Incautus Futuri
Motto in English: "Not Unmindful of the Future"
Type: Private liberal arts college
Established: 1749
Accreditation: SACS
Academic affiliations: Annapolis Group · ACS · CLAC · Oberlin Group
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