The Lewis Whitaker Adams Professorship in Commerce was established in 1981 by Lizinka M. and F. Fox Benton Jr. '60, in honor and memory of Dr. Adams, former Dean of the School of Commerce, Economics, and Politics.

The Allen Endowment for Excellence in Science Teaching and Research Sabbatical Award, established in 2019 by Dr. and Mrs. G. Ashley Allen, helps to provide full-funding for a full-year sabbatical for a tenured undergraduate faculty member in the sciences, to include: the departments of biology, chemistry and biochemistry, cognitive and behavioral science, computer science, geology, mathematics, neuroscience, and physics and engineering, as a means of encouraging, recognizing and rewarding excellence in science teaching and research. The gift affirms the university's philosophical commitment to the teacher-scholar model and allows faculty to realize their full scholarly potential and to sustain a life of continuous learning through the opportunity of a funded sabbatical. The endowment is administered by the provost.

The William P. Ames Jr. Professorship was established in 2000 under the will of Mrs. Mary Farley Lee in honor and memory of her brother, a 1941 graduate of Washington and Lee University.

The William Donald Bain Family Professorship of Corporate Law, established by W. Donald Bain, Jr. '49L, in honor of his father, William Donald Bain, is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University administered by the Provost in consultation with the Dean of the Law School. The Bain Family Professorship supports a distinguished professor of law who is an accomplished scholar and exceptional teacher, with preference for one who teaches in the area of corporate law. Mr. W. Donald Bain established the professorship in response to the Lenfest Challenge for Faculty Support.

The Jo M. and James M. Ballengee 250th Anniversary Professorship was created in 1999 in honor of Washington and Lee's bicenquinquagenary celebration. Mr. Ballengee was a member of the Law Class of 1948 and was a Rector Emeritus of the Board of Trustees.

The Charles T. Bauer Foundation Faculty Support Fund, established in December, 2007 by the Charles T. Bauer Foundation, is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing salary support for members of the University faculty as administered by the Provost. It was established in memory of Robert F. Lindsey '76. Theodore W. (Ted) Bauer '74 is a co-trustee of the Charles T. Bauer Foundation.

The Harlan R. Beckley Endowment Fund, established in 2007 by an alumnus and Board of Trustee member in order to honor the founder of the Shepherd Program in the Interdisciplinary Study of Poverty and Human Capability, is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing salary support for the Director of the Shepherd Program. This fund will be administered by the University Provost in consultation with the Director of the Shepherd Program.

The Robert O. and Elizabeth M. Bentley Professorship in Science was established in 2009 by Elizabeth M. Bentley in honor and memory of Robert O. Bentley, Jr., Class of 1926 Law, as a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University supporting a faculty member and may be bestowed on any member of the science faculty of the University deserving of this high honor. This award recognizes a distinguished professor who is an accomplished scholar and an exceptional teacher. The endowment was elevated from a term professorship to a professorship in science through a very generous testamentary legacy. It is administered by the Provost or his/her designee in consultation with the Dean of the College.

The Robert O. Bentley Professorship in Law was created in 1994 in Mr. Bentley's honor and memory by his wife, Elizabeth M. Bentley of Lexington, Virginia. Mr. Bentley was a member of the Law Class of 1926.

The John K. Boardman Jr. Professorship was created in 1999 to honor former President John D. Wilson and Anne Wilson and in recognition of the W&L 250th Anniversary celebration.

The H. Laurent Boetsch, Jr. Term Professorship in International Education, established in 2014 with the leadership gifts of Bernard C. 'Ben' Grigsby, II '72 and his wife, Carol P'12, is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing support for a faculty member in the College or the Williams School who has scholarly and teaching interests that significantly involve expertise in and exposure to topics in international education. The award recognizes a different professor every three to five years.

The Kathy Boozer Boone '95 Business Administration Endowment, established in 2019 by Brian Boone and daughters Lindsey and Lillie, is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing support for faculty in Business Administration as determined by the Dean of the Williams School of Commerce, Economics, and Politics or his/her designee. The Kathy Boozer Boone '95 Business Administration Endowment is the first endowed fund named for an alumna that supports undergraduate faculty.

Vincent L. Bradford, a Philadelphia lawyer, endowed a professorship of Law, and left to the university his private collection of paintings.

The Brown Foundation Teaching Fund in the Ernest Williams II School of Commerce, Economics and Politics was given in 1981.

The Robert G. Brown Fund for Faculty Salary Support in the Williams School was established in 1979 by Robert G. Brown '49 to honor the 40-year teaching career of the late Lewis K. Johnson, Professor of Administration, Emeritus, on the occasion of the 30th Reunion of the Class of 1949.  The Fund is administered by the Provost in consultation with the Dean of the Williams School.

The Cadaver Endowment was committed by the "C" Society in 1981 to be designated as a residual fund in Cadaver's name.

The Darrold and Kay Cannan Term Professorship, established in 2007-08 by Darrold A. Cannan, Jr. '53 and his wife, Kay, is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing support for a faculty member in the Williams School of Commerce, Economics, and Politics, as determined by the Dean. The award recognizes a different professor every three years.

The J. Donald Childress Professorship in Foreign Languages, established in 2008, supports a distinguished professor who is both an accomplished scholar and exceptional teacher in one of the foreign languages offered in the College, preferably Spanish.  The Professorship is managed by the Provost in consultation with the dean of the College.  The endowment is the gift of J. Donald Childress '70.  Mr. Childress established the Professorship through a gift announced on the first day of the University's new campaign in 2008 in response to the Lenfest Challenge for Faculty Support.

The Sidney Gause Childress Professorship in the Arts, established in 2008, supports a distinguished professor who is both an accomplished scholar and an exceptional teacher in one of the departments in the visual or performing arts in the College, preferably art, with a further preference for art history. The Professorship is managed by the Provost in consultation with the dean of the College. The endowment is the gift of J. Donald Childress '70. Mr. Childress established the Professorship through a gift announced on the first day of the University's new campaign in 2008 in response to the Lenfest Challenge for Faculty Support.

The Cincinnati Professorship recognizes the gift of the Society of Cincinnati of Virginia to Washington Academy, a predecessor institution to Washington and Lee University. The Society, a group of former officers of the Continental Army, influenced by George Washington's gift to the Academy, voted in 1802 to turn over its assets to the school, a gift that helped the institution survive.

The Class of 1956 Provost's Faculty Development Endowment was established by the class in honor of its 50th reunion.  This fund supports the time-honored traditions of small classes, personal attention, and a close relationship between students and teachers -- proud hallmarks of Washington and Lee University.  It was created to advance the work of the Office of the Provost in enhancing the quality of the University's faculty through assisting them in their professional and scholarly activities and through contributing to their growth as teacher-scholars.  Administration of this endowment will be the responsibility of The Washington and Lee University in accordance with University policies.

The Class of 1958 Alumni Professorship was established in 1990 by gifts from the members of the Law Class of 1958.

The Class of 1960 Professorship in Ethics and The Class of 1960 Endowment for the Institute for Honor combines gifts made in celebration of the 40th and 50th reunions of the class to promote the understanding and practice of honor and honesty as an indispensable element of society.  This gift was made by the Class of 1960 in recognition of the importance of the Honor System to Washington and Lee and the impact that its underlying values had on their lives.  Its income supports a term professorship benefitting faculty whose teaching and scholarship include ethics, honor, integrity, honesty, and applications of ethical reasoning in addressing contemporary issues and one or more projects related to the professor's scholarship and research interests in these subjects.

The Class of 1960 Professorship in Ethics and The Class of 1960 Endowment for the Institute for Honor combines gifts made in celebration of the 40th and 50th reunions of the class to promote the understanding and practice of honor and honesty as an indispensable element of society.  This gift was made by the Class of 1960 in recognition of the importance of the Honor System to Washington and Lee and the impact that its underlying values had on their lives.  Its income supports a term professorship benefitting faculty whose teaching and scholarship include ethics, honor, integrity, honesty, and applications of ethical reasoning in addressing contemporary issues and one or more projects related to the professor's scholarship and research interests in these subjects.

The Class of 1962 Fellows Endowment is a permanent endowment established by the class in celebration of its 25th reunion in 1987. Funds generated by the endowment shall be made available to members of the undergraduate faculty of Washington and Lee University for the purposes of advancing research in the various disciplines represented at the University and for providing for the continuing education and professional development of the faculty members. The endowment is administered by the Provost in accordance with the policies and procedures of the Board of Trustees.

The Class of 1963 Scholars-in-Residence Program was established and permanently endowed in 1988 through gifts from members of the Class of 1963 on the occasion of their 25th anniversary reunion. The funds from this endowment enable the University to bring two or three outstanding individuals to campus each year for no less than three days each. The Class of 1963 Scholars-in-Residence are selected by the academic deans from nominations submitted by the faculty. The Scholars-in-Residence must be respected leaders from academic, political, business, or spiritual fields. Each Scholar-in-Residence delivers at least one public University lecture, makes additional classroom presentations, and participates in selected seminars with faculty and student majors. Some Scholars-in-Residence may also serve during their stays as research consultants to appropriate academic departments or individual faculty members. The primary purpose of the program is to enhance the academic and intellectual life of the University by immersing these distinguished visitors in all relevant aspects of teaching and research among the faculty and students at Washington and Lee.

The Class of 1965 Endowment for Excellence in Teaching is a permanent endowment established in 1990 by members of the class in honor of their 25th reunion. Its purpose and funding expanded in 2014 by members of the class in honor of their 50th reunion. This fund provides annual special grants for research and professional development to selected members of the faculty and also to special teaching and curriculum initiatives of the Spring Term in order to recognize and promote excellence in teaching at Washington and Lee. The Class of 1965 Endowment is administered by the Provost.

The Class of 1966 Fellowship Fund was established in 1991 by members of the Class of 1966 in honor of their 25th reunion. The fellowship will each year support one or more professors who have shown extraordinary abilities and promise as teacher-scholars. Class of 1966 Fellows will be selected by the Dean of the College, in consultation with the President's Advisory Committee. Each year the Class of 1966 Fellow will receive public recognition at an appropriate ceremony or in publications of the University.

The Class of 1975 Alumni Professorship was established in 1990 by gifts from the members of the Law Class of 1975.

The Class of 1979 Directorship of the Shepherd Program on Poverty and Human Capability was established in 2004 by members of the class as their 25th Reunion gift. The first director of the Shepherd Program was Harlan R. Beckley, who retired in 2013, the Fletcher Otey Thomas Professor of Bible, Emeritus.

The J. Lawrence Connolly Endowment for the Shepherd Program is a permanent endowment at Washington and Lee University established by Leigh and Larry Connolly '79. The fund provides general and flexible support for the Shepherd Program for the Interdisciplinary Study of Poverty and Human Capability, in order to achieve its educational and programmatic objectives. The Connolly Fund will be administered by the Director of the Shepherd Program in consultation with the Provost.

The Crawford Endowment Fund, established in 2007 by Andrew D. "Drew" Crawford '96, is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing support for the Departments of Business Administration and/or Accounting as determined by the Dean of the Williams School of Commerce, Economics and Politics, and the department Chairs.

The Crawford Family Deanship of the Williams School of Commerce, Economics, and Politics: The Crawford Family Deanship, established in 2008, supports the Dean and Faculty in the Williams School of Commerce, Economics, and Politics. The Deanship, held by the Dean of the Williams School, provides income for competitive salaries of Williams School faculty, and is administered by the Provost in consultation with the President of Washington and Lee. The endowment is the gift of Edwin M. "Mac" and Linda T. Crawford, parents of Andrew D. "Drew" Crawford '96. The Crawfords established the Deanship in response to the Lenfest Challenge for Faculty Support. The gift was made in honor of Dean Larry C. Peppers to recognize the extraordinary contributions he has made to the Williams School and Washington and Lee during his tenure as Dean, which began in 1986. The gift also represents the support and appreciation that the Crawfords have for Washington and Lee University and the Williams School.

The Jessie Ball duPont Professorship in Religion was established in 1983 by the Jessie Ball duPont Religious, Charitable and Educational Fund in memory of Mrs. duPont and in recognition of her support of higher education.

The Elmes, John and Winfrey Term Professorship was established by an anonymous trustee and his wife to honor Professors David G. Elmes, Lewis G. John and John C. Winfrey. The professorship is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing support for a faculty member in the College or the Williams School. This award recognizes a professor for a fixed term, normally three years, and is administered by the Provost or her/his designee in consultation with the appropriate academic deans.

The Henry S. Fox Jr. Professorship was established in 1956 under the will of Mrs. Mamie Fox Twyman Martel of Houston in memory of her brother, Henry S. Fox Jr., Class of 1894.

The John M. Glenn Endowment was established by Glenn, a member of the Class of 1879, who bequeathed a fund in 1950. The income is used for faculty grants-in-aid.

The John and Barbara Glynn Family Professorship was established in 2001 to fund annually a distinguished visiting professor who is an accomplished scholar and teacher, preferably one who brings new expertise to cover underrepresented areas of importance within the curriculum. The visitor will be in residence for an extended period, from at least two weeks to a full term. The professorship will be directed by the Provost. The endowment is the gift of John W. Glynn Jr. and Barbara A. Glynn in honor their daughter, Alexandra Glynn Rowe '92 and other family.

The Robert S. Griffith, Jr. '52 Visiting Scholar Fund was established in 2006 by Mrs. Helen C. Griffith to sponsor distinguished visiting teachers and speakers in the areas of history, current events, politics, or business. Preference is for the lecturer or visiting teacher to be on campus for an extended stay, from at least a few days to a full term in order to benefit students, faculty, and the community through extensive interactions and teaching. The fund will be directed by the Provost in consultation with the Deans and the appropriate department chairs. The endowment is the gift of Mrs. Griffith in memory of her husband, Robert S. Griffith Jr. '52.

The Roger D. Groot Professorship of Law is a newly established chair created by the generosity and cumulative effort of almost 400 alumni, faculty, staff and friends of the Law School to honor Professor Roger D. Groot, who died in 2005.  Professor Groot taught Criminal Law and Procedure and Property to thousands of students during his 32 years at the School and was a much beloved and respected member of the faculty.  He embodied fully the personal and institutional values that distinguish W&L and the legal education W&L Law students receive.

The Ehrick Kilner Haight, Sr. Term Professorship, established in 2008 by Richard Allen Haight '84, is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing support for a faculty member in the Williams School of Commerce, Economics, and Polities. The award recognizes a different professor every three years and is administered by the Provost or her/his designee in consultation with the Dean of the Williams School.

The Blanna Brower Harriss Endowment Fund was established by action of the Board of Trustees in 2008 in recognition of Blanna Harriss' great generosity to Washington and Lee University through a testamentary gift. The Trustees recognized this legacy as a gracious expression of her affection for the University. Funds from this Board of Trustees designated endowment support faculty compensation. This fund is administered by the Provost or her/his designee in consultation with the academic deans.

Begun by John F. Hendon '24, during his lifetime and completed by his widow, Mila Shropshire Hendon, in 1987. The professorship stands in the Ernest Williams II School of Commerce, Economics, and Politics. Bruce H. Herrick, who retired from full-time teaching in 2001, is the John F. Hendon Professor of Economics, Emeritus.

Created by Dr. John T. Herwick, Class of 1936, and his wife Mary T. Herwick, as a memorial to Oscar E. and Edith D. Herwick, Dr. Herwick's parents. The donors' gift honors William Dana Hoyt, PhD. professor of biology from 1920 to 1945 who was Dr. Herwick' teacher from 1932 to 1936.

Created by Dr. John T. Herwick, class of 1936, and by his wife Mary T. Herwick, as a memorial to Mrs. Herwick's parents, Charles M. and Isabele Thrasher. The donor's gift honors Lucius Junius Desha, professor of chemistry from 1920 to 1955, who was Dr. Herwick's teacher from 1933 to 1936, in analytic and organic chemistry.

The Charles C. Holbrook, Jr. '72 Professorship was established in 2012 by William H. Miller III, a classmate, in memory of his friend who died in 1994.  The professorship will support an exceptional undergraduate teacher and a distinguished scholar at Washington and Lee University.  The professorship is administered by the Provost in consultation with the deans of the College and Williams School.

The David Carlisle Humphreys Faculty Endowment Fund was established in 1995 through the Estate of Mrs. Elizabeth J. Neel and named in memory of Washington and Lee's esteemed professor of engineering and dean of the school of engineering from 1885 to 1921. Professor Humphreys was a devoted friend of Mrs. Neel's husband, W. Trent Neel. Awards from the endowment will be made by the Dean of the College to eligible faculty members whose teaching and research are meritorious of additional support.

The Robert E. R. Huntley Professorship in Law was established in 1982 by the University's Board of Trustees. The professorship honors Mr. Huntley's 15-year presidency of Washington and Lee.

The Rupert H. Johnson, Jr. Professorship in Entrepreneurship and Leadership, establishedin 2008, supports a distinguished professor in the Williams School of Commerce, Economics and Politics with teaching and scholarly interests grounded in the business world and a passion for the critical role that entrepreneurs play. The chair is endowed by a gift from Rupert H. Johnson Jr. '62 and administered by the Provost in consultation with the Dean of the Williams School.

The Rupert H. Johnson, Jr. Professorship in the College, established in 2010, supports a distinguished professor in the College of Arts and Sciences whose scholarship and teaching are driven by an interest in how individuals and ideas shape the course of history. The professorship is endowed by a gift from Rupert H. Johnson Jr. '62 and administered by the Provost in consultation with the Dean of the College.

The William R. Kenan Jr. Professorship was established in 1971 by a generous grant from the William R. Kenan Jr. Charitable Trust of New York and honors the memory of Mr. Kenan.

Prestigious award granted to W&L by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation. Establish the first Knight Professor of Journalism Ethics. Earnings from funds collected in the account will be available for special projects undertaken by the holder.

The Lawrence Departmental Endowment was established in 2010, by alumni, parents and friends of the Williams Investment Society who responded to a challenge gift from Larry and Sally Lawrence (P '08, '10 and '12).  The Lawrences created the Lawrence Term Professorship in 2007 to support faculty who advise and teach students in the Williams Investment Society.  The Lawrence Departmental Endowment is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing salary support for faculty members in Business Administration, Economics, or Accounting as determined by the Dean of the Williams School in consultation with the Provost.

The Lawrence Term Professorship, established in 2007 by Larry J. and Sally P. Lawrence (P '08, '10) is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing support for a faculty member in Business Administration, Economics, or Accounting, as determined by the Provost and Dean of the Williams School. The award recognizes a professor for a period of three to five years.

The H.F. Lenfest Endowment for Faculty Sabbaticals, established in 2008 by H.F. (Gerry) Lenfest '53, '55L, is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing funding for full year sabbaticals for undergraduate faculty members as a means of attracting, retaining, and developing excellent faculty members committed to the educational values of W&L. The gift affirms the University's philosophical commitment to the teacher-scholar model and allows faculty to realize their full scholarly potential and to sustain a life of continuous learning. The fund is administered by the Provost.

The H.F. Lenfest Endowment for Faculty Summer Support, established in 2008 by Mr. H.F. (Gerry) Lenfest '53, '55L, is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing summer support for the scholarly endeavors of undergraduate faculty members as a means of attracting, retaining, and developing excellent faculty members committed to the educational values of W&L. The gift affirms the University's philosophical commitment to the teacher-scholar model and allows faculty to realize their full scholarly potential and to sustain a life of continuous learning. The fund is administered by the Provost.

The Sydney and Frances Lewis Professorship in Law was established in 2001 by the University's Board of Trustees. The professorship honors the generous contributions of the Lewis family to Washington and Lee University. Sydney Lewis was a member of the undergraduate Class of 1940 and the Law Class of 1943. The Lewises funded Sydney Lewis Hall and endowed the Law Center as well as several University scholarships.

The Florian J. Lombardi Endowment for Faculty Support, established in 2007 by the Trustees of the Florian J. Lombardi Foundation and upon the recommendation of Trustees Peter R. Strohm '68 and Valter H. Must P '08, is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing salary support for University faculty judged to be excellent in teaching and in professional contributions.  If the gift value of the endowment reaches $250,000, the University will use the endowment to establish the Florian J. Lombardi Term Professorship as desired by the Foundation.

The Luter Endowment Fund is a permanent endowment at Washington and Lee University established in 2014 to provide support to allow the University to bring visitors to campus to teach and interact with students and faculty in the curriculum. Depending on circumstances, the income might support one or more than one visitor annually. The extent of the visit might be a semester or a Spring Term and might be a portion of a term. It is the preference of the donor that the visitor be involved with courses in the international political economy, global fmance and business, or themes in leadership. The Provost in consultation with the deans of the College and the Williams School and with the Director of International Education will administer the endowment in accordance with policies and procedures set by the Board of Trustees.

The Lucile E. And Stuart A. MacCorkle Endowment for Political Science was established by their joint estate in 1996. The purpose of the endowment is to enhance the program of the Politics Department through such activities as faculty development and visiting scholars. Stuart MacCorkle was a professor of political science at the University of Texas for many years and a member of the Washington and Lee Class of 1924.

The George Frederick Marshall Endowment is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing support for new course development, curriculum innovation, professional development and research for faculty in The Ernest Williams II School of Commerce, Economics and Politics.  The endowment was created by George Frederick "Rick" Marshall '61 to honor John McKenzie Gunn '45, the Lewis Whitaker Adams Professor of Economics, Emeritus.  This fund is administered by the Dean of The Ernest Williams II School of Commerce, Economics and Politics in consultation with the Provost and in accordance with policies and procedures set by the Board of Trustees.

The Mamie Fox Twyman Martel Professorship was established in 1956 under the will of Mrs. Martel and is supported annually by the Mamie F. Martel Trust of Houston. The professorship honors the memory of Mrs. Martel, whose brother, Henry S. Fox, Jr., was an 1894 graduate of the university.

The S. Blount Mason Jr. Professorship was established in 1973 in memory of Mr. Mason, Class of 1905, a Baltimore insurance executive, who died in 1969. The endowment for the chair came from trusts created by Mr. Mason and his wife to benefit, after their deaths, certain charities in which they were interested.

The A. Stevens Miles Professorship in Banking and Finance, established in 2016, supports a distinguished professor at Washington and Lee University who is an accomplished scholar and exceptional teacher with expertise in banking and finance. The professorship is administered by the Provost in consultation with the Dean of the Williams School. The endowment is the gift of A. Stevens Miles, Jr., Class of 1951 and a former rector of the Board of Trustees.

The Rochelle and Thomas McN. Millhiser '81L Professorship of Practice, established by Rochelle and Thomas McN. Millhiser '81L and the McGue Millhiser Family Trust, is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University administered by the Provost in consultation with the Dean of the Law School. The Millhiser Professorship of Practice supports a distinguished professor of practice who is an exceptional techer in the Third Year curriculum, with preference for one who teaches in the area of Trusts and Estates, Estate Planning, Wealth Preservation and Transfers, Succession in Closely Held Businesses, Individual Tax Planning, Non-Profits and Foundations, or other areas related to these. Mr. and Mrs. Millhiser and the McGue Millhiser Family Trust established the professorship in response to the Lenfest Challenge for Faculty Support and the Huss Challenge for the Third Year Program.

The Jessine A. Monaghan Fund. Through the generosity of Jessine A. Monaghan of the Law Class of 1979, the Jessine A. Monaghan Fund is being established in 2009 as a permanently endowed fund to support faculty of the School of Law who teach various aspects of the School of Law's third-year curriculum of experiential learning. The dean of the School of Law will administer the Fund.

The James P. Morefield Professorship in Law was established in 1994 through a gift from the estate of James P. Morefield '52L of Houston, Texas. The Morefield Professorship supports the teaching and scholarship of a member of the Law School faculty who has distinguished himself or herself both in and out of the classroom.

The Edwin A. Morris '26 Economics Enrichment Endowment was established in 1988 by Edwin A. Morris, Class of 1926, to provide funds for teaching and related activities in the Department of Economics, under the direction of the Dean of the Ernest Williams II School of Commerce, Economics, and Politics.

The Edwin A. Morris Professorship was established in 1993 by a grant from Edwin A. Morris '26 of Greensboro, N.C. Mr. Morris was the chairman and chief executive officer of Blue Bell, Inc. of Greensboro.

The Charles T. Morse Family Endowment is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University supporting the programs and activities of The Class of 1960 Institute for Honor and, therefore, promotes the understanding and practice of honor and honesty as an indispensable element of society.

The William W. Morton Endowment for Philosophy and Religion was created as a joint departmental support fund in 1994 through the gift of W. Preston Greene Jr. '60 of Napa, California, in memory of this dedicated teacher and his wife, Frances Campbell Morton. Professor Morton was a member of the faculty from 1925 to 1956. Revenue from this special fund will be used by both departments to bring speakers into the classroom and to provide other academic enhancements for separate or mutual benefit.

The Robert A. Mosbacher Fund for International Lecturers and Visitors, established in 2006 by Robert A. Mosbacher '47A, '49L of Houston, Texas, is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing income to sponsor, as determined by the Provost in consultation with the University's deans, visiting scholars and speakers who have an interest and recognized experience in global issues and concerns and can bring these perspectives to students and faculty during short campus visits that include lectures, visits to classes and close interactions with students and faculty.

The Roger H. Mudd Endowment, created in 1993 by Roger H. Mudd, Class of 1950, a nationally and internationally successful broadcast journalist, as an endowment for support of the University's general academic program.

Mr. and Mrs. William T. Murphy III established the Murphy Teaching Fund in 1975.

The Elizabeth Lewis Otey Professorship in East Asian Studies was established in 1994 under the will of Elizabeth Otey Watson in memory of her mother. The endowment provides support to a distinguished member of the faculty, using the Reeves Center and Watson Pavilion collections as an integral component of teaching responsibilities and academic research.

The Ruth Parmly Professorship was established in 1986 in memory and honor of Ruth Parmly and in recognition of the magnificent gift she made in her estate to Washington and Lee University. Other gifts in her lifetime supported the construction of the Leyburn Library and the building housing the biology, physics, and engineering departments. That building is named Charles Howard Parmly Hall in honor and memory of her father.

The John T. Perry, Jr. '41 Endowment for Faculty Support was established in 1986 as an endowment for general academic support.

The John T. Perry Jr. Professorship in Research Science Endowment, established July 1, 2011, by John T. Perry, Jr., is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University administered at the direction of the President by the Provost in consultation with the Dean of the College.  This fund supports the John T. Perry, Jr. Professorship in Research Science, and the teaching and research activities of the holder of this distinguished faculty appointment.

The Rolf G. Piranian '74 Endowment for Faculty Support in Athletics, established in 2011 by Shaun R. Levesque '79 and Kathleen N. Levesque, is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing salary support for coaches in the men's soccer program at Washington and Lee University and will be administered by the Provost in consultation with the Director of Athletics.

The William E. Pritchard III '80 Professorship in Geology, established in 2010, supports a distinguished professor who is an accomplished scholar and exceptional teacher in the Geology Department at Washington and Lee University.  The professorship is administered by the Provost in consultation with the Dean of the College.  The endowment is the gift of William E. Pritchard III '80 and Susanne B. Pritchard.  They established the professorship in response to the Lenfest Challenge for Faculty Support.

The Harold J. Quinn, Jr. Faculty Support Endowment is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing unrestricted support for faculty compensation. This endowment is administered by the Provost or his/her designee in consultation with the academic deans.

The Rupert and Lillian Radford Professorship in Mathematics was created in 1982 as the result of a generous gift from the Rupert Radford Trust, created by the late Rupert Radford of Houston, Texas.

The Harry E. and Mary Jayne W. Redenbaugh Term Professorship, established in 2008 by Mary Jayne Redenbaugh in honor and memory of Harry E. Redenbaugh, Class of 1939A, is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing support for a faculty member without regard to department in the College or the Williams School. This award recognizes a professor for a fixed term, normally three years, and is administered by the Provost or her/his designee in consultation with the appropriate academic deans.

The Reeves Center Directorship was established in 1986 by Floyd D. Gottwald Jr., in honor of his wife, Elisabeth Shelton Gottwald, whose interest in the establishment of the Reeves Center for the Research and Exhibition of Porcelain and Paintings was one of the motivating influences in the foundation of the Center.

The Douglas B. Remmers Endowment, established by Lorraine and Douglas Remmers, a member of the Class of 1939, provides salary support to the university to attract new faculty to Washington and Lee.

Established in 1999 by the Donald W. Reynolds Foundation. The professorship supports a program linking courses in the Williams School of Commerce, Economics, and Politics and the Department of Journalism and Mass Communications as well as introductory and and capstone courses in business journalism.

The Jockey John Robinson Endowment Fund was established in 2011 through a gift from James R. Small '81 and Alison Small to support a First-Year Seminar in the Physical Sciences as administered by the Dean of the College in consultation with the Provost and appropriate College faculty.

The Charles S. Rowe Professorship in Law was established in 2002 by Charles S. Rowe, a member of the undergraduate Class of 1945 and of the Law Class of 1950 from Fredericksburg, Virginia, to promote interdisciplinary work between law and journalism. The holder of the chair possesses expertise in the law relating to the media and works with the journalism department to enhance research in the relation of the law to the practice and principles of journalism.

The Robert E. Sadler, Jr. Professorship was established in 2007 to support a distinguished professor who is an accomplished scholar and exceptional teacher in the Williams School of Commerce, Economics and Politics.  The Professorship is managed by the Provost in consultation with the dean of the Williams School.  The endowment is the gift of Robert E. Sadler, Jr. '67.  He established the Professorship in response to the Lenfest Challenge for Faculty Support.

The Frank Sands '89 Professor of Professional Communications Endowment was established at Washington and Lee University in 2014. The endowment supports a permanent faculty position in the Department of Business Administration in Professional Communications. It is administered by the Provost in consultation with the Crawford Family and Dean of the Williams School of Commerce, Economics, and Politics.

The Shannon-Clark Lecture Endowment-Board Designated, established in 1996 by the Board of Trustees of Washington and Lee University to benefit the Shannon-Clark Lecture series, which was established in 1981 by Hall Barton Clark, Jr., Class of 1978, in honor and memory of his grandmother, Mabel Fishburn Clark. The Shannon-Clark Lecture Series promotes the study of English literature at Washington and Lee and supports a visiting lecturer annually.

The Shannon-Clark Fund for distinguished lectures in English. Established in 1981 by Hall Barton Clark, Jr., Class of 1978, in honor and memory of his grandmother, Mabel Fishburn Clark. The Fund is to provide annually sufficient resources to support a visiting lecturer selected by the faculty of the Department of English. The Lecture Fund is designed specifically to promote the study of English literature at Washington and Lee, and to the extent possible the lectures and topics will be of broad interdepartmental interest and always with a view toward sustaining the liberal arts tradition of the university.

The Simmons Family Endowment for Biology, established in 2009 by Dr. John Simmons '69 and his wife Rene, is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing salary support for university faculty members in biology and honoring the late professor of biology, Henry S. Roberts. The gift recognizes Professor Roberts as a teacher, mentor and friend to Dr. Simmons during his time as a student at W&L and helps meet the Lenfest Challenge for Faculty support.

The Pamela H. Simpson Professorship, established in December of 2010, and finalized and formally named in September of 2011, supports a distinguished undergraduate professor who is an accomplished scholar and exceptional teacher at Washington and Lee University. The Professorship is administered by the Provost in consultation with the Deans of the College and Williams School of Commerce. The endowment is the gift of the Orrin H. Ingram Donor Advised Fund. The professorship was established in response to the Lenfest Challenge for Faculty Support.

The John Lucian Smith, Jr. Memorial Term Professorship, established in 2010 with leadership gifts of Bernard C. 'Ben' Grigsby II '72 and Marshall B. Miller, Jr. '71 and with the generous support of other friends of John Lucian Smith, Jr. is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing support for a faculty member in the English Department or the School of Law who is judged to be excellent in teaching and in professional contributions. The award recognizes a different professor every three to five years.

The Archibald Alexander Sproul III Endowment for the School of Commerce, Economics, and Politics was created in 1978 by General Sproul, Class of 1937, to provide support for faculty development.

The George W. St. Clair Endowment. This devoted friend was a student (1889-91), university trustee (1901-39) and rector of the Board of Trustees (1928-39) who in 1929 while on the Board helped select Francis P. Gaines as president of the university. In 1931 and 1932, St. Clair contributed toward an endowment of the chair of Bible. Following his death in 1939, members of his family augmented this endowment with additional gifts. Since this endowment never reached its desired funding level, St. Clair's grandsons, Robert H. Moore, Jr., Class of 1944 and George W. St. Clair, Class of 1953, working with the university, directed that this fund provide continuing support for the Fletcher Otey Thomas Professorship in Bible.

The Martin and Brooke Stein Professorship was established in 2007 to support a distinguished professor who is an accomplished scholar and especially an exceptional teacher, with a first preference for a faculty member in the Department of History and a secondary preference for a faculty member in the Williams School of Commerce, Economics and Politics. The Professorship is managed by the Provost in consultation with the deans of the College and the Williams School. The endowment is the gift of Martin E. Stein '74 and his wife Brooke in honor of esteemed faculty members the Steins consider model teachers and scholars who have been influential in the lives of countless Washington and Lee students: William A. Jenks, H. Marshall Jarrett, and Henry P. Porter, Jr. The Steins established the Martin and Brooke Stein Professorship in response to the Lenfest Challenge for Faculty Support.

The Roy L. Steinheimer Jr. Professorship in Law was established in 2004 by alumni and friends of Roy L. Steinheimer Jr., who served as Dean of the Law School from 1968 to 1983 and as the Robert E. R. Huntley Professor of Law until 1987.

The Jackson T. Stephens Professorship in Economics was established in 1996 by Warren A. Stephens, a member of the Class of 1979 from Little Rock, Arkansas, in honor of his father. The purpose of this endowment is to recognize a member of the faculty who has been involved in teaching macroeconomics and the free market system.

The J. B. Stombock Professorship of Law was established in 2001 by the estate gift of Mary Louise Walker in honor of her first husband, Julius B. "Gus" Stombock '41, '47L, who was a lawyer and civic leader in Waynesboro, Virginia.

The Robert Lee Telford Professorship was established in 1991 by the estate gift of Robert Lee Telford of Naples, Florida, Class of 1922. The principal supporting the professorial endowment is in the form of a trust held by others.

The Fletcher Otey Thomas Professorship in Bible was established in 1977 in memory of Mr. Thomas, a lifelong resident of Bedford County, Virginia, by his sons, John Newton Thomas of Richmond, Class of 1924, Rector Emeritus of the University Board of Trustees, and the late William O. Thomas of Bedford, Class of 1931. Fletcher Otey Thomas was a prominent religious, business, and civic leader in Bedford.

The Abigail Grigsby Urquhart '11 Term Professorship, established in 2007-2008 by her parents A. William and Mary Urquhart, is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University providing support for a University faculty member who is judged to be excellent in teaching and in professional contributions.  The award recognizes a different professor every three to five years.

The Joseph Walker Jr. Faculty Development Endowment was established in June 2003 by Mr. Walker, a member of the Class of 1934. This endowed fund supports the time-honored traditions of small classes, personal attention, and a close relationship between students and teachers-proud hallmarks of Washington and Lee University. It was established to enhance the quality of undergraduate faculty, through assisting them in their professional and scholarly activities and through contributing to their growth as teacher-scholars. Administration of this endowment is the responsibility of Washington and Lee University in accordance with University policies.

The Thomas R. Wall IV Endowment for Support of Coaches, established in 2010, is a permanently endowed fund at Washington and Lee University dedicated to providing competitive salary support for coaches. The fund is administered by the Provost, in consultation with the Athletic Director. The fund counts towards the Lenfest Challenge for Faculty Support.

The Stanley D. and Nikki Waxberg Professorship was established by action of the Washington and Lee Board of Trustees in 2008 in recognition of the philanthropy of Mr. Waxberg as expressed through a generous testamentary gift. The Trustees in honoring this legacy to Washington and Lee University will designate the endowment to support a distinguished professor who is an accomplished scholar and an exceptional teacher. The Waxberg Professor may be bestowed on any member of the University's faculty deserving of this high honor when it is available, regardless of the department or school. This professorship is managed by the Provost in consultation with the academic deans and the President and appointed with the approval of the University's Board of Trustees.

The Robert L. Willett Family Professorship of Law was established in 2001 by Robert L. and Crystal Willett, parents of Gregory D. Willett '92L. The professorship supports a legal scholar in the field of health law policy and ethics. Robert Willett enjoyed a distinguished career in health care as President and Chief Executive Officer of Kettering Health Systems in Dayton, Ohio.

The Ernest Williams II Professorship was established by an endowment gift in 1992 by Ernest Williams II, Class of 1938, and by Mr. Williams' wife, Marjorie O. Williams. Pamela Simpson was the inaugural Williams Professor of Art History until her death in 2011.

The William Lyne Wilson Professorship in Political Economy was created in 1991 by a bequest from William Lyne Wilson II 27, in memory of his grandfather, who served as president of the University at the turn of the century. This bequest was added to a smaller fund honoring the former president, which was created soon after his death to establish the economics department at Washington and Lee. Wilson professors will be selected from faculty serving in either the Department of Economics or the Department of Politics.

The Carroll B. Wiltshire Endowment Fund was established by an estate-oriented gift from Carroll B. Wiltshire '13 of Lynchburg, Virginia. The Wiltshire Endowment Fund supports the sciences and science-based initiatives from faculty members.

The Robert R. Witt '12 Commerce Endowment was established in 1977 by Mr. and Mrs. Baker Duncan P '78 in honor of Mrs. Duncan's father, Robert R. Witt '12. Mr. Witt was a firm proponent of America's capitalistic system and felt that all Americans need to understand it. The fund supports teaching the advantages of the free enterprise system through activities including, but not limited to, guest lecturers, visiting professors, and seminars.