From the Program Coordinator, Dr. Dick Kuettner
Washington and Lee University is pleased to host the World Language Academies since and welcomes aspiring linguists to its campus in Lexington where opportunities for language and culture development abound. Having studied the three academy languages and being a teacher of two of them, as well as education studies, I know there is true value in what we are doing here. Take advantage of your time with this outstanding program. Allow yourself to mesh cultures with practical language use. You’ll be the winner in the end!
Paul R. (Dick) Kuettner
Program Coordinator
From the Dean of the College,
Dr. Paul Youngman
From the Associate Dean of the College,
Dr. Kevin Beanland
World Language Academy Students,
Welcome to the Virginia Governor’s World Language Academies hosted for the 16th year in a row here at Washington and Lee University! As a German teacher myself, I am delighted that we are able to host this exceptional program on our campus and to support your journey of language immersion, cultural exploration, and academic growth. You are part of a select group of students chosen for your promise and your passion for world languages. I encourage you to take full advantage of this opportunity—speak boldly, connect deeply, and immerse yourselves fully in the experience. Best wishes for a rewarding and inspiring summer at W&L.
Paul Youngman
Dean of the College
Forthcoming!