Students walk near the Virginia State Capitol. Photo by Stephen Salpukas
As part of William & Mary’s efforts to promote engaged citizenship, the university hosted its annual Road to Richmond event on Feb. 20. The program brings students to the Commonwealth of Virginia’s capital city each spring to meet with government officials and learn about the legislative process and issues impacting higher education and the university.
Students go up the stairs at the Virginia State Capitol, passing a statue of Thomas Jefferson. (Photo by Stephen Salpukas)Students gather in the rotunda in the Virginia State Capitol. (Photo by Stephen Salpukas)Students walk in front of the Virginia State Capitol. (Photo by Stephen Salpukas)
During a full day of activities, students had the chance to meet with legislators, Cabinet members, lobbyists and legislative staff, many of whom are W&M alumni. The students were also able to meet with First Lady of Virginia Suzanne Youngkin as part of a tour of the Executive Mansion.
Students listen to legislators during a visit to the Virginia State Capitol. (Photo by Stephen Salpukas)From left: Del. Rodney Willett ’85, J.D. ’90 (D-Henrico) and Del. Keith Hodges (R-Gloucester) talk with students. (Photo by Stephen Salpukas)Del. Amanda Batten (R-James City County) talks to students. (Photo by Stephen Salpukas)Del. Rae Cousins ’01 (D-Richmond) talks with students. (Photo by Stephen Salpukas)Former W&M Rector John E. Littel, now Virginia’s secretary of health and human resources, talks with students. Littel is an honorary alumnus of the university and the parent of a W&M graduate. (Photo by Stephen Salpukas)Students meet with First Lady of Virginia Suzanne S. Youngkin at the Executive Mansion. (Photo by Stephen Salpukas)A student takes a photo in the Executive Mansion. (Photo by Stephen Salpukas)Students take a photo with First Lady of Virginia Suzanne S. Youngkin at the Executive Mansion. (Photo by Stephen Salpukas)
The day culminated with a legislative reception, held in the Library of Virginia.
Students meet with legislators and other government officials in the Library of Virginia. (Photo by Stephen Salpukas)A sign welcomes participants to the reception. (Photo by Stephen Salpukas)President Katherine A. Rowe takes a photo with students at the reception. (Photo by Stephen Salpukas)
Democracy is one of the core initiatives of William & Mary’s Vision 2026 strategic plan.
