Lee's most distinguished legacy at Washington and Lee, however, remains to be the Honor System, which continues to set the standard of honor for the University community. Following his death, the Board honored Lee by re-naming the school Washington and Lee University. Many changes have occurred since that time, though. WLUR, the campus radio station, began broadcasting in 1967. The 1990s brought major renovations and construction to the campus, including a new upper-class dorm, performing arts center, Science Center, and renovations to Lee Chapel.
Construction is currently underway on a parking garage and sorority houses.
Some 3000 alumni, including Roger Mudd and Tom Wolfe, came together with faculty, students, and friends to celebrate this milestone in the school s history. Legend has it that he knew every student by sight and encouraged them to greet one another in order to foster a stronger sense of community on campus. The tradition also extends into town, where students and townspeople regularly greet and interact with one another.