Washington and Lee University will keep its name, Lee Chapel will not Board of Trustees voted 22-6 to continue with current name Published: Updated: Tags: LEXINGTON, Va. – Washington and Lee University will indeed remain Washington and Lee University. On Friday, the university’s Board of Trustees voted 22-6 in favor of maintaining the name. The vote comes after an 11-month review of the university’s name, symbols and other issues related to its history and campus environment. The board cited two clear findings from its review: There is broad support for advancing the university’s commitments to diversity, equity and inclusion.