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Washington & Jefferson College introduces NEW Green Building & Design Institute made possible with $125,000 grant from Claude Worthington Benedum and FirstEnergy foundations.

October 18, 2022

Magellan Project takes political science major south to study slavery

Wading in wetlands: environmental science major gets acquainted with aquatic ecology

Gallery: Employers, alumni, and students turn out for Career & Internship Fair

W&J adds new mental health and wellness resources through innovative BeWell@W&J program

Academics

W&J Holds 223rd Commencement Ceremony

May 24, 2022

W&J's 2022 Phi Beta Kappa inductees pose for a group photo in the Media Room following the induction ceremony.

W&J Inducts 22 Members into The Phi Beta Kappa Society

May 17, 2022

W&J senior Preston Evans smiles at the camera.

Getting SMARTer: CIS student lands Department of Defense scholarship

May 11, 2022

Student research project culminates in “Dynamic Decades” exhibit, reveals College and community history

May 4, 2022

Events

Photo of Krissy Horissian '22 on the W&J campus.

First-Generation American Enjoys Presidential Success at W&J

June 21, 2022

W&J Students Participate in Black History Month Event

February 23, 2022

Instructor of Accounting Dana Allen poses with a jeopardy board for contest with her FYS students.

FYS Courses Create Customized Transition into College Life

January 14, 2022

W&J Students Help Create Community Space in Downtown Washington

November 8, 2021

Athletics

W&J junior Alyssa Pollice stands in front of while backdrop in red dress and smiles.

Internship gives women’s basketball guard a taste for tracking down talent

September 12, 2022

W&J finishes second in preseason PAC poll

August 4, 2022

Former W&J Football Coach John Luckhardt Will Be Recognized

July 15, 2022

W&J Student Earns Academic All-American Honor

June 30, 2022

Campus Updates

W&J adds new mental health and wellness resources through innovative BeWell@W&J program

September 29, 2022

W&J’s Campus Buzzing with Electric Vehicle Chargers

November 1, 2021

Clark Family Library

August 9, 2021

Henry Memorial Gymnasium

August 9, 2021

Cooper Hall (formerly Beau Hall)

August 9, 2021

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In the News

Ignite boosts businesses through community partnerships

October 10, 2022

W&J hosts symposium on harnessing hydrogen

October 10, 2022

W&J CEPM hosts Oct. 4 exploring local & regional opportunities for hydrogen in Appalachia

October 3, 2022

Upcoming series energizes W&J energy center

September 6, 2022

W&J to host Oct. 4 energy webinar

August 17, 2022

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This past Saturday, admitted and deposited students experienced the excitement of their future college home during our signature event, Presidents Preview Day!

Thank you to everyone who joined us!

Congratulations to the outstanding students recognized at Washington & Jefferson Colleges annual Honors Convocation. Students were joined by faculty, staff, friends, and family at First Presbyterian Church to celebrate their exceptional accomplishments and hard work.

Congratulations to the 2024 Rule, Hughes, Murphy Award recipients: Joshua Chambers, Alma Dardari, Faith Fetsko, Megan Joyce, Maria Paluda, Andrew Plat, and Ethan Weismantle.

The James Rule (W&J Class of 1898), Howard Hughes (Class of 1911), and Robert Murphy (Class of 1906) Memorial Fund was established in 1987 through the bequest of an anonymous donor and provides an annual monetary award to select high-achieving sophomore students at W&J.

W&J Choir and Camerata Singers will perform at Church of the Covenant on Friday, April 19th at 7:30 p.m.

Congratulations to Eva Irwin ‘14, a child development and education graduate, on being honored with a 2023-24 Milken Educator Award along with a $25,000 cash prize. This prestigious recognition celebrates Evas exceptional dedication and innovative teaching approach.

Photo credits: Milken Family Foundation

Exciting news for Washington County residents!

Residents of Washington County, PA, who are enrolled at W&J in Fall 2024 will receive a current student Anica Donnan Rawnsley Scholarship! Eligible students will receive details in their financial aid package.

Questions? Email admission@washjeff.edu.

For more information visit: https://www.washjeff.edu/future-students/scholarships/anica-donnan-rawnsley-scholarship/

The W&J Communication Arts Department Presents: Incorruptible (A Dark Comedy About the Dark Ages) by Michael Hollinger

🗓️ April 11, 12 & 13, 2024
⏰ 7:30 p.m.
📍 The Olin Fine Arts Center at W&J
🎟️ Admission is Free
🎬 Directed by Dan Shaw

Admitted students: join us for Presidents Preview Day!

Experience your future college firsthand during Presidents Preview Day! Connect with classmates, meet faculty, staff, and current students, and enjoy games, prizes, and a cookout lunch.

📅 Date: Saturday, April 20, 2024
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
🔗 Register: connect.washjeff.edu/register/PreviewDay2024

W&J’s Department of Mathematics recently sponsored a trip to the National Joint Mathematics Meeting (JMM) in San Francisco, California, offering students the invaluable opportunity to attend and present at an international conference.

#PrezPride

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Featured News

Academics

W&J Holds 223rd Commencement Ceremony

W&J Inducts 22 Members into The Phi Beta Kappa Society

Getting SMARTer: CIS student lands Department of Defense scholarship

Student research project culminates in “Dynamic Decades” exhibit, reveals College and community history

Events

First-Generation American Enjoys Presidential Success at W&J

W&J Students Participate in Black History Month Event

FYS Courses Create Customized Transition into College Life

W&J Students Help Create Community Space in Downtown Washington

Athletics

Internship gives women’s basketball guard a taste for tracking down talent

W&J finishes second in preseason PAC poll

Former W&J Football Coach John Luckhardt Will Be Recognized

W&J Student Earns Academic All-American Honor

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