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semesters studying in historic structures and cozy W&J senior Stephanie Shugerman poses with cardboard buffalo in park ranger uniform.

Making a state-ment: environmental studies major uncovers career possibilities in state park internship

Updated: September 27, 2022 | Tagged: , , , , ,

WASHINGTON, PA (September 27, 2022)—After spending semesters studying in historic structures and cozy classrooms, W&J senior Stephanie Shugerman decided to take her learning outdoors.

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

First-Generation American Enjoys Presidential Success at W&J

Updated: June 21, 2022 | Tagged: , , , , ,

WASHINGTON, PA (June 21, 2022) – As a first-generation American, Krissy Horissian ‘22 encountered many challenges, but her dedication and perseverance led to her presidential success at W&J. Horissian, a communication arts major, came to W&J without the extended family support or the connections that many local college students have. “One of the most difficult…

Photo of Samantha Sonnet '22 on her Magellan Project in Atlanta, Georgia.

W&J Senior Takes Artistic Talents to Atlanta for Magellan Project

Updated: June 1, 2022 | Tagged: , , , , ,

WASHINGTON, PA (June 1, 2022) – Samantha Sonnet ‘22 took her artistic talents to Atlanta, GA, during the 2022 spring semester for her Magellan project. Sonnet’s original Magellan project was to study art in Italy and Greece, but the pandemic and subsequent international travel restrictions unfortunately forced her to modify her proposal. “I learned that…

ROTC students from area colleges stand at attention in their commissioning ceremony.

W&J cadets commissioned into U.S. Army at Spring 2022 Commissioning Ceremony

Updated: May 21, 2022 | Tagged: , , , , , ,

WASHINGTON, PA (May 20, 2022)—Two Washington & Jefferson College Reserve Officers Training Corp (ROTC) cadets were commissioned into the United States Army at the Spring 2022 Commissioning Ceremony held at Soldiers and Sailors Hall at the University of Pittsburgh today. 

Jonathan Flickinger '05 smiles in a suit.

W&J students honored with Jonathan Flickinger ’05 Giving Heart Recognition

Updated: May 18, 2022 | Tagged: , , , , , , , , , , ,

WASHINGTON, PA (May 18, 2022)—Three Washington & Jefferson College students have been recognized with traits of a giving heart.

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

Updated: May 17, 2022 | Tagged: , , ,

WASHINGTON, PA (May 17, 2022) – Washington & Jefferson College’s Class of 2022 includes 22 members who were inducted into The Phi Beta Kappa Society. The students were inducted to W&J’s chapter, Kappa of Pennsylvania, during a ceremony on May 6. They were also recognized during W&J’s Honors Convocation on April 22, which can be…

W&J senior Preston Evans smiles at the camera.

Getting SMARTer: CIS student lands Department of Defense scholarship

Updated: May 11, 2022 | Tagged: , , , , , , ,

WASHINGTON, PA (May 11, 2022)—W&J senior Preston Evans is SMART. At least according to the United States Department of Defense (DoD).

Cole Leathers, president of W&J's Student Government Association, stands at a podium.

Passing on the presidency: W&J’s outgoing SGA president reflects on student leadership

Updated: May 5, 2022 | Tagged: , , , , , ,

WASHINGTON, PA (May 5, 2022)—Graduating senior Cole Leathers is facing one final test as Student Government Association (SGA) President: leaving the office behind.  

A collage of W&J seniors Madeline Hubbard, Jarred Rice, and Silvio Urani.

Futures founded here: four senior accounting students accept job offers from major firms

Updated: April 29, 2022 | Tagged: , , , , , ,

WASHINGTON, PA (April 25, 2022)—After years of courses on calculations, five W&J economics and accounting students think they’ve solved the equation for post-graduate success.

Photo of seniors Bianca Pate and Piper Scarry in their EMT apparel in front of Old Main.

W&J Seniors Respond to COVID-19 Pandemic by Turning Passion into Profession 

Updated: April 22, 2022 | Tagged: , , , , ,

WASHINGTON, PA (April 22, 2022) – Bianca Pate ’22 and Piper Scarry ’22 responded to the Coronavirus pandemic by turning their passions into their professions. Both seniors began working at hospitals during the pandemic while also serving their communities as emergency medical technicians. Pate, a neuroscience and Spanish major with a psychology minor, discovered her…