W&J Junior Gets Hands-On with Science Center Internship
WASHINGTON, PA (July 14, 2021)-It’s a summer of discovery at the Carnegie Science Center for both Holly Troesch ’23 and the interactive learning museum’s patrons. The Washington & Jefferson College (W&J) biology and German double major is interning with the Animals and Habitats department at the Science Center and is responsible for the care and…
Jill Henning ’02 puts theater background to good use in COVID-19 efforts
While studying biology on her way to becoming the region’s top infectious diseases expert, Jill Henning also minored in theater as a college undergraduate.
Three Class of 2021 Seniors Complete Honors Projects
Three Washington & Jefferson College students were awarded academic honors this year following the completion of their honors projects.
“Stay Open-Minded”: Senior shares how his W&J journey landed him in a top neuroscience program
When Jerrik Rydbom ’21 spoke to prospective students at W&J Take Action Day in April, he shared an important piece of advice: stay open minded, because you never know where your college experience could take you.
W&J Junior Earns UNCF Award for Women in STEM
WASHINGTON, PA (April 29, 2021)-Washington & Jefferson College (W&J) biology major Emree Downey ’22 has a message for future generations following in her footsteps: “To all the little Black boys and girls: You belong. You will always belong,” she said. The W&J junior earned the Rooted In Science Scholarship from UNCF (United Negro College Fund) to…
Social Ethics Leader, NPR Contributor Dr. Robert Michael Franklin, Jr., to Give Keynote at W&J College Commencement Ceremony
Dr. Robert Michael Franklin, Jr., President-Emeritus of Morehouse College in Atlanta, Ga., will be the keynote speaker at Washington & Jefferson College’s 222nd Commencement Ceremony.
Meet Dr. Chong Park ’83, President of Jefferson and Canonsburg Hospitals
As a cardiothoracic surgeon at Allegheny Health Network (AHN), Dr. Chong Park preferred to fly under the radar. However, since taking on the role of president of AHN’s Jefferson and Canonsburg hospitals — during the COVID-19 pandemic — it’s safe to say that when there is a radar, he’s on it.
W&J to Induct Class of 2021 Members into The Phi Beta Kappa Society
W&J will induct 24 members of the Class of 2021 into Phi Beta Kappa, the country’s oldest and best-known honor society.
Donte Stevens ’16 inducted into UC San Diego Bouchet Honors Society
Five graduate students inducted into Bouchet Honors Society for efforts to improve access and belonging.
W&J students explore the art of maple tapping on campus
WASHINGTON, PA (March 24, 2021) – When you think about maple syrup, a college campus probably isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. But students in Associate Professor of Biology Jason Kilgore’s Forest Ecology course see their campus landscape as an outdoor classroom, and, if maple trees are there, maple syrup can be made….
