Celebrating W&J’s Black History: Then and Now ft. “The Multi-Hyphenate”
WASHINGTON, PA (Feb. 25, 2021)—During February 2021, Washington & Jefferson College is celebrating Black History Month by recognizing some of our accomplished Black alumni and the current students who are carrying on their legacy today. Each Friday, we’ll share a new feature showcasing how vital Black contributions are to the success of our institution. THEN:…
Jessica D’Arcy Garda ’08 using balloons to help brighten lives of area seniors
As has been the case for most moms during the COVID-19 pandemic, Jessica Garda has been spending more time with her children. Lately, she’s been using balloons to help brighten lives of seniors in her area.
Writing for the Job Search: W&J professional development classes prepare students for next steps
WASHINGTON, PA (Jan. 21, 2020)—Unique experiences fill out impressive resumes for many W&J graduates, but how do they put that resume together? Professor of English Kay McEvoy, Ph.D., used JayTerm 2021 to teach the course: Writing for the Job Search. In Dr. McEvoy’s two week intensive, students learn how to analyze a job ad, write…
Pat Benic ’70 was a photojournalist at the Capitol last Wednesday
After snapping photos in the chamber of the U.S. House of Representatives last Wednesday, Pat Benic retired to the press room in the Capitol building, where he and his colleagues were engaged in routine tasks or pondering their lunch options.
Internship Leads W&J Alum to promising future with CBS
Cole Grecco ’18 is currently the Guest Coordinator for CBS This Morning, CBS News’ national morning news show.
Ty Greenwood ’17 awarded Asolo Repertory Theatre’s first Ground Floor Playwright Commission
Asolo Repertory Theatre has announced that its first Ground Floor Playwright Commission will go to emerging Black playwright Ty Greenwood for a new work inspired by writer and activist James Baldwin.
W&J Professor Hopes to “Unteach” Cultural Norms, Combat Transgender Stereotyping with New Book
Professor Stevie Berberick, Ph.D. has published “Reframing Sex: Unlearning the Gender Binary with Trans Masculine YouTube Vloggers.”
Ty Greenwood ’17 chosen for commission for Black playwrights
McKeesport native, Ty Greenwood ’14 (Washington & Jefferson College) chosen for commission for Black playwrights.
Ty Greenwood ’17 receives City Theatre Kemp Powers Commission Fund for Black Playwrights
The first artist to receive the commission is playwright Ty Greenwood. Mr. Greenwood is a Pittsburgh native, Washington & Jefferson College alumni, and recent graduate of the Carnegie Mellon School of Drama’s MFA in Dramatic Writing program.
Art and Activism: India March ’18 Speaks Against Racial Injustice
India March ’18 is practicing activism through her art.