
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.
Symposium on Democracy Breakout Sessions Highlight W&J Student, Faculty Research
Washington & Jefferson College’s fourth annual Symposium on Democracy included breakout sessions hosted by W&J’s students and faculty members.
Freshman Taylor Weyrich named PAC rookie of the week
Taylor Weyrich of McMurray was named the Presidents’ Athletic Conference (PAC) Women’s Swimming & Diving Rookie of the Week.
Amy Mercante ’91 named global business director for Teslin Substrate Products, PPG
L&NW recently had the chance to speak to Amy Mercante, who has spent nearly 30 years with the company and has been named the global business director, Teslin Substrate Products. She provides insight on the company’s latest offerings for the label and packaging space, as well as her role within the organization.

Podgurski Plans Re-release of New Book with Podcast and Expanded Features
Mary Jo Podgurski, Ed.D. plans to re-release her new book with a podcast and expanded features for parents.
Foundation selects Dr. Mary Jo Podgurski for Albert B. Craig Jr. Award
The Staunton Farm Foundation honored Dr. Mary Jo Podgurski with the Albert B. Craig Jr. Award for Innovation in Behavioral Health.

3 W&J students lead college prep program for underserved communities through Breakthrough Houston
WASHINGTON, PA (July 31, 2020)— Kelsey Julien ’21, Kenneth Jimenez ’21, and Mariana Reyes ’22 all experienced virtual classrooms as students at Washington & Jefferson College this semester, but their summer work showed them what it was like on the other side of the virtual classroom. The three served as teachers in the Houston Breakthrough…
Shelby Glover ’08 named Martinsburg High School assistant principal
Shelby Glover ’08 was named Martinsburg High School (WV) assistant principal.

Jacqueline Mannina
Transfer Success After being at a large school that felt institutionalized, I knew that I needed to go to a small school that was personable like W&J. W&J cares about each individual student, and they have educational programs like no other. Additionally, W&J is a beautiful campus with everything that you could want in reach….