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Recent Grad Success: Darious Singleton ’18 earns prestigious internship at Duquesne Law

Updated: June 24, 2019 | Tagged: ,

When Darious Singleton ’18 first came to Washington & Jefferson College (W&J), he’d set his mind on medical school. So how did he become a thriving J.D. candidate at Duquesne University’s School of Law instead?

W&J senior headed to Peace Corps appointment in The Gambia

Updated: April 18, 2019 | Tagged: ,

The Peace Corps selected Washington & Jefferson College (W&J) political science major Abby Peace ’19 to volunteer as a community health facilitator in The Gambia.

W&J professor publishes book “Hitler and the Habsburgs: The Fuhrer’s Vendetta Against the Austrian Royals”

Updated: January 28, 2019 |

In November, Washington & Jefferson College (W&J) Professor of Education James Longo released his book Hitler and the Habsburgs: The Fuhrer’s Vendetta Against the Austrian Royals with publisher Diversion Books.

Youth participation in elections has been spotty, but could this be changing?

Updated: October 12, 2018 |

Trent Somes, a sophomore majoring in political science and environmental studies, ran a write-in campaign among Washington & Jefferson College students and was elected to the Washington County Democratic Committee last spring.

W&J junior travels to Ghana to advocate against child marriage

Updated: September 25, 2018 |

Gabriella Faddool ’20 of Tobyhanna, Pa., traveled to Ghana during summer 2018 to investigate and advocate against child marriages happening in the country.

W&J senior boosts career in government with PA Department of Revenue internship

Updated: July 30, 2018 | Tagged:

Washington & Jefferson College (W&J) senior Tara O’Toole ’19 is getting a jump start on a career in government with a summer internship at the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue. 

Making the switch: W&J the right fit for transfer student

Updated: May 31, 2018 | Tagged:

Pursuing a bachelor’s degree is a journey—and it’s not always a straight path. It’s important for students to find the college that suits their needs, even if it’s not the institution where they began their education. 

W&J senior finds field experience with Pittsburgh Homeland Security

Updated: October 17, 2017 | Tagged:

Kira Baierl ’18 pushed for summer experience and found exactly what she was looking for in her internship with the Pittsburgh Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security. 

Brush with Royalty Gives Magellan Scholar the Trip of a Lifetime

Updated: April 19, 2017 | Tagged:

W&J junior Michaela Mulokey used he Magellan Project to study German castles.

W&J Students Promote Inclusivity Through Classes, Conversation

Updated: January 30, 2017 | Tagged: ,

W&J Students organized an open discussion forum following the presidential election to allow students to voice their opinions and hear from students on both sides of the issues.