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W&J receives $100,000 Gladys Brooks Foundation grant to create new Center for World Languages and Cultures

Updated: August 4, 2022 | Tagged: , ,

WASHINGTON, PA (August 4, 2022)—The Gladys Brooks Foundation, a New York-based foundation, recently awarded a $100,000 grant to the Department of Modern Languages at Washington & Jefferson College to create a new Center for World Languages and Cultures (CWLC).

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W&J Launches Joint Program in Actuarial Science with RMU

Updated: July 26, 2022 | Tagged: , , ,

WASHINGTON, PA (July 26, 2022) – Washington & Jefferson College is proud to partner with Robert Morris University for a new joint program in actuarial science. The 3+2 program will allow students to earn two degrees in five years, including a Bachelor of Arts in mathematics at W&J and a Bachelor of Science in actuarial…

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W&J Elects New Trustees and First Woman Chair

Updated: July 20, 2022 | Tagged: , , , ,

WASHINGTON, PA (July 19, 2022) – Washington & Jefferson College has named Donna Grier ’80 as chair of its board of trustees, the first woman elected to the position. The College also has added Robert Howard ’87 and Mary Massie-Story ’91, M.D., as its newest trustees. Grier assumes the role of chair after serving on…

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Careers founded here: W&J receives national recognition for career development

Updated: June 30, 2022 | Tagged: , , , , , , ,

WASHINGTON, PA (June 30, 2022)—Washington & Jefferson College has been recognized for its exemplary commitment to career development by Colleges of Distinction (COD)—a national organization that recognizes distinguished institutions for student engagement, teaching, community, and outcomes.

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

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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. 

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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.

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Student research project culminates in “Dynamic Decades” exhibit, reveals College and community history

Updated: May 4, 2022 | Tagged: , , , , , , , ,

WASHINGTON, PA (May 4, 2022)—A year-long research project conducted by Washington & Jefferson College students, faculty, and staff will be on display this week when the exhibit Dynamic Decades: W&J and the City of Washington in the Midst of Social Change opens May 5 on the first floor of Clark Family Library.

Old Main as seen from a drone view on the campus of Washington & Jefferson College in May 2018.

W&J celebrates student accomplishments at 2022 Honors Convocation

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WASHINGTON, PA (April 22, 2022)—On April 21, Washington and Jefferson College hosted its 2022 Honors Convocation in First Presbyterian Church.

W&J College Appoints Dr. Tracey Sheetz Vice President for Enrollment Management

Updated: April 28, 2022 | Tagged: , , ,

WASHINGTON, PA (April 28, 2022) – After a national search, Washington & Jefferson College (W&J) welcomes Dr. Tracey Sheetz as the Vice President for Enrollment Management. Sheetz comes to W&J with more than 30 years of experience in marketing, strategy, leadership and management, all with a focus on education. She has spent the majority of…