W&J professor shares insights into the remote workplace in new book
WASHINGTON, PA (Jan. 15, 2021)-One of the side effects of a global pandemic has given many of us a taste of remote work, but what does it truly mean to be a remote employee, and how does such a lifestyle impact an organization and its workers? The pair’s research takes a deep dive into the…
Chase Weiland ’20 named EVS Prize Winner for 2020-2021
WASHINGTON, PA (Dec. 15, 2020)—The Department of Environmental Studies has named Chase Weiland ’20 as the 2020 EVS Prize Winner. “The Environmental Studies Prize is awarded to a senior with at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA, who is in good standing with the College, and through a combination of coursework, course-related projects, extracurricular activities, and…
Five EVS Students Present Capstones During Zoom Q&A
WASHINGTON, PA (Dec. 14, 2020)—A virtual finals week calls for creative ways for students to share their capstone experiences. The Washington & Jefferson College (W&J) Environmental Studies Program did just that, sharing student capstone presentations on YouTube and hosting a Zoom Q&A on Dec. 8, 2020, for students to discuss their work with others in…
Recent Grad Success: Wes Pein ’16 to take on medicinal chemistry in role with Pfizer
WASHINGTON, PA (Dec. 1, 2020)—Wes Pein ’16 is taking on a lot of firsts. The Washington & Jefferson College graduate and current University of Michigan Ph.D. candidate is the first in his family to pursue a Ph.D., which he is on track to complete this academic year. He took his first steps toward activism in…
Meeting a Mentor: Brandon Marcucci ’21 finds opportunities through professor connection
WASHINGTON, PA (Nov. 18, 2020)—When Brandon Marcucci ’21 came to Washington & Jefferson College (W&J) as a freshman, he didn’t know how much he would accomplish. Now thanks to the consistent support of his advisor Jason Kilgore, Ph.D., and the wealth of opportunities presented at the College, Brandon can confidently take his next steps as…
Graduating with Honors: Nine Students Cap Off Senior Year Research with Virtual Presentations
Nine students completed Honors Projects in 2020.
Bioethics in Action: Andrea Fletcher ’10 develops digital tracking system to monitor COVID-19 in Malawi
Andrea Fletcher ’10 and a team develop digital tracking system to monitor COVID-19 in Malawi.
W&J to Dedicate Residence Hall to Dr. Walter Cooper, Distinguished Alumnus, Scientist, and Civil Rights Leader
Washington & Jefferson College will rename Beau Hall in honor of Dr. Walter Cooper ’50, a noted research scientist, steward of education, advocate for civil rights, and passionate supporter of his alma mater.
A Team Atmosphere Leads Biochemistry Major to Internship Success
WASHINGTON, PA (April 13, 2020)-As a Washington & Jefferson College (W&J) student, Brianna McGowan has interviewed and shadowed doctors in Nebraska and California to learn about Medicaid through the Magellan Project, worked as an intern in a top national reproductive technologies and infertility treatment research lab, learned about immigration issues and interacted with border security…
How to stay connected and avoid self-isolating while social distancing
Being at home and catching up on your latest shows is great, but after a few days, the couch might start to seem like a less and less fun way to spend your time. To help keep our minds sharp and our emotions regulated, we need social contact-and that goes beyond scrolling through your Instagram…
