Ronald D. Snee ’63, Ph.D., Recognized as 2020 Entrepreneur of the Year
Ronald D. Snee ’63, Ph.D., founder and president of Snee Associates, LLC, was recognized as Entrepreneur of the Year at W&J College.
Prez Tech Challenge: Podcasting the Cultural Edge
WASHINGTON, PA (Feb. 3, 2020)—Looking at a national media landscape that seems defined by divisive arguments rather than productive conversation, students in Dr. Stevie Berberick’s COM 391 Audio/Radio/Podcasting class developed a simple goal: show how to engage ideological differences in an informed and respectful way, and use storytelling to do it. The class – which…
W&J students use time between terms to get acquainted with medical professionals
WASHINGTON, PA (Jan. 24, 2020)—Between the fall and spring semesters, Washington & Jefferson College (W&J) students find ways to get ahead. During JayTerm, a two-week optional study period in which the College offers courses on campus and abroad, a group of underclassmen explored their options for the future in Professor of Biology Dr. Ron Bayline’s…
W&J Professor, Students Part of Project Recognized by USDA Forest Service as 2019 Research Highlight
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service has recognized the work of a team of scientists and foresters that includes a W&J professor and students as one of its 2019 research highlights.
W&J Recognized Nationally Among Institutions with Best Financial Aid, Lowest Student Loan Default Rates
LendEDU has recognized W&J among institutions nationally with the best financial aid and lowest student loan default rates.
W&J College Professor to Perform Original Film Scores for Classic Silent Films
Kyle Simpson, D.M.A. and his chamber orchestra will perform Simpson’s original film scores live to a screening of Georges Méliès’ two most famous silent films.
Prez Tech Challenge: Class Takes A Closer Look at the History of W&J through Photos
WASHINGTON, PA (Jan. 2, 2020)—Move over, 10-year-challenge. A class of first year students at Washington & Jefferson College (W&J) created a website of photos highlighting and recreating moments from W&J’s history that outdo anything you’ve seen on social media. Assistant Professor of Physics Cory Christenson’s first year seminar (FYS) students in his course “Origins of…
PrezTech Challenge: Transforming Environmental Data into Music
WASHINGTON, PA (Jan. 2, 2020)—Elements of Southwestern Pennsylvania nature became music compositions this fall, with the help of technology and a class of creative Washington & Jefferson (W&J) students. Students in Professor of Music Mark Swift’s “Music and the Natural Environment” class gathered water quality data from Mingo Creek in Mingo Creek County Park and…
Holiday traditions are a highlight of fall semester
WASHINGTON, PA (Dec. 19, 2019) – It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Each year, Washington & Jefferson College (W&J) hosts multiple events to get students into the holiday spirit and provide the comforts of home. Check out five of our favorites! President’s Ornament Signing and Tree Lighting The season starts with an ornament-signing…
W&J history class creates exhibit based on veteran interviews
WASHINGTON, PA (Dec. 12, 2019)—History students at Washington & Jefferson College (W&J) found great teachers outside the classroom in local Vietnam War veterans, whose stories are now part of an exhibit at the Clark Family Library. This semester, the students in Assistant Professor of History David Kieran’s HIS 337 Course, “The US War in Vietnam,”…
