W&J Prepares for Dynamic New Group of Magellan Scholars
Learn more about W&J’s one-of-a-kind Magellan Project.
Magellan Scholar Heads to NYC for Internship With Tiffany & Co.
Bailey Murdick ’16 received the Franklin Magellan award, allowing her to take on an internship at Tiffany & Co. in New York City.
Magellan Leads Economics Major to ‘Grace Effect’ in Monaco
Courtney Brennan ’16 visited Monaco to research the legacy of actress Grace Kelly and her extensive philanthropic work.
Magellan Scholar Earns Place on Research Team at Renowned French University
Blynn Shideler ’18 spent his summer as the youngest and only international intern working with the Cognition and Action Group (COGNAC-G) at the renowned Université Paris Descartes in Paris.
Chernobyl Site Becomes Summer Classroom for Magellan Scholar
Many see Chernobyl as a place to avoid, but W&J student Davy Oliverio ’18 saw a perfect research opportunity.
Magellan Project Leads Student to Chance Meeting with President of Uruguay
A chance encounter with Uruguay’s beloved former president Jose Mujica was the highlight of Elizabeth Bean’s Magellan Project experience.
Record Number of Magellan Students Embark on Summer Journeys
A group of 68 Washington & Jefferson College (W&J) students will complete Magellan Projects this summer in 35 countries and in a variety of unique areas of study.
Magellan Scholar Visits the ‘Happiest Country in the World’
Washington & Jefferson College (W&J) student Megan Barclay ’15 spent three weeks doing research in the summer of 2015 in the happiest: Denmark.
Magellan Scholar Embarks on Unique Culture Study in Turkey, Spain
Aaron Walayat ’16 traveled to Spain, Turkey and Morocco to study Muslim culture and architecture for his second Magellan Project.
Magellan Leads W&J Senior to Unique Project in The Gambia
Miriam Beavers ‘15 spent the summer of 2014 in The Gambia immersing herself in the lifestyle of local women farmers, who are experts at living off of the land.
