Washington & Jefferson College Dedicates Residence Hall to Ruth Riesenman
WASHINGTON, PA (November 14, 2024)—This fall, Washington & Jefferson College dedicated one of its residence halls to Dr. Ruth Riesenman, the first woman administrator. “Ruth devoted her career to helping students thrive,” stated Dr. Elizabeth MacLeod Walls, President. “The most fitting tribute to her unwavering commitment to students was to dedicate a place where students…
Washington & Jefferson College Announces Two New Varsity Sports
WASHINGTON, PA (September 25, 2024)—Washington & Jefferson College is excited to announce the addition of women’s wrestling and men’s volleyball to its NCAA Division III athletic department, increasing the number of NCAA varsity sport offerings to 28 (14 men, 14 women). Both teams are expected to begin their full competition varsity seasons during the 2026-27…
Washington & Jefferson College Receives Top 50 Rankings from U.S. News & World Report
WASHINGTON, PA (September 24, 2024)—Today, Washington & Jefferson College received two top 50 National Liberal Arts College rankings from U.S. News & World Report (USN&WR), earning 41st Best Value and 48th for Social Mobility. Ranked 90th National Liberal Arts College by USN&WR, the College also ranked in the top 255 for Economics Undergraduate Programs for…
W&J Names Vice President for Development and Alumni Engagement
WASHINGTON, PA (September 5, 2024)—Washington & Jefferson College announces Kerri Lacock, ’09, as Vice President for Development and Alumni Engagement. Lacock most recently served as the Associate Vice President of Alumni Engagement and Development for Washington & Jefferson College. Over the past 15 years, she has a proven track record of helping key donors fulfill…
Washington & Jefferson College Welcomes Largest Incoming Class in History
WASHINGTON, PA (August 22, 2024) – Washington & Jefferson College welcomes the largest incoming class since its founding in 1781. When classes begin next week, 473 new students will join the W&J community. This incoming class includes first-year, transfer, and graduate students poised to make their mark as they begin the next chapter of their…
Sterk ‘17 named 2024 ACLS Leading Edge Fellow
WASHINGTON, PA (June 11, 2024)—Dr. Emily Sterk ‘17 was recently named a 2024 American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) Leading Edge Fellow. The ACLS Leading Edge Fellowship Program, made possible by a grant from the Mellon Foundation, supports outstanding early-career Ph.D. students in the humanities and interpretive social sciences. Awardees take on two-year positions with…
Class of 2024 baseball graduates honored with special ceremony
WASHINGTON, PA (May 20, 2024)—Washington & Jefferson College (W&J) held a special Commencement Ceremony for the W&J baseball team graduates Monday morning in Old Main. The baseball team participated in the NCAA Division III Regional in Cortland, New York, over the weekend, preventing the seniors from attending the College’s 2024 Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May…
W&J Celebrates Class of 2024
WASHINGTON, PA (May 18, 2024)—Washington & Jefferson College (W&J) held its 225th Commencement Ceremony Saturday, May 18, in the James David Ross Family Recreation Center, honoring over 215 undergraduate and graduate students. Dr. Elizabeth Kiss, CEO of the Rhodes Trust and Warden of Rhodes House at the University of Oxford, delivered the Commencement Address. In…
Seven students honored as 2024 Rule, Hughes, Murphy Award recipients
WASHINGTON, PA (May 7, 2024)—Washington & Jefferson College (W&J) recently recognized the 2024 Rule, Hughes, Murphy Award recipients during a special ceremony for students and their families. This year’s recipients include Joshua Chambers, Alma Dardari, Faith Fetsko, Megan Joyce, Maria Paluda, Andrew Platt and Ethan Weismantle. Joshua Chambers Major: Computer and Information Studies Major Emphasis:…