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…
W&J announces 2024 commencement and baccalaureate speakers
WASHINGTON, PA (April 30)—Washington & Jefferson College (W&J) will hold its annual Commencement Exercises Saturday, May 18, at 10 a.m. in the James David Ross Family Recreation Center. A Baccalaureate Service will occur Friday, May 17, at 5:30 p.m. at the Church of the Covenant. Dr. Elizabeth Kiss, CEO of the Rhodes Trust, will deliver…
W&J recognizes students at annual Honors Convocation
WASHINGTON, PA (April 22, 2024)—Washington & Jefferson College (W&J) held its annual Honors Convocation Thursday, April 18, at First Presbyterian Church to recognize students who have earned various academic, leadership and service awards throughout the 2023-24 academic year. Click here to watch the entire ceremony. Awards categories included Departmental and Book Prizes, Academic Prizes and…
Dr. Elizabeth MacLeod Walls named 14th President of Washington & Jefferson College
WASHINGTON, PA (February 27, 2024) – The Board of Trustees of Washington & Jefferson College (W&J) today announced Elizabeth MacLeod Walls, Ph.D., will become the College’s fourteenth president. A bold and strategic leader, Dr. MacLeod Walls currently serves as the president of William Jewell College in Liberty, Missouri. She will succeed Dr. John C. Knapp,…
Engaged citizenship the theme of 7th annual Symposium on Democracy
WASHINGTON, PA (February 26, 2024) – Washington & Jefferson College’s (W&J) 2024 Symposium on Democracy centered around the theme, “Stepping Up: Being an Informed, Involved and Impactful Citizen,” aiming to showcase how highly engaged citizens can impact the world positively and drive meaningful change. Held annually in February during the week of Presidents Day, the…
W&J welcomes new students for the spring semester
WASHINGTON, PA (January 31, 2024) – Washington & Jefferson College (W&J) officially welcomed 19 students Tuesday, Jan. 23, with a special Matriculation Ceremony in Old Main with President Dr. John C. Knapp presiding. The incoming group includes two international students – one from Germany and the other from the Netherlands. The rest of the group…
W&J announces Fall 2023 Dean’s List
Washington, PA (January 26, 2023) – Washington & Jefferson College (W&J) recently released the Dean’s List for the fall 2023 semester. The Dean’s List comprises full-time students who achieve a GPA of 3.5 or higher. Students on the fall 2023 Dean’s List include: Name Hometown Alex Acosta Acworth, GA Connor Adams Davidsville, PA Mackenzie Adams…
2024 Symposium on Democracy keynote speakers announced
WASHINGTON, PA (January 17, 2024) – Washington & Jefferson College (W&J) has announced that Rosa Clemente and Dr. David Siegel will serve as the keynote speakers for the 2024 Symposium on Democracy Wednesday, Feb. 21. Each will offer an address during a lunchtime keynote session titled “Agency for the Common Good: How Individuals, Social Movements…
Washington & Jefferson College Announces $50 Million Gift to Establish Endowed Scholarship Fund for Regional Students with Financial Need
Washington, PA (October 11, 2023) – Washington & Jefferson College (W&J) today announced it will receive a transformational gift of approximately $50 million to support student scholarships – the largest philanthropic donation to the College in its 242-year history and one of the largest ever to a liberal arts college in the United States. The…
Edwards named to launch and lead W&J’s BSN Program
WASHINGTON, PA (October 3, 2023) – Washington & Jefferson College has appointed Dr. Linda Edwards as professor and chair of nursing. Dr. Edwards will lead the College’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Program. Taught in partnership with Washington Health System, the program will enroll the first group of students in the fall of 2024….