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.
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.
Biology Major Pursues Cultural Passion through Magellan Project
A sense personal agency, adventure and cultural appreciation led W&J’s Tina Lee ’16 to spend her summer traveling through China.
Magellan Scholar Takes a Hike Into Physical Therapy Career
Ashton Grimm ’18 used her 2016 Magellan Project to hike part of the Pacific Crest Trail and study muscle fatigue.
Recent alumnus explores Alaska with 2022 Magellan Project
WASHINGTON, PA (June 13, 2022)—Recent alumnus Jeffrey Seabury, Jr. ’22 is reaching new heights with W&J’s Magellan Project.
Magellan Project takes political science major south to study slavery
WASHINGTON, PA (October 14, 2022)—Wanting to know more about the systems that shaped the south, W&J senior Jillian Curtis pushed past the Mason-Dixon line and developed a Magellan Project to study slavery.
Accounting for student success: W&J junior completes summer internship at KPMG
WASHINGTON, PA (September 16, 2022)—W&J junior Ryan Coughenour may not be an acrobat, but after this summer, he knows how to balance the books.
Making a state-ment: environmental studies major uncovers career possibilities in state park internship
WASHINGTON, PA (September 27, 2022)—After spending semesters studying in historic structures and cozy classrooms, W&J senior Stephanie Shugerman decided to take her learning outdoors.
Gallery: Employers, alumni, and students turn out for Career & Internship Fair
WASHINGTON, PA (October 3, 2022)—W&J Presidents of the past and present joined employers last month for W&J’s first-ever Career & Internship Fair.