Value and Outcomes – Washington & Jefferson College

The W&J Advantage

Together, we invest in the brightest, most academically accomplished students who have demonstrated strong, moral character, proven leadership ability, and active community service. These students, who represent diverse backgrounds and experiences, have the propensity to make a meaningful impact in the world as successful educators, entrepreneurs, researchers, business leaders, doctors, lawyers, and community leaders.

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You will THRIVE at W&J.

Each student will experience:

college through real-world experiences
hands-on leadership opportunities
highly customized academic curriculum

Our students are prepared to lead with integrity, confidence and practical experience.

Student Success Stories

We believe in a differentiated, outcome-based experience for every student. These are stories of what opportunities W&J students pursue after graduation.

Pinar started her time at W&J as an English major and was still studying in this program when she planned her Magellan. The flexibility to change paths at W&J is something Pinar appreciates, and she found that studying across disciplines is a valuable part of her College experience.

Pinar Garbioglu '22

Biochemistry, English

W&J senior Anna Higgins smiles with her saxaphone.

What or whom was your favorite class or professor? Why?

“Every class with the music department. After taking my first class, I immediately knew that I had picked the right major.”

Anna Higgins '22

Music

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W&J rising senior Julia Hurwitz stands outside of the University of Michigan's Social Minds Lab and gives two thumbs up.

“It’s been really cool working in a lab at a top research university,” Hurwitz said, noting that she mainly developed Qualtirx surveys and tested participants in her role, interacting with them in-person. “I’ve done research in the past…but it’s always been online. This is the first time I’ve been able to do something different.”

Julia Hurwitz '23

Psychology, Gender & Women's Studies

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W&J Junior Raheem Clemons sits with an admission counselor.

“The first couple of days there, it was like everyone was speaking a different language…but by the end, I felt like I could speak their language fluently,” Clemons said. “It brings a smile to my face, just thinking about how much I grew in such a short amount of time.”

Raheem Clemons '23

Business Administration, Computing & Information Studies

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W&J junior Holly Troesch smiles in front of a wooded backdrop.

“The German professors here at W&J are some of the best people you will ever meet, and they constantly go out of their way to make sure we succeed,” Troesch said, noting that German professors made both she and Luttringer aware of the DPA scholarships. “Dr. Michael Shaughnessy, Dr. Judith Atzler, and Professor Cathy Altmeyer have done an excellent job preparing me for this opportunity, and just being one out of five picked for this national scholarship…really makes me want to make the German Department proud.”

Holly Troesch '23

German, Biology

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W&J senior Maci Ward poses in her W&J Cheer uniform.

What or whom was your favorite class or professor? Why?

Dr. Fee! She is so supportive and understanding of her students. She truly is one of W&J’s finest professors. Her classes are always fun, interesting, and challenging.

Maci Ward '22

Psychology, English

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W&J junior Hannah Luttringer poses with arms crossed and smiles at the camera.

“I am very grateful,” she said. “Dr. Shaughnessy was the first German professor I had a class with at W&J, and he was the reason I became a German major. He saw more potential in my abilities, when it came to learning and using the German language, than I ever did myself.”

Hannah Luttringer '23

German, Mathematics

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The Franklin Magellan Award allowed me to pursue things that I had always hoped to do for a better future. It’s one of the reasons I chose to come to W&J.

Chynna Wilcox '20

Spanish

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Linh Hoang Tu Khuat eating ice cream at orientation

As an international student, Linh might have a faced a bigger adjustment coming to W&J College from Vietnam, but thanks to the care of the International Student Office, Linh felt welcomed from the first moment.

Linh Hoang Tu Khuat '23

Mathematics

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Rising senior Holly Troesch stands in blue, Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium shirt and holds a small owl.

“I want to incorporate educating the public about scientific topics,” she said, “so that our community can be more knowledgeable and aware of what’s happening around them. Everyone at W&J has encouraged me to do my best, chase what I love, and take risks. I am glad I took the advice because I am now confident that I can reach my goals!”

Holly Troesch '23

Biology, German

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