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W&J senior Jillian Curtis stands and smiles in front of trees.

Magellan Project takes political science major south to study slavery

Updated: October 14, 2022 | Tagged: , , , , ,

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.

Recent W&J alumnus Jeffrey Seabury, Jr. '22 stands atop a mountain in Alaska during his Magellan Project.

Recent alumnus explores Alaska with 2022 Magellan Project

Updated: June 13, 2022 | Tagged: , , , , , ,

WASHINGTON, PA (June 13, 2022)—Recent alumnus Jeffrey Seabury, Jr. ’22 is reaching new heights with W&J’s Magellan Project.

Magellan Scholar Takes a Hike Into Physical Therapy Career

Updated: July 26, 2016 | Tagged: , ,

Ashton Grimm ’18 used her 2016 Magellan Project to hike part of the Pacific Crest Trail and study muscle fatigue.

Biology Major Pursues Cultural Passion through Magellan Project

Updated: August 27, 2015 | Tagged: ,

A sense personal agency, adventure and cultural appreciation led W&J’s Tina Lee ’16 to spend her summer traveling through China.

Chernobyl Site Becomes Summer Classroom for Magellan Scholar

Updated: August 6, 2015 | Tagged: ,

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

Updated: July 23, 2015 | Tagged: ,

A chance encounter with Uruguay’s beloved former president Jose Mujica was the highlight of Elizabeth Bean’s Magellan Project experience.

Magellan Scholar Embarks on Unique Culture Study in Turkey, Spain

Updated: January 27, 2015 | Tagged: ,

Aaron Walayat ’16 traveled to Spain, Turkey and Morocco to study Muslim culture and architecture for his second Magellan Project.