
W&J announces Spring 2022 Dean’s List Students
WASHINGTON, PA (June 30, 2022)—Each session, the Office of Academic Affairs compiles a list of full-time students whose grade point averages for the previous session were 3.50 or higher, based upon a minimum of three courses and exclusive of those taken pass/fail. Those students make up the semesterly Dean’s List…

First-Generation American Enjoys Presidential Success at W&J
WASHINGTON, PA (June 21, 2022) – As a first-generation American, Krissy Horissian ‘22 encountered many challenges, but her dedication and perseverance led to her presidential success at W&J. Horissian, a communication arts major, came to W&J without the extended family support or the connections that many local college students have. “One of the most difficult…

W&J alumni receive Fulbright awards; continue College legacy with Fulbright Program
WASHINGTON, PA (June 15, 2022)—Two Presidents have been selected as 2021-22 Fulbright Scholars, continuing Washington & Jefferson College’s nearly ten-year relationship with the Fulbright Program.

Channeling success: communication arts major develops social media strategy in summer internship
WASHINGTON, PA (June 9, 2022)—Rising senior Grace DePaul has found the perfect platform for success.

Recent alumna turns pre-pandemic plans into post-production projects; premiers first films at W&J
WASHINGTON, PA (June 6, 2022)—Recent W&J alumna Rosa Messersmith ’22 is not throwing away her shot. Or rather, her many shots, clips, and reels.

W&J Psychology Professor Uses Research to Enhance the Student Experience
WASHINGTON, PA (June 3, 2022) – Hannah K. Bradshaw, Ph.D., assistant professor of psychology at Washington & Jefferson College, is using her recent research to benefit her students. As an evolutionary psychologist, Bradshaw focuses her research on social cognition, and more specifically, the relationship dynamics among women and between women and men. “My research is…

W&J Senior Takes Artistic Talents to Atlanta for Magellan Project
WASHINGTON, PA (June 1, 2022) – Samantha Sonnet ‘22 took her artistic talents to Atlanta, GA, during the 2022 spring semester for her Magellan project. Sonnet’s original Magellan project was to study art in Italy and Greece, but the pandemic and subsequent international travel restrictions unfortunately forced her to modify her proposal. “I learned that…

Success in a Pinch: English major earns prominent poetry prize
WASHINGTON, PA (May 31, 2022)—Recent W&J alum Adia Muhammad ’22 is proving that a penchant for poetry can really pay off.