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David Horst Lehman earns Hoon Award at Westminster College

Monday, February 16, 2026

Dr. David Horst Lehman, assistant professor of history at Westminster College, has received the Hoon Award to support his research during the current academic year.

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Titan Theatre Group presents ‘Big Fish: The Musical’

Thursday, February 12, 2026

The Titan Theatre Group at Westminster College will present “Big Fish: The Musical,” a heartfelt and visually stunning Broadway musical, at the Beeghly Theater in Westminster's Patterson Hall beginning Friday, Feb. 20.

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Neuroscience students present honors defenses

Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Two Westminster College neuroscience majors presented their honors thesis defenses to peers and faculty during the College’s capstone presentations in early December, concluding their undergraduate work before graduating later that month. Abigail Guiste and Allison Cline conducted their projects with support from grants awarded by Westminster’s Drinko Center for Undergraduate Research.

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STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: Ben Kelly ’26

Tuesday, February 10, 2026

From the fairways of Ontario to the airwaves of Westminster, Ben Kelly has made an outsized impact on campus. A senior marketing and professional sales major from St. Catherines, Ontario, Canada, Ben was originally recruited to Westminster for golf—but quickly found his stride beyond the course. Drawn to the College’s small-campus feel and hands-on “Pracademic” approach, he has embraced every opportunity available, emerging as a standout voice in the Titan broadcasting department while building real-world experience that aligns with his passion for sports and marketing.

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Dance Theatre presents disco-inspired Spring Showcase

Thursday, February 5, 2026

The Westminster College Dance Theatre invites the campus community and the public to step back into the glittering world of 1970s disco with its annual Spring Showcase, “Dance Theatre Gets Down Tonight.” Performances will take place at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13, and 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, in Orr Auditorium on the College’s campus.

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U.S. News recognizes Westminster's online master’s programs

Wednesday, February 4, 2026

Westminster College has earned national recognition in the U.S. News & World Report 2026 Best Online Programs rankings, with its online Master of Education (M.Ed.) and Master of Business Administration (MBA) programs both recognized among online graduate offerings nationwide.

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Westminster English professor reads published poetry collection at campus event

Wednesday, February 4, 2026

Westminster College English professor Dr. David Swerdlow has released a new poetry collection, “Empty the River,” which explores societal collapse in a fictional city ravaged by illness. He will read selections from the book at Westminster’s Bleasby Colloquium at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12, in the Berlin Lounge of the McKelvey Campus Center. 

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ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: Ellen (DeWeese) Politi '17

Wednesday, February 4, 2026

Ellen (DeWeese) Politi ’17 always dreamed of a career in politics. We caught up with the busy borough manager to reflect on her career and educational journey, the mentors who encouraged her to follow her dreams, and how Westminster continues to be part of her life today.    
 

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WEC students develop digital platform for area canine training business

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

During the fall semester, Westminster College students from the Westminster Entrepreneurship Center (WEC) partnered with X32 Temple Canine Training to develop a digital platform aimed at expanding the company’s social media presence and increasing engagement.

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Westminster Planetarium announces three spring shows

Friday, January 23, 2026

The Westminster College Planetarium invites the community to explore the wonders of the universe this spring with three fulldome planetarium shows designed for audiences of all ages. 

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