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Wednesday, September 9, 2026

Rising senior Nolan Martin, a senior honors student and biology major from Wexford, Pa., spent his summer investigating how the products created when enzymes break down a common type of plastic may affect the health and development of zebrafish. He was one of 10 students selected for Westminster College’s 10th annual Summer Research Fellowship. Martin conducted his research “Impact of Enzymatic PET Breakdown Products on Zebrafish Health,” under the guidance of Associate Professor of Biology Dr. Marosh Furimsky. 
 
Martin’s motivation for the project grew from his curiosity about the relationship between people and the environment and how plastic products affect our lives. His research investigates the safety of products created through a method of remediating a specific type of microplastics called polyethylene terephthalate (PET). He studied how two enzymes, PETase and MHETase, break down PET plastics into smaller chemicals and how those chemicals interact with their environment, including whether they are harmful to developing embryos and larvae. A lack of research in the field, combined with his previous lab work with zebrafish,  contributed to his interest in the topic.

Thursday, September 3, 2026

Student outcomes and service emerged as standout measures for Westminster College in Washington Monthly’s 2026 “Best Colleges for Your Tuition (and Tax) Dollars” rankings, released Aug. 31, with the College placing among the top third of Northeast institutions in both categories.

Wednesday, September 2, 2026

Iconic American band Three Dog Night will perform its chart-topping hits during Westminster College Celebrity Series’ season opener at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, in Orr Auditorium on the College’s campus. 

Wednesday, September 2, 2026

Katee (Raible) Monahan '13 came to Westminster College drawn to its welcoming community, small class sizes, and strong sense of connection. Today, Katee is a Partner at Louis Plung & Company, LLP, where she advises clients across a variety of industries. For Katee, Westminster provided more than an academic foundation; it gave her the confidence, relationships, and values to pursue ambitious goals and continue making an impact in her career, family, and community and most importantly, the importance of being your own cheerleader. Read on to see how that lesson shaped her success.

Tuesday, September 1, 2026

Nathan Barber, a junior biochemistry major from Grove City, Pa., spent his summer researching how the protein osteocalcin adheres to bone minerals. Barber was one of 10 students selected for Westminster College’s 10th annual Summer Research Fellowship. Taylor worked with Dr. Erin Wilson, associate professor of chemistry, on his project, “Examining the Structure of Osteocalcin Under Physiologically-Accurate Conditions.” 

Monday, August 31, 2026

Friday, August 28, 2026

From the Westminster College Parent Blog · Author: Lana Whitehead, Vice President for Enrollment Management Reading time: about 6 minutes 

Friday, August 28, 2026

From the Westminster College Parent Blog · [Author: Lana Whitehead, Vice President for Enrollment Management] Reading time: about 4 minutes 

Friday, August 28, 2026

What began as a transformative experience for Zachary Kovell as a high school student came full circle this summer when the Westminster College sophomore returned to the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) National Student Leadership Summit—this time as one of just eight college facilitators selected from across the nation.

Friday, August 28, 2026

From the Westminster College Parent Blog · [Caitlin DeSantis Rozzi, Associate Director, Admissions], Office of Admissions Reading time: about 4 minutes