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Percussion Ensemble concert to feature world premiere

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

The Westminster College Percussion Ensemble will present its Spring Concert at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 9, in Will W. Orr Auditorium.

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Westminster awarded $40K It’s On Us PA grant

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Westminster College has been awarded a $40,000 It’s On Us PA grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Education to support ongoing efforts to prevent campus sexual assault and enhance resources for survivors.

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Westminster professors explore what it means to be a ‘Swiftie’

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

The term “Swiftie” may have started in the music world, but it’s now earning attention in academic circles. At Westminster College, professors Dr. Jamie Chapman and Dr. James Rhoads are exploring what it means to claim an identity that has become a global label for fans of pop star Taylor Swift. 

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ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: Kirsten (Pealstrom) Colen '84

Friday, March 20, 2026

Q & A with Kirsten Colen, a 1984 computer science graduate from Charlottesville, VA:

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Westminster College to host ‘Be Kind Day’ honoring Fred Rogers on March 20

Thursday, March 19, 2026

Westminster College’s School of Education will host a full day of activities celebrating kindness and the legacy of Fred Rogers on Friday, March 20, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. The event,“Be Kind Day,” commemorates Rogers’ birthday and his enduring message of compassion, curiosity and care for others.

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Westminster’s Celebrity Series presents Three American Troubadours concert highlighting Taylor, Simon and King

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Westminster College’s Celebrity Series continues the season with “Three American  Troubadours,” a concert celebrating the music of James Taylor, Carly Simon and Carole King at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 28, in Orr Auditorium. 

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Westminster College Wind Ensemble to present spring concert

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

The Westminster College Wind Ensemble will present its spring concert, “Optimism,” at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 20, in the Will W. Orr Auditorium on the College’s campus.

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ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: Alyjah McHugh ’25

Monday, March 16, 2026

At Westminster, getting involved made all the difference for Alyjah. From hosting the Skinny on Westminny to playing on the volleyball team to competing with the Speech and Debate team, she made the most of every opportunity on campus. Those experiences helped her build the confidence, leadership, and professional skills that launched her career as a Treasury Analyst at Propelis—proving that saying "yes" to involvement at Westminster can open doors in ways you might never expect.

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Author Brenda Tate to present memoir at Westminster College

Friday, March 13, 2026

Westminster College will host Brenda Tate, author of the memoir “Journal of a Black Woman in Blue: Navigating Abuse, Addiction, Racism and Sobriety,” at 5:30 p.m. Monday, March 23, in the Dietz Sullivan Lecture Hall in Hoyt Science Center on the College’s campus.

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