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Saturday, May 9, 2026

Westminster College awarded degrees to 249 students during its 172nd Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 9, in the Will W. Orr Auditorium on the College’s campus.

Thursday, April 30, 2026

The Westminster College School of Music will host a spring gala concert featuring the Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band and a special alumni wind ensemble performance at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 2, in the Will W. Orr Auditorium. 

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

A newly published study from Westminster College sheds light on how combining time in nature with mindfulness practices can meaningfully improve emotional well-being.

Monday, April 27, 2026

The Westminster College Symphony Orchestra will present its annual spring concert, “Romanze,” on Friday, May 1, at 7:30 p.m. in Will W. Orr Auditorium. 

Monday, April 27, 2026

At Westminster, Shawn’s music track allowed him to focus intensively on the oboe while also exploring multiple woodwinds—an experience that led to his acceptance to Belmont University’s College of Music & Performing Arts, where he is pursuing a master’s degree in multiple woodwinds. Through his minor in Professional Communication and Leadership, Shawn also gained valuable experience in leadership strategies and practical skills that continue to benefit him throughout his graduate studies and beyond.

Monday, April 27, 2026

Westminster College is redefining alumni engagement with the introduction of “Claire,” a virtual engagement officer (VEO) designed to foster more meaningful, individualized connections across its global alumni community.     

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Westminster College sociology and criminal justice professor Dr. Jamie Chapman will serve as a panelist for Nova Campfire’s “Neurodiversity and Just Societies: Rethinking Difference, Responsibility and Human Dignity” at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 23, in a virtual session.  

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Westminster College has awarded $1,710,000 in merit-based scholarships to nine incoming first-year students for the upcoming academic year, recognizing academic achievement, leadership and demonstrated potential for success across a range of academic disciplines.

Monday, April 20, 2026

Alumni Will ’53 and Carol Jean (Young) ’62 Maurer have committed another gift of more than $1 million to Westminster College to support academic programming, strengthen student opportunities and enhance their longstanding scholarship at the College.

Thursday, April 16, 2026

Westminster College’s School of Music will present the choral concert “I’ll Sing On” at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 19, in Wallace Memorial Chapel.