News Archive

Wednesday, July 2, 2025

Eleven students from Westminster College’s Environmental Analysis course teamed up with the Slippery Rock Watershed Coalition (SRWC) during the spring 2025 semester to assess the effectiveness of a passive treatment system for abandoned mine drainage (AMD) at the Erico Bridge site.

Tuesday, July 1, 2025

Westminster College’s Strathgheny School of Scottish Fiddling will host two public concerts on Monday, July 7, and Friday, July 11, at the New Wilmington Borough Amphitheater located in the New Wilmington Borough Park off of Beechwood Avenue in New Wilmington, Pa.

Tuesday, July 1, 2025

Westminster College rising senior Shannon Witkouski is one of just six students selected for the College’s prestigious Summer Research Fellowship—now in its ninth consecutive year. A double major in music education and performance from Beaver, Pa., Witkouski is exploring the intersection of technology and the arts in her research project, “AI-Assisted Composition for Bands and Orchestra: Enhancing or Replacing Creativity?” under the mentorship of Dr. Dan Perttu, professor of music. 

Monday, June 16, 2025

Community members are invited to connect with the people and resources of Westminster College on Small Town Saturdays this summer on the third Saturday of June, July, and August.  

Monday, June 16, 2025

For Westminster College first-year student Stephan Gibson, joining the Speech and Debate Society was a leap into the unknown. The strategic communication and social media major from New Castle, Pa., had never competed in speech or debate before arriving on campus. His only experience with public speaking came from performing in his high school theater program and occasionally teaching at his local church.

Wednesday, June 11, 2025

The Clarence and Mary Ann Harms Center for the Environment (HCfE) at Westminster College has earned Pennsylvania’s highest environmental honor—the 2025 Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence—for turning a beehive into a hub of innovation.

Wednesday, June 11, 2025

Westminster College has once again been named a 2025-2026 College of Distinction, recognized for offering a transformative undergraduate experience and its commitment to engaged, experiential education. The College also earned additional distinctions for excellence in its business, education and nursing programs.

Wednesday, June 11, 2025

Westminster College Athletics welcomes back two of its own: Ryan Francis ’15 and David Richards ’09, who are returning to campus as head coaches. After making their mark on the field and on the court as student-athletes, Francis and Richards are now stepping up to lead the next generation of Titans, bringing their love for the game — and for their alma mater — full circle. Whether you're meeting them for the first time or just catching up, here are some fun facts about the newest Titan coaches.

Tuesday, June 10, 2025

Grab your lawn chairs, pack a picnic basket and get ready for a star-spangled summer evening as Westminster College hosts the 34th annual family-friendly Independence Day celebration on Thursday, July 3, at Brittain Lake on Westminster’s campus.

Monday, June 9, 2025

The Westminster College Drinko Center for Undergraduate Research has awarded six student-faculty research teams for the ninth consecutive Summer Research Fellowship program.