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Friday, July 10, 2026

Westminster College has been named a 2026-2027 College of Distinction for the fifth consecutive year, earning national recognition as a Best Private College in the U.S., a Best College for Transfer Students and a Pennsylvania College of Distinction. The College also received program-specific honors for excellence in business, education and nursing.

Friday, July 10, 2026

The Westminster College campus has been bustling with activity this summer as physical plant crews and contractors complete a variety of projects to enhance academic, athletic and residential facilities before students return for the start of the fall semester.

Wednesday, July 8, 2026

Five Westminster College students presented original literary research and creative writing at the Sigma Tau Delta International Convention held in March in New Orleans, with two students earning Convention Paper Awards for their presentations.

Wednesday, July 8, 2026

Thursday, July 2, 2026

Westminster College has promoted Jessica Shelenberger to associate dean for student success, recognizing her leadership in expanding academic support programs and creating innovative initiatives that help students thrive.

Monday, June 29, 2026

Dr. Jamie McMinn, professor of psychology at Westminster College, has been appointed to two national leadership positions that will help shape psychology education for high school and undergraduate students across the country.

Friday, June 26, 2026

Westminster College will host its annual Summer Carillon Concert Series featuring four accomplished guest carillonneurs performing on the College’s 42-bell Duff-Armington Memorial Carillon on select Friday afternoons in July and August.

Thursday, June 25, 2026

Nursing majors Faith Jones and Ashley DeCarbo were recently inducted into the UPMC Jameson School of Nursing National Honor Society. 

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

For the 10th consecutive year, the Westminster College Drinko Center for Undergraduate Research has awarded Summer Research Fellowships to student-faculty research teams.

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

The Broadcasting Education Association (BEA) nationally recognized Westminster College among its Top 100 Schools for 2026.