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Wednesday, August 26, 2026

When the curtain rises on the Youngstown Playhouse production of “In the Heights” this week, Westminster College Lecturer of Spanish Meirel Rodríguez-Febus will see her professional expertise—and a little bit of her own family—reflected on stage.

Tuesday, August 25, 2026

The Foster Art Gallery and the Department of English and Visual Arts at Westminster College will host a gallery reception to celebrate the current exhibition “Elegy,” by mixed media artist and landscape painter Lindsay DeLullo of Poland, Ohio. The reception will be held at 11:40 a.m., Monday, Aug. 31, in the Foster Art Gallery in Patterson Hall.  

Monday, August 24, 2026

Kamryn Taylor, a senior English major from Erie, Pa., spent her summer researching how Indigenous people in the American West are portrayed and represented in western media. Taylor was one of 10 students selected for Westminster College’s 10th annual Summer Research Fellowship. Taylor worked with Dr. Trisha Cowen, associate professor of English, on her project, “‘War Was Always Here’: A Study of Brutality and Dispossession in Southwestern American Literature.” 

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

At Westminster, Chloe discovered that her path to law school could begin with something she already loved: English. Through her studies, involvement in the Student Government Association and Phi Mu Sorority, an honors research project, and opportunities to explore political science and legal studies, she developed the skills and confidence to pursue a future in law. This fall, she will continue that journey at Duquesne University School of Law.

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Emily Marchlewski, a senior biochemistry major from Lower Burrell, Pa., was one of 10 students selected for Westminster College’s 10th annual Summer Research Fellowship. Marchlewski worked with chemistry professor Dr. Pete Smith on her project, “Extraction of Rare Earth Elements from Industrial Waste Products.”

Tuesday, August 18, 2026

Westminster College is preparing to welcome its largest incoming class in nearly a decade, and the 393 new students arriving on campus this week bring notable academic strength with them.

Wednesday, August 5, 2026

David Jamieson '17 initially came to Westminster to play football and entered as an undecided student. Through the influence and mentorship of Professor Jesse Ligo, he chose to pursue an accounting degree, eventually leading him to an alumni connection that set him on a professional path to a successful career.

Thursday, July 30, 2026

Season kicks off Sept. 26 with Three Dog Night

The Westminster College Celebrity Series has announced its 2026-2027 season, featuring legendary rock band Three Dog Night, London’s acclaimed Barricade Boys, the holiday harmonies of Under the Streetlamp, the high-energy dance spectacle The StepCrew and a tribute to Sir Paul McCartney starring Tony Kishman.

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

Dr. Kathy Brittain Richardson, president of Westminster College, has announced her retirement effective on June 30, 2027. Richardson has served as Westminster’s 15th president since 2016. 

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.