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Wednesday, February 4, 2026

Westminster College English professor Dr. David Swerdlow has released a new poetry collection, “Empty the River,” which explores societal collapse in a fictional city ravaged by illness. He will read selections from the book at Westminster’s Bleasby Colloquium at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12, in the Berlin Lounge of the McKelvey Campus Center. 

Wednesday, February 4, 2026

Ellen (DeWeese) Politi ’17 always dreamed of a career in politics. We caught up with the busy borough manager to reflect on her career and educational journey, the mentors who encouraged her to follow her dreams, and how Westminster continues to be part of her life today.    
 

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

During the fall semester, Westminster College students from the Westminster Entrepreneurship Center (WEC) partnered with X32 Temple Canine Training to develop a digital platform aimed at expanding the company’s social media presence and increasing engagement.

Friday, January 23, 2026

The Westminster College Planetarium invites the community to explore the wonders of the universe this spring with three fulldome planetarium shows designed for audiences of all ages. 

Thursday, January 22, 2026

The doors of the Memorial Field House Natatorium have opened and closed thousands of times over the last half-century, but every echo of footsteps, every splash, every cheer has carried the same spirit: Titan pride.

Thursday, January 22, 2026

Last summer, Orrin Milcic didn’t just study history—he lived it. From cataloging artifacts and supporting museum events to learning the day-to-day realities of museum work (and even getting behind the wheel of a Model T), Milcic gained hands-on experience during an internship with the Antique Auto Museum in Hershey, Pa. The opportunity was made possible by the support of alumnus Jon Seltenheim ’75 and Westminster’s History Alumni Advisory Council. A senior history major with a minor in secondary education from Butler, Pa., Milcic is also a member of the Westminster men’s soccer team and serves as a representative on the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee. His experience reflects both his passion for history and his long-term goal of educating others.

Friday, January 9, 2026

A Westminster College student and faculty member teamed up to mentor nearly 150 ninth-grade girls during the Girls Engaging Mentors (GEM) event Dec. 16 at the Lawrence County Career and Technical Center.

Wednesday, January 7, 2026

When Bethany (Grubbs) Wentz graduated from Westminster in 2005, she carried with her a sense of calling to serve college students. Though her journey beyond Mother Fair unfolded in unexpected ways, the years that followed were rich with purpose, shaped by work in social services, the experience of raising six children, and faithful service in Honduras, where she helped establish a nonprofit dedicated to providing humanitarian programs for families and children. Nearly two decades later, those experiences and guided by faith, have brought Wentz back to Westminster. As assistant director of the TRIO Scholars Program, she now walks alongside students, offering support, encouragement, and opportunity as they navigate college life and prepare for the paths ahead.

Tuesday, January 6, 2026

Westminster College’s Foster Art Gallery will present “If I Could,” an exhibition of ceramic vessels and figurative sculpture by artist Leah Sydney, from Jan. 12 through Feb. 6.

Tuesday, January 6, 2026

Westminster College has named 361 students to the dean's list for the fall 2025 semester. The dean's list recognizes full-time undergraduate students who achieved a 3.6 GPA or higher in a minimum of 12 semester hours.