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Smartphone moviemaking workshop set for Sept. 28

Friday, September 6, 2024

Westminster College’s School of Communication invites community members to its Smartphone Moviemaking Workshop on Saturday, Sept. 28, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Dietz Sullivan Hall in Hoyt Science Center.

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Planetarium sets shows for fall 2024

Friday, September 6, 2024

The Westminster College Planetarium will present four different shows this fall semester in its full-dome theater in the Hoyt Science Center.

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SUMMER RESEARCH FELLOW: Sydney Rensel ’25

Thursday, September 5, 2024

Senior Sydney Rensel ’25 was one of 10 students granted a 2024 Summer Research Fellowship at Westminster College. Rensel, an English major from Evans City, Pa., spent her summer months working on her project, “Hidden Casualties of War: How Anti-War Novels Highlight the Unseen Casualties of War.” She conducted her research with guidance from Dr. Robert Craven ’13, assistant professor of English. Rensel is president of the English honors society Sigma Tau Delta and is a member of the Kappa Delta sorority. She is also active in Book Club and the Sexuality and Gender Alliance club (SAGA) on campus.  

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Slezak '87 returns to lead the football broadcast team

Thursday, September 5, 2024

Westminster College alumnus Mark Slezak ’87 returns to the Titan television broadcast booth this fall as the “Voice of the Titans,” serving as play-by-play announcer for all Westminster home football games.

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Doo Wop Project to open Celebrity Series season

Wednesday, September 4, 2024

The Westminster College Celebrity Series will begin its 2024-2025 season with The Doo Wop Project: A New Doo at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, in the Will W. Orr Auditorium on the College’s campus.

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ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: Dr. Joselyn Parker '07

Tuesday, September 3, 2024

Growing up, Dr. Joselyn Parker '07 dreamed of being a medical doctor. While at Westminster, she began to uncover her true passion through the experiences she received as the first Diversity Chair for WC's Student Government Association. Joselyn's involvement with the Black Student Union and other campus organizations also helped guide her path from studying biology to pursuing a career focused on mentoring and empowering youth, leading her to pursue a variation of her dream to become a doctor. Dr. Parker received her Doctorate of Philosophy in 2024. 

Tell us about your career path since graduating from WC.

Since graduating from Westminster College, I have dedicated my career to youth development within the non-profit sector. I began by leading initiatives focused on character development, educational success, and social and emotional wellness. Concurrently, I pursued and completed my Master’s in Education at Youngstown State University. My career progressed from program management to program director positions, eventually leading to executive director responsibilities.

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Family Day scheduled for Sept. 14

Tuesday, September 3, 2024

Westminster College’s Family Day is just around the corner. Families of Westminster students are invited to campus on Saturday, Sept. 14, to visit, explore and make lasting memories.

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Foster Art Gallery hosts exhibit by mixed media artist Aislinn Janek

Friday, August 30, 2024

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 “Shaded” by mixed media artist Aislinn Janek at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 5.

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Criminal justice studies professor earns award for gang research

Friday, August 30, 2024

Dr. Andy Bain, assistant professor of criminal justice studies at Westminster College and an expert in gangs, has earned the 2024 Frederic Milton Thrasher Award for Superior Accomplishments in Gang Research.

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Westminster student gets presentation experience at national convention

Wednesday, August 28, 2024

The opportunity to present his academic work at a national convention was integral to Charlie Barefield’s Westminster College experience.

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