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Friday, October 3, 2025

Dr. Jamie Chapman, associate professor of sociology at Westminster College, was selected as the recipient of the 2025-2026 McCandless Award to support her research on true crime media.

Wednesday, October 1, 2025

Westminster College’s Titan Film Festival invites community members to show off their storytelling skills through a mini movie-making competition. Filmmakers of all ages and skill levels are encouraged to submit their spooky movies by Sunday, Oct. 19. 

Thursday, September 25, 2025

Westminster College continues their Celebrity Series with a critically acclaimed tribute to Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis and Johnny Cash with “One Night in Memphis” at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 11 in Orr Auditorium. 

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

High school students are invited to submit original writing pieces for the Department of English’s annual Creative Writing Contest. Winners will have a chance to participate in a college workshop, give a public reading and receive an award on Westminster’s campus for their storytelling. The deadline is Wednesday, Oct. 1. 

Tuesday, September 23, 2025

Westminster College has once again earned national recognition from U.S. News & World Report, placing at No. 121 among the country’s top National Liberal Arts Colleges in the 2026 Best College rankings released Tuesday, Sept. 23. 

Thursday, September 18, 2025

Westminster College School of Music invites high school students to campus on Monday, Oct. 6 and Tuesday, Oct. 7 to participate in Music Major for a Day. 

Tuesday, September 16, 2025

Westminster College undergraduates and alumni are invited to participate in the 2025 Professional Network Symposium (PNS) beginning at 8:45 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 26. Attendees will have the chance to explore various post-graduation opportunities, including career paths and graduate school options. 

Friday, September 12, 2025

Ceòl na Teud, Westminster College’s traditional Scottish music ensemble along with the Jazz Ensemble and several small brass ensembles will perform at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 25 at the Admiral Robert Shumaker Park Amphitheater in New Wilmington, Pa. The fall concert is under the direction of Westminster School of Music faculty members, Dr. Melinda Crawford Perttu and Dr. JaKobe Henry. 

Monday, September 8, 2025

Westminster College will welcome parents, siblings and family members to campus on Saturday, Oct. 4, for its annual Family Day celebration. 

Friday, September 5, 2025

Dr. Pete Smith, professor of chemistry in the Department of Biochemistry and Chemistry at Westminster College, was named an American Chemical Society (ACS) Fellow in recognition of his leadership in advancing undergraduate research and enhancing the student educational experience.