News Archive

Monday, March 23, 2020

Dubbed as the “best dressed male athlete” at Westminster College during his time as a student, Kornel Foremski ’18 is known for much more in the sports management world. From New York City to Miami, Foremski is advancing in his endeavors and exemplifying the ideals of a true Westminster Titan.

Friday, March 20, 2020

Westminster College alumna and a Harvard motivated public policy student Alina Clough '18 is part of a team that is developing a mobile application to track coronavirus through community reporting.

Friday, March 20, 2020

NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. – Westminster College will waive the SAT/ACT requirements for fall 2020 admission consideration in response to the closing of testing sites across the country due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Thursday, March 19, 2020

NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. – In order to ensure the safety and well-being of students and their families during the COVID-19 pandemic, Westminster College will postpone its 166th commencement ceremony scheduled for May 9.

Thursday, March 19, 2020

In order to comply with Gov. Wolf’s order this afternoon for immediate closure of all nonessential businesses in Pennsylvania, Westminster College will be closed as of 8 p.m. March 19. Only essential personnel needed to support the safety and health of the remaining residential students should report to campus to work until further notice, and they will be notified by their supervisors this evening. All other employees should plan to work from home as directed by their supervisors.

Monday, March 16, 2020

In response to Gov. Wolf’s order for all nonessential businesses to close for the next two weeks and the recently announced CDC guidelines, Westminster College will ask all remaining residential students to move to their permanent residences as soon as possible. The students for whom this will cause extreme hardships have been advised to contact Vice President Vance vancegm@westminster.edu.

Saturday, March 14, 2020

As indicated in previous emails and communications, Westminster College will continue to provide support and services for students during our online period. This email includes information for students who are residing in their permanent residence as well as those few students approved to remain on campus. In some cases, fraternity headquarters have required chapters to close. Others have not. Our on campus services extend to those few students living in fraternity houses and those with permission to live in off campus apartments in New Wilmington. Please contact Student Affairs at (724) 946-7110 with questions.

Friday, March 13, 2020

Westminster prides itself on being one of the most collaborative and experiential campuses in the country. Quality hands-on learning in a residential environment is a fundamental part of who we are, helping to drive the success of our students and alumni. During each major disturbance in American history since 1852, from past epidemics to world wars, the Westminster community has also proven itself to be adaptable and resilient. We have the spirit of Titans.

Friday, March 6, 2020

NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. – Eight students participating in Westminster College’s Environmental Project Management Academy (EPMA) cluster course attended an industrial hemp conference on Feb. 11 to learn more planting, growing and harvesting industrial hemp.

Friday, March 6, 2020

From broadening your worldview to gaining real-life context to complement your classroom studies, the benefits of studying abroad can be countless. For Spanish major Emily Russell, the language skills honed overseas are enhancing her spring student teaching assignment back home in the States.