Westminster College Offers Education for Displaced Katrina Victims

Students impacted by Hurricane Katrina will be able to continue their education this semester at Westminster College, a private, church-related liberal arts college in New Wilmington, Pa.

Westminster will offer free tuition, room and board, and books for up to a dozen victims of Hurricane Katrina. The prospective students must be in good academic standing at their current institution and need to enroll at Westminster College by Sept. 20.  Contact Doug Swartz, dean of admissions, for additional information at swartzdl@westminster.edu or (724) 946-7107.

 "Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims of Hurricane Katrina," said Westminster College President R. Thomas Williamson.  "We are close to capacity on campus, but will welcome the new students with open arms and hearts."

 Westminster College is working with the Presbyterian Association of Colleges and Universities and Presbyterian Disaster Assistance on additional ways to help.

 Numerous Westminster student organizations and support staff are also organizing activities to assist those in need, according to Westminster College Chaplain the Rev. James Mohr.  Contact Mohr for additional information at mohrjr@westminster.edu or (724) 946-7116.

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