History

Monday, January 11, 2021

A new book by Dr. Russell E. Martin, professor of history at Westminster College, explores how royal weddings in early modern Russia were choreographed to broadcast powerful images of monarchy and dynasty.

Monday, September 14, 2020

The Westminster College Speech and Debate Society will present a Constitution Day readers’ theater about voting rights at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, at the Anderson Amphitheater on the Westminster College campus.

Friday, July 10, 2020

B.A., History and Sociology
Mount Airy, Maryland

Thursday, May 7, 2020

When Westminster College history professor Dr. Timothy Cuff was teaching students about pandemics during the fall 2019 semester, he had no way of knowing that just a few months later he’d be in the midst of one.

Friday, February 28, 2020

Tuesday, February 25, 2020

NEW CASTLE, Pa. –  Three Westminster College history majors presented “The Life, Times and Trial of Susan B. Anthony” to the League of Women Voters of Lawrence County (LWVLC) Tuesday, Feb. 19, at the group's chapter meeting in New Castle.

Wednesday, January 15, 2020

Westminster College’s curriculum is founded on the liberal arts tradition, requiring students to take courses outside of their chosen majors to experience interdisciplinary learning. History and political science alumna Kathryn Patterson ’15 is appreciating the strength of such an education—not only is Patterson currently working in the health care industry, but winning awards for her efforts, too.

Monday, January 6, 2020

NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. – Whether you’re a high school student who has decided upon a college major or you’re still exploring your options, the Westminster College Office of Admissions will offer a special Westminster Discovery Day on Monday, Feb. 17.

Wednesday, October 9, 2019

NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. — Westminster College will host “Celebrating Voting Rights and the 19th Amendment: A Suffrage Tea” at 4:20 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16, in Berlin Lounge located in Westminster’s McKelvey Campus Center.

Monday, September 16, 2019

NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. – In advance of the Global Climate Strike on Sept. 20-27, Westminster College will hold a Climate Teach-in throughout the day on Wednesday, Sept. 18.