All News
The latest news and event releases from the Office of Media Relations.
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Event—May 22
The finalists for the 2013 George Washington Book Prize, one of the nation’s largest literary awards, were introduced at George Washington’s Mount Vernon Estate prior to the announcement of the winner, Stephen Brumwell. -
Event—May 21
British born author Stephen Brumwell has won the 2013 George Washington Book Prize for his vivid exploration of GW’s early military years, George Washington: Gentleman Warrior. -
Event—May 20
Citations for Excellence recognize the successful careers and contributions of a retiring math professor and a financial executive. And the man who has mentored WC Drama students for 47 years takes home the Award for Distinguished Teaching. -
Event—May 20
Highlights from the 230th Commencement on May 19th, 2013, including honorary degree recipient Ed Rendell, and a traditional 18th century cheer from George Washington himself! -
Event—May 20
Graduating seniors at Washington College and their families celebrate the highest honors and prizes within the power of Washington College faculty to bestow during the 230th Commencement on May 19th, 2013. -
Event—May 20
The Washington College Alumni Board awards two citations and an awards during the 230th Commencement on May 19th, 2013. -
Event—May 19
The former Governor of Pennsylvania and Mayor of Philadelphia will address Washington College Commencement on May 19. More information, including where to livestream the event, is on the Commencement Central page. -
Event—May 19
Gray skies don’t dampen spirits at Commencement as the graduates celebrate with pomp, ceremony and lots of advice from the former Pennsylvania governor, President Reiss and General Washington, himself. -
News posted—May 14
Tim Marcin to take home the 46th Sophie Kerr Prize for literary promise. -
News posted—May 14
Addressing the finalists for the 2013 Sophie Kerr Prize, the Pulitzer Prize-winning book columnist for the Washington Post advised them to be resilient and to remember, “Safety Last.” -
Event—May 9
The Baltimore-based foundation pushes the College’s $2.1 million campaign for the newly renovated Johnson Fitness Center over the top with a generous gift of $100,000. -
Event—May 2
David Axelrod, the man who led both of Barack Obama’s presidential campaigns, joined journalist John Harwood on stage Wednesday evening, May 1 for the College’s Harwood Colloquy on National Affairs. -
Event—May 2
New Starr Center historian Nona Martin will share stories of resilience and recovery from New Orleans in May 2 talk. -
Event—May 1
The man who led both of Obama’s presidential campaigns will join journalist John Harwood on stage Wednesday evening, May 1. -
Event—April 30
The serious fun of “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes”puts men back in four-inch heels Tuesday, April 30 -
Event—April 30
Symphonic Band, Sax Quartet and Brass players bring their year to a close with a mix of classical and contemporary music. -
Event—April 26
A world expert on the invasive Burmese python will explain how the giant reptile threatens the Florida Everglades. -
Event—April 26
In a major collaboration Friday, April 26, the Washington College Music Department will present Fauré’s Requiem, plus arias by Tosti and Bizet, Mozart and more. -
Event—April 25
The prominent syndicated columnist and author will speak April 25 at event sponsored by the College’s Institute for Religion, Politics, and Culture. -
Event—April 24
Former Starr Center Fellow Peter Silver returns April 24 to tell the story of the War of Jenkins’s Ear and its impact on slavery in America. -
Event—April 24
The Washington College community gathered to celebrate and honor the contributions of three retiring members of senior staff: Kevin Coveney, Mela Dutka, and Meredith Davies Hadaway. -
Event—April 24
Annual art exhibitions feature variety of student work in the Kohl Gallery and William Frank Visual Arts Hall through May 19. -
Event—April 23
Financial advisor and philanthropist Joseph M. Brodecki will share his deep involvement with the museum when he comes to campus April 23 to talk about philanthropy. -
Event—April 22
Survivors Alfred and Josiane Traum will share their stories at Washington College Monday, April 22. -
Event—April 22
UMBC researcher Lynnda Dahlquist to lecture on her research on treating acute and chronic pain in children. -
News posted—April 22
Funded by the Hodson Trust, the newly established merit award honors the outgoing admissions head for his nearly 30 years of leadership and service. -
Event—April 22
The College’s celebration of Earth Week closes tonight at 5:00 with a screening of the documentary In Organic We Trust and a Skype chat with its director. -
News posted—April 19
With a generous Mellon Foundation Grant, the Washington College Program for Creativity and the Environment will promote projects that put the environment at the center of creative research projects. -
Event—April 18
Anthony Swofford, whose chronicle of Marine life during the Gulf War became a major motion picture, has since written a second memoir and a novel. He visits campus April 18. -
Event—April 18
The distinguished Canadian art historian and critic Mark Cheetham will address the questions raised by eco art and national borders when he speaks April 18.
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