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The latest news and event releases from the Office of Media Relations.

  • 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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