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

  • Event—June 27

    Guitarist Mac Walter joins folksong duo Teresa Whitaker and Frank Schwartz for the first of three Riverfront Concerts on the Custom House lawn. 
  • Event—June 19

    The history and environmental studies major is one of 15 students in the nation to be honored by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History.
  • News posted—June 17

    Honor from the national College Rowing Coaches Association caps a stellar season for the Shorewomen crew team.
  • News posted—June 13

    Literary House director Jehanne Dubrow is interviewed for the national series “The Poet and Poem” at the Library of Congress. 
  • News posted—June 1

    Humanities Magazine Visits the College’s C.V. Starr Center and learns how it brings American history to life.
  • Event—May 28

    Music from Chester River Runoff and words from poets Michelle Chan Brown and Ryan Teitman are on tap for the first of three free events offered by the Rose O’Neill Literary House.
  • Event—May 24

    Philip Rosenberg’s A Merry War! will debut June 9 and 10 at the National Music Festival at Washington College, bringing a 1930s Fred and Ginger feel to the Bard’s beloved comedy.
  • News posted—May 24

    Carnegie-Mellon English professor Yona Harvey will be in Chestertown the month of June for the Cave Canem Summer Residency at the Rose O’Neill Literary House.
  • 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.
  • News posted—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.
  • News posted—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.
  • News posted—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.
  • News posted—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.”
  • News posted—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.

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