From the very beginning of our nation’s birth 250 years ago, it has been the policy of many writers, illustrators, playwrights, and other creators to skewer the United States Government for whatever shenanigans the bureaucracy is up to.
The first poet invited to speak at a Presidential inauguration, and the President who invited him, both have a connection to Washington College.
On January 16, 2026, Professor of History Emeritus Nate Smith passed away, just a few weeks before his 96th birthday.
On March 1st, 2001, Dr. Cornel West spoke at Washington College as part of the Casey Academic Center Forum. The topic was “Race in the 21st Century.”
A look at past celebrations of the Holidays at Washington College.
Today’s installment of Animals in the Archives is courtesy of the Trumpington family papers, a manuscript collection that is housed in the Washington College Archives, named after the historic Trumpington Manor in Rock Hall.
A time for a brief respite before finals, spending time with friends and family, and eating a home-cooked meal.
Washington College has seen many young men put their education on hold to serve their country in times of war. Sadly, some never made it back to walk for their degree.
While flipping through an old copy of the Pegasus, I couldn’t help but notice Jean Gill.
Let’s look at one of the many books on democracy in our Rare Book Collection: "A History of the United States of America" by Rev. Charles Goodrich.
