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W&J junior John Rosario (J.R.)马扎在篮球场上防守韦恩堡的对手.

Proving Professional Readiness

John Rosario (J.R.) Mazza '24

“你和每个人的每一次互动都很重要，”马扎回忆起自己的实习经历时说. “你必须继续考虑大局，继续前进.”

W&大四学生吉利安·柯蒂斯站在树前微笑.

Exploring with Magellan

Jillian Curtis '23

“I think [the Magellan Project] is a wonderful opportunity,这位西格玛Tau Delta和Pi Gamma Mu荣誉协会的成员说. “I put my heart and soul into my proposal, tweaking every minute detail to make it perfect, 知道麦哲伦委员会相信我能实现我的目标, meant validating, not only my efforts, but my personal and intellectual goals as well.”

W&J junior Renee Novak stands in reflective gear in wetlands.

Proving Professional Readiness

Renee Novak '24

“As a first-year student just entering college, 我没有意识到环境科学中存在的机会,” Novak said. “Now, 我有实习经历，还上过几门生态学/生物学课程, I have…an idea of what I want for my life after graduation.”

semesters studying in historic structures and cozy W&大四学生斯蒂芬妮·舒格曼穿着公园护林员制服与纸板水牛合影.

Proving Professional Readiness

Stephanie Shugerman '23

“这是我有过的最神奇的经历之一，”舒格曼说. “我……体验到了在一个美丽的公园里生活和工作是多么美妙的感觉, 向别人展示我对大自然的热爱, so that they might love them too.”

W&J Senior Mukena Kasongo smiles in black dress.

Celebrating Seniors

Mukena Kasongo '23

What are you most proud of doing while at W&J?
Firstly, I'm proud of passing all my classes during COVID. 其次，我很自豪，我每年都强迫自己努力工作，即使是在困难的时候. 作为一名从未去过美国大学的刚果学生，这对我来说并不容易. 很多人认为我做不到，但我做到了. English is my fourth language, but I had many professors who believed in me and helped me, like Dr Manzari, Dr. Leet, and Dr Buba. I am very grateful for them, the staff at W&J, and my friends.
What are you going to miss the most about W&J?
I will miss the many opportunities that W&J has given me.
你对即将入学或即将入学的学生有什么建议?
我对即将入学的学生的建议是努力学习，相信自己——这是关键. Don’t let anyone to bring your dream down. Keep your head up and keep pushing, no matter what. Be strong, because you deserve to succeed.
What or whom was your favorite class or professor? Why?
My favorite professor was Dr. 因为他在很多方面激励了我，比如他的教学方式和对学生的尊重. He's also a good mentor.
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增加道德领导和职业道路中心

道德领导中心和职业道路中心在秋季学期启动.

Renovations to Clark Family Library

克拉克家庭图书馆(Clark Family Library)进行了全面的内部翻新和外部升级. Grant Miller Library, were completed in May. 这个项目是由理查德(1968届)和安吉拉·克拉克(Angela Clark)捐赠的一笔巨额资金资助的, 由其他慷慨的捐赠者捐赠给学院.

James David Ross Family Recreation Center

詹姆斯·大卫·罗斯家庭娱乐中心于4月开业. The 30,000-square foot facility features a walking/running track, multi-sport athletic courts, a new wrestling room, and a general exercise room, 再加上新的办公室和体育部门的招聘空间. It is named for the family of lead donor David A. Ross ’78.

Dr. John C. Knapp Joins W&J

Dr. John C. Knapp became the 13th president of Washington & Jefferson College. Dr. Knapp是一位国际知名的作家和演说家，在教育领域具有领导经验, non-profit, and business sectors.

Dr. Tori Haring-Smith Retires

Dr. Tori Haring-Smith retired as president.

Janet Swanson Tennis Center

珍妮特·斯旺森网球中心于9月开放，是美国网球协会的主场&J men’s and women’s tennis teams.

John A. Swanson Science Center

John A. 斯旺森科学中心成立，致力于物理科学研究, including Physics, Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Bioinformatics.

Uncommon Achievements

托丽·哈林-史密斯成为第一位担任华盛顿总统的女性 & Jefferson College. Under Haring-Smith’s leadership, the College initiated the award-winning Magellan Project, built the state-of-the-art Janet Swanson Tennis Center, 超过了其Uncommon Bond筹资活动设定的1亿美元目标, established the English Language Institute…

The Burnett Center

伯内特中心设有经济与商业系、现代语言系和教育系. It was named after Howard J. Burnett.

Increased Enrollment

Student enrollment grew from 830 in 1970 to 1,100 in 1998.

Growth and Community Engagement

Under Brian C. Mitchell, who served as president from 1998 to 2004, 学院经历了建设的增长，并努力改善与邻近社区的关系.

Retirement of President Howard Burnett

Howard Burnett retired as president.

Program Expansion

Howard J. 伯内特就任校长，并聘请了学院的第一位女教员和第一位女院长. 学院还采用了新的学术日历，包括课间休息，并扩大了其学术课程，包括创业研究项目, the Freshman Forum, and several cooperative international education programs.

Women Admitted

校董会授权招收女性本科生.

Curriculum Revisions and Construction

博伊德·克拉姆林·帕特森(Boyd Crumrine Patterson)担任校长，监督课程修订和一些建筑物的建设, including the Henry Memorial Center, ten Greek housing units in the center of campus, the U. 格兰特·米勒图书馆、学生中心、公共场所和两个新宿舍. 他的筹款能力使学院的捐款从……

New Dorms Constructed

James Herbert Case, Jr., who was president from 1946 to 1950, 建造了几个新宿舍，以容纳在G计划下涌入的退伍军人.I. Bill.

Renovations to McMillan Hall

James D. 莫法特亲自支付了麦克米伦大厅的装修费用.

W&J Grows

James D. 莫法特领导了一段时期的增长，当时学院建造了老体育馆, Hays Hall, Thompson Memorial Library, and Thistle Physics Building. Also purchased was the land known as the “old fairground.”

Consolidation Upheld

The United States Supreme Court upheld the consolidation, allowing the newly configured college to proceed.

Effort to Overturn Consolidation

Before the merger could be completed, 卡农斯堡的居民和杰斐逊学院的支持者提起了一场被称为宾夕法尼亚大学案件的诉讼, which sought to overturn the consolidation plan.

Jonathan Edwards

On April 4th, Jonathan Edwards, 一位来自巴尔的摩的牧师，曾任汉诺威学院院长, was elected the first president of the unified Washington & Jefferson College.

Washington & Jefferson College

Following the Civil War, both colleges were short on students and on funds, causing them to join together as Washington & Jefferson College.

Washington College

马修·布朗请求宾夕法尼亚州议会授予华盛顿学院特许状, allowing it to be re-christened as Washington College.

Canonsburg Academy

Canonsburg Academy was reconstituted as Jefferson College, John McMillan担任董事会首任主席.

Whiskey Rebellion

During the Whiskey Rebellion, 大卫·布拉德福德的部分民兵驻扎在山坡上，这里后来成为统一后的华盛顿所在地 & Jefferson College.

Founding of College

The Beginning: Three Log Cabins

Washington & 杰斐逊学院的起源可以追溯到由边疆牧师约翰·麦克米兰建立的三所木屋学院, Thaddeus Dod, and Joseph Smith.

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