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    Washington College News Service

    by Washington College News ServiceMarch 29, 2021March 29, 2021 0

    “One Love” Founder to Give WC Commencement Speech

    Katie Hood, chief executive officer of the One Love Foundation, will deliver the keynote address during commencement ceremonies for Washington College’s Class of 2021. Under her leadership since 2014, the…

    by Washington College News ServiceMarch 22, 2021March 22, 2021 0

    “Freedom Riders” Director Stanley Nelson Will Discuss of His Award-Winning Documentary on the 1961 Movement, March 25

    Chestertown, MD – Acclaimed documentarian Stanley Nelson is joining a virtual discussion about Freedom Riders, his 2010 documentary about the hundreds of civil rights activists who challenged segregation in interstate…

    by Washington College News ServiceJanuary 18, 2021January 18, 2021 0

    WC-ALL Welcomes Two New Members To The Advisory Council.

        Colleen Sundstrom has her B.A. in History and her PhD in Philosophy from the University of Maryland, College Park, where she was also adjunct faculty before taking other…

    by Washington College News ServiceDecember 10, 2020December 10, 2020 0

    Two New Trustees Bring Business Expertise to Board of Visitors and Governors

    Two New Trustees Bring Business Expertise to Board of Visitors and Governors The Board of Visitors and Governors of Washington College has welcomed two new members to its ranks: Hugh…

    by Washington College News ServiceOctober 23, 2020October 23, 2020 0

    Black History of Kent County and Washington College Opens at Kohl Gallery Oct. 27

    Chesapeake Heartland & Kohl Gallery Announce Opening of New Virtual Exhibit by Jason Patterson: On the Black History of Kent County and Washington College Opening and Artist Talk is Culmination…

    by Washington College News ServiceOctober 12, 2020October 12, 2020 0

    Dr. Scott Newstok, Hosts “How to Think Like Shakespeare” Virtual Lecture

    Shakespeare expert and published author Dr. Scott Newstok – the 2020 Sophie Kerr Visiting Scholar – will deliver a live virtual lecture titled “How to Think Like Shakespeare” on Monday, October 19….

    by Washington College News ServiceOctober 8, 2020October 8, 2020 0

    WC Board of Visitors Approves Budget Cuts Amid Declining Enrollment, COVID-19

    Washington College has experienced a period of financial stress for some time, due to parallel declines in enrollment, revenue per student and total revenue. The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic…

    by Washington College News ServiceOctober 5, 2020October 7, 2020 0

    Washington College Announces Plans for Spring Semester 2021

    Washington College today officially announced the plan for the upcoming spring semester, which includes bringing about 450 students back to campus, initially continuing with online learning — with the possibility…

    by Washington College News ServiceOctober 3, 2020October 3, 2020 0

    Taking Stock of the 2020 Election: How Gender, Race and Ethnicity Will Shape the Presidential Race WC Discussion

    Washington College is hosting a special online panel discussion titled “Taking Stock of the 2020 Election: How Gender, Race and Ethnicity Will Shape the Presidential Race”, and that looks ahead…

    by Washington College News ServiceSeptember 30, 2020September 30, 2020 1

    Washington College Rises in Ranks of Top Institutions on Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education and US News & World Report Lists

    Washington College has been ranked higher on both the Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education’s Best Colleges in America list – coming in at No. 189 – and U.S. News &…

    by Washington College News ServiceAugust 25, 2020August 27, 2020 0

    Michael Harvey Named Interim Provost

    Michael Harvey, the John S. Toll Associate Professor of Business Management, has been named to a three-year term as Interim Provost and Dean of Washington College. As the Interim Provost…

    by Washington College News ServiceAugust 3, 2020August 3, 2020 0

    WC Changes Course, Will Offer Online Only Classes this Fall

    August 3, 2020 To Washington College Students and Families, I am writing to provide an update on Washington College’s plans for the Fall 2020 semester and to inform you of…

    by Washington College News ServiceJuly 1, 2020July 2, 2020 0

    Washington College Offering Job Skills Training Starting July 20

    Washington College will offer a series of online seminars to the public, starting July 20, to make young job seekers more competitive in a tough employment market. The Competitive Advantage…

    by Washington College News ServiceJune 2, 2020June 2, 2020 1

    WC Board Chair Announces Departure of Provost and President

    TO: Washington College Faculty & Staff After thoughtful deliberation and discussion, the Board of Visitors and Governors and President Landgraf have agreed not to extend Kurt’s employment contract with the…

    by Washington College News ServiceMay 18, 2020May 18, 2020 0

    2020 Sophie Kerr Prize Winner Announced

    Mary Sprague, a 21-year-old English major from Ellicott City, Maryland, has won the 2020 Sophie Kerr Prize, the largest undergraduate literary prize in the nation. She was among six finalists…

    by Washington College News ServiceMay 13, 2020 0

    Six Chosen as 2020 Sophie Kerr Prize Finalists

    Six Washington College seniors were selected as finalists for the Sophie Kerr Prize in literature, worth $63,537.65. The winner will be announced in a virtual ceremony this Friday, May 15, at…

    by Washington College News ServiceApril 18, 2020April 18, 2020 0

    WC: Temporary Furloughs and Some Pay Reductions Go into Effect Next Month

    Washington College President Kurt Landgraf announced today another series of measures aimed at allowing the College’s undergraduates to successfully complete their studies online by May 2020 while simultaneously attempting to…

    by Washington College News ServiceMarch 24, 2020March 24, 2020 0

    WC to Place Barriers at 3 Entrances to College

    As federal, state, and local governments put into place increasingly stringent measures to slow the spread of COVID-19, Washington College is doing what we can to safeguard the health and…

    by Washington College News ServiceMarch 20, 2020March 20, 2020 0

    Washington College Cancels Remainder of Athletic Season

    In order to help manage the spread of COVID-19, Washington College has cancelled all sports competition and practices for the remainder of the spring season. This decision was made in…

    by Washington College News ServiceMarch 14, 2020March 23, 2020 0

    Washington College Student Quarantined for Possible COVID-19 Infection

    We have reported to the Kent County Health Department that a Washington College student who has traveled out of state to an area with confirmed cases of community-transmitted COVID-19 is…

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