Washington Sunday: W&J alumna follows her dad (Today) Aug 3, 2008
Orstein, 22, of Mt. Lebanon, a champion swimmer at Mt. Lebanon High School and later at Washington and Jefferson College, will be an assistant coach with the men's and women's swimming and diving team at NCAA Division III Dickinson College in Carlisle beginning this month. Her father, Mike, is the head swimming coach at W&J, so in one sense, she is following in her father's footsteps after stepping out of her mom's. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Podlesnik, Houck place Apr 7, 2008
Salisbury native and former Meyersdale runner Mike Podlesnik, who currently runs at Hagerstown Community College, took fourth place Saturday in the 800 at Washington and Jefferson College. He finished in a time of 1:57. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Bill Clinton campaigns for wife at Pa. college, senior center Mar 15, 2008
Speaking to a crowd of about 2,500 at Washington and Jefferson College, the former president said Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton believes energy independence is crucial to both creating jobs and improving the environment. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Helena volunteer kicks off court-monitoring program Feb 14, 2008
She was a senior at Washington and Jefferson College in Pennsylvania without a clear career objective when she signed up to be a Vista for a one-year term in Helena. She is enjoying her time in the Queen City as it offers quite a change from what she was used to. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Yaros earns volleyball honors at W&J Jan 14, 2008
WASHINGTON Senior setter Emily Yaros, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Mark Yaros, was honored recently at the Washington and Jefferson College Volleyball banquet. Yaros, a former Somerset Area High School standout, received two awards that evening. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
College counselors hurtful, Gunn grads say Jan 11, 2008
Esber ignored the advice and attended Washington and Jefferson College in Pennsylvania, completing a triple major and going on to work for the intellectual-property firm Rambus, he said. Esber and 2001 graduate Jenny Blake were the only students who turned out to tell the school board and Skelly what they thought of Gunn at the school district's invitation, delivered via a parents' e-mail news list, Skelly said. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Pitt to unveil largest gift by individual Dec 5, 2007
In May, Washington and Jefferson College announced that it would name its new science center in honor of Mr. Swanson, who provided a $10 million gift to the project. The donation to be announced today comes with Pitt already past the halfway point in its $2 billion fund-raising campaign. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Former Mohawk Cody Huisman starring at Central Nov 29, 2007
Washington and Jefferson College (Pa. bracket. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Around the Square - Big horizons in small towns Nov 21, 2007
"She graduated from Washington and Jefferson College, Washington, Pa., in 2004 Summa Cum Laude, and Franklin Pierce Law Center, Concord, N.H., in May 2007, Magna Cum Laude."While attending law school, Miss Dollins worked as a legal writing teaching assistant, and as a research assistant working on a federal NIH grant, its subject being the impact of new technology (especially DNA) on privacy rights and the justice system. She was nominated as a member of National Trial Competition Moot Court... (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
How Washington County DA was unseated Nov 8, 2007
"It was a very well-run campaign -- it was masterful," said Joseph DiSarro, professor and chairman of the political science department at Washington and Jefferson College, of the Republican newcomer's effort. A Washington Democrat, Mr. Pettit, 72, was seeking his seventh and final term in office. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Pioneers Host Red Flash In "Family Weekend" Football Match-Up Oct 25, 2007
Opfar had coaching stints at Washington and Jefferson College, Duquesne and his alma mater, Penn State. Opfar was a starting defensive tackle on the Nittany Lions National Championship team in 1982. (Sacredheartpioneers.com)
U.S. News's College Rankings Face Competition and Criticism Sep 5, 2007
"The existing rankings fall incredibly short of providing a comprehensive picture of the quality of a university or college," said Tori Haring-Smith, president of Washington and Jefferson College, whose school has fallen in ranking as it grew in size and became more selective. Robert Franek, a vice president at Princeton Review and lead author of its annual survey, "The Best 366 Colleges," released a letter this week asking schools not to compare it with U.S. News. (Yahoo News -- Education)
EDWARDS, HAYER AMONG LEAGUE’S TOP PROSPECTS Aug 30, 2007
Petersburg College) of Glens Falls, Ashton Mowdy of Geneva and Eastern Oklahoma State University, Luis Castillo of Watertown and Jefferson Community College and Ian Poole of Allegany County and Washington and Jefferson College. The relievers were Kyle Bellamy of Geneva and Miami University of Florida, Brandon Dill of Hornell and the University of West Alabama and Darryl Stringfield of Elmira and Virginia Commonwealth University. (Little Falls Evening Times, NY)
Laurel Arts hires new education director Jun 3, 2007
Sarah Wilt, an art education student at Washington and Jefferson College, will teach the class. Brown is gearing up for Laurel Arts summer camps. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
100-year-old Summit Hotel gets a face-lift Jun 3, 2007
A Washington and Jefferson College graduate, where she earned a degree in business, Mrs. Leskinen believes that maintaining the hotel's historic character while offering modern amenities is a tough balancing act. "Many people have come back here year after year and really appreciate the changes we've made," Mrs. Harris said. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Castro signs with Saint Francis May 19, 2007
Castro said she chose Saint Francis, which is located in Loretto, over Robert Morris University and Washington and Jefferson College. liked the small-school atmosphere of the campus and I really liked the coaching staff, she said. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Keystone wins ECAC region title May 19, 2007
Keystone s Ben Fish drove in Deken Kline with the deciding run as Keystone won 3-1 for their their second ECAC South Region Championship in three years. Fish, who went 3-for-6 also drove in two and was named Most Valuable Player. (Scranton Times, PA)
Washington Sunday: W&J's Orstein is golden once again Mar 18, 2007
Orstein, of Mt. Lebanon, a junior at Washington and Jefferson College, added to her resume last weekend when she won two more NCAA Division III championships in Houston, Texas. She won the 200 individual medley, an event in which she holds the Division III record, and the 200-breaststroke. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Quest: The face is familiar .... Mar 9, 2007
In 2001, psychologist Paul C. Quinn at Washington and Jefferson College in Pennsylvania published a paper reporting that 3-and 4-month-old infants were able to differentiate between familiar and novel silhouettes of human heads. Even more astounding, Alan Slater, a psychologist at the University of Exeter in England, found that newborns as young as 1 day old showed a marked predilection for attractive people. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Preparing students for jobs and how to get them Feb 25, 2007
At Washington and Jefferson College, the annual Fork in the Road etiquette dinner draws a wide group from campus, from student athletes and future chemists to a sorority that regularly brings its pledge class. There's usually a waiting list to get one of the 80 seats, said Roberta Cross, director of career services. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Pitt student, two from Western Pa. named Rhodes scholars Nov 20, 2006
Mr. Haring-Smith grew up outside of Western Pennsylvania, but his father's family is from Pittsburgh and he has spent time in the area since his mother, Tori Haring-Smith, became president of Washington and Jefferson College. His father said after Mr. Haring-Smith's first 11 years in Providence, R.I., his son's world view was very limited. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Water polo takes two of three Oct 31, 2006
Before the Mid-Atlantic Tournament, the team traveled to Washington and Jefferson College for a two-game invitational where it was able to compete with top varsity teams in the Mid-Atlantic Region. The team also competed in the Grove City Tournament where it beat Grove City, Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Just a couple of 20-somethings Oct 8, 2006
" In college, Mr. Ravenstahl, a defensive back at North Catholic, opted for football. He kicked at Mercyhurst College, tried to make it as a walk-on at the University of Pittsburgh, then settled in at Washington and Jefferson College. "He was a very good kicker," said former Steeler John Banaszak, then coach at W&J, now at Robert Morris University. "The tougher the kick, or if you were in a situation where time was running out. he thrived on that. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Dancing queen Oct 5, 2006
Her hard liners from just inside the arc are deadly to the opposition, as Washington and Jefferson College s goaltender found out twice Sept. 24 ... Her hard liners from just inside the arc are deadly to the opposition, as Washington and Jefferson College s goaltender found out twice Sept. 24. (The Ithacan Online, NY)
A win improves conference record to 3-0 Sep 25, 2006
Green has two goals on the season By Brendan O'Keefe / Staff Writer September 24, 2006 The field hockey team scored a season-high three goals in their victory over Washington and Jefferson College on Sunday ... The field hockey team scored a season-high three goals in their victory over Washington and Jefferson College on Sunday. (The Ithacan Online, NY)
Aid group fighting for a home Sep 17, 2006
In Washington County, the family day center operates out of a home next to the campus of Washington and Jefferson College. Without a similar day center, there can be no program in southern Allegheny County, Mrs. Donnan said. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Many believe young mayor can help Pittsburgh shed its old image Sep 16, 2006
He went on to play football at Washington and Jefferson College, in Washington, Pa. southwest of Pittsburgh, where he earned a bachelor's degree in business administration. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
26-Year-Old Pittsburgh Mayor Keeps Full Schedule in New Gig Sep 16, 2006
He went on to play football at Washington and Jefferson College, where he earned a bachelor's degree in business administration He followed his family into public service. His father is a district judge and his grandfather is a retired former state representative. (Fox News -- Politics)
Goodellsdream job Aug 9, 2006
He graduated from Washington and Jefferson College with a degree in economics. But his real love was football, which he had played in high school but not in college because of a shoulder injury. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Sports Briefs: Heat signs WVU's Gansey Jul 7, 2006
Kaitlyn Orstein, a Mt. Lebanon graduate and a junior at Washington and Jefferson College won a gold medal in the 200 individual medley and the 100-meter and 200-meter breaststroke at the Maccabi International Games in Australia. Cycling. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
More of this story Jun 29, 2006
The 2006 recipients were Christopher W. Barber, who will attend Washington and Jefferson College; Austin Ewing, who will attend Mercyhurst College; and Yanghi Li, who will attend Penn State University (main campus). If the tradition continues, the KHS Class of 2006 will be celebrating their 45th reunion in 2051. (Kane Republican, PA)
Investors Earn Interest AND Tuition Credits for College with New First National Bank Tuition Rewards Program Jun 23, 2006
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New Kensington native, 61, to kayak to Gulf of Mexico Jun 14, 2006
James David Harbsp of Uniontown, was Alessio's fraternity brother at Washington and Jefferson College. Harbsp says the accomplishments of his friend are amazing. (NEPA News, PA)
East Washington ponders a merger May 28, 2006
The borough's budget is being strained by a consistent loss of population and property values, chiefly due to Washington and Jefferson College, which recently bought a number of properties in the borough. A portion of the college campus is in East Washington, and all of its properties are tax exempt. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Five women prepare to show their art Apr 23, 2006
"We've all taken classes, and Donna Jordan even earned an art degree from Washington and Jefferson College.". To promote the weekend events, each artist has been sending invitations to friends, relatives and fellow artists, encouraging them to visit the studios, look around and ask questions of what they see. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
