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Friday, September 6, 2024

The ¾¨Ó㴫ý Planetarium will present four different shows this fall semester in its full-dome theater in the Hoyt Science Center.

Thursday, September 5, 2024

Senior Sydney Rensel ’25 was one of 10 students granted a 2024 Summer Research Fellowship at ¾¨Ó㴫ý. Rensel, an English major from Evans City, Pa., spent her summer months working on her project, “Hidden Casualties of War: How Anti-War Novels Highlight the Unseen Casualties of War.” She conducted her research with guidance from Dr. Robert Craven ’13, assistant professor of English. Rensel is president of the English honors society Sigma Tau Delta and is a member of the Kappa Delta sorority. She is also active in Book Club and the Sexuality and Gender Alliance club (SAGA) on campus.  

Thursday, September 5, 2024

¾¨Ó㴫ý alumnus Mark Slezak ’87 returns to the Titan television broadcast booth this fall as the “Voice of the Titans,” serving as play-by-play announcer for all ¾¨Ó㴫ý home football games.

Wednesday, September 4, 2024

The ¾¨Ó㴫ý Celebrity Series will begin its 2024-2025 season with The Doo Wop Project: A New Doo at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, in the Will W. Orr Auditorium on the College’s campus.

Tuesday, September 3, 2024

Growing up, Dr. Joselyn Parker '07 dreamed of being a medical doctor. While at ¾¨Ó㴫ý, she began to uncover her true passion through the experiences she received as the first Diversity Chair for WC's Student Government Association. Joselyn's involvement with the Black Student Union and other campus organizations also helped guide her path from studying biology to pursuing a career focused on mentoring and empowering youth, leading her to pursue a variation of her dream to become a doctor. Dr. Parker received her Doctorate of Philosophy in 2024. 

Tell us about your career path since graduating from WC.

Since graduating from ¾¨Ó㴫ý, I have dedicated my career to youth development within the non-profit sector. I began by leading initiatives focused on character development, educational success, and social and emotional wellness. Concurrently, I pursued and completed my Master’s in Education at Youngstown State University. My career progressed from program management to program director positions, eventually leading to executive director responsibilities.

Tuesday, September 3, 2024

¾¨Ó㴫ý’s Family Day is just around the corner. Families of ¾¨Ó㴫ý students are invited to campus on Saturday, Sept. 14, to visit, explore and make lasting memories.

Friday, August 30, 2024

The Foster Art Gallery and the Department of English and Visual Arts at ¾¨Ó㴫ý will host a gallery reception to celebrate the current exhibition “Shaded” by mixed media artist Aislinn Janek at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 5.

Friday, August 30, 2024

Dr. Andy Bain, assistant professor of criminal justice studies at ¾¨Ó㴫ý and an expert in gangs, has earned the 2024 Frederic Milton Thrasher Award for Superior Accomplishments in Gang Research.

Wednesday, August 28, 2024

The opportunity to present his academic work at a national convention was integral to Charlie Barefield’s ¾¨Ó㴫ý experience.

Wednesday, August 28, 2024

Junior Chloe Smith ’26 was one of 10 students granted a 2024 Summer Research Fellowship at ¾¨Ó㴫ý. Smith, an honors student and English major from Brookville, Pa., spent her summer months researching “Contrasting Quality in Contemporary Romance Novels: A Study of Tropes, Sex Scenes, and Social Media Influence” with the help of her mentor, Dr. Kristianne Kalata, professor of English. Smith is the academics affairs chairperson for the Student Government Association and the philanthropy chair for Phi Mu at ¾¨Ó㴫ý. She also works as an orientation leader and peer tutor on campus.