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An Environment for Success

first-year students by the Chester River

From New on Campus to Regional Experts

First-year students go all in on orientation’s week-long exploration of their new community.

student selfie at Adkins Arboretum

Building a Foundation for Careers in the Great Outdoors

Two students spend their summer helping to maintain the plant life at Adkins Arboretum.

Women's lacrosse team on Kibler Field

Homecoming Weekend Events Announced

From a golf tournament to making pizzas in the earth oven, from the Phi Delta Theta Crab Feast to alumni games, there are activities of interest to students, families and alumni.

NEWS & STORIES

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A Reporting First at the DNC

Leslie Collins '19 hits the streets in Chicago to cover one of the biggest political events ahead of the presidential election.

09/06/2024

Danielle Simmons in a grassland at the River and Field Campus

Danielle Simmons '26

Still Pond, Maryland
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Stevie Lyles at a mixing board in the Department of Music

Stevie Lyles '26

Centreville, Maryland
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Rachel Morgen on a boat during a sailing race.

Rachel Morgen '26

Bend, Oregon
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Natalie Martinaitis in front of the Publications House on Washington College's campus

Natalie Martinaitis '25

Columbia, Maryland
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Centers of Excellence  

Each center is linked to a broad intellectual community and provides programming, events, internships, and coursework that complement the College’s diverse academic programs. 

Center for Environment and Society

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Location: Semans-Griswold Environmental Hall, Waterfront Campus

Opportunities: CES Fellows, Chesapeake Semester, field research, conservation internships

“Everything we do here at CES is aimed at preparing our undergraduates, the next generation of leaders, to tackle the most pressing environmental issues.”

Valerie Imbruce, Director

Rose O'Neill Literary House

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Location: Rose O'Neill Literary House, 407 Washington Ave.

Opportunities: Cherry Tree literary journal, student publications, readings and workshops with working writers

“The Lit House offers over 100 internships annually, hosts visits by award-winning writers, publishes work of exceptional merit, and provides a space for students to feel at home and to grow as writers, editors, and publishers.”

James Allen Hall, Director

Starr Center for the Study of the American Experience

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Location: Custom House, 101 S. Water St.

Opportunities: Explore America Summer Internships, Quill & Compass

“We offer students dynamic opportunities for hands-on learning and off-campus experiences to explore the American experience in all its diversity and complexity, opportunities unequaled at other small liberal arts schools.”

Adam Goodheart, Director

 

FEATURED EVENTS

homecoming waterfront picnic

Alumni

Homecoming Weekend

Friday, September 27, 2024. 3:00 AM - 3:00 AM(Eastern)

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