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Jason Patterson stands in a gallery space

Portraits, Protests, and Eastern Shore Lives

07/01/2024

Visual artist Jason Patterson has worked at Washington College in many different roles over the last five years, including as arts and exhibitions fellow for the Starr Center for the Study of the American Experience.

A Washington College student intern poses in a DC museum.

Interns Take Prestigious Posts Across the U.S.

06/13/2024

The Washington College Starr Center for the Study of the American Experience and Center for Environment and Society are sponsoring 35 students on career building experiences this summer.

Chestertown river bank

Starr Center Begins Planning Public Artwork

06/12/2024

A $10,000 grant from Maryland State Arts Council will enable public engagement planning process for artwork commemorating African American history in the Chesapeake Tidewater region to be constructed in Chestertown.

The Maryland flag flies off the front of Chestertown Town Hall

Student Recommendations Impact Local Legislative Agenda

06/10/2024

At the request of Town Council and Chestertown Mayor, students researched ways to increase civic engagement at the local level. Several recommendations were later proposed by the Mayor for the Council to consider implementing.