In 2019, a curious group of Westminster College field researchers exploring the Grand River National Grassland in South Dakota received a startling phone call. A rancher who was repairing a fence found a curious object jutting out of the ground.
What they found is proof that at our small college, we make BIG discoveries.
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A personalized learning environment where you learn by doing. Small classes with passionate professors who really get to know their students. Select a major, or design your own, then put theory into practice.
From day one, Westminster students prepare to make an impact. Discover the unique seminars, campus-wide activities, and unparalleled mentorship opportunities that will help you get the most out your Westminster experience.
Westminster helped build the foundations of success for countless attorneys, physicians, CEOs, and entrepreneurs, to name a few.
Lecturers have included Sir Winston Churchill, Dr. Madeleine K. Albright, Harry Truman, J.C. Penney, Ronald Reagan, Margaret Thatcher, George H.W. Bush, and Gerald Ford.
Westminster College is well-known for its signature programs and events that take academics, leadership development, and global experience beyond the classroom.
We’re a tight-knit community that is both diverse and unified. From Fraternity and Sorority Life, to Division III athletics, and 50+ student organizations, there’s so much to do and explore.
The Man. The Message. The Museum.
Winston Churchill is forever remembered for his contributions as Prime Minister (PM) during World War II.
The address, formally entitled, "Sinews of Peace," but best known for that evocative phrase, "An Iron Curtain has descended across the Continent", effectively marked the beginning of the Cold War.
The National Churchill Museum, on the campus of Westminster College, commemorates and celebrates the life, times, and distinguished career of Sir Winston Churchill.
