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The Thoroughbred Education and Research Foundation (TERF) awarded Adrianna “Andie” Swanson ’23 $5,000 in scholarship support. Swanson, an equine studies major, is one of the three Swanson triplets who attend the College. All three ride and participate in equestrian events.

The College’s president, Wesley R. Fugate, Ph.D., was named to the City & State 2023 Higher Education Power 100. This accolade recognizes him as “one of the most powerful individuals in Pennsylvania education.” The 100 leaders profiled “have helped their institutions not just survive but thrive.”

Career coach Peg Wheeler spoke to veterinary nursing students about diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and justice in veterinary medicine and why it is important during their time at Wilson and once they enter their profession.

While one group of Wilson students was in the Dominican Republic on a service learning trip during January break, another group was in New Bern, NC, working alongside a team from Lend A Hand, a Presbyterian disaster agency.

The Fall 2022 Common Hour brought thought-provoking and informational speakers to campus to cover the topic "Honorable Leadership". The theme continues into Spring 2023 with the Feburary speaker schedule covering the sub-topic "Access to Healthcare". Join us Mondays at noon starting February 13 for another compelling series of talks and presentations.

During January break a group of Wilson College students and faculty traveled to La Romana, Dominican Republic on a service learning trip.

Downtown Chambersburg was a cool place to be the last weekend of January as visitors attended IceFest 2023. Wilson College had an impressive presence in the Courthouse Plaza with a giant, life-size ice sculpture.

The Foundry, at 100 South Main Street in downtown Chambersburg, will host an exhibition of artwork by our studio art and graphic design students. The show will open on February 3 and continue through March 5, 2023. The event is free and open to the public.

Wilson will host an exhibition of artwork by students from Hagerstown Community College (HCC) in the Bogigian Gallery from Feb. 1 through Mar. 3, 2023. An opening will be held in the gallery on Feb. 1 from 5 to 7 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.