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By Shelby Bowman '26

On a bright Wednesday in early October, Wilson students brought their pets and animals to the Main Green for the Blessing of the Animals. The event was an opportunity for the community to come together and appreciate a variety of creatures on campus. The tradition was inspired by the life and work of St. Francis, who was known for his love of animals.  
 

On Saturday, October 18, 2025, Wilson College made history with its first-ever drone light show, celebrating the We Rise: United for Wilson’s Future campaign and Wilson Weekend. Hundreds gathered on campus to witness a breathtaking 15-minute display of synchronized drones illuminating the night sky with vibrant imagery honoring America, Franklin County, and Wilson College.

Wilson College proudly announces the successful completion of the We Rise: United for Wilson’s Future capital campaign, raising an extraordinary total of approximately $21.75 million over three years. This achievement reflects the deep generosity and enduring belief in Wilson’s mission shared by alumni, faculty, staff, and friends of the College.

The Thoroughbred Education and Research Foundation (TERF) has awarded Wilson College a $6,000 grant to support scholarships for the 2025–2026 academic year. This fall, three dedicated students pursuing careers in animal-related fields will benefit from TERF’s continued generosity.

On Saturday, October 18, 2025, Wilson College invites the community to look to the skies for a breathtaking celebration of history, innovation, and unity. From 8 to 8:15 p.m., the College will host its first-ever drone light show, titled “We Rise: Honoring History. Inspiring Tomorrow.” This free event is open to the public and promises a memorable experience for all ages. 

Wilson College has reached its highest-ever point-in-time (PIT) enrollment for the start of a fall semester with 1,877 students enrolled across all programs. This reflects a 10% increase over Fall 2024 enrollment and a growth of 38% over the last three years since the College’s lowest post-pandemic enrollment, marking a historic milestone in Wilson’s history.

By Shelby Bowman '26

Launched in 2016, Sarah’s Cupboard is Wilson College’s on-campus food pantry, dedicated to supporting students facing food insecurity and rising grocery costs. Located in Lower Lenfest and overseen by Andrew Hart, the Nancy A. Besch ’48 and Elisabeth Clarkson ’47 College Chaplain, the pantry provides students with access to essential items. 

Written by Shelby Bowman '26

In recent years, the Student Center in Lower Lenfest had become an underused space. To change that, the Office of Student Development introduced “Time Out” to encourage students to spend more time there. With simple, fun, and relaxing activities that changed every Monday, Time Out began providing a space for students to decompress in-between classes, and because of its success, it is back again this year. 

Wilson College will present an exhibition of work by artist Amos Paul Kennedy Jr. in the Bogigian Gallery, Lortz Hall, from September 18 through November 7, 2025. The College will host an opening reception starting at 4:30 p.m. on September 18. 

A newly released economic impact report from the Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Pennsylvania (AICUP) reveals that Wilson College contributes an estimated $89.9 million to the Pennsylvania economy and supports 820 jobs across the Commonwealth.