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On this day in 1869, Wilson College received its official charter thanks to the vision of Rev. Tryon Edwards and Rev. James W. Wightman, and the generosity of Miss Sarah Wilson, whose belief in education helped found an institution that continues to grow and evolve today.

Wilson College hosted an engaging panel discussion on modern hiring practices as part of its Health Sciences and Business Programs Strategic Seminar Series on Thursday, March 12, 2026. Professionals from healthcare, human resources, education, business consulting, and recreation management came together to offer candid advice on how to stand out in today’s competitive job market.

Equine Student Gains National Experience Through American Horse Council Internship 

By Faith Crawford ’26 

The annual Creative Writing Colloquium at Wilson College welcomes the community to a day of inspiring presentations, discussion, and insight into the creative writing process. Writers of all levels are welcome, ages 14 and up. The event will take place Saturday, March 14, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the auditorium of the Harry R. Brooks Complex for Science, Mathematics, and Technology at Wilson College. The event is free and includes lunch in the College dining hall.

Wilson College celebrated the grand opening of its new campus in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, with a ribbon‑cutting ceremony held on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026. The new site marks a major milestone in the College’s expansion into accelerated, hybrid graduate healthcare education designed to meet urgent national workforce needs.

We are excited to announce our Full-Time Dean's List and our new Part-Time Dean’s List starting in Fall 2025.

Wilson College will open an art exhibit featuring artwork by Pittsburgh-based visual artist Jada Patterson on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, in the Cooley Gallery, located on the second floor of the John Stewart Memorial Library (JSML). The exhibition will run through April 10, 2026, and is open to the public at no cost. 

Wilson College recently received a generous grant from The John H. Shook Foundation to provide scholarships for students pursuing degrees in nursing and other healthcare careers. This transformative gift underscores the Foundation’s long-standing commitment to advancing health and human services and improving the well-being of Franklin County’s aging population. 

Wilson College will honor the legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. with a special evening program titled “Infinite Hope” on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, from 5 to 6 p.m. in the Alumnae Chapel of Thomson Hall. This annual event invites the community to reflect on King’s enduring message of hope and justice. The program will feature a keynote address by Ernest Owens, an award-winning journalist and media executive; a performance of “Lift Every Voice and Sing;” and remarks by Wilson College President Wesley R. Fugate, Ph.D.   

On Tuesday, December 2, 2025, Wilson College held an Omega Eta induction ceremony. Omega Eta is the Wilson College chapter of the global Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, which recognizes nursing students and professionals who demonstrate excellence in scholarship, leadership, and service.