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Wilson College recently announced the promotion of Dylan Ward as the new head coach of the women’s basketball team. Ward had been the assistant coach for the Phoenix during the past two seasons and helped lead the team to postseason both years, with the 2022-23 campaign being the team’s best season in 22 years.

With an aim to enrich community access to library resources, The John Stewart Memorial Library at Wilson College is partnering with the Franklin County Library System to provide public library users access to books and research available at the Wilson College library. Public library users need only to present an existing public library card and a state ID to borrow books and access the College library databases using campus-provided computers.

Reunion 2024 was a packed weekend with the State of the College, class processions into the traditional luncheon, celebrating the class of 1974's 50th, and much more. Thank you to all who attended and those who volunteered their time to make it a successful and memorable weekend!

Wilson College Vice President for Student Development Katherine M. Buck, M.S.W., has been selected as one of the 2024 Trailblazers in Higher Education. Her inclusion in this list, announced May 28 by City & State Pennsylvania magazine, places Buck among a dedicated group of scientists, linguists, attorneys, lobbyists, and administrators who are responding to the economic, social, and technological changes impacting higher education today. 

The 2023-2024 equestrian season ended with Wilson College making unprecedented marks as Julie Warnick ‘26 (New Oxford, Pa.) won the national championship in open reining. The Phoenix family has been celebrating this amazing feat, given it is the first national title in the program’s history and in the history of Wilson College!

Here are a few moments from the Commencement Ceremony last weekend. It was a special day to celebrate all the amazing graduates of Wilson College, Class of 2024. This is just the beginning of their incredible journey. 

For anyone who missed the ceremony, here is a link to the recording: https://www.wilson.edu/commencement-video-2024

The Saturday of Commencement Weekend was a full day of ceremonies recognizing student accomplishments. Here is a selection of moments from the events that took place.  

May 6 through 10 is National Teacher Appreciation Week and today is National Teacher Day! To celebrate we are spotlighting Charnea Worlds '24 Teacher Certification Pathways (TCP) Completer in Early Childhood Education.