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Political science major, Tristan Worlock '25 was stationed in front of Brooks Science Center on Constitution Day, encouraging students to register to vote while handing out free ice cream.

"A lot of students, especially around my age, think that their vote doesn't matter due to the Electoral College system. But in order for the Electoral College to cast a vote for the state, they need popular votes, so people need to get out and vote." he said.

Conferences are a great way for college students to learn about the latest research in their field, network with other professionals, and gain experience presenting their own work. Students from the Wilson College history program and history club attended the Pennsylvania Historical Association meeting, October 10 through 12, in Johnstown PA. 

On October 28, Wilson College held the second Common Hour of the 2024-25 academic year in the Harry R. Brooks Complex for Science, Mathematics, and Technology. The event featured presentations by faculty scholars Dillon Beede, M.M., Ed.M., director of choral activities and chair in music, and Melanie E. Gregg, Ph.D., professor of humanities. 

Wilson College hosted a vaccination clinic for students, staff, and faculty and at the same time a health fair was held. 

Campus celebrated Sarah Wilson Week with a trivia night, capture the flag, Halloween events and a special look at the life of Sarah Wilson. 

Five Wilson College students will each receive a $3,000 scholarship from a grant awarded by The Thoroughbred Education and Research Foundation (TERF) for the 2024-2025 academic year. Since 2015, TERF has generously provided Wilson student recipients with over $112,000 in scholarship awards, including this year’s grant of $15,000.

We welcomed the Wilson community to explore campus while enjoying the beautiful fall weather. Here are a few photos from Wilson Weekend. 

Wilson College announces the launch of three new academic programs that will provide students with the expertise needed to succeed in some of the fastest-growing job markets.

Drawings, paintings, graphic designs, and other artwork created by Wilson College undergraduate students will be on display at the Coyle Free Library through November 26, 2025. This free exhibition features works by student artists in Wilson’s Drawing I, Intro to Design, Digital Photography, and Graphic Design courses.

Over the next five years, Wilson College will receive $2.25 million awarded by the U.S. Department of Education as part of the government’s Title III Strengthening Institutions Program (SIP). The funds will provide an annual boost of approximately $450,000 to the College budget to support student success initiatives based on the College’s grant proposal “Phoenix Paths to Student Achievement.”