Events

Reunion 2026: Rooted at Wilson

Join fellow alums for the weekend, reconnect and relive special memories of your time at Wilson. We’ve planned a fun-filled agenda of special events and gatherings to help you celebrate.

For schedule and registration details, visit the Reunion Weekend page.

Commencement 2026

There will be two in-person Commencement ceremonies on the Main Green of the Chambersburg, Pennsylvania campus on Sunday, May 3, 2026. A ceremony for undergraduate students (Associate and Bachelor's degrees) will begin at 10 a.m. A ceremony for graduate students (Master's degrees) will begin at 2 p.m.

Bring your passion and experience into the classroom. If you have your bachelor's degree, start down the path to Pennsylvania teacher certification.

Join a virtual information session to learn more about one of the following:

Teacher Online Pathway (TOP)

Foreign Language Intern Pathway (FLIP)

Register here. 

Bring your passion and experience into the classroom. If you have your bachelor's degree, start down the path to Pennsylvania teacher certification.

Join a virtual information session to learn more about one of the following:

Teacher Online Pathway (TOP)

Foreign Language Intern Pathway (FLIP)

Register here. 

Bring your passion and experience into the classroom. If you have your bachelor's degree, start down the path to Pennsylvania teacher certification.

Join a virtual information session to learn more about one of the following:

Teacher Online Pathway (TOP)

Foreign Language Intern Pathway (FLIP)

Register here. 

Bring your passion and experience into the classroom. If you have your bachelor's degree, start down the path to Pennsylvania teacher certification.

Join a virtual information session to learn more about one of the following:

Teacher Online Pathway (TOP)

Foreign Language Intern Pathway (FLIP)

Register here. 

As part of ArtsFest 2026, join President Wes Fugate as he welcomes five-time Tony Award and Grammy Award–winning Broadway producer Sue Gilad to campus for an insider’s look at the business of bringing Broadway shows from page to stage. Gilad will share behind-the-scenes insights into producing hit productions, from development through opening night.

Culturing “The Con”: Isolating and Identifying Antibiotic Resistant Fecal Bacteria from the Conococheague Creek
Our “gently flowing stream” is the home to innumerable amounts of microscopic life, including bacteria found in poop! What bacteria are present, and do they carry antibiotic resistance genes?
Presented by Amber Marble, Assistant Professor of Biology

Friday, March 13,2026 at noon
From Stables to Studies: A Journey Through the History of Horses at Wilson College
This presentation explores the fascinating history of horses on the Wilson campus, from their early roles in transportation to their presence in student recreation and academics. It will trace how these animals shaped the campus landscape, influencing everything from infrastructure to campus traditions, and how their presence is ever-changing.
Presented by Janice Holland, Associate Professor of Equine Studies

Women’s History Wednesdays