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The monarch waystation created in 2020 by Wilson environmental students continues to attract butterflies, while the nearby wall has been serving as an ideal spot for caterpillars on their way to becoming future butterflies. The garden now has a new interpretive nature sign that provides more information for visitors.

The College’s equestrian program has added a Western riding team to its already established hunt seat team and has appointed a new Director of Equestrian Teams, Cathy Woosley Luse, to oversee them. Both teams will transition from college club teams to competing at the full varsity level with other schools within the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA). “Our equestrian program is one of the signature experiences at Wilson,” president Wes Fugate said.

Wilson College Phoenix celebrated earning, for the first time in history, not just one CSAC President's Cup, but all three as the Phoenix won the Men's Cup, Women's Cup, and the Overall Cup.

Senior students from three local nursing programs will come to campus Oct. 8 for a day of learning, discussion, and lectures. This year’s Collaborative Healthcare Day will focus on the care of diverse populations – specifically, the care of the LGBTQIA+ patient population. This is a Wilson College-initiated and coordinated event to foster an understanding of all patient populations which nursing students may serve in Franklin County.

A free exhibition of artwork is on display at Wilson College, featuring the work of members of The Foundry in the Bogigian Gallery, Lortz Hall until October 13. 

The College has named Kathy M. Buck, M.S.W., as the new vice president for student development and dean of students. She brings to the position more than 30 years of experience as a collaborative and community-minded student affairs leader.

Signing the Wilson College Honor Principle is a long held tradition at Convocation. This year, new students, staff, and faculty signed a newly revised Honor Principle. 

One of the Wilson community's favorite days is move-in day!

Thursday, August 18 was student athlete move-in day for fall sports. 

Wilson College Office of the Registrar Spring 2022 Dean's List

Mariah Kieffer '24 made the most of her summer vacation. Mariah, an English major with a concentration in Teaching English as a Foreign Language TEFL, participated in Ewha Womans University's Summer College program in Seoul, South Korea. She completed three courses–Traditional Korean Music, Korean Language, and Gender Relations in Korea. Mariah shared a few photos with descriptions of her time in South Korea.