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The annual Wilson College Creative Writing Colloquium welcomes writers of all levels to a day of immersive learning, insightful discussions, and inspiring connections. Hosted by the Wilson College English and Master’s in Humanities programs, this event will be held on Saturday, February 8, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Harry R. Brooks Complex for Science, Mathematics and Technology Center. The Colloquium is free and includes lunch.

Wilson College and Northern Pennsylvania Regional College (NPRC), a two-year institution located in Warren, Pa., signed a guaranteed transfer agreement to enable NPRC Associate of Applied Science in Early Childhood Education graduates to transfer into Wilson’s Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education or Bachelor of Arts in Special Education programs with no loss of credit. 

Wilson College has named Joseph Ryan MBA, MSBA, as the new vice president for finance and administration (VPFA). Ryan brings to Wilson a skill set developed after nearly 20 years in higher education at multiple institutions, with strengths in key areas of strategic leadership, budget and financial planning, operations, and resource management. He will begin his responsibilities at Wilson on February 1.

Fifteen students from Chambersburg Area Senior High School and Career Magnet School will end the fall semester with college credits from Wilson College that they earned without leaving their high school campuses. Through a new agreement, Wilson became a preferred partner of both schools and now offers dual enrollment classes on site at each location. 

Two Wilson alumni who work together at the Abraxas Youth Center (AYC) recently returned to campus to share their experiences with the Gender, Crime, and Justice class taught by Julie Raulli, Ph.D., professor of sociology. AYC is a multi-faceted treatment center for adjudicated delinquent male youth in South Mountain, Pa.

A burst of energy filled Wilson College’s Dance in America class on November 7 as acclaimed dancer Jess Beach transformed the dance studio into a vibrant hip-hop stage. Beach's liveliness filled the room as students, ranging from novices to seasoned dancers, immersed themselves in a high-energy urban fusion class, learning not just dance moves, but also the cultural significance of hip-hop.  

At an opening reception held in the Bogigian Gallery of Lortz Hall on Wednesday, November 6, Wilson College Assistant Professor of Graphic Design Adam DelMarcelle announced the winners of the 14th Annual Juried High School Student Art Exhibition.  

Wilson College recently received a grant from WellSpan Health and the Summit Endowment that will assist the College in upgrading equipment that supports studies in nursing, healthcare, and exercise science education.

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.