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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.” 

On September 16, the first Common Hour of the 2024-25 academic year took place in the Harry R. Brooks Complex for Science, Mathematics, and Technology. The event featured presentations by faculty scholars Daniella DiGregorio, Ph.D., associate professor of education, and Janet Foor, Ed.D., assistant professor of special education.

Colombian American poet, speaker, actor, and inclusion strategist, Carlos Andrés Gómez, visited campus for Hispanic Heritage Month. In his own unique approach of storytelling mixed with humor and poetry, Carlos created an experience that was moving and thought-provoking.

In recognition of Constitution Day, political science major, Tristan Worlock '25 supervised a table on campus with voter registration information for students. As an extra bonus, he was also handing out free ice cream.

Despite national headlines of steep enrollment declines across higher education, Wilson College is bucking the trend, having attained its highest total enrollment in the history of the institution. Fall 2024 Census indicates 1,705 enrolled students, a 10% increase over Fall 2023.  

Wilson College is pleased to announce its annual ArtsFest celebration will take place on campus the week of April 7-11, 2025. The theme for ArtsFest 2025 will be “ART IS...SHARED STORIES.”  

The College’s ArtsFest Committee is seeking artists and arts educators (visual, performing, and literary) from Chambersburg and the surrounding area to share their experience, expertise, and work at ArtsFest 2025. Appropriate events include a presentation/reading, performance, project, workshop/class, exhibition, immersive experience, or other types of arts-based events. 

The JSM Library hosted a back-to-school craft crawl where students could make bookmarks, pencil pouches, or friendship bracelets. Student success librarian, Samantha Wessel, said "We wanted an event to build community among the students. It's a chance for them to get to know the space, become aware of our resources, and meet library staff."

Clubs and other organizations gathered outside Lenfest for the Fall 2024 activities fair. From Debate Club to Line Dancing to Ten Tones… there is something for everyone!

Campus was hopping on the first day of class! These Phoenix are looking forward to a great semester.

The Wilson community kicked off the fall semester with the time honored tradition of Convocation. Professor Ali Toms spoke on the topic of civility and then new students signed the Wilson College Honor Principle. A memorable way to begin the year. Welcome Wilson College Class of 2028! Let's go, Phoenix!