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Mexican poet, Manuel Iris, recently visited the Wilson MFA class to give a talk and a reading. Manuel read, in English and Spanish, from his most recent book, The Parting Present/ Lo Que Se Irá. That evening he held a bilingual reading/workshop at the Coyle Free Library.

Wilson College MFA Alum, Katie Pustizzi '21, has been dancing in Sardegna, Italy through the Robert M. and Brenda Ashton Aiken Scholarship. Katie particpated in a workshop with Senza Confini Di Pelle in Sardegna. She also performed a self-choreograhed solo at Rifugio Di Mare with the company. Pictured are a few moments from her week with Senza Confini Di Pelle exploring the connection between dance and landscape.

The Wilson College veterinary nursing faculty often host young students on campus who are interested in a future in animal healthcare. It is an opportunity to show them what Wilson's vet nursing program and a career in vet nursing can be like. 

Two new "instructors" have joined the Wilson College nursing program. Two high-fidelity avatars have been purchased thanks to a generous $100,000 donation by WellSpan Health to the Wilson College Division of Nursing simulation lab. College Trustee Rhona S. Applebaum, Ph.D. gave an additional $50,000 to support their purchase and maintenance in the interactive lab.

Summer Orientation is an important event a student's journey to become a member of the Wilson College family. This year the Class of 2026 spent time on campus  to get the scoop on their programs from faculty, set up their fall class schedules, learn about student support services, academic advising, and library services, all while getting to know future classmates. Their time at Wilson is off to a great start!

After two years of virtual reunions, Wilson College alums came together for One Grand Reunion. It was the 50th class celebration for 1970, 1971 and 1972. The weekend was full of reminiscing, catching up, and creating new memories. Here are a few photos from the event. 

Wilson College Students Complete Pennsylvania Teacher Certification Program

Wilson College’s popular Teacher Certification Pathways (TCP) program is helping alleviate the national teacher shortage by offering a flexible and accessible path to teaching for anyone with a bachelor’s degree or higher. This year’s class is the largest in over a decade in part because so many people reconsidered their life goals during the pandemic lockdown and decided to pursue a more fulfilling and stable career such as teaching.

On Sunday, May 15, the Wilson College Graduate Class of 2022 celebrated their graduation. The graduate speaker was Ralph J. Ursillo '22. Here are a few photos of the ceremony. 

The 152nd annual Wilson College Commencement Ceremony was held on Sunday, May 15.

Michael Cerveris, the Tony Award and Grammy Award-winning actor and musician, addressed the graduating class of 2022, as the commencement speaker. 

Here are a few photos from the undergraduate ceremony. 

The days leading up to the Undergraduate and Graduate Commencement Ceremonies were packed with moments of recognition and celebration for the graduating students. 

Here are some photos from the events: Ring in Forward Ceremony, Baccalaureate Ceremony, Combined Honor Societies Ceremony, Nursing Convocation, Teacher Certification Pathways Completers Recognition, Veterinary Nursing Pinning Ceremony, and the President’s Garden Party.