Commencement Weekend 2025

May 3 and 4, the Wilson College community celebrated the Class of 2025. The Wilson College 155th Annual Commencement was a weekend of tradition, excitement, pride, and new beginnings. Here is a look at the events that took place. Congratulations to all the graduates. 

Ring It Forward

Commencement Weekend kicked off with the Ring It Forward Ceremony

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Passing on legacy, one ring at a time, students and alums celebrating the enduring spirit of Wilson College at the Ring It Forward ceremony.

Baccalaureate Ceremony 

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 A moment of reflection and gratitude during the Baccalaureate Ceremony in Alumnae Chapel.

Honor Societies Ceremony

Students being recognized for their academic excellence during the Honor Societies Ceremony in Alumnae Chapel.

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 Phi Beta Kappa

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 Pi Gamma Mu

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 Sigma Tau Delta

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 Chi Alpha Sigma

Veterinary Nursing Pinning Ceremony

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 Veterinary nursing graduates proudly receive their pins, marking their dedication to animal care.

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Nursing Convocation

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 Nursing graduates receive their pins and take the Florence Nightingale Pledge, committing to a life of service and care.

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 Teacher Certification Pathways Ceremony

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 Future educators celebrate their achievements and prepare to inspire the next generation at the TCP completers ceremony.

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Graduates Assembling

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 Graduates gather in front of Lenfest, ready to embark on the next chapter of their lives.

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Blue and Silver Line

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The Blue and Silver Line, alumni representatives from all decades look on with pride. 

Commencement Speakers 

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Kevin C. Wells, Graduate Student Speaker
Having earned his Master of Organizational Leadership from Wilson College, Wells draws on a career dedicated to mentoring students at Milton Hershey School. His message inspires graduates to lead with purpose and compassion.

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Erin Rebecca Roszkowiak, Class of 2025 President and Undergraduate Student Speaker
A veterinary nursing major, Roszkowiak reflects on a journey marked by academic excellence, leadership, and service. As the first Wilson student to graduate with honors in veterinary nursing, she now sets her sights on veterinary school at the University of Pennsylvania.

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Tori Murden McClure — Trailblazing Explorer, Author, and Former President of Spalding University
Celebrated for her historic solo row across the Atlantic Ocean and her leadership in higher education, McClure delivers a powerful message of resilience, courage, and purpose to the graduating class.

Godspeed

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President Wes Fugate walks the graduates through reflections from their time at Wilson and sends them on their way with encouragement for their future endeavors with his traditional Godspeed speech. 

Click here to watch the Commencement ceremony in it's entirety here.