Pittsburgh, Pa. — H.F. “Gerry” and Marguerite Brooks Lenfest, a 1955 alumna of Wilson College in Chambersburg, Pa., have been named recipients of the Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy in recognition of outstanding and innovative leadership in philanthropy.

Tissa Jayatilaka, executive director of the United States-Sri Lanka Fulbright Commission, met with Wilson College President Barbara K.

Twenty-eight students in the Wilson College Teacher Intern Program were recognized at a May 5 ceremony at the college.

Wilson College Professor of Fine Arts Philip Lindsey is one of only 119 artists chosen from among 849 applicants whose work will be showcased in the 50th Annual Art of the State exhibition, opening Sunday, June 11, at the State Museum of Pennsylvania, Harrisburg.

The Fulton Center for Sustainability Studies at Wilson College will sponsor monthly educational sessions in lieu of selling produce, as part of its evolving role with the North Square Farmers Market in downtown Chambersburg.

On April 4, the nursing program at Wilson College inducted 40 students and community members into its new nursing honor society during a ceremony at the college.

Wilson College honored students and faculty members at its annual Academic Awards ceremony held Friday, April 28, in the Harry R. Brooks Complex for Science, Mathematics and Technology.

The following students and faculty received awards:

Entrepreneur and education access advocate David Risher will address the graduating class at the 147th annual Wilson College commencement ceremony, to be held at 10 a.m. Sunday, May 14.