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Academic dates
Student Research Days: April 23 and 24
Spring Semester ends: April 24
Finals Week: April 27 to May 1

Breaks
Spring Break: March 2 to 6

Events

Martin Luther King Jr. Day Speaker: January 19
IceFest: January 29 to February 1
Creative Writing Colloquium: March 14
ArtsFest: April 6 to 10
Spring Concert: April 26
Commencement Weekend: May 2 and 3

Wilson and Ship Unveil New Partnership for Occupational Therapy

Wilson College and Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania are proud to announce a new 4+2 Enrollment Articulation Agreement designed to streamline the academic pathway for students pursuing careers in occupational therapy. This partnership reflects both institutions’ commitment to preparing future healthcare professionals through collaborative and innovative educational opportunities. Read more about the partnership here.

Generous Grant Supports Future Caregivers

Wilson College recently received a generous grant from The John H. Shook Foundation. The grant will provide scholarships to support students pursuing a degree in nursing and other healthcare careers.

Photo: (l to r) Wilson President Wesley R. Fugate, Ph.D., Mindy Guinard, Ed.D., Wilson’s director of nursing and health sciences, Jan Collier, board president of the John H. Shook Foundation, and Barbara Law, executive director of the John H. Shook Foundation.

Check out the Phoenix athletics calendar for upcoming games.

Madison Sokolowski '28 found her home at Wilson College. After taking many things into account when making a decision about her higher education journey, she realized she was mainly looking for a "family" culture.

"I was blessed to find that I could continue my academics as well as my athletic career with it being a perfect distance from home," Sokolowski said. Read more here.

Wilson College will honor the legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. with a special evening program titled “Infinite Hope” on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, from 5 to 6 p.m. in the Alumnae Chapel of Thomson Hall. This annual event invites the community to reflect on King’s enduring message of hope and justice. The event is free and open to the public. A livestream option will be available for those unable to attend in person. For more information visit https://www.wilson.edu/mlk-day-2026

Wilson College will have a giant ice sculpture in Downtown Chambersburg for the 2026 IceFest. Wilson students will be on site helping string lights and working the ice slide during the event. Join in on the winter fun from Jan. 29–Feb. 1. https://www.icefestpa.com

Get ready for a celebration of creativity at our annual ArtsFest! Enjoy live performances, art exhibits, and more. Check the ArtsFest 2026 pa ge for more information as it becomes available.

Are you not hearing from your student as often as you like? Check out this article from grownandflown.com “College Kid is Too Busy to Text You Back? That’s a GOOD Thing”

Students set up medical care while on the Wilson College medical mission trip to La Romana, Dominican Republic, Jan. 4–11.

Student Wellness
• Mental health
• Spiritual support
• Physical health
• Individual counseling

Career Development
• Career advising
• Resume building
• Employment guidance
• Internships

Financial Services
• Scholarships
• FAFSA and loans
• Work-study positions
• Financial aid

Academic Success
• Coaching and tutoring
• Supplemental instruction
• Reading skills
• Accessibility services

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