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The United East Conference announced its all-conference women's soccer teams for the 2025 season and Wilson's Halley Shaffer (Sunbury, Pa. / Line Mountain) has been honored as a member of the third team. She becomes a four-time all-conference selection and repeats her accolades from a season ago.

An internship is an important part of any student's transition from education to a successful future. At Wilson College, students have access to supportive career services that provide unique connections and hands-on opportunities, helping them translate academics into action. During the Fall 2025 semester, Wilson College senior Kendi Long completed her internship with the American Horse Council, gaining national-level experience in the equine field and new insight into the industry.

The Division III United East Conference has released its all-conference teams and Wilson's Jace Williams (Jr., Chesapeake, Va. / Hickory) has been selected as a member of the first team in men's soccer. It's the first time a Phoenix has received first team honors in the history of the program. It is Williams' second all-conference selection after he was named to the third team in the Skye Division in 2023. He had one of the best seasons in program history as he found the back of the net seven times. It vaulted him into second in the record books for career goals at Wilson. The junior midfielder scored goals in games against Hood, Penn State Mont Alto, Penn State Altoona, and Penn State Brandywine. Three of them came against Brandywine. It was his second multiple goal game of the season after he scored a brace in a home victory against Altoona. Williams also did well to distribute the ball as he added assists in games against Valley Forge and Cairn in the first round of the United East Championship. He finished with 16 points on the year.

Wilson College is pleased to announce that 57 student-athletes were named United East Scholar Athletes by the Division III United East Conference for the Fall 2025 season. This marks the fourth time in the past five years that the Wilson Phoenix have had at least 57 conference scholar athletes, which was a new record the first time it happened in 2022.

The United East Conference announced its all-conference teams in field hockey for the 2025 season and five Wilson College Phoenix received honors. Kate Seymour (Jr., Churchton, Md. / Southern) highlighted the quintet as she was selected to the first team on offense. Joining her were Lizzie Landon (Sr., West Grove, Pa. / Avon Grove), Lenoree Hoke (Jr., Shippensburg, Pa. / Shippensburg), Payton Kendall (Sr., McConnellsburg, Pa. / Forbes Road), and Mikayla Petersen (FY, Glen Burnie, Md. / North County) on the second team.

Wilson College welcomed new members into the Omega Eta Chapter of the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing during an induction ceremony held in December 2025. The event recognized exceptional nursing students and professionals whose academic achievements, leadership, and commitment to service exemplify the highest standards of the nursing profession. Membership in the society is widely regarded as a hallmark of distinction within the nursing community.

Wilson College is pleased to announce students named to the Part-Time Dean's List for the Fall 2025 semester. The Part-Time Dean's List contains the names of those students whose grade-point average for the work of the semester has been 3.5 or higher and who have completed at least 6 semester hours of credit, all of which received a letter grade. Wilson College congratulates these distinguished scholars on earning this academic achievement.

Wilson College is pleased to announce students named to the Full-Time Dean's List for the Fall 2025 semester. The Full-Time Dean's List contains the names of those students whose grade-point average for the work of the semester has been 3.5 or higher and who have completed at least 12 semester hours for the semester, at least nine of which received a letter grade. Wilson College congratulates these distinguished scholars on earning this academic achievement.

Jewels Torres (Sr., York, Pa. / West York) broke the Wilson College record for most assists in a career as Wilson won its third-straight game with a victory over Penn State Berks on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026. Torres needed three to tie the previous mark of 322 set by Theresa Phelps Denhoff, Class of 2001, which stood for 25 years. Her opportunity came with a dish to Mackenzie Caldwell-Degnon (Jr., Rockville, Md. / Richard Montgomery) on a 3-pointer as the Phoenix pulled away from the Lions and went on to win 67-46.

The United East announced the first Player of the Week awards for the winter sports season and Wilson's women's and men's basketball teams both have representatives that were selected. For the women, Leah Laubach (So., Marietta, Pa. / Lancaster Catholic) took defensive honors while on the men's side Jalen Pierce (Sr., Richmond, Va. / Collegiate / Millersville) received accolades for his offensive abilities.

The Thoroughbred Education and Research Foundation (TERF) has awarded Wilson College a $6,000 grant to support scholarships for the 2025-2026 academic year. This fall, three dedicated students pursuing careers in animal-related fields will benefit from TERF's continued generosity. The TERF scholarship provides vital financial support to students majoring in equine studies, equine-facilitated therapeutics, veterinary nursing, or animal studies. With a mission to promote Thoroughbred health and welfare, TERF funds scholarships, educational initiatives, and equine research, with a priority on making racing safer.

Wilson College is proud to announce that 68 student-athletes were named United East Scholar Athletes by the United East Conference for the Winter and Spring 2025 seasons. This number breaks the record of 66 set a year ago. It is the second consecutive year the Phoenix have had at least 60 conference scholar athletes, and the fourth straight year with at least 50.

Honoring student-athletes in lacrosse, volleyball, basketball, and soccer the Wilson College Athletics Department announced its 2025 Hall of Fame Class during the annual Athletics Award Ceremony on April 27, 2025.

Wilson College is pleased to announce students named to the Dean's List for the Spring 2025 semester. The Dean's List contains the names of those students whose grade-point average for the work of the semester has been 3.5 or higher and who have completed at least 12 semester hours for the semester, at least nine of which received a letter grade. Wilson College congratulates these distinguished scholars on earning this academic achievement.

Wilson College celebrated student-athletes for their outstanding achievements during the College's annual Athletic Awards Ceremony held April 27, 2025.

Wilson College recognized students for outstanding achievements in academics, leadership, and service during the College's annual Academic Awards Ceremony held April 18, 2025.

Wilson College baseball players Harry Middlebrooks and Tyler Smith received postseason honors as the United East Conference named them to the 2025 Baseball United East All-Conference Team. The duo was selected to the second team, with Middlebrooks named as a middle infielder and Smith claiming one of the outfield spots.

Wilson College is proud to announce that seven Phoenix softball players were named to the United East Athletic Conference 2025 Softball All-Conference Teams, matching conference champion Penn State Brandywine for most in the league.

Following a record-breaking season, the Wilson College men's volleyball team set another record with postseason honors as six players earned spots on the 2025 United East All-Conference Teams. Phoenix also received major awards for Rookie of the Year and Coach of the Year.

Wilson College is proud to recognize postseason honors awarded to four members of the Phoenix women's and men's basketball teams with the announcement of the 2024-25 Academic All-District Women's and Men's Basketball teams. Wilson has four selections total with three on the women's team and one on the men's.

The United East Athletic Conference announced its 2025 Women's Lacrosse All-Conference Teams, and five Wilson College Phoenix were honored for their play this season.

Wilson College is proud to announce Jewels Torres of York, Pa. (West York) received postseason accolades when she was named to the United East all-conference team for the 2024-2025 basketball season. The junior guard was named to the third team after leading the Phoenix in assists and finishing third in scoring. Torres is now a two-time selection as she repeats her honors as a third team selection.

The United East released its all-conference men's basketball team for the 2024-2025 season and Gary Robertson and Armani Jones, Wilson College Phoenix teammates, received postseason accolades. Robertson jumped up to the First Team after being named a Second Team selection last year. Jones earned a spot on the Third Team in his first season with the Blue and White.

The National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) named 15 student-athletes from Wilson College to the 2024 Division III National Academic Squad. The Association recognized over 1,880 outstanding undergraduate student-athletes from more than 150 institutions with Wilson College having the highest number of any school in the United East Conference.

Wilson College is proud to announce that 63 student athletes were named Scholar Athletes by the United East Conference for the Fall 2024 season. This number is a record for Wilson's fall sports, surpassing the previous mark of 60 set last year, and continues an upward trend for the Wilson Phoenix who set program marks in three of the last four years.

More than 320 students were recognized for their outstanding academic performance over the fall 2024 semester at Wilson College by being named to the Dean's List. Wilson College congratulates these distinguished scholars on earning this academic achievement.

The United East Conference has announced its Senior Scholar Athlete Award winners for the Fall season and Wilson College's Jade Wolfe has been chosen by the conference for women's soccer. This award recognizes a senior who truly represents the student-athlete model by performing in competition, in the classroom and around the community.

Five Wilson College students will each receive a $3,000 scholarship from a grant awarded by The Thoroughbred Education and Research Foundation (TERF) for the 2024-2025 academic year. Since 2015, TERF has generously provided Wilson student recipients with over $112,000 in scholarship awards, including this year's grant of $15,000. TERF's mission is to support Thoroughbred health and welfare by funding scholarships, educational programs, and equine research with a priority to make racing safer. Students majoring in equine studies, equine-facilitated therapeutics, veterinary nursing, or animal studies, are eligible for the awards, which are granted based on student need, academic achievement, and equine-related aspirations.

More than 200 students were recognized for their outstanding academic performance over the spring 2024 semester at Wilson College by being named to the Dean's List. Congratulations to these distinguished scholars on earning this academic achievement.