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Founded in 1869, Wilson College is a private coeducational liberal arts college offering undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs. Bachelor’s degree programs include 34 majors and 40 minors in high-demand and innovative fields including education, nursing, equine studies, veterinary nursing, and sport management. Graduate degrees include master’s level programs in education, fine arts, the humanities, nursing, and organizational leadership, and a hybrid, accelerated doctoral program in occupational therapy. Visit www.wilson.edu.  

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Founded in 1869, Wilson College is a private coeducational liberal arts college offering undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs. Bachelor’s degree programs include 34 majors and 40 minors in high-demand and innovative fields including education, nursing, equine studies, veterinary nursing, and sport management. Graduate degrees include master’s level programs in education, fine arts, the humanities, nursing, and organizational leadership, and a hybrid, accelerated doctoral program in occupational therapy. Visit www.wilson.edu.  

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Wilson women's lacrosse scores four on United East All-Conference Team.

Wilson Women's Lacrosse Scores Four on All-Conference Team

The United East released its 2026 Women's Lacrosse All-Conference Team and Wilson had four selections to highlight the 11-player squad. Riley Lemay (Jr., Saugerties, N.Y. / Saugerties) and Kaelyn Goff (Jr., Union Bridge, Md. / Francis Scott Key) repeat their accolades from 2025 while Alyvia Henneman (Jr., Mechanicsburg, Pa. / Cumberland Valley) and Sadie Fike (Sr., McClure, Pa. / Mifflin County) join them this season.
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Sports - May 12

Wilson Phoenix Men's Volleyball Earns Seven United East All-Conference Selections

The United East Conference recently announced its 2026 men's volleyball all-conference teams, with Wilson College earning seven selections. Camden Sterner (Jr., Spring Grove, Pa. / Spring Grove) was also named the league's Defensive Player of the Year.
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Sports - May 8

Wilson College Lands Five on United East Basketball All-Conference Teams

The United East Conference announced its 2025-26 women's and men's basketball all-conference teams, with Wilson College earning five selections across the two programs. Jalen Pierce (Sr., Richmond, Va. / Collegiate / Millersville) highlights the list as a first team selection. Leah Laubach (So., Marietta, Pa. / Lancaster Catholic), Armani Jones (Sr., Chicago, Ill. / Christ The King / Bryant & Stratton), and Jalen Bowie (Sr., Frederick, Md. / Frederick / Shippensburg) were second team selections. Jewels Torres (Sr., York, Pa. / West York) caps her career with another third team honor.
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Sports - May 8
Representation of the achievement named 'Wilson Field Hockey Earns Third Straight NFHCA Team Academic Award'.

Wilson Field Hockey Earns Third Straight NFHCA Team Academic Award

The National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) recognized 78 Division III programs with the esteemed 2025 National Academic Team Award, including the team from Wilson College. This prestigious acknowledgment is granted to programs that achieve a collective grade-point average of 3.50 or higher during the fall semester.
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Sports - May 8
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Wilson College Field Hockey Places 12 on National Academic Squad

The National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) has announced its 2025 Division III National Academic Squad, with 12 Wilson College student-athletes earning recognition.
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Sports - May 8
Wilson College field hockey player Haley Hamrick.

Wilson's Hamrick Named to Conference Field Hockey All-Sportsmanship Team

The Division III United East Conference named Haley Hamrick '28 of Wilson College to its Field Hockey All-Sportsmanship team for the 2025 season. Student-athletes selected to the All-Sportsmanship Team demonstrate fair play, graciousness in victory, and respectfulness in defeat. Each individual has been chosen by their coach as a representative who embodies the Division III spirit.
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Sports - May 7

Kendi Long '26 Gains National Experience Through American Horse Council Internship

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.
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Internship - Feb 27

Jace Williams Secures Wilson's First All-Conference First Team Soccer Honor

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.
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Sports - Feb 20
Representation of the achievement named 'Wilson College Halley Shaffer Repeats All-Conference Honors'.

Wilson College Halley Shaffer Repeats All-Conference Honors

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.
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Sports - Feb 26
Representation of the achievement named 'Wilson College Student-Athletes Among Conference Academic Leaders for Fall'.

Wilson College Student-Athletes Among Conference Academic Leaders for Fall

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.
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Sports - Feb 20
Representation of the achievement named 'Wilson College Five Earn All-Conference Honors in Field Hockey'.

Wilson College Five Earn All-Conference Honors in Field Hockey

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.
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Sports - Feb 20
Representation of the achievement named 'Sigma Theta Tau Nursing Honor Society Welcomes New Members'.

Sigma Theta Tau Nursing Honor Society Welcomes New Members

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.
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Honor Society - Feb 12
Representation of the achievement named 'Jewels Torres of York Breaks Wilson College Basketball Record'.

Jewels Torres of York Breaks Wilson College Basketball Record

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.
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Sports - Feb 4

Wilson College Announces Part-Time Dean's List for Fall 2025

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.
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Dean's List - Feb 4

Wilson College Announces Full-Time Dean's List for Fall 2025

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.
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Dean's List - Feb 3
Representation of the achievement named 'Wilson's Laubach, Pierce Picked as United East Players of the Week'.

Wilson's Laubach, Pierce Picked as United East Players of the Week

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.
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Sports - 2025 Nov 10
Representation of the achievement named 'TERF Invests in Animal Studies Students at Wilson College'.

TERF Invests in Animal Studies Students at Wilson College

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.
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Scholarship - 2025 Oct 15
Representation of the achievement named 'Wilson College Phoenix Rise Up with Record-Setting 68 United East Scholar Athletes'.

Wilson College Phoenix Rise Up with Record-Setting 68 United East Scholar Athletes

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.
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Sports - 2025 Aug 11

Wilson College Announces Dean's List for Spring 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.
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Dean's List - 2025 Jul 16

Wilson College Celebrates 2025 Athletic Award Winners

Wilson College celebrated student-athletes for their outstanding achievements during the College's annual Athletic Awards Ceremony held April 27, 2025.
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Sports - 2025 Jul 2
Representation of the achievement named 'Wilson College Announces Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2025'.

Wilson College Announces Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2025

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.
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Sports - 2025 Jul 2
Representation of the achievement named 'Wilson College Celebrates Student Achievements with 2025 Academic Awards'.

Wilson College Celebrates Student Achievements with 2025 Academic Awards

Wilson College recognized students for outstanding achievements in academics, leadership, and service during the College's annual Academic Awards Ceremony held April 18, 2025.
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Academic Award - 2025 Jun 16
Representation of the achievement named 'Wilson College Duo Selected for Baseball All-Conference Honors'.

Wilson College Duo Selected for Baseball All-Conference Honors

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.
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Sports - 2025 Jun 12
Representation of the achievement named 'Wilson College Magnificent Seven Earn Softball All-Conference Team Honors'.

Wilson College Magnificent Seven Earn Softball All-Conference Team Honors

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.
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Sports - 2025 Jun 9
Representation of the achievement named 'Wilson Fab Five Earn All-Conference Honors for Women's Lacrosse'.

Wilson Fab Five Earn All-Conference Honors for Women's Lacrosse

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.
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Sports - 2025 May 27

Wilson Super Six Set New Post-Season Volleyball Record

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.
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Sports - 2025 Apr 21

Wilson College Hoopsters Named to Academic All-District Teams

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.
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Sports - 2025 Apr 2
Representation of the achievement named 'Jewels Quest: Torres Repeats All-Conference Honors'.

Jewels Quest: Torres Repeats All-Conference Honors

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.
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Sports - 2025 Mar 21
Representation of the achievement named 'Wilson College Men's Basketball Teammates Earn All-Conference Honors'.

Wilson College Men's Basketball Teammates Earn All-Conference Honors

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.
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Sports - 2025 Mar 21
Representation of the achievement named 'Wilson College Field Hockey Posts 15 on NFHCA National Academic Squad'.

Wilson College Field Hockey Posts 15 on NFHCA National Academic Squad

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.
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Sports - 2025 Mar 17
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