Late August brought a wave of excitement to Wilson as we opened our arms—and our residence halls—to the newest members of the Phoenix family. We welcomed another class of bright, curious, and passionate students to campus and to help to make their arrival unforgettable, faculty, staff, and friends of the College lent a hand—with warm hearts, welcoming faces, and a love for Wilson— to show them what it means to be part of a community that rises together.

The convocation ceremony held on Friday, August 22, marked a powerful moment of unity and purpose as new students, faculty, and staff signed the Wilson College Honor Principle and pledged themselves to the values that define Wilson’s mission and vision. Hannah Bost ’27, president of WCGA, offered a heartfelt greeting to our newest Phoenix, while Janet Foor, Ed.D., assistant professor of special education, delivered an inspiring address titled “I Am Only One, But I Am One.”