Faculty Promotions
Congratulations to the following faculty members on their recent promotions:
Joshua Legg, M.F.A., promoted to Professor of Interdisciplinary Practice.
Ela Rossmiller, Ph.D., promoted to Associate Professor of Political Science and Global Studies with tenure.
Mindy Guinard, Ed.D., promoted to Associate Professor of Nursing and Health Sciences.
Student Research Day
The 17th annual Barsy-Colgan Student Research Day was held April 23–24, 2026, highlighting undergraduate scholarship. The event featured 88 student research projects across multiple disciplines and was open to the public.
A poster session on April 23 showcased 69 projects, with students discussing their work directly with attendees. On April 24, 19 students delivered oral presentations, highlighting in-depth research conducted with faculty mentorship. The Disert Scholar Presentation was made by Rosa M. Portilla ’26 (above), who presented “The Effect of ApoE3 Glycosylation Levels on its Binding Affinity for the CLEAR DNA Motif,” a study related to Alzheimer’s disease.
This annual event is supported by alumna Louise Barsy Colgan ’80 and her husband, Sean, whose annual gift also funds student research grants.
Bottom Shelf Review
The latest issue of The Bottom Shelf Review, the College’s student literary magazine, is now available. Founded in 1979, the publication showcases outstanding creative work from the Wilson community, including poetry, short fiction, creative nonfiction, and visual art by students, faculty, staff, and alumni. Edited and produced by students, the Bottom Shelf Review highlights a diverse range of voices and artistic expressions. It is published annually in the spring semester.
The newest issue is online at thebottomshelfreview.org. Readers can also find a poem by Armani Jones ’26 featured in this issue of Wilson Magazine.
Rolling Out a New Look for the Equestrian Teams
The Wilson College horse trailer received a makeover just in time to take students and horses to IHSA Nationals in North Carolina and horses to YEDA Nationals at the VA Horse Center. The trailer was recently branded with the Wilson College and Phoenix logos. The project was made possible through generous philanthropy.
Drone Show Earns Event of the Year Honors
Wilson College was honored to receive the 2025 Event of the Year award at the Cumberland Valley Business Alliance Awards Breakfast in March. The award recognized the College’s “We Rise: Honoring History. Inspiring Tomorrow” drone show, which brought together history, innovation, and community spirit. We were proud to share this unforgettable experience with our community.
The award-winning event was made possible through generous support from Wilson College, the Gilmore-Hoerner Endowment, Cherry Knoll Farm, Explore Franklin County PA, and F&M Trust.
