Wilson President Named In Top 100 Influential Educators Posted on: February 27, 2023 News The College Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ ’s president, Wesley R. Fugate, Ph.D., was named to the . This accolade recognizes him as Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ “one of the most powerful individuals in Pennsylvania education. Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ â€� The 100 leaders profiled Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ “have helped their institutions not just survive but thrive. Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ â€� Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ “Recognition such as this reflects the excellent work of our faculty and staff, Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ â€� Fugate said. Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ “They are the people deserving of such high praise, as they are working day in and day out to transform the lives of our students. I am honored to represent them through inclusion on this prestigious list of higher education leaders. Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ â€� Fugate was chosen for his success in launching a series of affordable online degree programs, increasing the first-year retention rate by 4%, and growing the College Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ ’s unrestricted fund by nearly 75%. The organizers also noted his passion for innovation, fundraising, opportunity, and making the campus animal-friendly. They added, Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ “Fugate has also celebrated Wilson teams Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ ’ conference championships in several sports and raised the profile of the school Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ ’s arts programs. Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ â€� Previous: Service Trip to New Bern, North Carolina Next: Equine studies major receives $5,000 Scholarship Related posts Nov 12, 2026 Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Welcomes Community for Annual Christmas Vespers 2026 Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ invites the community to begin the holiday season at its annual Christmas Vespers service on Saturday, Dec. 12, at 4:30 Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ … Read more Nov 5, 2026 Tips for Transfer Students By Parker Knepper '27Each year Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ welcomes in many transfer students. However, starting at a new school can be tough Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ … Read more Oct 30, 2026 Earthwatch Expedition Takes Graduate Student to Kenya's Maasai Mara By Faith Crawford Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ ’26 Thanks to the generous donation of alumna Joan Thuebel Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ ’52, Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ  students at Wilson Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ  have the opportunity Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ … Read more More articles âžœ Share this on: Email
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