Wesleyan College - First For Women

From Macon to Athens, Greece! Wesleyan College's Alana Woods has been invited to present her research at the 2026 International Aphasia Rehabilitation Conference.

A rising senior triple majoring in biology, neuroscience, and psychology with a minor in chemistry, Alana's journey began during her first semester at Wesleyan, where she conducted independent research under faculty mentorship. Through hands-on research experiences with Dr. Jim Ferrari and Dr. James Rowan, she developed the scientific, analytical, and presentation skills that prepared her for advanced collaborative research opportunities.

"Wesleyan provides its students with a lot of opportunities," she said. "Being at a small college, you're not just a number. Starting my freshman year, I was already conducting independent research. At a large university, I feel like you're one of several hundred students in a class."

Join us in congratulating Alana on this outstanding achievement, and read more of her journey at:

Wesleyan Research Opportunities Propel Alana Woods to Present at International Aphasia Conference MACON, GA — When Alana Woods arrived at Wesleyan College as a first-year student, she immediately found herself conducting independent scientific research - an opportunity many undergraduates at larger universities may not experience until much later in their academic careers, if at all. Three yea...

Class of 2026, thank you for letting us cap-ture a few of the creative, meaningful, and memorable moments that made Commencement weekend so special! We loved getting a glimpse into your personalities, passions, friendships, and journeys through every decorated cap that crossed the stage. Congratulations again to our newest alumnae; your futures are bright, and your stories are just getting started!

Before officially becoming Wesleyan alumnae at Commencement, the Class of 2026 took part in one of the College’s most meaningful traditions, the Marker Ceremony and Baccalaureate celebration in Downtown Macon! 🐺🎓💜

Gathered at the historic marker commemorating Wesleyan College’s original campus site, graduates reflected on the nearly 190 years of history, sisterhood, and leadership they now carry forward as the newest members of the world’s oldest alumnae association. Then, the Class of 2026 processed to Mulberry Street Methodist Church for a beautiful Baccalaureate ceremony surrounded by family, friends, faculty, staff, and fellow Wesleyannes who came together to celebrate this milestone moment.

📸 View more photos from the Marker Ceremony and Baccalaureate at: https://www.flickr.com/photos/wesleyancollege/albums/72177720333818399

(P.S. Thank you to Mulberry Street Methodist Church for once again welcoming the Wesleyan community for this special tradition!)

This Memorial Day, Wesleyan College reflects with gratitude on the courage, sacrifice, and selflessness of those who gave their lives protecting the freedoms we hold dear. May we never forget their service, their sacrifice, and the families who continue to carry their legacy forward.

The first round of photos from Wesleyan College’s Graduate Commencement Ceremony has officially been added to Flickr, including hooding moments and diploma photos with President Meaghan Blight!

We’re still sorting through and editing even more special moments from the day, but we wanted to make sure our graduates could relive the celebration and begin sharing these memories now!

📸 View the album at: https://www.flickr.com/photos/wesleyancollege/albums/72177720333791317/

ICYMI: Rising sophomore Amy Charan recently published a powerful piece in The Macon Melody that explores how survivors of human trafficking are finding their voices and advocating for change in Georgia.

Amy is part of Wesleyan College’s Local Democracy Lab, where students gain real-world journalism experience and strengthen their communication skills by partnering with The Melody's staff.

We are proud to see Wesleyan students using their storytelling talents to highlight important issues impacting communities across Georgia.

Read Amy’s story at:

Survivors of s*x trafficking find their voice in Ga. Edify House is a maternity home in Georgia which takes in pregnant teenagers who have been s*x trafficked. It is more than a safe haven for these vulnerable girls. It gives them round-the-clock care, therapy, prenatal assistance and life skills coaching.

While we're continuing to edit even more 📸 from Saturday's Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony, more than 400 photos have already been added to Wesleyan College’s Flickr - including individual photos of each graduate receiving their diploma from President Blight!

So, Class of 2026, relive the celebration; save your favorites, and share your special moments with family and friends!

🔗: https://www.flickr.com/photos/wesleyancollege/albums/72177720333762871