After graduation, Aminata ’17 plans to attend graduate school to become a licensed nurse practitioner and eventually open a free clinic in Dakar, Senegal. Ami hopes to educate people there about diabetes and hypertension. As a student at Wesleyan she participates in many events that promote good health in the community.

Brittney ’17 is an environmental studies major and a biology minor. Brittney enjoys studying in the Wesleyan arboretum and knows her future work will be in the natural world, which might include helping animals or conserving our natural resources.

Bernadette '17 is a music major with a voice emphasis. Bernadette is preparing to audition for the Disney College Program as well as Voices of Liberty at Walt Disney World. Wesleyan has taught her confidence in herself and her decisions.

Dr. Bailey, professor of art at Wesleyan, was honored as a recipient of the fourth annual Governor’s Awards for the Arts and Humanities. The award recognizes outstanding individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to Georgia’s civic and cultural vitality through excellence and service to the arts and humanities.

Assistant Professor of Theatrical Design

Wesleyan biology professors Dr. Holly Boettger-Tong and Dr. Jim Ferrari led a study abroad trip to Belize where the group visited Mayan ruins, spotted birds, and spent three days at Tobacco Caye exploring reef ecosystems at Glover’s Reef and Mangrove ecology at Southwater Caye Marine Reserve.

Fatima graduated in 2017 with majors in international relations and biology. While taking time off before heading to graduate school she has worked with several non-profit organizations in the fields of human rights and community organizing. Fatima also interned for six months with the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee. 

Already an accomplished artist, Susan took classes at Wesleyan while serving as the College's director of communications. Before that, she was an artist in residence for Bibb County public schools. Today Susan is executive director at Macon Museum of Arts and Sciences.

Beth is an award-winning medical reporter for FOX5 Atlanta, WAGA. She won a regional Emmy for Outstanding Achievement in Medical Reporting from the Georgia Associated Press Broadcasters. Her advice to students: “Take advantage of internships…Push yourself…Set goals…Don’t be intimidated…Get your foot in the door and everything else will fall into place.”