Lane Scholar Sofia ’19 is double majoring in art history and studio art and plans to pursue a career as a museum curator. “Wesleyan helped me recognize myself as a leader and hone my leadership skills.” Sofia serves as a resident advisor, peer mentor, and as a member of SGA.

Kennedy ’19 is earning her Wesleyan degree in political science with a pre-law track. She spent the summer of 2016 interning as a legal assistant with the Clayton County Solicitor General’s Office. Her career goal is to serve in the U.S. Navy JAG Corps.

This biology major and theatre minor, earned a math and science scholarship. “I chose Wesleyan because the school as a whole is committed to enhancing my skills and making me as well-rounded as possible. I like being part of a family. People here are truly dedicated to the students.”

Assistant Professor of Economics Dr. Zhen was a guest speaker at Georgia Immigration Conference, as an expert on how English-language proficiency affects foreign-born immigrants' labor market performance and earnings in the U.S., especially female immigrants.

Associate Professor of Music Michael McGhee produced a CD of solo organ music, Tapestry, recorded in Wesleyan’s Porter Auditorium on the College’s historic Aeolian organ. Recently it was featured on the national broadcast of the Pipedreams, airing on about 145 NPR stations across the country.  

Biology Professor and Arboretum Director Dr. Ferrari lead a group of volunteers in planting a grove of longleaf pines in the Wesleyan Arboretum. The longleaf is among the most endangered ecosystems in North America and provides habitat and a food source for wildlife and purifies the air. 

Shortly after graduation Josy founded her own theatre initiative, The Chameleon Village Theatre Company, whose goal is to use site-specific theatre to highlight underutilized spaces around Macon, to provide local artists and writers a venue for their craft, and to give local artists and businesses the opportunity to work together in innovative ways.

Noelle majored in music and elementary education. After graduation she began working as a choir teacher in Augusta before transitioning to her current position as a music teacher in Perry, Georgia. She describes her experiences at Wesleyan fondly saying, “It helped mold and shape me into the person I am today.”

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.”