A Conversation with Frank Bruni
Join us for a conversation that promises to be of vital relevance to Wily’s work and college campuses across the country.
2024 Ilene Beal Speaker Series
Join us at the Ilene Beal Speaker Series to hear from Wily Scholars about the impact that Wily has on their college experience, and learn from coaches about the unique model that makes our program so successful.
An Evening with Emi Nietfeld
The Wily Pack gathered at the Harvard Club of Boston on November 29 for an evening of conversation and reflection with acclaimed author Emi Nietfeld (Harvard University ‘15) and accomplished facilitator Treasure Brooks (Harvard University ‘22). Emi and Treasure both arrived on Harvard’s campus already possessing the talent, motivation and self-reliance to thrive in college. […]
2023 Ilene Beal Scholar Speaker Series
At the Ilene Beal Scholar Speaker Series at Boston College, we asked guests to brainstorm words they associated with Wily Scholars’ strengths. As they typed into their phones…
The Journey Starts Here: Using college experience to build career success
Wily’s annual speaker series, newly named the Ilene Beal Speaker Series, went back in-person in 2022. We heard from Wily alumni about their career journeys, saw the Wily Scholar Award presented to Marissa, and listened to a thoughtful dialogue between our panelists and Scholar moderator Treasure about the relationship between self-care, self-awareness, and career success. […]
Inclusion Conversations
Take the first step to creating genuine, meaningful change Throughout the past year, high-profile instances of racial injustice and mounting public pressure to address change have rocketed diversity, equity, and inclusion to the top of the priority list for many organizations. These discussions are necessary and long overdue, but they aren’t always as productive as […]
Wily Shines a Light on College Students and their Mental Well-Being
Watch the video replay of our virtual event, a panel discussion with Sherri Ettinger, PhD, LICSW and Micah M. Griffin, PhD, MHA Moderated by Sheila Murphy Co-Chairs: Hilary Steinert & Annie Montesano Hear what professionals are saying about the importance of mental well-being for college students and what you can do to promote mental health. […]
Wily Shines a Light on Gratitude
An Evening of Music and Connections On December 3, 2020 Wily hosted an inspiring virtual event, Wily Shines a Light on Gratitude. With over 550 registered guests in attendance, the 2020 Be the Light campaign raised over $420,000. Watch the video replay below. Get the Event Program Thank You to our Sponsors Be the Light […]
Wily’s Summer Read: a Virtual Discussion with Steve Pemberton
In the summer of 2020 we held our first virtual event, Wily’s Summer Read, to help the Wily community connect through the shared experience of a great story. We knew that the perfect read would offer illuminating perspectives to challenge and inform us, and provide new tools and ideas to the Wily Network. Steve Pemberton’s book, A Chance in the World, did all that […]
The Wily Network’s 2nd Annual Speaker Series: An Evening to Learn and Grow
On February 4, 2020, we gathered for our 2nd Annual Speaker Series: An Evening to Learn and Grow at Wellesley College. More than 150 guests were inspired by keynote speaker James Morton’s story, one of beating the odds through sheer determination and giving back by serving others. James spoke about how his personal history influenced him to dedicate his life […]
