Mary Ellen Wilson to Lead Waycross College in Georgia

The University System of Georgia announced that Mary Ellen Wilson will become interim president of Waycross College on July 1. Since 2000, Dr. Wilson has served as vice president for academic affairs at Middle Georgia College in Cochran. She served for a time as interim president and has taught history at the college since 1983.

Professor Wilson holds an associate’s degree from Middle Georgia College and a bachelor’s degree in history from Mercer University. She earned a master’s degree and a Ph.D. in history from Florida State University.