BUCKHANNON, West Virginia –  West Virginia Wesleyan College alum Angel King Wilson ’13 is returning to campus Monday, March 27 for a screening of her documentary “Hiding in the Walls” Monday, March 27 at 6 p.m. in the Virginia Thomas Law Center for the Performing Arts. A Q & A and reception will follow the screening.

Wilson is an author, filmmaker and entrepreneur in Baltimore, Maryland. She earned her Master of Fine Arts from the University of Baltimore and is a recipient of the 2022 Maryland Literary Arts Award. Angel is the author of “Am I Doing This Right?” and the co-director of the award-winning documentary, “Hiding in the Walls.” She is driven by creativity and social equality.

“Returning to Wesleyan reminds me of the ongoing support I receive from my alma mater,” she said.  I am thankful for this opportunity to share my documentary, ‘Hiding in the Walls,’ with the students, staff, and the Buckhannon community. It is humbling to know that the college I graduated from 10 years ago is sharing my work. While at Wesleyan, I built relationships with my peers and professors. This visit back to campus reminds me that networking and relationship-building are essential and beneficial. I’m grateful to Dr. Jess Scott for inviting me to campus. I love to visit Wesleyan because it brings back memories and encourages me to keep going because people need to hear my story.” 

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West Virginia Wesleyan College (WVWC) is a private, four-year residential liberal arts college in Buckhannon, West Virginia. A tradition of excellence for more than 130 years, West Virginia Wesleyan is home to 14 Fulbright Scholars. The Princeton Review ranked Wesleyan one of its 2023 Best Colleges in the Southeastern Region of the United States. U.S. News & World Report’s 2022-2023 Best College Rankings designated Wesleyan seventh in Best Value – Regional Universities (South). WVWC offers students more than 40 majors and 40 minors; graduate programs in athletic training, business administration, creative writing, and nursing; 22 NCAA Division II athletic programs; multiple performing arts groups; and more than 70 organizations. Founded in 1890, the College is closely affiliated with the United Methodist Church and abides by the Wesley doctrine that emphasizes service to others. For more information, visit wvwc.edu.