Barbara Mistick
Wilson College president and author
Barbara Mistick is a higher education leader who has served as President of Wilson College. She is the author of Stretch.
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About Barbara Mistick
Dr. Barbara Mistick has served as President of Wilson College in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. She is described as having pioneered the first loan buy-back program for college students in the US. Before working in academia, she was a two-time entrepreneur. She has also held executive positions at non-profit and public institutions, including The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh and Mr. Rogers Neighborhood, where she helped children become curious about science. She has appeared on National Public Radio (NPR) as an expert on higher education issues. Her book in our catalog is Stretch.