Emily Herring Wilson is a Class of 1961 Woman's College of the University of North Carolina (WCUNC) alumna. In this interview, Wilson discusses her family background and early life, growing up in Georgia. She discusses how she decided to attend WCUNC for college, her transition from high school to college, her English major, her favorite teachers, and her first impressions of WCUNC. Wilson discusses the details of her campus life, including living in Hinshaw and Weil-Winfield dorms, dorm life and culture, roommates and other student friends, social activities, her involvement in Student Government Association (SGA), and campus traditions. Wilson discusses the importance of the ideas of self-governance, campus as classroom, and alumnae involvement with campus and students. Wilson discusses some aspects of campus political culture including desegregation, sit-ins, and Tate St. businesses. Wilson describes Katherine Taylor and her influence on her and campus as well as her experiences with other members of WCUNC administration. Wilson reflects on her work and connections with UNCG and how UNCG and its students have changed over time. Wilson talks about her career in research and writing and how she is currently working on a new book about Katherine Taylor. She closes the interview by talking about her husband's life and her love of public education and UNCG.