A display of community support

If you’ve passed through the Dimple recently, you’ve probably noticed the rows of Wheaton pennants on display, still present after the recent snowfall.

Each pennant represents a gift made during Wheaton’s year-end giving campaign in December, symbolizing the collective support of more than 900 donors who invested in the Wheaton community. Together, these gifts support key priorities like scholarship & financial aid, academic programs and innovation spaces.

Nearly $500,000 was received from 653 donors to support the college’s greatest needs, which provides the college with flexibility to allocate funding to emerging priorities or areas where they are most needed.

Scholarships and financial aid received more than $56,000 from 97 donors, while science technology and innovation was the third most popular impact fund among donors, receiving more than $18,000 to help support students for successful careers in science, technology, engineering and math disciplines through technology enhancements and experiential learning opportunities.

“The pennants are a visible reminder that Wheaton is sustained by a community that believes in its students,” said Michael O’Brien, assistant vice president of individual giving. “When our community comes together, extraordinary things happen. This display is a celebration of that shared commitment. Annual gifts such as these provide funding to support the immediate needs of students.”