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Motives of Fashion

The construction of personal identity through fashion and the creation of affects and meaning is now more important than the fixed, class-bound reflections of status…

Professor of Practice Joerg Blumtritt on Slow Media

Digital Media and Communications Professor of Practice Joerg Blumtritt explains “Slow Media”.

Wheaton Pre-College launches for summer 2024

High school students who attend Wheaton Pre-College this summer will get a taste of the adventure of college-level study, the experience of living on campus,…

Through the Student Lens – The journey to nursing excellence begins

What is it like to be a student in the Wheaton College’s inaugural nursing program? Meet one of the bright and engaging students taking part…

Get to Know Dr. Leanna Lawter – Business Department Chair

Dr. Lawter joined the Wheaton Business Department in August 2019. She was drawn to the strong focus on undergraduate education at Wheaton. Under her leadership,…

Advertising Course Collaborates with Mass Lottery

Advertising students gain real-world experience pitching their ideas to a local client.

Middle East panel engages campus in enlightening discussion

The Middle East panel discussion held on Dec. 5, 2023, provided invaluable insights into the complex dynamics of the Middle East, covering aspects of the…

Faculty Scholarship, December 2023

At the core of the academic experience at Wheaton is our community of talented and productive teacher-scholars. This newsletter is meant to celebrate our achievements…

In Memoriam: Professor Jeanne Whitaker

On October 22, family and friends of Jeanne Theis Whitaker, a longtime member of the Wheaton College French Department (1965-1999), gathered in the Quaker Cemetery…

New Business Professor Sam Kwachie

Professor Sam Kwachie joins the Business Department after a diverse career outside of academia.

Jenna Beebe ’24 grows as a researcher

Psychology and Public Health major Jenna Beebe ‘24 presented a paper at the 63rd Annual Meeting of the New England Psychological Association (NEPA).

Field Notes: Wheaton Filmmaker in Madagascar

Filmmaker in Residence Elias Stevens ’25 talks about his experience filming in Madagascar.