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Building community through advocacy

At Wheaton, we are dedicated to providing continued opportunities for engagement and programming in advocacy. Our goal is to foster a stronger sense of community…

Upcoming DEIB Conference Seeks to Engage the Local Community

Wheaton College’s Network for LGBTQ+ Inclusion, Support, & Advocacy will be hosting its ﬁrst ever educational conference, All Are Welcome: Collaborative Approaches to Building Inclusive…

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…

Through the Student Lens – Determined students work to raise awareness surrounding food and hygiene insecurity on campus

How does Wheaton’s Food Pantry have an impact on the campus community and the student experience? Learn more about the Pantry and see how two…

Wheaton recognized for commitment to first-gen student success

The Center for First-generation Student Success initiative of NASPA and The Suder Foundation announced the advancement of Wheaton College to the First Scholars phase of…

Community Message

Dear Wheaton community, The senseless and horrific tragedy in Colorado over the weekend forces us, once again, to grapple with the reality of hatred, bias…

New Director of Social Justice and Community Impact

I am pleased to announce that Mr. Leonard “Lenny” Breton will join the Wheaton Community as the new Director of Social Justice and Community Impact…

A Letter from Shaya Gregory Poku to the Wheaton Community

A letter of thanks to the Wheaton Community for appointment as the inaugural associate vice president for institutional equity and belonging.

New Strides in Gender Inclusion at Wheaton

The strength of Wheaton is our close-knit community. The warmth and courtesy that we extend to one another is a hallmark of the Wheaton experience,…

Stepping out of the comfort zone and into creative power

My name is Alejandra Monge. I’m a senior who is double majoring in anthropology and visual art.

Class of 2023 gives back

A group of students from the incoming Class of 2023 arrived in Norton last week for the annual President’s Day of Service.

Building Community and Inspiring Change

December 5, 2013 is a day I’ll never forget. I was standing outside in the frigid cold when I learned that Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela had…