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April 2024 Message from the President
We had wonderful activities planned for our Solar Day that people participated in. Despite the clouds obscuring most of our view of the Sun and Moon, I was grateful to be on Main Lawn, witnessing a celestial moment and being surrounded by many members of the Wells community as we all stood in awe of…
March 2024 Message from the President
I also hope you had some time for rest and reflection during the break. Springtime is just around the corner, albeit winter surely seems to be hanging on. We’ve chosen “The Agitators” by Dorothy Wickenden as our community read this spring. “The Agitators” tells the captivating story of America before, during, and after the Civil…
February 2024 Message from the President
We entered February honoring Black History Month with many events and activities happening on-campus. We also celebrate I Heart Wells Week during this month, which reminds the community about why they love Wells and asks them for support in our mission. Support for all our events and programming has been outstanding, and it’s one of…
Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
This year, we commemorate the 29th anniversary of the National Day of Service, instituted in tribute to Dr. King enduring impact. This holiday gained formal recognition in 1986 and Congress later designated it as a day dedicated to service in 1994. Falling on the third Monday of January, this day is a call to community…
Academic Freedom and World Events
Much has been written about the congressional hearings between the House of Representatives and the Presidents of Harvard, U. Penn, and MIT. Many called for the removal of all three Presidents. As you may have read, the president of U. Penn, Dr. E. Elizabeth Magill has since resigned while Dr. Claudine Gay of Harvard has…
Happy Holidays from Wells
Play Video As 2023 comes to an end, our community gathered together to share our wishes for 2024 in this year’s holiday video. I was so happy to hear their heartfelt aspirations. I am proud of our students, faculty, staff, alumni, and all members of our community who work hard, exceed expectations, and accomplish goals…
Statement about the Israeli Gaza War
The past several days we have witnessed a horrific act of terrorism by Hamas against Israel. The violence that has taken place in Israel is almost impossible to comprehend, heart- wrenching and sad. In retaliation, the Israel government has declared war, which means many more people in Israel and in Gaza will die. As a…
October 6th Update
As October begins, it is easy to enjoy this season at Wells with all the splendid colors and the change in the air that fall brings. The enthusiasm across campus since we welcomed our new and returning students just a few short weeks ago is exciting and refreshing. I have heard from many of you…
Statement on Affirmative Action
For those unfamiliar, Affirmative Action traces its roots back to an Executive Order issued by President John F. Kennedy on March 6, 1961. This order required government contractors to ensure that applicants were hired and treated fairly during employment, irrespective of their race, creed, color, or national origin. Subsequently, in 1969, numerous elite universities implemented…
President’s ’23 Commencement Speech
To the community and beyond, Traditionally, commencement speeches are shared within the confines of the graduation ceremony, but this year, I would like to share my speech to the class of 2023 with a wider community. We firmly believe that the words spoken on this momentous day hold significance and relevance not only for our…