Tag: Wells College Closure

Paul Warshauer proposes converting roughly half the 113-acre property into independent living, assisted living and memory care housing, with other portions potentially used for sports and education. Warshauer said he intends to … more: Developer plans senior housing at former Wells College campus

A $12.5 million campus deal now faces pushback in court, according to The Citizen. The Cayuga Nation and a losing bidder want a judge to block the proposed sale of Wells College … more: Fight erupts over Wells campus sale

Wells College has agreed to sell its Aurora campus for $12.5 million to the Hiawatha Institute for Indigenous Knowledge, according to The Citizen. The deal includes campus buildings, dorm furniture, and library materials … more: Wells College accepts $12.5M offer for campus

Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed a bill to help communities like Aurora recover after local colleges shut down, according to The Citizen. The new law allows the state to offer technical help with … more: Hochul signs bill to aid towns hit by college closures

Wells College had been preparing for its shutdown since September 2023, months before its April 2024 closure announcement. According to The Citizen, court records show the college quietly explored contingency plans, including … more: Wells College secretly planned closure months before public reveal

A partnership between Grande Venues and the Hiawatha Institute for Indigenous Knowledge has submitted a $10.7 million bid to purchase the former Wells College campus in Aurora. Their revised plan includes an … more: Indigenous college, senior housing proposed for Wells campus

As Wells College approaches a full-year since shutting down due to financial hardships, The Cleveland Commission for Wells, an alumni-led initiative, has opened up about its plan to reopen the school … more: Alumni-led group wants to reopen Wells College: Petition gains hundreds of signatures

Following Wells College’s abrupt closure in May 2024, two distinct proposals have emerged to repurpose the historic campus. Initially, the Hiawatha Institute for Indigenous Knowledge submitted an independent bid aimed at … more: Alumni groups propose new futures for Wells College

A new proposal seeks to transform the historic Wells College campus into a dynamic educational and residential community, integrating an International Baccalaureate (IB) boarding school, an Indigenous college, and a senior living … more: Proposed redevelopment plan aims to revitalize Wells College

The Landmark Society of Western New York has unveiled its 2025 "Five to Revive" list, highlighting historic properties in need of preservation and investment. Among this year's selections are Wells College in … more: Landmark Society’s ‘Five to Revive’ spotlights Wells College and Bellona Mill

The Hiawatha Institute for Indigenous Knowledge has officially submitted a bid to purchase the former Wells College campus in Aurora, New York, with the goal of establishing an Indigenous college dedicated to … more: Hiawatha Institute submits bid to acquire former Wells College for Indigenous college

The Wells College campus, listed for sale in November after the school announced its closure, has attracted serious interest, according to CBRE representatives. According to new reporting by The Citizen, the … more: What’s next for Wells? Developers say there’s strong interest in former college

Wells College has accused the village of Aurora of obstructing its closure process by proposing local landmark status for three college-owned properties, according to new reporting by The Citizen. Aurora residents and preservation … more: Wells College opposes Aurora landmark designations

Wells College will host a presentation on January 21 at the Morgan Opera House in Aurora to discuss plans for selling its 127-acre campus. The event, led by college officials and real … more: Wells College to present campus sale process

Contingent faculty members at Wells College, represented by SEIU Local 200United, have filed an unfair labor practice charge against the college with the National Labor Relations Board. The charge comes after the college’s … more: Wells College faculty accused administration of unfair labor practices amid sudden closure

Peachtown Elementary School has formally requested Wells College to donate the campus cottage it has rented since 1992, as the college prepares to close and liquidate its assets. According to The Citizen, the … more: Peachtown Elementary School and Wells College: Community hopes for positive outcome

Hobart and William Smith Colleges (HWS) are preparing to welcome 98 transfer students this fall, including 67 from the recently closed Wells College in Aurora. Following Wells College's closure announcement in May, HWS … more: HWS welcomes 98 transfer students from Wells College after unexpected closure

With Wells College set to close this year, Aurora is planning for the future of the village and its land. The Citizen reports the village is revising zoning laws and addressing short-term rental … more: What’s next in Aurora after Wells College closure?

The Minerva statue, a cherished symbol of Wells College for 156 years, was damaged Wednesday while being moved indoors to protect it from theft. The college announced the move but later reported … more: Wells College’s historic Minerva statue damaged during move