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Wells College legacy lives on through HWS partnership
A year after closing its doors, Wells College has solidified a legacy agreement with Hobart and William Smith Colleges, according to WSYR. The arrangement ensures key pieces of Wells’ history—including archives and the iconic Minerva ... more
$10.7M bid group to reveal plan for Wells College campus
A group aiming to purchase the former Wells College campus for $10.7 million will present its vision publicly next week, according to The Citizen. The Hiawatha Institute for Indigenous Knowledge and historic preservation firm Grande ... more
Indigenous college, senior housing proposed for Wells campus
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 Indigenous college and ... more
Alumni-led group wants to reopen Wells College: Petition gains hundreds of signatures
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 and return it to ... more
Alumni groups propose new futures for Wells College
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 transforming the site into ... more
Advocates push for historic preservation of Wells College campus
Efforts to preserve the historic Wells College campus in Aurora are gaining traction, as a local group seeks its inclusion on a key endangered sites list. Finger Lakes News Radio reports Preservation Association of Central ... more
Community frustrated over Wells College sudden closure; enrollment and financial viability was in decline for years
Fallout continues in the small community of Aurora, as well as others in Cayuga County, after the sudden closure announcement of Wells College. The small institution, which has served as a pillar in the community ... more
Wells College shutting down: Officials say financial hurdles were too great
In a significant announcement, Wells College has announced its upcoming closure at the end of this academic semester, citing financial struggles. The esteemed institution, which has been an integral part of the community since 1868, ... more
Wells College President Gibralter responds after hate crimes in Georgia
Wells College President Jonathan Gibralter condemned the hate crimes that occurred earlier this week in Georgia- after six Asian-Americans were killed in a series of murders. He labeled the attacks domestic terrorism. He published a ... more
INSIDE THE FLX: Wells College President Jonathan Gibralter talks future, possible closure (podcast)
Last week Wells College President Dr. Jonathan Gibralter published a stunning letter, which left the college- and regional community in shock. It simply said: If students cannot return on-campus this fall - Wells College will ... more