Wheaton College Massachusetts

Class Dismissed: A Retirement Performance Honoring Professor Ann Sears
2026-04-18 14:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Cole Memorial Chapel, Norton, MA, 02766, United States
Following nearly five decades of teaching, Professor of Music Ann Sears has decided that this will be her last semester at Wheaton. To celebrate all she’s done on campus, a musical performance will take place in Cole Memorial Chapel and feature faculty and alumni.
Following the performance in Cole Memorial Chapel, light refreshments will be offered in Emerson Dining Hall.
Registration for the event is free. Gifts can be made in honor of Ann’s retirement and will be allocated to the Leyon-Kilkenny Music Fund which was established in 1996 by Teddy Krause Leyon ’57 and Anne Leyon Kilkenny ’84 to cover the cost of private lessons for non-music majors.
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Honors Convocation 2026
2026-04-30 17:00 - 18:00 | Cole Memorial Chapel, Norton, MA, 02766, United States
Please join President Whelan, Provost Jonathan Millen, and Darnell Parker, Vice President of Student Affairs, at Honors Convocation to celebrate excellence in academic and intellectual pursuits.
Joel Relihan, Professor of Greek, Latin, and Ancient Mediterranean Studies, will deliver the keynote address, “Silence.”
Departmental and College awards will be presented to students who have distinguished themselves as scholars and academic citizens of Wheaton College. Prabidhi Malla, Class of ’26 Chair, will present the Senior Class Faculty Appreciation Award and Provost Jonathan Millen will announce the recipient of this year’s endowed honorary professorships.
The lineup for the procession begins promptly at 4:45 p.m. College Marshals Stephanie Daniels and Bob Morris will line up the Faculty (in regalia) in front of Knapton Hall and Seniors (in robes) in front of the Chapel. (In the case of inclement weather: Faculty will line up in the lower level of the Chapel; seniors will line up in Balfour-Hood).
Honors Convocation is open to the public but seating is limited and on a first-come, first-served basis. The recording of the ceremony and the official program will be available online shortly after the event.
Please direct any questions to the Office of the Provost at provost@wheatoncollege.edu. We hope you can join us for this special academic tradition!

Mary Lyon Leadership Society Virtual Town Hall
2026-05-07 12:00 | Virtual
Join Provost Jonathan Millen as he explores the tangible value of a Wheaton liberal arts degree in an evolving professional landscape.
Featuring insights from Professor Dana Polanichka and Professor Drew Davinick, the discussion bridges the gap between diverse disciplines like History and Biology to showcase how interdisciplinary learning builds adaptability.
Attendees will learn how Wheaton’s academic framework fosters the critical thinking and teaching innovations necessary to prepare students for the challenges of “what’s next” in today’s world.
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Commencement and Reunion
2026-05-16 09:30 | The Dimple, Norton, MA, 02766, United States
Wheaton celebrates the 191st Commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. and welcomes back alumni for reunion weekend May 15–17th, 2026.
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