A selection of the latest stories, photos and videos about Wheaton people, programs and events, produced by members of our community. 

Home run

Six seniors on the Wheaton College baseball team missed out on graduating with their classmates on Saturday but got a special treat on Tuesday, May 23, when retired Red Sox player David “Big Papi” Ortiz and Colorado Rockies player Chris Denorfia ‘02 called to wish them congratulations, during a Commencement ceremony held for them at Cole Memorial Chapel.

Be innovative in a world of risks

“More risk and opportunity than you can imagine” are on the horizon in a world experiencing disorder, Tom Sanderson ’92, a leading expert in the investigation of terrorism, transnational crime and global intelligence, told the graduates at Wheaton College’s 182nd Commencement ceremony on Saturday.

Fashion statements

When Wheaton seniors walk in the Commencement procession, many showcase their study abroad experiences, family heritage, home countries and international connections by wearing custom-made sashes that reflect those elements.

A shining moment

The Wheaton Observatory recently captured high-speed video images of the International Space Station streaking across the face of the Sun at more than 17,000 miles per hour.

A genius in the making

OZY Media, a digital publisher that focuses on “the new and the next,” has awarded Claudine Humure ’17 a $10,000 genius award.

Other News

• A banner year
  

  Seniors create Class of 2017 flag for Commencement

• JET set
  

  Emmeli Gordon ’17 accepts teaching position in Japan

• Enterprising efforts
  

  Students showcase businesses

• Real-world applications
  

  Computer science majors develop programs to assist Wheaton faculty, gain career skills

• Harmonic convergence
  

  Orchestra brings together musicians from the college and surrounding communities