Wells College Class of 1976 Reunion News

09/25/2026

Although technically still summer last weekend, the 3rd week of September, I consider my trek up to the Finger Lakes my first trip of the fall season. I even caught some glimpses of fall foliage.
It was a lovely weekend for Hobart William Smith College (HWS) to welcome Wells alums and friends...
With at least 67 transfer students from Wells College, HWS is now the primary 'teach-out' college, and with this Wells Welcome Weekend, HWS President, Mark Gearan* announced the Legacy Agreement. With earnest excitement and gracious hospitality, President Gearan hosted us at the President's home where Frankie Folsom Cleveland's portrait is now on display, then off to dedicate the Wells Green, unveil our restored Minerva statue, participate in a demonstration at the now relocated Book Arts Center, and enjoy a lovely dinner Fri evening, then Sat breakfast and lunch.
*Pres Mark Gearan is quite an illustrious personality, not only now in his second (non-consecutive) term as HWS president, but also as previous Director of the Peace Corps and Deputy Chief of Staff in the Clinton Administration, and he previously served as a director at the Harvard Kennedy School Institute of Politics... Wow!

09/07/2026

Yo Gang - It's not too late, as you have until 11:5 pm tonight to register via the link. Hope to see some of you there!

Wells Welcome Weekend
September 18, 2026 - September 19, 2026
Hobart and William Smith

Registration ends on Mon. 7 September 2026, at 11:58PM EDT

Wells College alumnae/i and friends are warmly invited to join us September 18–19 at Hobart and William Smith Colleges for the dedication of Wells Green and the unveiling of Minerva. Weekend festivities include a Friday evening dinner, a WCA update, a Wells Book Arts Studio demonstration, campus tours, a Saturday luncheon, and plenty of time to reconnect and reminisce.

Welcome Weekend Registration fee includes all meals, shuttle services, entertainment, and activities.

Unable to join for the full weekend? Register for the 'Dedication Ceremony Only' option to be part of this special moment.

Visit this link for places to stay: Places to Stay and Eat | Visit | Hobart and William Smith

Hobart and William Smith Colleges I 300 Pulteney Street Geneva, N.Y.

Parking is available in the Medbery Visitor Lot with shuttle service to the Arts Campus.

Questions? Please contact Natalee Carroll, Assistant Director of Alumni/ae Relations at [email protected] or call 315-781-4213.

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Event Details
September 18, 2026
4:30PM EDT
September 19, 2026
2:00PM EDT
Hobart and William Smith
300 Pulteney Street
Geneva, New York 14456

Schedule of Activities
Friday, September 18, 2026

Wells Green Dedication Ceremony
Time:
4:30pm - 5:30pm
Cost:
Free
Wells Green at Houghton House, 1 Kings Lane, Geneva, New York, 14456

Welcome Reception & Dinner
Time:
5:30pm - 8:30pm
Cost:
Free
Wells Green at Houghton House, 1 Kings Lane, Geneva, New York, 14456
Saturday, September 19, 2026

Breakfast & WCA Update
Time:
8:30am - 10:30am
Cost:
Free
Vandervort Room, 2nd Floor of Scandling Campus Center, 300 Pultney St, Geneva, New York, 14456

Campus Tours
Time:
9:30am - 11:30am
Cost:
Free
Scandling Campus Center, 300 Pultney St, Geneva, New York, 14456

Wells Book Arts Demonstration
Time:
11:30am - 12:30pm
Cost:
Free
Katherine Elliot Art Studio, 1 Kings Lane, Geneva, New York, 14456

Saturday Luncheon
Time:
12:30pm - 2:00pm
Cost:
Free
Wells Green at Houghton House, 1 Kings Lane, Geneva, New York, 14456

04/20/2025

Wonderful pictures proving the importance of this vital program!

04/20/2025

Good to know that this critical program is continuing!

We are thrilled to announce an exciting new chapter in the Wells in Florence legacy of global education as Manhattanville University becomes the new school of record for the program. This partnership marks a significant milestone in our commitment to continue providing exceptional international educ...

02/15/2025

I actually first learned about this 'right of first refusal' at the CCW (Cleveland Commission for Wells) zoom mtg the other evening.

Wells College faces hurdles in campus sale Aurora

12/03/2024

156 Years is Not Enough!

Support the Cleveland Commission for Wells in our quest for accountability about the closure and to fuel the rekindling of our beloved alma mater Wells College.

We loved our education and experience at Wells. We want that gift for generations to come. Who’s in for another 156 years? Please donate generously now!

Our fundraising goal is $25,000.

$156 honors Wells’ past
$312 honors her past plus her future

Donations of all sizes are welcome.

https://www.clevelandcommissionforwells.org/

The Cleveland Commission for Wells is a pending nonprofit 501(c)(3).

09/03/2024

Our Wells, our dreams, our memories…

08/10/2024

For Flashback Friday*… This is truly a flashback gem:

*It’s still Friday until I go to bed! 🥱

07/20/2024

Flashback Friday -
So many professors whose classes we took…
‘Oh cast me back there, lord’!

07/13/2024

Flashback Friday…
And I see some familiar faces in these photos!