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The forces that sparked the founding of Wheaton College began more than 165 years ago with a father’s wish to memorialize his recently deceased and much-loved daughter.
J. Richard Chase (Ph.D., Cornell University) came to Wheaton College in 1982 after serving twelve years as president of Biola. He reinforced Wheaton's commitment to its biblical foundations and oversaw a period of significant growth relating to endowment, buildings, and academic programs.
Over 26,000 photographs of people, places, activities, and things associated with Wheaton College. Photographs grouped by name, department, club, or other subject into photo files.
Wheaton College was founded in 1860. Its predecessor, the Illinois Institute, had been founded in late 1853 by Wesleyan Methodists as a college and preparatory school. Wheaton's first president, Jonathan Blanchard, was a former president of Knox College in Galesburg, Illinois, and a staunch abolitionist with ties to Oberlin College.
Plotted & executed by Alva Scott Mitchell and Elizabeth Paige May with Beatrice Adelaide Colby, 30, as accessory before the fact.; 14028.000; Colored bird's-eye view, showing Wheaton College. Includes college seals, as well as vignettes of significant buildings and figures within the college history.
Home » About Wheaton » History and Traditions » The Wheatons and the Founding of Wheaton. The Wheaton Family. Who were the Wheatons? How did this family become an integral part of Norton? Why does a college bear their name? The answers to these questions can be found within this exhibit.
Wheaton’s college transition experience at HoneyRock, Vanguard, was founded in 1969. Bud Williams M.A. ’66 developed the first program at the encouragement of Harvey Chrouser ’34. Women were first admitted in 1974, and the name changed to High Road in 1981.
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