Clark was an active and influential member of Alumnae Association for over 50 years. She was the founder of the New York Wheaton Club in 1885, Wheaton’s first regional alumnae club; a Trustee from 1906-1935; and the recipient of Wheaton’s… Read More »
1865 - 1919Kate Upson Clark
1906 - 1934Ida Josephine Everett
Ida Josephine Everett taught English and psychology from 1906 to 1913 and English literature from 1912 to 1928. She was the first dean of the College from 1912 to 1921. A native of Walpole, she graduated from Mount Holyoke College,… Read More »
1909 - 1946Sarah Belle Young, Honorary Degree Recipient
Sarah Belle Young, professor of English, registrar and secretary to the faculty from 1909 to 1946, is awarded an honorary degree. Miss Young experienced many changes at Wheaton, having arrived in the days of the Seminary and its many restrictions.… Read More »
1918Catherine Filene Shouse
Catherine Filene Shouse was a member of the class of 1918. Daughter of Lincoln and Theresa Filene, Catherine organized the first Intercollegiate Vocational Conference for Women at Wheaton in 1917, while still a junior. Vocational conferences were held at Wheaton… Read More »
1922Emily S. Hartwell, Honorary Degree Recipient
Emily Stearns Hartwell, Missionary, is an Honorary Degree Recipient.
1923Calvin Coolidge Speaks at Commencement
Calvin Coolidge, Vice President (and later President) of the United States, speaks at Commencement.
1924Corinne Roosevelt Robinson Speaks at Commencement
Mrs. Corinne Roosevelt Robinson, sister of Teddy Roosevelt, speaks at Commencement.
1928Cornelia James Cannon Speaks at Commencement
Cornelia James Cannon speaks at commencement and is awarded an honorary degree.
1928Kathryn Newell Adams, Honorary Degree Recipient
Kathryn Newell Adams, president of Constantinople Woman’s College, is awarded an honorary degree.
1931 - 1989Dr. Ernest John Knapton
Member of the history department from 1931 to 1969, and Professor Emeritus from 1969 to 1989, Dr. Knapton was educated at the University of British Columbia, Oxford University (where he was a Rhodes Scholar) and Harvard University.
1934Dr. Mary E. Woolley, Honorary Degree Recipient
Dr. Mary E. Woolley, President of Mount Holyoke College, is an Honorary Degree Recipient.
1938Dr. Helen Wieand Cole Speaks at Commencement
Dr. Helen Wieand Cole, widow of Samuel Valentine Cole, speaks at Commencement.
1941Walter Oscar McIntire Speaks at Commencement
“Dr. Mac,” Walter Oscar McIntire was a professor of philosophy and education from 1914 to 1941. A beloved teacher, students knew him as gentle, dedicated, serious and approachable. He performed marriage ceremonies for many alumnae, usually in Cole Memorial Chapel.… Read More »
1941 - 2003Holcombe Austin
Holcombe Austin was a Professor of Philosophy from 1941 to 1972 (emeritus, 1972-2003).
1944Grace B. Park, Honorary Degree Recipient
Grace B. Park, wife of Wheaton president, J. Edgar Park, is awarded an honorary degree.
1950Amy Loveman, Honorary Degree Recipient
Amy Loveman, author, editor, and critic, is an Honorary Degree Recipient.
1950Bernice Brown Cronkhite, Honorary Degree Recipient
Bernice Brown Cronkhite, Dean of Radcliffe Graduate School, is an Honorary Degree Recipient.
1951Dr. Katharine E. McBride Speaks at Commencement
Dr. Katharine E. McBride, president of Bryn Mawr College, speaks at commencement and is awarded an honorary degree.
1952Mabel Newcomer, Honorary Degree Recipient
Mabel Newcomer, Vassar Professor of Economics, is an Honorary Degree Recipient.
1952Dr. Martha May Eliot, Honorary Degree Recipient
Dr. Martha May Eliot, Head of Harvard Department of Maternal & Child Health, is an Honorary Degree Recipient.