Twentieth Century

1989

Lesley Stahl Speaks at Commencement for a Second Time

Lesley Stahl, 1963 alumna and recognized broadcast journalist, speaks at Wheaton’s 154th Commencement. Addressing Wheaton’s last all-women class, Stahl advised the graduates to “be flexible” and “affect social change” in the world. Stahl’s speech praised the benefits of a historically women’s college education while also recognizing a historic change for Wheaton.