Celebration and Tradition
Every year, hundreds of alumni return to campus to celebrate their reunions. Each class rallies around a giving opportunity that supports the College’s mission and current students.
2025 Alumni Weekend Reunion Gifts
The Wheaton Fund
Every year thousands of alumni give to support current students through the Wheaton Fund, ensuring the Wheaton experience is excellent and affordable. From transformative chapel speakers, dynamic professors, student programs, and mission trips, the Wheaton Fund supports all areas of campus and makes an immediate impact on every student’s well-being. The Class of 1985 has a long legacy of giving to the Wheaton Fund!
The Class of 1980 C.S. Alemán and B.B. Unruh Memorial Scholarship Fund
This endowed scholarship was established in 2011 to honor the legacy of two class members, Cheryl Smith Alemán and Brenda Burnham Unruh, who tragically passed just months apart in 2010-2011. Both of these class members served on the bench as judges. This scholarship is awarded to female students on a pre-law academic track.
The Class of 1975 HNGR Scholarship Fund
The Human Needs and Global Resources (HNGR) program at Wheaton College is a two-year certificate that combines academic coursework with a six-month international internship. Students gain hands-on experience working with organizations focused on addressing global poverty and justice while immersing themselves in different cultures and professional environments.
This scholarship was established in 1995 by the class of 1975 for their 20th reunion. The scholarship supports students with financial need who are participating in HNGR.
The Class of 1970 Endowed Scholarship
This is a new endowed scholarship established by the Class of 1970 in honor of their 55th reunion this Spring and their 50th reunion that was interrupted by COVID-19. The scholarship will be awarded annually to students in need and will leave a lasting impact far beyond the class’s reunion.
The Class of '65 Global Health Internship Fund
This spendable fund, established by the class in 2015 for their 50th reunion, is awarded to students in need who are completing internships in Global Health.
The Wheaton Fund
The Heritage Reunion classes celebrate reunions with gifts to the Wheaton Fund. Every year thousands of alumni give to support current students through the Wheaton Fund, ensuring the Wheaton experience is excellent and affordable. From transformative chapel speakers, dynamic professors, student programs, and mission trips, the Wheaton Fund supports all areas of campus and makes an immediate impact on every student’s well-being.
Please consider a gift to the Wheaton Fund of any size or become a Wheaton Associate with an annual gift of $1000 or more. Your consistent generosity makes a direct impact on students right now. Thank you!
Questions? Contact Charlie Audino at reunion.giving@wheaton.edu / 630.752.5358
Homecoming 2024
The Wheaton Fund
Every year thousands of alumni give to support current students through the Wheaton Fund, ensuring the Wheaton experience is excellent and affordable. From transformative chapel speakers, dynamic professors, student programs, and mission trips, the Wheaton Fund supports all areas of campus and makes an immediate impact on every student’s well-being.
Please consider a gift to the Wheaton Fund of any size or become a Wheaton Associate with an annual gift of $1,000 or more. Your consistent generosity makes a direct impact on students right now. Thank you!
Teleo Scholarship
The class of 2014 celebrates their 10th reunion with a gift to the Classes of 2014 and 1984 Teleo Scholarship. The class of 1984 established this scholarship for their 30th reunion and brought in the class of 2014, which raised over $7,400 dollars for their senior class gift that year! The Scholarship is designed to offer financial assistance to seniors who would otherwise have to leave Wheaton College.
The Wheaton Fund
Every year thousands of alumni give to support current students through the Wheaton Fund, ensuring the Wheaton experience is excellent and affordable. From transformative chapel speakers, dynamic professors, student programs, and mission trips, the Wheaton Fund supports all areas of campus and makes an immediate impact on every student’s well-being.
Please consider a gift to the Wheaton Fund of any size or become a Wheaton Associate with an annual gift of $1,000 or more. Your consistent generosity makes a direct impact on students right now. Thank you!
Class of 2004 Memorial Scholarship
The Class of 2004 Memorial Scholarship is a heartfelt initiative established to honor and remember the cherished classmates who are no longer with us. This scholarship aims to keep their memories alive by supporting future students in their educational endeavors. By providing financial assistance, the Class of 2004 Memorial Scholarship not only eases the burden of educational expenses but also fosters a legacy of compassion, resilience, and dedication to making a positive impact in the world. Through this scholarship, we ensure that the spirit and contributions of our classmates continue to inspire and uplift others for generations to come!
HoneyRock Facilities
The Class of 1994 is proudly spearheading a fundraising initiative to support the Facilities & Equipment Fund at HoneyRock. The impact of these investments will be profound: improved living experiences for campers and students, enhanced worship and meeting spaces, efficient and safe transportation, ongoing nourishment with over 90,000 meals served annually, and better residential facilities that support the recruitment of summer staff and volunteers. This initiative will significantly enhance the overall experience and sustainability of our beloved HoneyRock!
At HoneyRock, students embark on a transformative journey that blends leadership development with spiritual growth. Set apart in the serene beauty of God's creation, HoneyRock offers an escape from the distractions of everyday life, fostering a Christ-centered, Holy Spirit-led community where individuals can grow and thrive. Here, students are not merely entertained but are actively engaged in experiences that challenge and inspire. HoneyRock graduates leave with a clear purpose, bold resolve, and lifelong friendships, ready to make a significant impact in their personal and professional lives!