Look what you made possible.

“Starting my freshman year, I was already doing independent research. The research experiences I've gained throughout my time at Wesleyan have led to opportunities like presenting at a conference in Athens, Greece. That kind of opportunity doesn't happen at a college where you're one of several hundred in a class. To the people who give so a small college can do big things: you're the reason I was in that room.”

“My internship put me in the stadium the whole world was coming to. Wesleyan introduced me to all kinds of people and cultures, and that's what got me ready for it. To the people whose gifts fund internships here: you didn't just fund a summer. You gave me a path into a career in sports.”

“The CEO Leadership Institute gave me the confidence to walk up to a professional, introduce myself and talk about where I want to go. That confidence is what carried me through the doors at Atrium Health Navicent. Someone I've never met paid for that program. I hope she knows what it did for me.”

“At Wesleyan, I've learned that research often begins with something as simple as being curious enough to ask a question, and that curiosity can lead to opportunities far beyond the classroom. I've had the opportunity to conduct research alongside my professors, present my work at conferences, and ultimately pursue a research internship at Yale. What has made these experiences especially meaningful is having faculty who take the time to invest in their students, take their ideas seriously, and encourage their interests. Their mentorship has challenged me to grow as a researcher and has made a meaningful difference in my experience at Wesleyan.”

“In my first year at Wesleyan, I've already spent a day at Delta's headquarters with women leading in a field where they're still outnumbered. That's the CEO Institute, and it exists because people believe students should start early. They're right, and I'm grateful.”

“The number one reason that our students hesitate to study abroad is cost. We want all students to have this experiential learning opportunity. Because of donor funding, seven students traveled with me and Library Director Kristi Peavy to Spain after studying about women in Spanish history. Another seven went to Argentina with Dr. Barbara Donovan and me after studying Argentina with her for their Model UN team. Students who may have never left the U.S. or may have never flown have a supportive faculty-led experience where what they have studied in the classroom comes to life.”