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1873Purchased land for school—WilmingtonConference Academy

Rev. James M. Williamsnamed President

1874Women admitted to theAcademy as day scholars

Dedicated Old Main #1

1878Dr. Robert H. Skinner named President

Began Scott Literary Society—Society eventually developed first schoollibrary

1884Dr. William L. Goodingnamed President

1890Contract awarded for construction of 22-bedroom ladies’hall (joined Mainbuilding, faced Bradford St.)

1901Dr. Elmer L. Crossnamed President

1911Dr. Henry G. Buddelected sixth principal

1899First football team organized

Photos courtesy of the Archives at Robert H. Parker Library.Special thanks to Dr. Jamie Whitman-Smitheand Dr. Jessica James for timeline contributions.

1876Four-story Old Main #1burned to the ground

A Bright Beginning

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1912New gymnasiumdedicated

1917Decision was made to change the name of Wilmington Conference Academy to Wilmington Conference Collegiate Institute

1918Principal Budd became President Budd

1873-1942

1922First junior collegecurriculum began

1924Graduated first junior college students

1932Board of Trusteesvotes unanimously to reorganize

1942Dover communityraises $7,500 to support Wesley

1941Plans made for school’s reopeningafter extensive financial restructuring

Rev. Dr. Arthur J. Jackson named President

1926Major Clarence A. Shortnamed President

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1944New medical and dentalsecretarial courses addedto curriculum

1951Dr. J. Paul Slaybaughnamed President

1957Wesley fundraisingcampaign successful

1958“Junior” droppedfrom Wesley’s name

1943Rev. Dr. Oler AmmonBartley elected President

1950Name officially changedto Wesley Junior College

Wesley Junior Collegeaccredited by MiddleStates Association ofColleges and Schools

1963New gymnasium and student centercompleted

1954College acquiresRichardson Mansionfor use kitchen/diningroom and dormitory

Board of Trusteesrequest $1.5 million ofPeninsula Conferenceto continue growth and improvements

1960Dr. Robert Parker named President

Track team added to interscholasticsports program

Wesley Players hold first performance in Little Theater of newly built Slaybaugh Hall

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A Fresh Vision

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1971Old Main razed

1974The Henry Belin duPont College Centerwas dedicated andreplaced Old Main

1975The Second Century FundCampaign surpassed itsfundraising goal andraised $1.8 million dollarsused to purchase land toexpand Wesley College

Dr. William W. Hasslernamed President

1943-1981

1977Dr. R. Jervis Cooke was inaugurated and becameWesley’s 13th president

1980Wesley introduced its third baccalaureate program;Bachelor of Science. Wesleyreceived accreditation for itsMedical Technology Program

1981The Board approves four new baccalaureate programs:the Bachelor of Science degreesin Business Administration,Medical Technology,Environmental Science, and Nursing Anesthesia

1978During Commencement,Wesley granted the baccalaureate degree to seven seniors. Theseseven seniors were thefirst Wesley students toreceive a 4-year degree

1976Wesley began offering a 4-year curriculum thatwould lead to a 4-yeardegree in BusinessAdministration in the fall

The Little Theatre inSlaybaugh Hall wasrenamed and dedicated in honor of Lewis Wells

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1992Jim and Shirley WentworthGymnasium dedicated

1993Wesley offered its first graduate program: The Masterof Science degree. This degree wasspecifically for registered nurses

1997Scott D. Miller becomesWesley College’s 15th president

1983Dr. Reed M. Stewartwas inaugurated asthe 14th president

2001Renovation of theWentworth Gymnasiumwere completed

1988Wesley purchases 4.6 acres of landnear the football field that wouldeventually become the baseball, softball, field hockey and soccer fields

1999Established a Master of BusinessAdministrationDegree and aMaster’s program in EnvironmentalScience

The student center, known asThe Underground, is dedicated

2000Wesley received a one million dollar grant to renovate Parker Library

2002Construction of the WesleyWest Field House completed

Renovations of the ParkerLibrary completed

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A Dynamic Future

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2004First Founder’s Day

Charles R. Dashiell Jr.amphitheater andGilbert ScarboroughAlumni House dedicated

2003The Honors Houseopened

First WinterCommencement

Started the newBachelor of Science in Nursing degree program

2007Wolverine Stadiumwas re-named Scott D. MillerStadium

The first Scholars Day

1983-2013

2005A new Department ofSports and Recreation was created to include athletics, intramurals/recreations, and wellness programs

The Honors program was established

Malmberg Hall was completed and opens for the first time to students

2009Wesley Societyestablished

2013Wesley’scelebrates its 140th year

2011Wesley unveilsnew brand

2008William Johnstonbecomes the 16th president of Wesley College

The Legacy Continues

2012Wesley Plazas dedicated

Wesley receives keys to Frear Federal Building

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