in honoring the past and shaping the future of the Wells legacy.

Mission Statement

The Wells Legacy Society is a non-profit organization formed on May 15, 2024, by a group of concerned Wells College alumnae responding to the aftermath of the college’s closure decision.

The Wells Legacy Society (WLS) advocates for the local and regional preservation of Wells’ rich history and nationally significant legacy. Wells has always been a unique institution with a distinctive sense of place. The WLS is working collaboratively in every way possible with government officials, public agencies, and established nonprofits to preserve the assets, archives, artifacts, and architecture of Wells College in the Village of Aurora and the Finger Lakes region to be enjoyed by generations to come.