Wells Scholars alumni can be found throughout the United States and abroad. As you move through your career, travel the world, embrace exciting opportunities, and make a difference in your community, we trust you'll keep the Wells Scholars Program and alumni community close by.
With more than 600 alums, abundant opportunities exist for networking, mentoring, and connecting with one another. Please consider the following ways to stay engaged with the Program.
Annually, our goal is to increase the number of Wells Scholars alumni contributing to the program and grow the amount of gifts to cover the full cost of the program (when combined with its endowment income). Nearly 40% of alums and close to 50% of our current Scholars make a contribution to the Program.
Our long-term goal is for the program to be annually sustainable, ensuring current Scholars are given the same experiences that shaped our alumni's paths in life.
Every gift matters, and combined alumni giving makes a significant difference for the program.
Wells Scholars alumni continue to contribute broadly across their fields and communities. Many alums chose to contribute financially to the Wells Scholars Program as an effort to pass along the culture of philanthropy they received while at IU to today's students. Leadership alumni gifts are recognized through the HBW Society.
Our experience with foreign language and study at IU influenced our lives greatly. As our daughter now continues that path at IU, we wanted to support Wells Scholars who are making a choice to learn about other languages and cultures so they can be better world citizens.
Lauren Wolven (Wells Class of '92, IU Class of '96) and Brad Wolven (IU Class of '95 & '98), donors to the Barnett-Wolven Family Scholarship in the Wells Scholars Program
Commit to building the WSP Alumni Network by offering your time, networks, expertise, and financial support as a leader to fellow alumni and students. To express your interest and desired area of support, contact the Wells Scholars Program at wellssch@iu.edu.
Make sure your place of residence is up to date (myiu.org) and keep your eyes open for alumni events. Or perhaps you’d be interested in hosting a gathering? Contact WSP at wellssch@iu.edu today.
Let WSP know when you plan to visit campus – we can set up an informal discussion with students, grab coffee to hear about your experiences after IU, or welcome you at the Harlos House.
Further questions? Have a story to share or an update for the annual newsletter? Please contact WSP at wellssch@iu.edu today, or connect directly with the Wells Scholars Program Director Christoph Irmscher at cirmsche@iu.edu.
