A statue of Minerva, one of the important symbols in Wells College's 156-year history, has been damaged after a crew attempted to move it indoors Wednesday.听
Wells College the statue would be moved to protect it "from theft and ensure her safety." But in an update two hours later, the college said the statue was accidentally damaged.听
A photo provided to 69传媒 shows Minerva's head broke off from the rest of the statue.听
The head of Minerva that broke off from the statue.听
"The crews have temporarily stopped their work and are consulting with outside experts on both moving and repairing Minerva," Wells posted on its Facebook page. "We assure the community that all damage will be repaired professionally as soon as possible, and we will share updates and photos on that progress over the coming weeks."聽
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The statue of Minerva, the Roman goddess of wisdom, was in an alcove outside the entrance to Main Building.听
According to , which documents the college's history, Charles Wells 鈥 the son of Henry Wells, the college's founder 鈥 gave the statue to the school in 1868. It survived a fire that destroyed the original Main Building in 1888.听
Minerva is a pivotal part of some Wells College traditions. The statue was decorated for the school's odd-even competitions over the years, and seniors would kiss Minerva's feet before graduation.听
After Wells College announced in April that it would close at the end of the academic year, some alumnae were concerned about Minerva's fate. One alumna, Dr. Kristy Lee Parkin, launched a petition calling for the statue to remain in Aurora. As of Wednesday, the .听
Before Minerva was damaged, the college asked for suggestions on where the statue should be relocated. The removal or sale of the statue, along with other college property, must be approved by the state attorney general's office.听
Series: Complete coverage of Wells College closing
69传媒's complete coverage of Wells College's announcement that it will close at the end of the spring semester.听
A group of Wells College alumni says the Aurora campus is "at risk of irreparable harm" due to actions by the college's leadership.听
Wells College is moving forward with plans to sell its 300-acre campus and most of its non-real estate assets.听
A nonprofit is proposing the creation of an Indigenous college on the former Wells College campus in Aurora.听
The village of Aurora is preparing to take over the water plant, but Wells College has not signed an agreement to transfer ownership of the facility.听
An Ithaca investment banker has pitched his idea to transform Wells College into a boarding school.听
The village of Aurora altered one of its proposed Downtown Revitalization Initiative projects after Wells College decided to sell the property at 165 Main St.听
An audit found Wells College lost more than $6 million over two years before it closed in June.听
Four months since its closure announcement, here is where Wells College stands in its wind-down process.听
AURORA聽鈥 The theme of this year's AuroraFest was an obvious choice.
A union representing former faculty members at Wells College is accusing the Aurora institution of unfair labor practices.听
Peachtown Elementary School is taking the next steps to ensure it stays on the former Wells College campus in Aurora.听
For more than 60 former Wells College students, they did not have to look far for a new school.听
A former Wells College professor has stepped down from her seat on the Moravia Central School District Board of Education in order to take a t…
A Wells College alumni group is hoping to get answers to questions about the school's closure in a meeting with the institution's leadership this week.听
Wells College is selling a house that's part of the village of Aurora's Downtown Revitalization Initiative plan.听
Wells College failed to provide information about the closure after repeated requests, the institution's former accreditor says.听
As you can imagine, in a small community, the closing of Wells College has been very painful.
Aurora Mayor Jim Orman and Dr. Heather MacAdam have visions for how to reuse certain Wells College properties.听
A year before Wells College announced it would close, the Aurora institution had a net loss of $3.2 million as declining enrollment continued to take a toll.听
The village of Aurora is urging Cayuga 69传媒's federal and state representatives to support a "one-campus" sale or transfer of Wells College.听
Wells College has named a new president who will oversee the process of shuttering the 156-year-old Aurora institution.听
Wells College closed Sunday after 156 years.听
A Wells College alumni group may file a lawsuit if the school does not cooperate with its request for more information about the institution's closure.听
For eight of its nine years, the Aurora Farmers Market has occupied space at the Wells College Boathouse. That won't change, at least for this year.听
The Middle States Commission on Higher Education said Thursday that Wells College has not complied with requests for information about where its institutional and student records will be stored.听
Wells College has "parted ways" with Jonathan Gibralter, who served as the institution's president since 2015.听
Wells College alumnae have formed a group to preserve the institution's legacy in Aurora and the Finger Lakes region.听
As the New York State Attorney General's Office begins to determine what will happen to Wells College's properties, an online petition is sugg…
An accreditor has taken action in response to Wells College's plan to close at the end of the academic year.听
The village of Aurora and Wells College are in the early stages of planning how to keep the on-campus water treatment plant operational after the college closes this year.听
AUBURN 鈥 The Schweinfurth Art Center usually has a friendly relationship with works of fiber art, but last month the rug was pulled out from u…
The story behind the decision to have faculty, not Wells College President Jonathan Gibralter, present degrees to graduates at the school's final commencement.听
At the final commencement in Wells College's 156-year history, the school's president relinquished nearly all of his speaking roles and sat behind faculty and staff.听
Wells College has reached agreements that would allow students to choose from two dozen schools to continue their education.听
Wells College capped off its 156-year history with its final commencement Saturday.
A nonprofit organization has contacted Wells College to gauge the leadership's interest in helping the 156-year-old institution remain open.听
From internship opportunities to a great return on investment, Manhattanville University President Frank Sanchez highlights what his institution offers to Wells College students seeking to continue their education.
69传媒 interviewed or received messages from more than 20 Wells College alumnae who shared memories and their thoughts about the college's sudden closure announcement.听
After Wells College announced that it will close at the end of this semester, Dr. Heather MacAdam's patients at the campus medical center had higher blood pressure than normal.
In January, Wells College told 69传媒 the school had "no plans to close at the end of the semester."聽
Wells College President Jonathan Gibralter was paid more than his counterparts at similarly sized institutions and received over $300,000 in bonuses, tax filings show.听
Wells College has notified the state Department of Labor of the job cuts due to the Aurora institution's closure after the spring semester.听
The Aurora Farmers Market will return for its ninth season beginning Saturday, May 25, on the lawn of the Wells College boathouse on Route 90 …
One question about Wells College's closure is how it will affect Peachtown Elementary School, which has been on the Aurora institution's campus since 1992.听
On its website, Wells College has responded to frequently asked questions about its closure.听
AURORA聽鈥 The Wells College women's lacrosse team won its first championship in its last season.
Wells College is being criticized for not timely notifying its accreditor that it will close and not properly planning for its closure.听
Three organizations are collaborating to inform Wells College students about their legal rights after the school announced it will close at the end of the semester.听
Wells College notified the state Education Department of its plan to close before a public announcement Monday, but the timing highlights how quickly the decision was made.听
"It's just important to show that we can win, and that we will win for the last lacrosse season at Wells.鈥
An Aurora church opened its doors to give Wells College employees and students a forum to express their feelings about the school's closure.听
The United Ministry of Aurora hosted a Wells College Lament on Tuesday.
The village of Aurora and Cayuga 69传媒 lost one of the area's historic gems this week with the announcement of the closure of Wells College, …
Wells College will close at the end of the spring semester due to declining enrollment and financial struggles.听
After 156 years, Wells College in Aurora will close at the end of the spring semester.听
The lakeside campus of Wells College in Aurora was serene as ever Monday afternoon, with birds chirping among the spring blooms.
Cayuga 69传媒 leaders react to Wells College's announcement that it will close at the end of the spring semester.听
Tax records show the losses Wells College incurred over the years and how it was boosted, temporarily, by donations and other aid.听
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