1866
Chili Seminary
Established by Benjamin T. Roberts & opened in 1869
Established by Benjamin T. Roberts & opened in 1869
The school was renamed A.M. Chesbrough Seminary
Named in honor of B.T. Roberts and currently the home of Northeastern Seminary.
Named in honor of businessman Edward Cox. First public event held in Cox Hall was the funeral of B.T. Roberts in February 1893.
Served as President of Roberts & Seminary from 1921-1930
is gifted by the class of 1926
Served as President of Roberts & Seminary from 1933-1957
Named in honor of Adella P. Carpenter. A four story, 36,000 square foot building built in 1935 and updated in every way, now with geothermal energy system
The school was renamed Roberts Junior College
A charter is obtained to provide a four-year curriculum and another name change to Roberts Wesleyan College
Named in honor of Anna & Duran DeBarr (Uncle Buck), Dir. Of Campus Services, bookstore, and College bus driver, 1971-1992.
Named in honor of Donald Mohnkern, Registrar 1960-1992.
Named in honor of Jean & Dave Morrow, Dir. Of Admissions & Dean of Students 1967-1982
Named in honor of William Sittig, Chairman of Board of Trustees, and Ruth McIntyre Sittig, professor 1949-1983
Named in honor of Dorothy Whittingham, chair of Nursing Division, professor 1954-1986
Named in honor of Bob & Mary Hastings, friends of the college.
Named in honor of Harry F. Anderson, professor and beloved coach, 1933-1976
Named in honor of Stanley R. Magill, professor 1947-1985.
Named in honor of John D. O'Brien, faculty 1931-1969
Named in honor of Howard E. and Cora Updyke, literature professors, Academic Dean 1934-1969
Current home built in 1965 under President Ellwood(Woody) & Beth Voller.
Named in honor of Lillian & J. Eslie Beeson, professor 1926-1967
Named in honor Burdette N. Miner, Chairman of Board of Trustees 1930's.
Named in honor of President George W. Garlock. The Ellen Stowe Roberts dining room, named to honor the wife of B.T. Roberts is located within the commons.
Named in honor of President Merlin G. Smith
Served as President of Roberts & Seminary from 1981-2002
Named in honor of Ellwood A. Voller, President 1957-1968
Honorary Alumus
United States Ambassador to Singapore
Master's level programs introduced, starting with Med
Named in honor of Howard S. Roberts, great-grandson of B.T. & Ellen Roberts; decorated naval officer.
Named in honor of Jean & Paul L. Adams, President 1974-1981
Named in honor of Florence & Alton Dailey, alumni Class of '23, business manager, trustee, and benefactors
NES is chartered to provide theological education at Roberts Wesleyan College
Roberts Wesleyan College chapter of Students in Free Enterprise was formed
Roberts responds to September 11 inside and outside classrooms to issue disaster relief
Named in honor of David & Leighan Roberts Rinker, a 5th generation decendent granddaughter of B.T. & Ellen Stowe Roberts; both trustees of the college.
Named in honor of Donald & Maxine Davison, benefactors and friends.
Served as President of Roberts & Seminary from 2002-2014
Named in honor of local businessman, entrepreneur, & friend of the college.
Olympic Silver Medalist Winner
Olympic Gold Medalist Winner
From Raiders to Redhawks - an image of physical, spiritual, and intellectual significance
Completion of the stadium facility including, locker rooms, training room, and consession stand
Dedicated to Dr. Bill & Rilla Crothers
Roberts becomes full member of NCAA Division II
Presidential inauguration September 26, 2014 and currently serving as President of Roberts & Seminary
Named in honor of President Bill & Rilla Crothers.
Doctorate level programs introduced, starting with PsyD
Doctorate level programs continued to grow with OTD
Name change to Roberts Wesleyan University granted by the New York State Board of Regents
The modern 26,167-square-foot, two-story center is a hub for connection, community interaction and student life resources on campus.