Wabash College Bachelor

Wabash College invites the public to the President’s Distinguished Speaker Series on Tuesday, Oct. 6, when Dr. Justin Grimmer will provide keynote remarks entitled “Democracy Thrives: Why the Left and Right are Wrong that American Elections are Broken.” Dr. Grimmer will speak at 8 p.m. in Salter Hall in the Fine Arts Center. The timing of his visit – one month before mid-term races – provides the community an opportunity to hear fromone of the nation’s leading experts in democracy and elections.

This episode features freshman Amado Enriquez ’30, a WLAIP student who completed his own podcast project in which he interviewed himself. That unique audio essay opened the door to this longer discussion of his personal growth, journey to Wabash, and outlook for his time here. (Episode 409)

Little Giants from near and far will return to campus for an action-packed Wabash Homecoming weekend. Festivities will begin Thursday with Chapel Sing, one of Wabash’s longest-standing traditions. Students in the Class of 2030 will test their memory and nerve against “Old Wabash,” the nation’s longest fight song, in pursuit of the “W.” Friday evening will turn the spotlight to athletics, as nine new inductees join the Athletics Hall of Fame during a reception and ceremony at Chadwick Court.

For the second consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report rated Wabash College as the top liberal arts college in Indiana. The College’s profile improved markedly in the 2027 Best Colleges rankings, which were released Tuesday. Wabash is ranked 41st in the Top Private Colleges listing (a new ranking in 2027) and 44th among the Best National Liberal Arts Colleges. Wabash rose six spots on the national liberal arts colleges list over the 2026 rankings.

This episode features Emeritus Associate Professor of History, Dr. Richard Warner H’13, reflecting on his time at Wabash. (Episode 408)

Five Wabash College alumni were included on the 2026 Indiana 250, a list of the most influential business leaders throughout the state.

The team was gathered with alumni on the patio of the Jigger Inn, the famous pub perched over the 17th hole at the Old Course at St. Andrews, when someone spotted Griffin Carteaux ’29 coming up the fairway. Within seconds, teammates were vaulting the short stone wall on the edge of the course, running out to walk him in. “They all came and surrounded me and then followed me up 17 and 18. It was one of the coolest moments of my life, having all the guys around me for that,” Carteaux said.

This episode features new Dean of Students, Scott Brown, discussing a recap of his experiences in his “freshman year,” his gratitude throughout a career in higher education, and helping students find a sense of brotherhood across campus (Episode 407).

Wabash College is included in TIME Magazine’s inaugural ranking of America’s Best Colleges for 2026-27. Focusing on institutions that provide the best value for students, Wabash was the highest-ranked liberal arts college in Indiana and spotlighted among 500 public and private institutions nationally. The TIME rankings place Wabash fifth in the state, alongside Notre Dame, Purdue, Rose-Hulman, and Indiana.

Wabash College opened its doors this weekend to 253 new students, welcoming the Class of 2030 with a day of moving boxes, food trucks, and a ceremony steeped in nearly two centuries of tradition. The morning began with move-in as freshmen hauled belongings into their new dormitories and fraternities with help from family and returning students. After working up an appetite, families grabbed lunch from food trucks on campus.