The Wentcher Foundation

05/22/2023

Serena Echols talks to us about her interests in environmental science, her latest research project, and her hopes to educate more people about environmental justice. | https://bit.ly/spotlight-serena

03/28/2023

A First-generation low income student at Harvard University and President of the q***r advocacy group Shades, Amado Candelario talks to us about what it’s like to be a computer science major, his upcoming role at Microsoft, and his creative interests. Read about our latest spotlight! | https://bit.ly/spotlight-amado

03/16/2023

Today's spotlight is on Joseph Spaulding. A freshman at Truman State and newly inducted member of Kappa Alpha Psi, Joseph talks to us about what it’s like to be a computer science major, a member of the football team, and part of the historic legacy of Black fraternities.| https://bit.ly/spotlight-joseph

10/22/2022

Couldn't make it to our 25th Anniversary celebration? Click to read more about the celebration, and see photos and videos of our community members gathering!

With our 25th Anniversary celebration behind us, the Wentcher Foundation takes time to reflect on the celebration. Click here to read all about it, and to see photos and videos from the event!

10/22/2022

Today's spotlight is on alumna Crystal Stonewall. Click to read more about her journey through undergrad, law school, and beginning her new career as a legal counsel for her alma mater. https://bit.ly/spotlight-crystal

05/23/2022

TOMORROW, May 24th! The Wentcher Foundation will be hosting our next professional development workshop, an Alumni-led virtual panel discussing the ins and outs of law. Click to link to learn more! |

There will be a professional development work shop featuring Alumni Vera Demchenko and Jonathan Diaz who work in the Engineering field.

05/16/2022

Part of the first class of Wentcher scholars, we got a chance to talk to Toccara Castleman talks about writing her own play, winning an Emmy, and working at the prestigious Goodman Theater. Click the link to read all about her!

Tocarra Castleman talks to us about writing her own play, winning an Emmy, and working at the prestigious Goodman Theater.

04/13/2022

In the last year or so, some of our scholars have been able to travel and discover new parts of the world. Click here to learn about their different experiences overseas! -

President of the Board of Directors and Executive Director of the Wentcher Foundation, Brian Fitzpatrick talks to us about his relationship with Ernie Wentcher, his role, and what he’s looking forward to from Wentcher.

03/23/2022

The deadline has been extended for the Wentcher Foundation Scholarship with Oakton Community College, applications are now due, Thursday March 31st. See wentcherfoundation.org/apply-oakton for further details.

03/21/2022

TOMORROW, March 22nd! The Wentcher Foundation will be hosting our next professional development workshop, an Alumni-led virtual panel discussing the ins and outs of engineering. Click to link to learn more! |

There will be a professional development work shop featuring Alumni Vera Demchenko and Jonathan Diaz who work in the Engineering field.

03/07/2022

Today's spotlight is on the President of the Board of Directors and Executive Director of the Wentcher Foundation, Brian Fitzpatrick. Learn more about his relationship with Ernie Wentcher, his role, and what he’s looking forward to from Wentcher! |

President of the Board of Directors and Executive Director of the Wentcher Foundation, Brian Fitzpatrick talks to us about his relationship with Ernie Wentcher, his role, and what he’s looking forward to from Wentcher.

03/01/2022

Today is the deadline to apply to be a 2022 Oakton Wentcher Scholar! Applicants should have their items submitted to [email protected] by 5PM (central) | https://www.wentcherfoundation.org/apply-oakton/