Education for Character since 1866 View our timeline of the last 150 years 1866 Chili Seminary Established by Benjamin T. Roberts & opened in 1869 1885 Chesbro Seminary The school was renamed A.M. Chesbrough Seminary 1893 B.T. Roberts Memorial Hall Named in honor of B.T. Roberts and currently the home of Northeastern Seminary. 1893 Cox Hall Named in honor of businessman Edward Cox. First public event held in Cox Hall was the funeral of B.T. Roberts in February 1893. 1921 President George W. Garlock Served as President of Roberts & Seminary from 1921-1930 1926 The Arch is gifted by the class of 1926 1933 President Merlin G. Smith Served as President of Roberts & Seminary from 1933-1957 1935 Carpenter Hall 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 1945 Roberts Junior College The school was renamed Roberts Junior College 1949 Roberts Wesleyan College A charter is obtained to provide a four-year curriculum and another name change to Roberts Wesleyan College 1962 DeBarr Residence Named in honor of Anna & Duran DeBarr (Uncle Buck), Dir. Of Campus Services, bookstore, and College bus driver, 1971-1992. 1962 Mohnkern Residence Named in honor of Donald Mohnkern, Registrar 1960-1992. 1962 Morrow Residence Named in honor of Jean & Dave Morrow, Dir. Of Admissions & Dean of Students 1967-1982 1962 Sittig Residence Named in honor of William Sittig, Chairman of Board of Trustees, and Ruth McIntyre Sittig, professor 1949-1983 1962 Whittingham Residence Named in honor of Dorothy Whittingham, chair of Nursing Division, professor 1954-1986 1964 Hasting Center for Academics Named in honor of Bob & Mary Hastings, friends of the college. 1964 Anderson Residence Named in honor of Harry F. Anderson, professor and beloved coach, 1933-1976 1964 Magill Residence Named in honor of Stanley R. Magill, professor 1947-1985. 1964 O'Brien Residence Named in honor of John D. O'Brien, faculty 1931-1969 1964 Updyke Residence Named in honor of Howard E. and Cora Updyke, literature professors, Academic Dean 1934-1969 1965 Presidents's Home Current home built in 1965 under President Ellwood(Woody) & Beth Voller. 1965 Beeson Hall Residence Named in honor of Lillian & J. Eslie Beeson, professor 1926-1967 1968 Miner Hall Named in honor Burdette N. Miner, Chairman of Board of Trustees 1930's. 1968 Garlock Commons Named in honor of President George W. Garlock. The Ellen Stowe Roberts dinning room, named to honor the wife of B.T. roberts is located within the commons. 1968 Smith Science Center Named in honor of President Merlin G. Smith 1981 President William C. Crothers Served as President of Roberts & Seminary from 1981-2002 1987 Voller Athletic Center Named in honor of Ellwood A. Voller, President 1957-1968 1989 Dr. William Franklin "Billy" Graham, Jr. Honorary Alumus 1990 U.S. Ambassador Kirk Wagar '90 United States Ambassador to Singapore 1992 Master's of Education degree Master's level programs introduced, starting with Med 1996 Howard Stowe Roberts Cultural Life Center Named in honor of Howard S. Roberts, great-grandson of B.T. & Ellen Roberts; decorated naval officer. 1996 Adams Residence Named in honor of Jean & Paul L. Adams, President 1974-1981 1996 Dailey Residence Named in honor of Florence & Alton Dailey, alumni Class of '23, business manager, trustee, and benefactors 1998 Northeastern Seminary NES is chartered to provide theological education at Roberts Wesleyan College 2000 SIFE Roberts Wesleyan College chapter of Students in Free Enterprise was formed 2001 September 11 Roberts responds to September 11 inside and outside classrooms to issue disaster relief 2001 Rinker Community Service Center Named in honor of David & Leighan Roberts Rinker, a 5th generation decendent granddaughter of B.T. & Ellen Stowe Roberts; both trustees of the college. 2001 Davison Hall Residence Named in honor of Donald & Maxine Davison, benefactors and friends. 2002 President John A. Martin Served as President of Roberts & Seminary from 2002-2014 2007 B. Thomas Golisano Library Named in honor of local businessman, entrepreneur, & friend of the college. 2008 Jenn Suhr '04 Olympic Silver Medalist Winner 2012 Jenn Suhr '04 Olympic Gold Medalist Winner 2012 Redhawks From Raiders to Redhawks - an image of physical, spiritual, and intellectual significance 2012 Outdoor Athletic Center Completion of the stadium facility including, locker rooms, training room, and consession stand 2012 Clock Tower Dedicated to Dr. Bill & Rilla Crothers 2014 NCAA Division II Roberts becomes full member of NCAA Division II 2014 President Deana L. Porterfield Presidential inauguration September 26, 2014 and currently serving as President of Roberts & Seminary 2015 Crothers Science & Nursing Center Named in honor of President Bill & Rilla Crothers. 2016 Doctorate of Psychology Doctorate level programs introduced, starting with PsyD Learn More About Our Founder BT Roberts
