Biological and Health Sciences Department News

"Transformative" Microscope

On January 21, 2025 Wheaton College unveiled a confocal microscope that was gifted to the College. Confocal microscopes are typically found at large research universities due to their substantial cost. This positions Wheaton College among a select group of primarily undergraduate institutions with such advanced research equipment.

corbin renken“Having access to a confocal microscope at a small Christian college like Wheaton is quite uncommon and a real blessing,” said Dr. Corbin Renken, Assistant Professor of Biological Health and Sciences. 

Two BHS Majors Receive Significant Award

Kenna Oyen and Grace Snavely, BHS Majors receive the Great Physician Scholarship, a one-time award towards spring tuition for a junior pre-medical student (by class year, not credits) with a GPA of 3.5 or higher. Congratulations Kenna and Grace!

 

 

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