Over Objections of Students and Alumnae, Wells College Votes to Admit Men

By SCOTT SMALLWOOD

Trustees of Wells College, one of the nation's oldest women's colleges, voted on Saturday to admit men for the first time next year, despite loud protests from some students and alumnae.

Leaders of the 400-student college, in Aurora, N.Y., argue that the decision is necessary because of low enrollment and financial concerns....

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