The Cheever Program’s legacy was originated by Noah and Adelia Cheever in the late 1800s for University of Michigan students. Striving for generosity, diversity, community, friendship, personal wellness, and leadership, Cheever’s home evolved into a University Co-Op for women and later into a Theme Community at Helen Newberry.
Current students in the program embody the spirit and traditions of Cheever alumnae. Such traditions include Cheever Chats (bi-weekly group discussions and programming) cultivated through three committees: Global Perspectives, Women in Leadership, Wellness; organizing annual events such as the Cheever Legacy Night, Culture Night, Galentine’s Day and much more! Returning Cheever members are eligible to rejoin the community as a Cheever Scholar, or Cheever Mentor, to incoming Cheever members. See below for more information!
Expectations for incoming students
- Participate in programs and weekly Cheever Chats
- Assist community members in program planning
- Serve on at least one Cheever committee
Expectations for returning students
In honor of past benefactors, the Adelia Cheever Board of Patronesses, and fellow Cheever alumnae, the Board awards
scholarships each year to sophomore and higher students in the program who meet the following qualifications:
- Active participant during the first year in Cheever (attending events, involved in program planning, supporting community members etc.)
- Apply for the Adelia Cheever Scholarship as well as:
- Obtain a cumulative 3.0 GPA by sophomore year
- Interview with Board of Patronesses
- Serve as a peer mentor for first-year Cheever members
- Assist with ‘Cheever Chats’
Location
Community
- First-year students
- Returning student recipients of Cheever Scholarship
To Apply:
The Returner Theme Community Application will close on Jan 24, 2025.
Note: In order to be considered and accepted to a Theme Community, applicants MUST complete the Returning Resident Housing Process.