Matthew White of Wellesley Recognized as Standout Graduate at Colby College

2014 Jul 2

Matthew White of Wellesley, Mass., was recognized as a standout member of the Class of 2014 at Colby College in Waterville, Maine. As a sophomore White founded MulePrep, an SAT prep and college application program for the greater Waterville, Maine, community. He directed sessions for 175 high school students from 17 high schools and received a Maine Philanthropy Award in recognition of his work. He was captain of Colby's indoor and outdoor track teams. White graduated Sunday, May 25, 2014.

White is the son of Douglas and Cheryl White of Wellesley and a graduate of Wellesley High School.

Founded in 1813, Colby College is the 12th-oldest independent liberal arts college in the nation. Colby provides a rigorous academic program that fosters transformational relationships between students and faculty. Graduates emerge as leaders ready to make an impact on their world. Colby is committed to making the full experience accessible to all qualified students, regardless of their ability to pay. The college enrolls 1,825 students.