LANSING, Mich. (WLNS)– The Michigan State College Wharton Heart for Performing Arts introduced that Dolores Wharton handed away on June 7, 2025, on the age of 97.
Wharton was born on July 3, 1927, in New York Metropolis, New York.
Dolores Wharton handed away on June 7, 2025, on the age of 97. (Picture: MSU)
MSU officers say Dolores was a graduate of Chicago Lecturers Faculty (now Chicago State College), the place she earned a Bachelor of Nice Arts diploma. Through the years, she expanded her vitae by receiving 9 honorary doctorates of humane letters, acknowledgments of her important contributions to society.
We’re deeply saddened by the passing of Dolores Wharton. Her life was one in all objective, imaginative and prescient, tenacity and an unwavering perception within the significance of the humanities. Her legacy is a beacon for a lot of, illuminating the trail of management, inclusion and dedication to society’s betterment. As we keep in mind and rejoice her, let’s proceed to attract inspiration from her extraordinary life.
Michigan State College President Kevin M. Guskiewicz
A spokesperson for the Wharton Heart describes Dolores as a enterprise chief, arts advocate, and the primary African American girl to serve on the board of a number of Fortune 500 corporations.
