Fairmount College to induct two into Hall of Fame

William E. Simon and Mark G. Wentling exemplify the merits and advantages of a liberal arts and sciences education and will be inducted into the Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Hall of Fame at 2 p.m, Feb. 4, 2025 in Wiedemann Hall. Induction into the Fairmount College Hall of Fame is the highest recognition of outstanding alumni who have had a significant impact on the region, nation and world. The event is open to the public.

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William E. Simon

William E. Simon

William E. Simon

1970, Bachelor of Arts, Physics and Mathematics

1971, Master of Science, Physics

Simon founded Sun Nuclear Corporation, which specializes in medical physics in radiation oncology. At least one of Sun Nuclear鈥檚 products is used by every company in the world that produces radiation delivery systems.

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Mark G. Wentling

Mark G. Wentling

Mark G. Wentling

1970, Bachelor of Arts, Anthropology, Economics and Political Science

Wentling spent more than 40 years as an international development and humanitarian assistance specialist, working primarily in Africa for the Peace Corps and the United States Agency for International Development.

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