The picturesque village of Aurora is nestled on the eastern shore of Cayuga Lake, in the heart of the Finger Lakes region of New York State.

Home to Wells College

Aurora has been known as an educational center since the 1790's when its first school was built.  Wells College was founded in 1868 by Henry Wells, pioneer of Wells Fargo Stagecoach and American Express.  Wells is one of the oldest liberal arts colleges for woman in the nation and enjoys a long-established reputation for excellence in leadership and rigorous academic standards.