Presidents and Deans Again Laud Wooster's Mentored Undergraduate Research Opportunities

Wooster and Princeton, together again for the 10th straight year

WOOSTER, Ohio, Sept. 13, 2011 – For the tenth straight year, college presidents, provosts, and deans surveyed by U.S. News & World Report have singled out The College of Wooster for having “outstanding programs” that “are linked to student success” in two areas: senior capstone projects, and undergraduate research/creative projects. Only two schools have been included on both lists since their inception 10 years ago: Wooster and Princeton University.

The lists were included in the 2012 edition of America’s Best Colleges, released today.

“We’re particularly pleased with that ten-year run for two reasons,” said Wooster President Grant Cornwell. “First, it represents the judgment of our peers, and second, it goes to the heart of what distinguishes Wooster’s academic program: our focus on mentored undergraduate research. Important as this recognition is, of course, it’s just one piece of information that prospective students and their families should consider during their college search. And there is no substitute for exploring a college up close and personal — that all-important campus visit.”

U.S. News also included Wooster once again on its list of “A+ Schools for B Students,” which the editors describe as top colleges “that truly seek a broad, engaged student body.”

Overall, Wooster was ranked number 71 among national liberal arts colleges. It was one of four Ohio colleges to make the top 100, along with Oberlin, Kenyon, and Denison.

The College of Wooster is an independent liberal arts college, nationally recognized for excellence in teaching and a curriculum built around mentored undergraduate research. Every Wooster senior works one-on-one with a faculty adviser to create an original research project, written work, performance or art exhibit. Founded in 1866, the college enrolls approximately 2,000 students.