Wooster mourns passing of Charles Hurst, professor emeritus of sociology
Charles E. Hurst, professor emeritus of sociology at The College of Wooster, passed away on March 23, 2023, in Wooster, Ohio at the age […]
Professor Clayton spoke with National Geographic about climate anxiety and supporting healing
Known for her expertise in climate change and anxiety, Susan Clayton, Whitmore-Williams Professor of Psychology at The College of Wooster, recently commented on how […]
Alumnus Ben Schwan ’07 to deliver College of Wooster’s Phi Sigma Tau Lecture
The College of Wooster will welcome alumnus Ben Schwan ’07 as he gives the College’s annual Phi Sigma Tau Lecture. A faculty member in […]
Ishtiaq Ghafoor ’00 finds harmony in his life’s work with the foreign service
The College of Wooster provided Ishtiaq Ghafoor ’00, an international student from Britain, with a foundation in writing and critical thinking that has helped […]
Samira El-Adawy ’13 encourages inclusivity through sports for those with intellectual disabilities
This story originally appeared in the Spring 2023 edition of Wooster Magazine. Samira El-Adawy ’13 is an athlete on a mission to foster inclusion. […]
The College of Wooster presents Spring Dance Concert April 13 to 15 with featured guest artist Hot Crowd
The College of Wooster’s Department of Theatre and Dance and the College of Wooster student Dance Company will present the annual Spring Dance Concert […]
Anthropology major’s internship experience featured in illustrated article in Anthropology News
Kayla Stevens ’23, a senior anthropology major at The College of Wooster, recently shared her experience as a Louise Lamphere Intern in Washington, D.C. […]
Donald Goldberg uses real-life experiences for teaching and coaching
When Donald Goldberg, professor of communication sciences and disorders at The College of Wooster, works with children who are deaf and hard of hearing, […]
Susan Clayton to speak on virtual panel focusing on emotions related to climate change
Susan Clayton, the Whitmore-Williams Professor of Psychology, will be speaking on the virtual panel “Leveraging Emotions: Climate Change and the Power in Feeling” co-hosted […]
Wooster alumna focuses on economic development in Northeast Ohio
After Ngwe (Natalie) Sin ’22 chose The College of Wooster for her undergraduate journey, her initial decision to major in economics took a turn. […]
A lifelong dedication to service: Wooster history alumnus John Carwile ’81 serves as ambassador to Latvia
For 35 years, John Carwile ’81 has dedicated his work to service—serving the United States in foreign countries. Carwile, who recently completed his tenure […]
Graham Rayman ’88 tackles history of Rikers Island in new book
This story originally appeared in the Spring 2023 edition of Wooster Magazine. Graham Rayman ’88 has a career in journalism that spans over 30 […]
German Studies alumnus credits Wooster education to success in Vienna
This story originally appeared in the Spring 2023 edition of Wooster Magazine. Jeffrey Janus ’15, who was a German Studies major and now lives, […]
Teacher on tour: National Teacher of the Year Kurt Russell ’94 advocates for diversity in profession and curriculum
This story originally appeared in the Spring 2023 edition of Wooster Magazine. Veteran history teacher Kurt Russell ’94 is taking a year-long sabbatical from […]
Elena Mityushina ’08 shares culture and connections with fellow alumni
This story originally appeared in the Spring 2023 edition of Wooster Magazine. During the first year of the pandemic, while working full-time as a […]
Alumna on ice: Lauren Vargo ’13 studies connections between glacier melt and climate change
This story originally appeared in the Spring 2023 edition of Wooster Magazine. Lauren Vargo ’13 came to The College of Wooster because she wanted […]
Fighting poverty through economics: Rashmi Ekka ’08 uses microfinance and agricultural development to tackle big-world food problems
This story originally appeared in the Spring 2023 edition of Wooster Magazine. Rashmi Ekka ’08 grew up as part of the Oraon tribe in […]
Medical issues from a mathematical angle: Sarah Haile ’03 uses biostatistics while researching diseases from cancer to COVID-19
This story originally appeared in the Spring 2023 edition of Wooster Magazine. As a student at The College of Wooster, Sarah Haile ’03 (pronounced […]
Theatre and Dance alumnus combines art with political activism
Amadi Washington ’14 began dancing at nine years old, when his elementary school included an African dance class in their curriculum. As he continued […]
Economics alumna analyzes effect of pandemic on student assessment
Mahi Lal ’22, a College of Wooster economics alumna recently contributed to a national press release elaborating on the effect of the pandemic on […]