Liberal arts strength in navigating change shines in spring 2026 Wooster magazine
The spring 2026 issue of Wooster magazine showcases how a liberal arts education, like the one graduates receive at The College of Wooster, prepares them to navigate change, ask questions, and engage the world with intellectual rigor.
From eye-opening journeys that reveal strengths, to finding a calling through teaching, or discovering a path to the big top, alumni Bill Colvin ’79, Scott Bloom ’94, and Hannah Samuell ’09 reflect on the unexpected turns in their careers and the habits of inquiry that began at Wooster. Also, learn more about the College’s approach to artificial intelligence in a liberal arts environment built on critical thinking and human connection. The campus community is considering how AI influences classroom learning and raises ethical questions, as Wooster prepares graduates for an evolving world.
A historical feature revisits a defining moment in Wooster’s history when teaching evolutionary theory required courage, evidence-based debate, and a commitment to scholarly inquiry. Echoing that commitment in fall 2025, the College hosted a series of community discussions with expert speakers to inspire discussion reflecting on academic freedom in global, institutional, and educational contexts. Alongside coverage of the series, a Q&A with President Anne McCall discusses the role of academic freedom and dialogue in advancing knowledge not only in higher education but in society and communities.
Oak Grove includes “Why I Play” with baseball infielder and business economics major Ryan Kramer ’26, highlighting what motivates him on and off the field. In “Why Wooster,” assistant director of residence life Maddie Cuckow reflects on what drew her to the College and her work supporting students. “Mentoring Matchup” juxtaposes mentee Fridosse Adam Idrissou ’26, a French and Francophone studies and history major, with Ibra Sene, associate professor of history and global and international studies, who has supported her journey throughout her time at Wooster. Tartan Ties includes class notes from the classes of 1956 through 2022, coverage of the new Scots Under 10 Program celebration during Homecoming Weekend, and “Why I Give” with Zoe Dudack ’22.
The spring 2026 issue of Wooster magazine is available online here and past issues of the magazine are available in the Open Works repository.
Posted in News on March 9, 2026.
