Music alumnus Douglas Buchanan ’06 wins Dominick Argento Chamber Opera Competition
Composer Douglas Buchanan ’06 won the 2024-2025 Dominick Argento Chamber Opera Competition along with librettist Caitlin Vincent for Bessie and Ma. The award is […]
French and cultural area studies alumna uses skills to teach cultural competency across diverse sectors
Kennedy Schultz ’91 loved that The College of Wooster had a community that was both diverse and tight knit. Coming from a large high […]
Business economics alumnus contracts with Olympics to provide hospitality services for 2024 Summer Games
Kevin Friedman ’09 transferred to The College of Wooster at the start of his sophomore year after his former high school football coach—a Wooster […]
Biochemistry and molecular biology alumna shrinks gender gaps in scientific research
As a doctoral student, Kiandra Smith ’18 is at the forefront of new scientific discoveries. A biochemistry and molecular biology major at The College […]
English alumnus releases debut EP Metamorphosis
In September 2023, Lee Miller Matsos ’06 released his debut EP Metamorphosis, Pt. 1. The EP is the first of three installments of his […]
SEC Coach of the Year found coaching roots and values as Fighting Scot
One of the Fighting Scots’ men’s basketball program’s greatest post-College of Wooster success stories is University of South Carolina head men’s basketball coach Lamont […]
Economics alumnus transforms the workplace and communities as leader of the National Bank of Pakistan
Rehmat Ali Hasnie ’91 came to The College of Wooster as an international student majoring in computer science. But when he chose an economics […]
Sociology major and soccer standout kicks through barriers to improve access and equity in education
Kelly James ’97 is one of the most decorated players in the history of the women’s soccer program at The College of Wooster. A […]
Music alumna builds community as museum president
In her position as president of the Long Island Children’s Museum (LICM), Erika (Fischer) Floreska ’93 works on a wide range of projects, but […]
Seeds planted at Wooster propel international relations alumna to support marginalized communities around the world
A high-voltage power line disrupts everyday life inside a Nepali village. An industrial park styled as disaster relief devastates Haiti’s most fertile farmland and […]
Former health coaches team up to improve health outcomes and education in African communities
The dedication to health sciences runs deep for Eran Maina ’21 and Scott Perkins ’20. The biochemistry & molecular biology and neuroscience majors, respectively, […]
Philosophy and art history double major strengthens his skills through music
Music has been a part of life for as long as Ben Read ’23 can remember. He has been singing since he was a […]
Social entrepreneur finds energy in student-designed major for global impact
After her mom found The College of Wooster in a book, Colleges That Change Lives, Boston native Lauren Grimanis ’12 applied to all east […]
Economics alumna discovers passion for public health and social work
Sam McNelly ’14 spent her time at The College of Wooster exploring a variety of interests, ranging from her major in economics to her […]
History alumnus Barton Myers ’03 teaches American military history in the classroom and on screen
During an overnight visit to The College of Wooster, Barton Myers ’03, then a prospective high school student, sat in on a military history […]
Business economics and mathematics alumna uses liberal arts education to tackle critical financial problems
For Sanjana Kumbhani ’17, challenging questions are a part of everyday life. As a business economics and mathematics major at The College of Wooster, […]
Master of Architecture student takes Wooster research skills abroad
Pyae Thein ’19 is a Master of Architecture student at Temple University’s Tyler School of Art and Architecture in Philadelphia, where he has drawn […]
Economics alumnus Russ Dieringer ’08 founds research and consulting company for retail professionals
In the second semester of his freshman year, Russ Dieringer ’08 took Principles of Economics, taught by Amyaz A. Moledina, professor of economics & […]
Architect draws on problem solving skills from liberal arts education
Nicholas Knodt ’10 knew that he wanted to become an architect when he was choosing a college. He decided to come to Wooster because […]
Christopher Causey ’85 helps drive major advancements in organ transplantation through board of directors leadership
Christopher Causey ’85 always knew he was going to work in health care. What the psychology major didn’t know as an undergraduate at The […]