Sociology alumna builds community through urban farming
Amy Melena ’16 came to The College of Wooster with no knowledge or interest in farming, but she did know she wanted to do […]
Biology alumnus shares love of nature through career in parks
As a naturalist and the program manager at Wood County Parks in northwestern Ohio, biology alumnus Jim Witter ’07 works to shed light on […]
Art history and classical studies alumna receives full-ride scholarship for doctoral program at University of Cambridge
“Performing independent research at a high level at Wooster” prepared Isabelle Hoover ’23 well for a master’s program at the University of Cambridge, and […]
History and archaeology alumnus witnesses history through position with the National Park Service
Jacob Dinkelaker ’11 believes that knowledge of the past propels the future. As the program manager for interpretation, education, and volunteers at The White […]
Don Kohn ’64 parlayed economics degree into 40-year public policy career at Federal Reserve
At the heart of Don Kohn ’64 is a desire to make life better for the public. At The College of Wooster, he discovered […]
Music education alumna fosters love for music in elementary students
Amherst Exempted School District’s elementary music teacher Mindi (Dodson) Krase ’03 knew she wanted to pursue a music education degree before attending The College […]
German studies alumna uses interdisciplinary passions for work in moving image archives
When Erin Palombi ’10 arrived at The College of Wooster as a first-year student, she knew she loved movies, but her film classes at […]
Mathematics and economics alumnus parlays quantitative interests into career in private equity real estate
After attending a class at The College of Wooster as a prospective student during his senior year of high school, Gio Tramonto ’18 knew […]
Biology and mathematics alumna uses interdisciplinary skills in finance and entrepreneurship
Vedica Jha ’16 came to Wooster as an international student from India, traveling across the world to study in the United States, majoring in […]
Biology alumnus receives Fulbright-National Geographic Award
The College of Wooster biology alumnus Sateesh Venkatesh ’10 was recently named one of five recipients to earn a prestigious Fulbright-National Geographic Award for […]
History and philosophy graduate receives scholarship for master’s program at University of Cambridge
Recent College of Wooster graduate in history and philosophy, Aaron Huq ’24 received the Quantedge-Cambridge Refugee Masters Scholarship to pursue a Master of Philosophy […]
JPMorgan “Chases” Jaylin Hudson ’24 with internship and a job offer while at Wooster
Jaylin Hudson ’24 was inspired to pursue a career in finance after growing up in a low-income neighborhood with limited opportunities to learn about […]
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 […]
History alumnus makes global connections in legal field
While he knew that he wanted to be a lawyer as an undergraduate, the time that Jim Maiwurm ’71 spent at The College of […]
Wooster alumnus finds rewarding career in theatre education
Bob Hetherington ’74 came to The College of Wooster planning to major in history and attend law school, but a junior year detour with […]
Psychology alumnus explores little-known psychological phenomenon in new book highlighted in TIME magazine
Michael Bernstein ’11 has dedicated his career to understanding how subconscious expectations can impact health. For example, many people are familiar with the placebo […]
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 […]
Kyle Cunningham-Rhoads ’12 applies I.S.-inspired curiosity as sports analyst
Kyle Cunningham-Rhoads ’12 grew up fascinated with all things baseball, including collecting baseball cards and absorbing the player statistics on the back. Little did […]