Erin Palombi ’10

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 […]

Vedica Jha '16

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 […]

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 2024.

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 […]

Aaron Huq head shot

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 […]

Jaylin Hudson ’24

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 […]

Douglas Buchanan ’06

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 […]

Kennedy Schultz '94

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 […]

Jim Maiwurm '71

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 […]

Bob Hetherington '74

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 […]

Michael Bernstein '11

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 […]

Kevin Friedman ’09

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 […]

Kiandra Smith ’18

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

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 […]

Peter Jeffy '14

Communication studies major builds on his I.S. as he supports student success

Peter Jeffy ’14 has been helping undergraduate students succeed since he was one himself. As a student mentor with The College of Wooster’s Academic […]

Lee Miller Matsos '06

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 […]

Jennifer Shepheard ’18

Self-designed major Jennifer Shepheard ’18 finds her niche in public health

A seventh-grade project to identify a disease and how it was spreading in the population sparked an interest in epidemiology and public health for […]

John Trainor '16 presenting as part of the Great Decisions lecture series

I.S. research inspires John Trainor ’16 to advocate for information transparency

In a world filled with information, it becomes more important and harder to determine what is true. For John Trainor ’16, a history alumnus […]

Featured Image: Lamont Paris ’96, Wooster Alumnus and SEC Coach of the Year, photo provided by University of South Carolina Athletics.

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 […]