Amelia Menk Brown ’96

Comparative literature graduate uses over 24 years of industry experience to start two small businesses

Amelia Menk Brown ’96, originally from Poland, Ohio, knew she wanted to attend a small, liberal arts college, but the Independent Study program made […]

Hans Johnson '92

English and Spanish alumnus organizes for social justice in Wooster and across the nation

Hans Johnson ’92 chose to attend The College of Wooster because the school gave him an opportunity to connect with a diverse student body […]

Adrienne Reding '17

Biochemistry and molecular biology and German studies alumna pursues interdisciplinary master’s degree in Germany

Adrienne Reding ’17 planned to do something after she graduated from The College of Wooster that not all students do: moving across an ocean […]

Stacey Lim ’01

Stacey Lim ’01 has been breaking sound barriers throughout her life

Stacey Lim ’01 never let being born profoundly deaf get in the way of living a full life. The 2001 communication sciences and disorders […]

John Trainor ’16

History I.S. transformed into a full-length documentary by Wooster graduate

John Trainor ’16, a history major, film-studies minor at The College of Wooster, found his Independent Study, a year-long research project he completed alongside […]

Alpha Alexander ’76, Photo: DeMario Howard

Wooster alumna and co-founder of Black Women in Sport Foundation committed to lifting up underrepresented athletes

When Alpha Alexander ’76 was a student athlete at The College of Wooster, she was one of the few Black women on her teams. […]

Grace Gamble ’17

Sociology alumna turns to Wooster students for help supporting local food industry

For Grace Gamble ’17, food is a family affair. Her great-aunt sold cookies to pay her way through college, and her mother taught her […]

Stephanie Castrejon '16

Theatre & Dance and Anthropology alumna combines theatre with social activism

Stephanie Castrejón ’16 came to The College of Wooster as a self-described shy student who had difficulties speaking up in class and realizing where […]

Jason Rosch ’01

Biology grad researches pathogens at St. Jude’s to develop new cures for childhood pneumonia

Jason Rosch ’01 initially chose The College of Wooster for its small class sizes, engaged faculty, and tight-knit community, as well as the emphasis […]

Dan Axmacher '12

Classical studies alumnus uses research skills as rare books librarian

Dan Axmacher ’12 spent his time at The College of Wooster as a classical studies major, where he researched the ancient Mediterranean and its […]

Head shot of Ishtiaq Ghafoor '00

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 stands in front of Special Olympics sign

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. […]

Natalie Sin '22

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. […]

John Carwile '81 observes the Silver Arrow 2022 exercise live-fire demonstration closing event at Camp Adazi, Latvia, Sept. 29, 2022.

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

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 […]

Jeffrey Janus '15

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, […]

Kurt Russell '94 with President and Dr. Biden

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

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 […]

Lauren Vargo '13

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 […]

Rashmi Ekka '08

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 […]