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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]