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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]