Biochemistry and molecular biology major earns Charles J. Ping Student Service Award
Biochemistry and molecular biology major Bella Coenen ’26 entered The College of Wooster with plans to pursue an English major, but her first-year seminar […]
College of Wooster announces new accelerated master’s degree through partnership with University of Rochester’s Simon Business School
The College of Wooster has partnered with the University of Rochester’s Simon Business School to offer students a streamlined path to earning a master’s […]
Wooster mourns the passing of Jack Russell, former professor of music
John “Jack” Russell, former professor of music at The College of Wooster, passed away on Mar.12, 2026, in Salem, Massachusetts, at the age of 83. Russell joined the Wooster […]
Distinguished biologist to deliver Commencement address for College of Wooster Class of 2026
The College of Wooster will welcome Jodi Nunnari ’84, a chemistry graduate of Wooster and a leader in the field of mitochondrial biology, to […]
Cleveland Film Festival features flamenco documentary co-directed by Wooster faculty and students
Flamenco, The Fire Within will premiere on April 16, 2026, at the Playhouse Square Ohio Theatre, shown as part of the Local Heroes Shorts […]
Seven-figure gift establishes Abbey Arboretum at Wooster
A seven-figure gift from The College of Wooster alumnus Paul Abbey ’73 and his wife, Constance Norweb Abbey, has established the campus-wide Abbey Arboretum […]
Wooster Earth sciences and physics professors answer common questions about meteor passing through Northeast Ohio
Tuesday morning, March 17, while The College of Wooster campus was quiet with students on spring break, a meteor streaked across Northeast Ohio, causing […]
Wooster Wildcards take first in regional programming contest
Students from The College of Wooster earned first place at the most recent Denison Spring Programming Contest on Feb. 28, 2026, competing against more […]
Faculty apply new AI-conscious tactics in the classroom
Wooster’s Information Technology team organized a Professional Learning Community in fall 2024 to explore sample lessons and classroom activities using generative AI access to […]
AI Task Force lays important foundation for College policies
Conversations from across higher education and the need for consistent policies on campus propelled Lisa Perfetti, College provost, to create an AI task force. […]
Liberal arts strength in navigating change shines in spring 2026 Wooster magazine
The spring 2026 issue of Wooster magazine showcases how a liberal arts education, like the one graduates receive at The College of Wooster, prepares them to […]
Scot Symphonic Band and Pipe Band tour to open March 8
The College of Wooster’s Scot Symphonic Band and Pipe Band will perform at McGaw Chapel (340 East University St.) on Sunday, March 8 at […]
Wooster Chorus to begin annual tour with performance on March 8
The highly acclaimed Wooster Chorus, an ensemble comprised of students representing all academic areas from The College of Wooster, will perform at the First […]
Registration opens for B-WISER summer camp inspiring STEM interests in young girls
The Buckeye, Women in Science, Engineering, and Research (B-WISER) summer camp will return for summer 2026, offering young girls currently completing grades seven through […]
Wooster mourns the passing of Lolly Copeland, former first lady of the College
Laura “Lolly” Harper Copeland, former first lady of the College, passed away on Jan. 26, 2026, in Asheville, North Carolina, at the age of […]
Wooster researchers publish new study on how local arboretum trees adapt to a changing climate
A new peer-reviewed study published in Plants, People, Planet is shedding light on how deciduous conifer trees growing in northeast Ohio’s Secrest Arboretum are […]
Spring arts events showcase talented Wooster students
The College of Wooster will present a variety of arts events throughout its spring 2026 semester, beginning at the end of January. Open to the greater Wooster community, events from the […]
Professor Katie Holt incorporates new techniques to improve student understanding of AI tools
Katie Holt, Aileen Dunham professor of history at The College of Wooster, has used Wikipedia in her classroom since 2017 to strengthen her students’ […]
Professor Ibra Sene awarded GLCA Academic Leadership Fellowship
Ibra Sene, associate professor of history and global & international studies at The College of Wooster, was selected to be part of the inaugural […]
Wooster’s annual MLK celebration to center Love in Action
The College of Wooster will host its annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, centered on the theme “Love […]