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Jodi Nunnari ’84, a chemistry graduate of Wooster and a leader in the field of mitochondrial biology

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 […]

Students Henry Walter-Wilde ’27, Tobi Aina ’28, Emma McKone ’26, TyLynn Gault ’27, Nurain Amier ’26, Shannon Dunning ’27, Eva Wojciechowski ’26 participated in a TREK, off-campus filming workshop in Madrid, led by Professor Greg Shaya, and Visiting Assistant Professor Aída Díaz de León.

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 […]

Abbey Arboretum at Wooster

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 […]

Meredith Hope portrait

Psychology professor Meredith Hope documents Black undergraduate women’s perceptions of institutional religious and spiritual support

Meredith Hope, developmental psychologist and assistant professor of psychology at The College of Wooster, recently published an article in The Journal of Higher Education […]

Assistant Professor of Physics Laura DeGroot (left) and Wooster Professor Meagen Pollock, geologist and Lewis M. and Marian Senter Nixon Professorship in the Natural Sciences at the College (right)

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 […]

Scott Bloom ’94, a biology alum from The College, found his passion in education.

Biology alumnus feels at home in educational leadership

Scott Bloom ’94 knew The College of Wooster was the place for him because it felt more like home than any of the other […]

Wooster students, Acharya (left) and Haar (right) take their turn in the computer lab; only two teammates are allowed at a time in the lab, which increases the challenge and requires concentrated collaboration.

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 […]

Bill Colvin ’79, a sociology alum of The College.

Sociology alumnus carves out meaningful sports marketing career

Thanks to a baseball coach, an Independent Study advisor, and an inspiring author-turned-boss, Bill Colvin ’79 knows the power of consulting. Now the founder […]

Art history alumna highlights the history of presidential architecture

An art history alumna from The College of Wooster, Kathryn (Kay) Fanning ’83 wanted to study the history of presidential commemoration in the United States, […]

Wooster writing consultants now train on using AI for feedback on writing and further using it as a tool when assignments allow it.

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 taskforce hopes to ready graduates in AI skills, while continuing to develop their writing and research skills.

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. […]

Representation of the cover of spring 2026 Wooster magazine features multiple images of students participating in liberal arts learning from dance, to study away opportunities, lab work, and graduation.

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

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 […]

Students in the Wooster Chorus perform in the fall of 2024.

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 […]

The Buckeye, Women in Science, Engineering, and Research (B-WISER) summer camp, hosted by The College of Wooster offers young girls currently completing grades seven through 10 the chance to explore science-related interests.

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 […]

Xiangjie Rebecca Wu

Studio art and philosophy alumna explores loss and memory through painting

Growing up in a small town in China, Xiangjie Rebecca Wu ’22 had always hoped to attend college in the United States. As an international student at […]

Laura "Lolly" Copeland

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 […]

Greg Wiles head shot

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 […]

Hannah Greenland '21. Photo provided by subject.

Neuroscience alumna applies Wooster skills to ALS research

Ph.D. candidate Hannah Greenland ’21 spends her time at Indiana University School of Medicine researching Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), a nervous system and neurodegenerative disease that affects motor skills […]

Students perform in the Theatre and Dance departments spring 2025 production of Legacy of Light.

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 […]