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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 […]

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 […]

Katherine Holt, Aileen Dunham Professor of History and chair of Latin American Studies at The College of Wooster

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’ […]

Ibra Sene

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 […]

Dr. Afiya M. Mbilishaka, a mental health expert whose work centers on healing justice and community wellbeing

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 […]

Patricia McVay Gorrell

Wooster mourns the passing of Patricia McVay Gorrell, longtime library staff member

The College of Wooster community mourns the passing of Patricia “Patti” McVay Gorrell, a longtime member of the Andrews and Gault Library staff who […]

Harry Cheng '15 attended the 78th annual Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on June 8, 2025.

Software engineer turned Tony-nominated Broadway producer finds community behind the curtain

While growing up in China, Harry Cheng ’15 never expected to end up at an American liberal arts college. Nor did he expect to […]

Ashley Kistler, Photo provided by Rollins College

Ashley Kistler to lead academic affairs as provost at Wooster

After a national search, The College of Wooster selected Ashley Kistler as provost and chief academic officer, to begin July 1, 2026. Kistler brings […]

David Means '84 Photo by Beowulf Sheehan, provided by the subject.

Award-winning short story writer credits Wooster for supporting his career path

David Means ’84 received the PEN/Malamud Award for excellence in short story writing earlier in June 2025. Means, who teaches at Vassar College and […]

Jeff Keefer with President McCall

Economics alumnus develops photography to fund medical research

While Jeff Keefer ’74 studied economics at The College of Wooster and went on to work at the biotechnological and chemical manufacturing company DuPont […]