Browse by Category

Browse by Date

The summer 2026 Wooster magazine cover features a student and faculty member in the neuroscience lab.

Summer 2026 Wooster magazine demonstrates how mentorship matters at Wooster

The College of Wooster weaves mentorship into the student experience as an intentional foundation that guides what they learn and who they become. Through […]

Summer 2024 campus, Williams Hall

Two Wooster biochemistry and molecular biology professors earn six-figure research grants from the National Institutes of Health

Two science professors at The College of Wooster were each awarded three-year research grants from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). James West, professor […]

Longbrake Student Wellness Center

College of Wooster partners with Wooster Community Hospital affiliate for student health services

The College of Wooster will partner with Bloomington Medical Services, an affiliate of Wooster Community Hospital Health System, to support the Longbrake Student Wellness […]

Peter Havholm, professor emeritus of English at The College of Wooster

Wooster mourns passing of Peter Havholm, professor emeritus of English

Peter Havholm, professor emeritus of English at The College of Wooster, passed away May 21, 2026, in Los Angeles, California. Joining the faculty in […]

Anna Whiting Headshot

English and sociology major studies female empowerment in Star Trek fan fiction

As a first-generation college student, Anna Whiting ’26 of Westerville, Ohio, dealt with perfectionism and imposter syndrome, but completing her Independent Study at The […]

Woodfill presents his research on small-scale solutions to flooding at the Independent Study symposium on campus.

Urban studies and environmental geoscience major examines how cities can use nature-based solutions to reduce flooding

When Luke Woodfill ’26 set out to find solutions to climate change induced flooding, he wasn’t interested in large and expensive infrastructure projects. Rather, […]

Featured image: Alumni Jayne Hart Chambers ’76 and Don Frederico ’76 announced the creation of the Class of 1976 AMRE Consulting Fund to expand hands-on learning opportunities for students with more than raised $275,000 by the class.

Alumni achievement and generosity celebrated during Reunion Weekend 2026

During Reunion Weekend 2026, held May 28-31, The College of Wooster welcomed more than 600 guests to campus to reconnect with classmates and the […]

Chan Sok Park, chair and associate professor of religious studies, will serve as primary investigator for the grant to support students as they consider vocations of leadership in established faith communities.

Wooster receives a Council of Independent Colleges grant to support faith-driven leadership building

The College of Wooster has received a grant from the Council of Independent Colleges (CIC) Network for Vocation in Undergraduate Education (NetVUE) for Fostering […]

Larissa Cardine Headshot

Senior research project ties together arts and sciences majors to reveal the morality underlying psychological disorders

Growing up with a cleft lip and palate, Larissa Cardine ’26 was bullied as a child, but found that dance was the space where […]

Grace Dunlay ’26 worked closely with mentor Heather Fitzgibbon, professor of sociology and anthropology as guiding force throughout her I.S.

Sociology major examines the effect of Airbnb short-term rentals on neighborhood identity

A passion for community service and interest in urban planning led Grace Dunlay ’26, a sociology major at The College of Wooster, to both […]

Dylan Findley

Original score by music professor Dylan Findley premieres with Utah Metropolitan Ballet

Dylan Findley, assistant professor of music composition and theory at The College of Wooster, was featured as the composer of a new ballet’s original […]

J.C. Chandor head shot

Oscar-nominated screenwriter and acclaimed director J.C. Chandor ’96 to host film screening Reunion Weekend

J.C. Chandor ’96, acclaimed filmmaker, director, and Oscar nominated screenwriter will host a limited-seating screening of his first film Margin Call on Saturday, May […]

Andi Harvey ’27, a theatre and dance major at The College of Wooster

Wooster theatre student selected for national mentorship program in stage management

Andi Harvey ’27, a theatre and dance major at The College of Wooster, recently completed the USITT Stage Management Mentorship Project, a week-long practicum […]

Majoring in Earth sciences and environmental studies, Cady Eakins ’25 interned at Akron Cooperative Farms as part of an APEX Fellowship, allowing her to make connections in her community and gain knowledge in agriculture and entomology.

New Choose Ohio First scholarships to support STEM students at Wooster

Awarded by the Ohio Department of Higher Education, The College of Wooster will receive a grant of $135,000 to support STEM students between 2027 […]

Featured image: Niall W. Slater ’76, former president of the national Phi Beta Kappa Society, spoke at the event honoring 100 years of Wooster membership with the organization.

Wooster Phi Beta Kappa chapter celebrates centennial at symposium

As part of Independent Study Symposium celebrations, The College of Wooster’s chapter of Phi Beta Kappa held a celebratory showcase, highlighting the community and scholarship fostered by the society […]

Commencement 2026

Wooster network lifts up Class of 2026 in commencement celebration

The College of Wooster honored the Class of 2026 with an echoing theme acknowledging the power in relationships amid uncertainty at its 156th Commencement […]

Brooke Johnson ’27, a junior in the primary (PK-5) licensure track presents pre/post assessment data she generated as part of her final project for a Curriculum Methods and Assessment in Primary (P-5) Education course where she taught a series of lessons and measured their impact on student learning.

Wooster education professors harness AI to enhance teacher candidate preparation

After co-authoring several publications about how generative AI is an essential tool for preparing to teach in preschool through 12th grade (P-12) classrooms, education […]

Lilly Moody ’26, a neuroscience major was among the students presenting her research at the Cognitive Neuroscience Society Annual Meeting in Vancouver.

Wooster students present research at coast-to-coast scientific meetings

Seven biochemistry & molecular biology students and four neuroscience students recently represented The College of Wooster at premiere scientific meetings, sharing original research and […]

As Culnan Award winners Broda, Holt, and Nurse received additional professional development funds to support their continued growth.

Culnan Faculty Recognition Endowment honors three Wooster faculty with inaugural awards

Three faculty at The College of Wooster were recently recognized at the inaugural Culnan Faculty Awards. Established through the generosity of Mary J. Culnan […]

Pam Frese, professor of sociology and anthropology at The College of Wooster

Wooster mourns passing of Pam Frese, professor of sociology and anthropology

Pam Frese, professor of sociology and anthropology at The College of Wooster, passed away on May 4, 2026, in Wooster, Ohio. Joining the faculty […]