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Kiandra Smith ’18

Biochemistry and molecular biology alumna shrinks gender gaps in scientific research

As a doctoral student, Kiandra Smith ’18 is at the forefront of new scientific discoveries. A biochemistry and molecular biology major at The College […]

Tyara Thompson '24

Neuroscience student digs into the impacts of food desert inhabitance on brain development and behavior

As a high school student with a couple psychology courses under her belt, Tyara Thompson ’24 had “fallen in love with the brain.” The […]

Kyle Cunningham-Rhoads '12

Kyle Cunningham-Rhoads ’12 applies I.S.-inspired curiosity as sports analyst

Kyle Cunningham-Rhoads ’12 grew up fascinated with all things baseball, including collecting baseball cards and absorbing the player statistics on the back. Little did […]

Naomi Mann '24

Political science major investigates the ethics of medical organ allocation

With a growing interest in bioethics, Naomi Mann ’24 designed a senior Independent Study to investigate the ethical principles and processes involved in medical […]

Peter Jeffy '14

Communication studies major builds on his I.S. as he supports student success

Peter Jeffy ’14 has been helping undergraduate students succeed since he was one himself. As a student mentor with The College of Wooster’s Academic […]

Ahmet Atay, professor of communication studies and chair of global media and digital studies at The College of Wooster

Professor Atay publishes book incorporating transnational voices into conversations on critical intercultural communication

Ahmet Atay, professor of communication studies and chair of global media & digital studies at The College of Wooster, has co-edited a new book. […]

Lee Miller Matsos '06

English alumnus releases debut EP Metamorphosis

In September 2023, Lee Miller Matsos ’06 released his debut EP Metamorphosis, Pt. 1. The EP is the first of three installments of his […]

Head shot of Alfredo Zúñiga

Alfredo Zuniga will use OhioLINK Mini-Grant to enhance introductory neuroscience class

Alfredo Zuniga, assistant professor of neuroscience at The College of Wooster, was awarded an OhioLINK Open Educational Resource Course Redesign Mini-Grant that will help […]

Jennifer Shepheard ’18

Self-designed major Jennifer Shepheard ’18 finds her niche in public health

A seventh-grade project to identify a disease and how it was spreading in the population sparked an interest in epidemiology and public health for […]

Hudson Davis '24

Wooster geology major excavates new insights from dinosaur teeth

For 120 years, researchers have studied dinosaur skeletons in the Hell Creek Formation, an iconic Late Cretaceous formation that spans throughout Montana, Wyoming, and […]

Fritz Clingroth ’24, archaeology and art history double major at The College of Wooster

National Geographic acknowledges work of Wooster student at excavation of ancient synagogue in Israel

Fritz Clingroth ’24, archaeology and art history double major at The College of Wooster, had a hand in an archaeological excavation of an ancient […]

The College of Wooster’s 154th Commencement Ceremony celebrated the Class of 2024

Wooster’s 154th Commencement celebrates strength, resilience, and preparation for success in the Class of 2024

The College of Wooster’s 154th Commencement Ceremony celebrated the Class of 2024 on Saturday, May 11, 2024, in the Scot Center with an excited […]

Naoka Skala, assistant professor of theatre and dance at The College of Wooster, received the Herbert D. Greggs Merit Award of Outstanding Article from the United States Institute for Theatre Technology (USITT).

Naoko Skala honored for outstanding article in Theatre Design & Technology journal

Naoko Skala, assistant professor of theatre and dance at The College of Wooster, received the Herbert D. Greggs Merit Award of Outstanding Article from […]

Emma Staggs '24

Studio art major communicates “Sentiments” with nature-focused independent study

Studio art major Emma Staggs ’24 completed a senior Independent Study project titled “Sentiments” that pays homage to the inherent beauty of the natural […]

John Trainor '16 presenting as part of the Great Decisions lecture series

I.S. research inspires John Trainor ’16 to advocate for information transparency

In a world filled with information, it becomes more important and harder to determine what is true. For John Trainor ’16, a history alumnus […]

Nancy Ditmer, professor emerita of music

Wooster mourns passing of Nancy Ditmer, professor emerita of music

Nancy Ditmer, professor emerita of music at The College of Wooster, passed away on May 1, 2024, at the age of 74 in Wooster, […]

The College of Wooster Preschool

The College of Wooster Preschool to reopen in fall 2024

The College of Wooster Preschool (formerly Wooster Nursery School) will reopen in the fall, based on community interest and meeting registration goals. The Preschool […]

Nancy Anderson

Wooster mourns passing of Nancy Anderson, retired director of Longbrake Student Wellness Center

Arline “Nancy” Anderson, former director of the Longbrake Student Wellness Center at The College of Wooster passed away on April 16, 2024, in Penney […]

Featured Image: Lamont Paris ’96, Wooster Alumnus and SEC Coach of the Year, photo provided by University of South Carolina Athletics.

SEC Coach of the Year found coaching roots and values as Fighting Scot

One of the Fighting Scots’ men’s basketball program’s greatest post-College of Wooster success stories is University of South Carolina head men’s basketball coach Lamont […]

Lamont Paris ’96

SEC Coach of the Year Lamont Paris ’96 to address The College of Wooster Class of 2024 at Commencement

The College of Wooster will celebrate the graduating Class of 2024 with its Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at 1 p.m. in […]