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Mia Mann ’24

Research into Japanese folklore evolution gratifying for student-designed major

Mia Mann ’24 came to The College of Wooster with an interest in multiple majors; anthropology, East Asian studies, and history all appealed to […]

Bob Hetherington '74

Wooster alumnus finds rewarding career in theatre education

Bob Hetherington ’74 came to The College of Wooster planning to major in history and attend law school, but a junior year detour with […]

Ciara Herbert '24

Student-designed major investigates importance of physical activity for people with Down syndrome

Ciara Herbert ’24, a student-designed major in physical therapy at The College of Wooster, used her Independent Study to make a case that people […]

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Wooster grad selected for two-year Peace Corps service in Africa

Thomas Pitney ’24, a double major in political science and French & Francophone studies at The College of Wooster, has been selected to serve […]

Grace Alexandrowski '24

French and art history double major explores how immersive art challenges perceptions

A double major in art history and French & Francophone studies at The College of Wooster, Grace Alexandrowski ’24 found inspiration for her senior […]

Pictured are awardees Robert Hetherington ’74, Sandeep Bhatia ’89, Jennifer Haverkamp ’79, Kelley Johnson ’13, James Maiwurm ’71, Laura Tuennerman ’88, and Jane Welton Yamazaki ’64.

Outstanding Scots honored at Wooster’s Reunion Weekend celebration

The College of Wooster honored six alumni with awards at this year’s Outstanding Scots Ceremony on June 8, during the 2024 Reunion Weekend celebration. […]

Anna Walsh '24

Anthropology and history major studies effects of incarceration on inmates’ grief

As an anthropology and history major at The College of Wooster, Anna Walsh ’24, became interested in how inmates experience grief while they are […]

Azad presented her research to members of the College community at the Senior Research Symposium.

Communication sciences and disorders major explores alternative approaches to support patients

Aspiring speech-language pathologist Sabrina Azad ’24 wanted to focus her Independent Study research on understanding how to support patients with brain diseases that can […]

Kevin Friedman ’09

Business economics alumnus contracts with Olympics to provide hospitality services for 2024 Summer Games

Kevin Friedman ’09 transferred to The College of Wooster at the start of his sophomore year after his former high school football coach—a Wooster […]

Carolyn Klein '24

Environmental studies major investigates water bird visitation at local nature preserve

In 2018, 12 years after a century-old industrial site closed, the city of Rittman decided to turn it into the William J. Robertson Nature […]

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Two new Wooster grads earn Fulbright Awards to serve as English teaching assistants

Two new graduates from The College of Wooster, Julie Larick ’24 and Abby Thomson ’24, have received Fulbright Awards to teach English abroad for […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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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 […]