Uniting Different Worlds Through Dance and Independent Study
Every August, students come to The College of Wooster from various locations – down the street, out of state, or even overseas – to […]
Social Entrepreneurship team supports local economy with food incubator research
After a year when many businesses sought to capitalize on a booming e-commerce market, students and faculty from The College of Wooster’s Social Entrepreneurship […]
Urban studies alumna confronts housing inequity in New York City
After graduating from The College of Wooster, Rasmia Kirmani-Frye ’95 immediately knew she wanted to move to New York City and begin a career […]
Emeritus Trustee Don Kohn ’64 speaks with NPR’s Morning Edition
NPR’s Sarah McCammon spoke with College of Wooster Alumnus and Trustee Emeritus Donald Kohn ’64, former vice chair of the Federal Reserve Board of […]
Match-Fixing in Cyprus: Examining the Impact on Fans’ Soccer Attendance
Name: Andreas Xenofontos Major: Economics Minor: Theatre and Dance Advisor: Dr. Brooke Krause Soccer is by far the most famous sport in Cyprus. Fans […]
Impact of School Vouchers on Guardian Investment in Education
Name: Madeleine Keller Majors: Economics, Education Advisors: Dr. Brooke Krause, Dr. Gretchen Tefs Inequitable access to good quality education is an ongoing issue in […]
The Great Outdoors, Indoors: An Evaluation of Green Spaces and Housing Prices in Pittsburgh, PA
Student Name: Will McCullough Major: Economics Minor: Psychology Advisor: Dr. Moses Luri Green spaces, or public parks, playgrounds, and athletic fields, are a community […]
Market Structure and Quality of Service: Investigating Oligopolies and the Quality of Nursing Home Care in California During The COVID-19 Pandemic
Student Name: Tessa Ireton Major: Economics Advisor: Dr. Brooke Krause Quality-of-service outcomes in nursing homes are of great social and human importance. However, especially […]
Melanie Long offers suggestions for Biden administration’s coronavirus relief bill
Melanie Long, assistant professor of economics, commented on the Biden administration’s coronavirus relief plan in an article for The Conversation, an independent news organization featuring articles from academic experts. The article, “What does the […]
Political science alumnus finds success with restaurant technology
Karl Ruter ’10 relied on problem solving he learned at Wooster to help restaurants adapt to Covid-19 precautions
Wooster mourns the passing of Gene Pollock, emeritus professor of economics
Gene Pollock, emeritus professor of economics at The College of Wooster, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020, at 85. Pollock ,who began his […]
AMRE | Wooster Arts and Culture District
Feasibility and Economic Impact Study Brandon Charles ’22, Economics and Computer Science Katie Harvey ’21, Global & International Studies Andreas Xenofontos ’22, Economics Advisors: […]
APEX Fellowship | Aubry Miller
Major: Economics Class Year: 2022 Faculty Mentor: Paul Edmiston Andrew Award of Excellence As a Genie Supply intern, I produced photos for and assisted […]
AMRE | Habitat for Humanity
Economic Impact Analysis Will McCullough ’21, Economics Tabitha Skornik-Hayes ’22, Global & International Studies Advisors: Jim Burnell, Brooke Krause The team analyzed budgets, expenditure […]
AMRE | Benefits Cliff II
Building a BRIDGE to Self-Sufficiency: Policy Prescriptions to Address Benefits Cliffs in Ohio Tim Cotter ’22, Philosophy Stachal Harris ’21, Political Science Michael Nahhas […]
Economics major receives Flywire Scholarship in Social Justice
Mahi Lal ’22 sees her education at Wooster as the first step in changing the narrative of developing nations
AMRE Team’s Economic Impact Study on Habitat for Humanity to be Utilized for Capital Campaign
Wooster students Will McCullough, Tabitha Skornik-Hayes quantified the economic and social impact of local Habitat
Several Media Outlets Publish Melanie Long’s Article on a Return to Postal Banking
Wooster economics professor outlines how postal banking would benefit income inequality
Two Alumni Are Finalists for Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals
Peter Briss ’82, Elizabeth Warner ’83 recognized for their work in federal government
Explaining the Gender Gap in Agricultural Productivity: An Analysis of Farmers’ Land Tenure Security in Rural Ghana
Student: Efua Aferiba Hayford Major: Economics Advisors: Dr. Melanie Long, Dr. Amyaz Moledina This research considers lower productivity levels of female farmers and how […]