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Communication sciences and disorders student inspires an appreciation for the arts during APEX Fellowship

Brianna Lowry ’25 knew she wanted to encourage children to explore creative expression, so when an opportunity to intern as a camp counselor at […]

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Wooster alumna and co-founder of Black Women in Sport Foundation committed to lifting up underrepresented athletes

When Alpha Alexander ’76 was a student athlete at The College of Wooster, she was one of the few Black women on her teams. […]

Lake Barrett '23

Biology and education major works to conserve Amazon River biodiversity with APEX fellowship

Lake Barrett ’23 wanted to find a summer internship that would allow him to make a difference in the field of conservation and combine […]

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Biology I.S. research contributes to scientific understanding of melanism in Abert’s squirrels

A little black squirrel with tufted ears caught the attention of Lake Barrett ’23, not because of the tufted ears, but because the squirrel […]

Glenna Van Dyke '23

Digital history I.S. adds Indigenous voices to local history records

History has been a part of life for Glenna Van Dyke ’23 since being born into an Irish-American family in Pittsburgh. She took up […]

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Analyzing the Effects of Different Factors on the Likelihood of Hybridization – A Review

Name: Natalie Nonno Majors: Biology, Elementary Education Advisor: Hilary Edgington Hybridization is reproduction between genetically different populations that often result in hybrid offspring. Different factors […]

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“Forever On My Mind:” Blues Songwriting in the 1960s

Name: Shane Louis Major: History Minor: Education Advisor: Jordan Biro Walters My IS looks at Blues songwriting in the 1960s and argues that themes in […]

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Beyond the Game: Examining Health Attitudes from a Collegiate Student-Athlete Perspective

Name: Lucille Segal Major: Psychology Minor: Education Advisor: Bryan Karazsia; Meredith O. Hope (second reader) The mental well-being of collegiate student-athletes is often overlooked by the […]

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Face the Music: The History of Women’s Music within Cultural and Intersectional Feminism

Name: Megan Conklin Major: History Minor: Education Advisor: Jordan Biro Walters This project explores the history of women’s music, the name given to the […]

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Multicultural Experiences Influence Attitudes toward Different Groups: The Role of Social Identities

Name: Ayaka Iwasaki Major: Psychology Minor: Education Advisor: Amber Garcia; Amy Jo Stavnezer (second reader) One’s identification with social groups influences attitudes toward different groups. Identity as […]

Kurt Russell '94 with President and Dr. Biden

Teacher on tour: National Teacher of the Year Kurt Russell ’94 advocates for diversity in profession and curriculum

This story originally appeared in the Spring 2023 edition of Wooster Magazine. Veteran history teacher Kurt Russell ’94 is taking a year-long sabbatical from […]

Glenna Van Dyke '23

College of Wooster senior Glenna Van Dyke performs bagpipe solo at Ohio Governor Mike DeWine’s inauguration

Glenna Van Dyke ’23, a history and education major at The College of Wooster, performed the bagpipes at the inauguration of Ohio Governor Mike […]

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APEX Fellowship | Glenna Van Dyke

Majors: History and Education Class Year: 2023 Organization: Wayne County Historical Society As an intern for the Wayne County Historical Society, a small historical […]

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APEX Fellowship | Cole Hissong

Major: History, Education Class Year: 2022 Organization: Durniat Strength As an intern at Durniat Strength, I will demonstrate exercises to clients, maintain the gym, […]

Daphnye Henderson '24

Social justice intern works with kids and families to build appreciation for the arts

Daphnye Henderson ’24, a sociology and education major at The College of Wooster, spent her summer in Wooster as a Social Justice Intern. Working […]

Glenna Van Dyke '23

Internship at local museum helps history and education major consider new career path

Through her position as an intern at the Wayne County Historical Society, College of Wooster student Glenna Van Dyke ’23 immersed herself in the […]

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For Every Adaptation Belonging to Me as Good Belongs to You: Analyzing Intertextuality in Lauren Gunderson’s Literature-Based Plays

Name: Brian Luck Majors: English and Theatre & Dance Minor: Education Advisors: Dr. Shirley Huston-Findley and Dr. Susanna Sacks This Independent Study explores the ways in which playwright […]

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Together Everyone Achieves More (T.E.A.M.): An Investigation of Recreational Sports Teams’ Coaches’ Knowledge of Best Practices for Working with Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Name: Abigail Johnson Major: Communication Sciences and Disorders and Education Advisor: Donald M. Goldberg, Ph.D. This study investigated community recreation sports teams’ coaches’ knowledge regarding working with […]

A Critical Analysis of Antiracist Pedagogical Strategies and Diverse Young Adult Literature for White Educators

Name: Jenna Stanton Majors: English, Education Advisors: Dr. Susanna Sacks, Dr. Christopher Kang (second reader) This independent study attempts to answer the following research […]

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Are We Listening To Their Silent Voices? An Investigation of Speech-Language Pathologists’ Knowledge of Spasmodic Dysphonia, Their Perceptions of Treatment, and Patient Experiences with Treatment

Name: Katlyn Yeager Major: Communication Sciences and Disorders Minor: Education Advisors: Donald M. Goldberg, Joan E. Furey (Second Reader) The purpose of this study […]