Sociology major expands leadership and education skills in APEX fellowship
Nachi Goto ’25, a sociology major at The College of Wooster, completed an APEX fellowship at Ryugaku Fellowship, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering […]
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 […]
Alexandria-Vivica Walker | 2024 I.S. Symposium
Name: Alexandria-Vivica Walker Title: “To Be Young, Gifted, and Black”: Does ethnic identity, parental nurturance and internal locus of control predict Black undergraduates’ academic achievement? Major: […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
“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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
National Teacher of the Year Kurt Russell ’94 advocates for diversity in profession and curriculum
Veteran history teacher Kurt Russell ’94 is taking a year-long sabbatical from teaching at Oberlin High School in Oberlin, Ohio. It’s not a vacation […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]