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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 […]

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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 […]

Seeds planted at Wooster propel international relations alumna to support marginalized communities around the world

A high-voltage power line disrupts everyday life inside a Nepali village. An industrial park styled as disaster relief devastates Haiti’s most fertile farmland and […]

Abby Thomson ’24 and Cassidy Nankervis ’27 were two of several students who received Exceptional Representation awards at the November 2023 American Model UN competition in Chicago.

Wooster Model UN team continues successful track record at American Model UN

The College of Wooster Model United Nations team continued its tradition of excellence at the November 2023 American Model UN competition in Chicago, earning […]

For the Leadership Across Boarders Workshop Cline traveled to Corrymeela, a coastal community in Ballycastle, Ireland, dedicated to peacebuilding and promoting reconciliation. While she was there, she visited Giant's Causeway and the rope bridge at Carrick-a-Rede.

Alaina Cline ’25 gains intercultural competencies and conflict mediation skills at inaugural Leaders Across Borders workshop

At a time when violence is erupting across the globe, Alaina Cline ’25 participated in an inaugural gathering of young global leaders learning how […]

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Wooster to celebrate International Education Week, Culture Show

The College of Wooster will celebrate International Education Week Nov. 6-11, providing students with opportunities to explore international issues and the various cultures that […]

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Ishtiaq Ghafoor ’00 finds harmony in his life’s work with the foreign service

The College of Wooster provided Ishtiaq Ghafoor ’00, an international student from Britain, with a foundation in writing and critical thinking that has helped […]

John Carwile '81 observes the Silver Arrow 2022 exercise live-fire demonstration closing event at Camp Adazi, Latvia, Sept. 29, 2022.

A lifelong dedication to service: Wooster history alumnus John Carwile ’81 serves as ambassador to Latvia

For 35 years, John Carwile ’81 has dedicated his work to service—serving the United States in foreign countries. Carwile, who recently completed his tenure […]

Rashmi Ekka '08

Fighting poverty through economics: Rashmi Ekka ’08 uses microfinance and agricultural development to tackle big-world food problems

This story originally appeared in the Spring 2023 edition of Wooster Magazine. Rashmi Ekka ’08 grew up as part of the Oraon tribe in […]

Thomas Pitney '24 (right) shares the stage with two peers at the Athens Democracy Forum in Greece.

Political science and French major represents Wooster at 2022 Athens Democracy Forum

Thomas Pitney ’24, a political science and French & Francophone studies major, represented The College of Wooster and the Global Liberal Arts Alliance at the Athens Democracy […]

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APEX Fellowship | Thomas Pitney

Majors: Political Science and French & Francophone Studies Class Year: 2024 Organization: Town of Shrewsbury As an intern for the Town Manager of Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, […]

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APEX Fellowship | Brendan Ortiz

Major: Environmental Studies Pathway: Global Impacts Class Year: 2023 Organization: Akron Cooperative Farms I will be working with Akron Cooperative Farms in an immersive farm cooperative experience, […]

Great Decisions of Wayne County lecture series returns to Wooster

WOOSTER, Ohio — The lecture series, The Great Decisions of Wayne County, is set to return to The College of Wooster campus in March […]

Adam Hinden, College of Wooster student, asks a question at a panel at the Athens Democracy Forum

Adam Hinden ’22 earns opportunity to participate in Athens Democracy Forum in Greece

Adam Hinden ’22, an anthropology and Chinese studies major at The College of Wooster, was selected to participate in this year’s Athens Democracy Forum […]

Sydney (Maureen) Hanes ’21

Fulbright awards English Teaching Assistantship to Wooster global and international studies major

Sydney (Maureen) Hanes ’21 will teach English in Kyrgyzstan during the next academic year.

Christabel Dadzie ’04 speaks at a Ahaspora mentoring event in 2019.

Alumna founds organization to support development in her home country

Mentored learning leads Christabel Dadzie ’04 to aspired trajectory

Women's Empowerment in Tanzania

AMRE | Women’s Empowerment in Tanzania

Understanding and fixing data issues for analysis to evaluate the Trias/Maisha Bora sponsored project “Women’s Food Security Program for Impoverished Maasai Households” Rita Chiboub […]

Jonathan Huisel ’14

Business economics alumnus supports PPE supply chain for essential businesses and organizations

Jonathan Huisel ’14 takes pride in Wooster background

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French Conversations students take to the soccer field for applied experience

Associate Professor of French and Francophone Studies Laura Burch last week brought students and Fulbright Language Teaching Assistants from her French Conversations class to […]

Marco Roccato

Marco Roccato Attends Athens Democracy Forum

Marco Roccato reflects upon the opportunity to “bring the Wooster spirit into the Athens Democracy Forum” again. The senior global and international studies major recently returned from the event that brings together global leaders to discuss current topics in relation to democracy.