Biology alumnus receives Fulbright-National Geographic Award
The College of Wooster biology alumnus Sateesh Venkatesh ’10 was recently named one of five recipients to earn a prestigious Fulbright-National Geographic Award for […]
French and cultural area studies alumna uses skills to teach cultural competency across diverse sectors
Kennedy Schultz ’91 loved that The College of Wooster had a community that was both diverse and tight knit. Coming from a large high […]
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 […]
I.S. research inspires John Trainor ’16 to advocate for information transparency
In a world filled with information, it becomes more important and harder to determine what is true. For John Trainor ’16, a history alumnus […]
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 […]
Social entrepreneur finds energy in student-designed major for global impact
After her mom found The College of Wooster in a book, Colleges That Change Lives, Boston native Lauren Grimanis ’12 applied to all east […]
Sophomore research project serves as foundation for article about human rights defenders
A Sophomore Research Program project by sociology major Abigail Beard ’23 provided the foundation for an article recently published in Political Research Quarterly. Matthew […]
Students explore the effects of land-use decisions on both humans and wildlife during Costa Rica TREK
Laura Sirot, professor of biology, and Brooke Krause, associate professor of economics and global & international studies, led 13 students from The College of […]
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 […]
APEX Fellowship | Casey Hakim
Major: Global & International Studies Class Year: 2025 Organization: Legal Services of New Jersey As a Legal Services of New Jersey intern, I will be interviewing potential […]
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 […]
Global and international studies major delves into international diplomacy in APEX Fellowship
Ben Byars ’24, a global and international studies major at The College of Wooster, found an internship opportunity at the World Affairs Council in […]
Global and international studies major connects with local community and develops nonprofit skills during APEX fellowship
As Sophie Bruce ’25, a global and international studies major at The College of Wooster, searched for internships, she wanted an opportunity to help […]
APEX Fellowship intern works to promote African business development in Kenya
Byera Kashangaki ’24, a double major in global and international studies as well as French and francophone studies at the College of Wooster, took […]
Fulbrights awarded to three soon-to-be Wooster graduates
Tomoka Adams ’23, Claudia Partridge ’23, and Zoe Seymore ’23 will represent The College of Wooster when they take their talents overseas as 2023 […]
Wooster Model UN team records successful year
The College of Wooster’s Model United Nations team capped off a successful 2022-23 year with impressive results at the National Model United Nations Conference […]
The Power of Narratives: Exploring the Influence of Propaganda Narratives on U.S. Ethiopian Migrants’ Remittance-Sending Behavior Post 2020 Ethiopia/Tigray Conflict
Name: Alegnta Dawit Mezmur Major: Global and International Studies, Economics Concentration Minor: Data Science Advisors: Edward Teather-Posadas, Philip Mellizo This thesis examines the impact […]
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 […]
Wooster alumna focuses on economic development in Northeast Ohio
After Ngwe (Natalie) Sin ’22 chose The College of Wooster for her undergraduate journey, her initial decision to major in economics took a turn. […]
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 […]