Allie Toombs ’27, photo provided by subject.

History major gains hands-on archival experience through museum internship

During the summer before her junior year, Allie Toombs ’27 completed an internship at The Field House Museum in St. Louis, Missouri. As a […]

Don Allman '74

History alumnus takes teamwork to new level as outdoor advertising executive

As a baseball player his first year at The College of Wooster, Don Allman ’74 learned how to work as part of a team, […]

Jane Coon ’51

Political Science and history alumna makes international impact with career as ambassador

Jane Coon ’51 attended The College of Wooster at a time when, as she says, “women expected to be married as soon after college […]

Zach Perrier '25 stands with Gregory Shaya, Henry J. and Laura H. Copeland Professor of European History, proudly displaying a couple of 70s vinyl records.

History major investigates 1970s music genres

Zach Perrier ’25 always knew he wanted to major in history. But ultimately, he chose to attend The College of Wooster because the music […]

Emily Winnicki '25

Anthropology and biology major relies on ancient DNA for modern interdisciplinary study

Emily Winnicki ’25 immersed herself with both curricular and campus opportunities at The College of Wooster. The anthropology and biology major from Medina, Ohio […]

Heather Cook '25

History and political science major examines US history through theatre and film

Heather Cook ’25 has been interested in the American Revolution since she was 8 years old, so it was no surprise when the history […]

History and political science alumna parlays diverse skillset into career with the Cleveland Clinic

As a program manager for the value-based operations team at the Cleveland Clinic, political science and history alumna Audrey Hudak ’11 dedicates each day […]

John Pierson '66

History alumnus inspires future social workers in new textbook edition

As the political and social landscape continues to change, so do the needs of society’s most vulnerable people. In the fourth edition of Tackling […]

Katherine Holt, Aileen Dunham Professor of History and chair of Latin American Studies at The College of Wooster

Professor Katie Holt appointed to Wiki Education’s Humanities and Social Justice Advisory Committee

Katie Holt, Aileen Dunham Professor of History at The College of Wooster, was appointed to the Humanities and Social Justice Advisory Committee for Wiki […]

Jacob Dinkelaker '11

History and archaeology alumnus witnesses history through position with the National Park Service

Jacob Dinkelaker ’11 believes that knowledge of the past propels the future. As the program manager for interpretation, education, and volunteers at The White […]

Jordan Biro Walters, associate professor of history at The College of Wooster

Jordan Biro Walters receives 2024 book prize for ‘Wide-Open Desert: A Queer History of New Mexico’

A book written by Jordan Biro Walters, associate professor of history at The College of Wooster, received the Robert G. Athearn Award from the […]

Aaron Huq head shot

History and philosophy graduate receives scholarship for master’s program at University of Cambridge

Recent College of Wooster graduate in history and philosophy, Aaron Huq ’24 received the Quantedge-Cambridge Refugee Masters Scholarship to pursue a Master of Philosophy […]

Katherine Holt, Aileen Dunham Professor of History and chair of Latin American Studies at The College of Wooster

History professor presents research on motherhood and families in 19th century Brazil at international seminar

Katherine Holt, Aileen Dunham Professor of History and chair of Latin American Studies at The College of Wooster presented her research into motherhood and […]

Jim Maiwurm '71

History alumnus makes global connections in legal field

While he knew that he wanted to be a lawyer as an undergraduate, the time that Jim Maiwurm ’71 spent at The College of […]

Mia Mann ’24

Research into Japanese folklore evolution gratifying for student-designed major

Mia Mann ’24 came to The College of Wooster with an interest in multiple majors; anthropology, East Asian studies, and history all appealed to […]

Anna Walsh '24

Anthropology and history major studies effects of incarceration on inmates’ grief

As an anthropology and history major at The College of Wooster, Anna Walsh ’24, became interested in how inmates experience grief while they are […]

John Trainor '16 presenting as part of the Great Decisions lecture series

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 […]

Mitchell Ecklund '25 stands with MSNBC host Rachel Maddow.

Mitchell Ecklund ’25 presents paper at prestigious American Historical Association conference

Mitchell Ecklund ’25, a history and English double major and Africana studies minor at The College of Wooster, presented his junior Independent Study topic […]

Barton Myers '03

History alumnus Barton Myers ’03 teaches American military history in the classroom and on screen

During an overnight visit to The College of Wooster, Barton Myers ’03, then a prospective high school student, sat in on a military history […]

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Career preparation workshop gives humanities majors the tools they need to build a successful future

Humanities majors at The College of Wooster develop more than a deep understanding of their particular discipline; they develop valuable skills that can lead […]