Christina Welsch’s The Company’s Sword co-winner of John Ben Snow Prize
Christina Welsch’s book The Company’s Sword: The East India Company and the Politics of Militarism, 1644-1858, earned the 2023 John Ben Snow Prize for the […]
Christina Welsch’s The Company’s Sword makes John Ben Snow Prize shortlist
Christina Welsch’s book The Company’s Sword: The East India Company and the Politics of Militarism,1644-1858, is on the shortlist for the 2023 John Ben […]
History major researches and develops online exhibit for Baseball Heritage Museum during APEX Fellowship
When Zach Perrier ’25 was searching for internship opportunities this summer, he networked with his supervisor at his on-campus job in Digital Collections at […]
History I.S. transformed into a full-length documentary by Wooster graduate
John Trainor ’16, a history major, film-studies minor at The College of Wooster, found his Independent Study, a year-long research project he completed alongside […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Christina Welsch’s book offers fresh perspective on East India Company’s collapse
Christina Welsch, associate professor of history and South Asian studies at The College of Wooster, is the author of a book that flips India’s […]
Wooster Alumnus Kurt Russell ’94 introduced as 2022 National Teacher of the Year on CBS Mornings
Kurt Russell, a 1994 graduate of The College of Wooster, was named the 2022 National Teacher of the Year by the Council of Chief […]
History alumnus to present lecture on Chinese commander General Tso
College of Wooster Alumnus and Professor of History Kenneth Swope ’92 will present a lecture on General Zuo Zongtang (1812-1885), a famous Qing dynasty […]
Wooster student recognized for expanding coverage of Latin American topics on Wikipedia
College of Wooster junior Emma Schell ’23 recently received recognition from Wiki Education for her work to improve Wikipedia’s coverage of Latin American topics […]
Wooster legend celebrates 40th anniversary of Super Bowl XVI appearance
Super Bowl XVI was significant for several reasons. One of those centers around E. Blake Moore Jr., a proud 1980 College of Wooster alumnus, […]
Kurt Russell ’94 named one of four finalists for National Teacher of the Year
Kurt Russell, a Wooster ’94 graduate, has been selected as a finalist for the 2022 National Teacher of the Year by the Council of […]
Wooster’s 2022 MLK Day celebration to feature multiple voices
The College of Wooster’s 2022 Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration on Monday, January 17 with the theme “Our Legacy Matters: If Not Us […]
Relationships at Wooster guide Antwan Chambers ’14 in mentorship position
Antwan Chambers ’14 learned about The College of Wooster for the first time upon entering an introductory interview with the Posse Foundation. After doing some research on the school he […]
Experiential Learning Showcase 2021 award winners announced
On the eve of the Experiential Learning Showcase, which will be held virtually on Friday, Nov. 5, The College of Wooster named its award […]
Kurt Russell ’94 named 2022 Ohio Teacher of the Year
Kurt Russell, a Wooster ’94 graduate and social studies teacher at Oberlin High School, was named the 2022 Ohio Teacher of the Year as […]
Pre-Law Advising Program To Host Constitution Day Lecture on Sept. 14
The College of Wooster Pre-Law Advising program will welcome Lisa Tetrault for a Constitution Day Lecture titled “When Women Won the Right to Vote: […]
Wooster Alumnus recognized for contributions to Brunswick community
Wooster history Alumnus Grant Relic ’75, who passed away in August at the age of 66, will receive the Al Thomas Award at the […]
History alumnus establishes nonprofit for at-risk youth
James Cooper ’08 emphasizes importance of mentorship at Wooster