Désirée Weber, associate professor of political science at The College of Wooste

Professor Désirée Weber contributes chapter about community in a democratic society in new book

Désirée Weber, professor of political science at The College of Wooster, contributed a chapter to the edited volume Wittgenstein and Democratic Politics: Language, Dialogue […]

Sarya Thapa Magar

Political science and economics major finds fulfillment through internship interaction with elders

Sarya Thapa Magar ’25, a political science and economics major at The College of Wooster, knew she wanted a high-impact internship in her home […]

Erum Haider, assistant professor of political science, environmental studies, and South Asian studies at The College of Wooster

Erum Haider’s expertise on climate change in Karachi cited in New York Times article

As climate change wreaks havoc across the globe, a July 6 article in The New York Times about the devastating heat crisis in Karachi, […]

Désirée Weber, associate professor and chair of political science, and Abhishek Manhas ’26, sophomore research assistant, mathematics and computer science major

Sophomore research project advances accessibility to Austrian philosopher’s writings

A novel collaboration between The College of Wooster and the Ludwig Wittgenstein Project extended the reach of the world-renowned philosopher’s manuscripts by utilizing the […]

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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 […]

Naomi Mann '24

Political science major investigates the ethics of medical organ allocation

With a growing interest in bioethics, Naomi Mann ’24 designed a senior Independent Study to investigate the ethical principles and processes involved in medical […]

Joseph Coll, assistant professor of political science at The College of Wooster, coedited Lessons Learned from the 2020 U.S. Presidential Election: Hindsight is 2020

Political science professor publishes book providing insights from 2020 election

Joseph Coll, assistant professor of political science at The College of Wooster, recently published a book providing insights into the historic 2020 election, held […]

Tyler Rak | 2024 I.S. Symposium

Name: Tyler Rak Title: Crossing the Rubicon: Brazilian Water Access from Public Provision to Privatization Major: Political Science; history Minor: Religious studies; South Asian […]

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Drew Baird | 2024 I.S. Symposium

Name: Drew Baird Title: A Power in the Land: The First Transcontinental Railroad and the Second American System Major: History Minors: Political Science; English Advisor: Jeff Roche; Second […]

Abigail Beard '23

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 […]

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 […]

AMRE Team | College of Wooster Placemaking

Maame Genfi, Ashesi University Trinity Harmon ’24, Economics Thaint Oo ’24, Economics Thomas Pitney ’24, Political Science, French and Francophone Studies Advisors: Ryan Ozar, Hamed […]

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Wooster Science Café continues fall season with “The Science of Gerrymandering”

Wooster Science Café will continue its fall semester series on Wednesday, October 4, with “The Science of Gerrymandering,” featuring speaker Joseph Coll, assistant professor […]

Tyler Rak '24

Wooster student explores social media management at local theater during APEX Fellowship

Tyler Rak ’24 spent his summer working as an intern for Lyric Theater of Wooster researching small theater operations, managing social media accounts, and […]

Alaina Cline '25

Political science student researches housing policy in APEX fellowship

Alaina Cline ’25, a political science student at The College of Wooster, was scrolling through Instagram one day when she found a post made […]

Wooster team at American Model United Nations Conference, fall 2022 in Chicago

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 […]

Victoria Silva

Third World: Bolivia, The United States, Democracy, and The Art of Putting it on Stage

Name: Victoria Silva Majors: Theatre, Political Science Minors: Latin American Studies, English What is the conflict of democracy? Is it reliable? Is it real? […]

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GOP Jesus and Trump: an Exploration of the Usage of Evangelical Christianity by Donald Trump

Name: Fiona Schieve Majors: Political Science, Religious Studies Advisors: Jeremy Rapport, Terry Reeder This project intends to analyze the overwhelming support Donald Trump garnered from […]

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The [Hidden] Costs of War: Rape Culture Awareness and The Effects of Transitional Justice on Victims of Conflict-Related Sexual Violence

Name: Morgan Ann Malone Major: Political Science Minor: Spanish Advisor: Michele Leiby, Erum Haider This independent study project examined the following research question: Does the robustness […]