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 […]

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A Farmer Works So the World Can Eat: An Analysis of the Impact of United Nations Food (In)security and Climate Change Collaboration on Linkages in United Nations Outcomes

Name: Maley S. Tinstman Major: Political Science (International Relations) Advisor: Kent Kille This study explores the interactions between United Nations (UN) food (in)security and climate […]

The Lost Electorate: A Content Analysis of 2022 Senatorial Candidates’ Video Commercials and Their Appeals to the White Working-Class

Name: Kay Wetmore Major: Communication Studies, Political Science Advisor: Dr. Denise Bostdorff and Dr. Meg Wrobel This study explored how the Democratic Party is […]

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Fatal Extraction: A Comparative Analysis of Environmental Conflicts in Ecuador during the Presidency of Rafael Correa

Name: Joey Harris Major: Political Science Minor: Economics Advisor: Erum Haider Conflicts over how natural resources are governed have become an increasingly important factor in […]

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(De)Legitimization of Nonviolent Social Movements in U.S. News Media: A Rhetorical Analysis of News Coverage and Political Economic Analysis of News Corporations

Name: Jada Frost Majors: Political Science, Communication Studies Advisors: Denise Bostdorff, Erum Haider Social movements often employ protests in order to bring public attention to […]

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Putin’s “Corrective Project”: An Examination of State Repression Against Russian Nongovernmental Organizations

Name: Ethan Sieber Majors: Political Science, Russian Studies Advisors: Kent Kille, Zach Rewinski Since the early 2000s, restrictions against nongovernmental organizations in Russia have drastically […]

Hannah Baker

La Violencia en Las Sombras: Epistemic Violence in The United States Immigration System and Its Implications

Name: Hannah Baker Majors: Political Science, Spanish Advisors: Michele Leiby, Cynthia Palmer The United States immigration system perpetuates epistemic violence against immigrants. Epistemic violence […]

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Think Globally, Act Locally, Panic Internally: Climate Anxiety’s Impact on Political Participation

Name: Emily Hasecke Majors: Psychology, Political Science Advisors: Susan Clayton, Matthew Krain This study explored how climate anxiety is related to political participation. Prior research suggested that […]

Haley Huett

Knowing When to Do Wrong: An Exploration of the Relationship Between Threat to a Leader and Violations of Physical Integrity Rights

Name: Haley Huett Major: Political Science Minor: Religious Studies Advisors: Kent Kille, William Kujala Political leaders are sensitive to threat. Scholarship in the field […]

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The Online World of Politics: Analyzing the Impact of the Public During #MeToo on Public Policy Using Machine Learning

Name: Doak Schultz Major: Political Science Minor: Art Advisors: Megan Wrobel, Brittany Brake This study explores the impact of the #MeToo movement on Twitter on proposed bills […]