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The Impact of Nuclear Weapons Security Measures on Brinkmanship Conflict Outcomes: A Comparative Case Study of the Pakistan-India Border Conflict and U.S.-Russian Tensions Over the War in Ukraine

Name: Cory Edward Horgan Major: Political Science (International Relations concentration) Minor: Religious Studies Advisor: Jeffrey Lantis; Kent Kille This study explores how levels of nuclear weapons security […]

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The Political Games of Foreign Direct Investment: Investigating the Influence of Regime Type on Host Country FDI Inflows During the Olympics

Name: Clare Leithauser Major: Political Science Minor: Economics Advisors: Erik Davis; Jeffrey Lantis (second reader) Foreign direct investment (FDI) is one of the most important factors in […]

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The Partisan Implications of a Nonpartisan Redistricting Commission: Examining the 2022 Midterm Elections in Michigan

Name: Carter Schmidt Major: Political Science Advisors: Megan Wrobel, Erik Davis This research examines the question of whether a nonpartisan redistricting commission is capable of […]

John Carwile '81 observes the Silver Arrow 2022 exercise live-fire demonstration closing event at Camp Adazi, Latvia, Sept. 29, 2022.

A lifelong dedication to service: 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 […]

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Graham Rayman ’88 tackles history of Rikers Island in new book

This story originally appeared in the Spring 2023 edition of Wooster Magazine. Graham Rayman ’88 has a career in journalism that spans over 30 […]

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Political science alumnus highlights hometown through social media and photography

When he first came to the College of Wooster, Gabe Wasylko ’19 declared a major in political science and a minor in mathematics, certain […]

Thomas Pitney '24 (right) shares the stage with two peers at the Athens Democracy Forum in Greece.

Political science and French major represents Wooster at 2022 Athens Democracy Forum

Thomas Pitney ’24, a political science and French & Francophone studies major, represented The College of Wooster and the Global Liberal Arts Alliance at the Athens Democracy […]

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APEX Fellowship | Noah Golovan

Major: Political Science, Philosophy Class Year: 2023 Organization: Stow Municipal Court Hospital Interning at Stow Municipal Court House, I will be assisting the bailiff […]

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APEX Fellowship | Zineb Sair

Majors: Political Science and Economics Class Year: 2023 Organization: Jubilee USA Network As an intern at Jubilee USA where I will be a policy associate. […]

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APEX Fellowship | Thomas Pitney

Majors: Political Science and French & Francophone Studies Class Year: 2024 Organization: Town of Shrewsbury As an intern for the Town Manager of Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, […]

Victoria Silva '23

The College of Wooster Department of Theatre and Dance presents student theatre production

The College of Wooster’s Department of Theatre and Dance will present Third World, written and directed by senior Victoria Silva ’23 on Oct. 28 […]

Noah Golovan ’23

Judicial responsibilities of political science and philosophy double major showcase inner workings of court 

Noah Golovan ’23, a political and philosophy double major at The College of Wooster witnessed the atmosphere of the legal field first-hand this summer. […]

Thomas Pitney ’24

Political science and French & francophone studies double major helps the town of Shrewsbury initiate  a climate action plan

Thomas Pitney ’24, a political science and French & francophone studies double major at The College of Wooster, highlighted everyday administrators’ importance towards issues […]

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Political science Prof. Désirée Weber works successfully with local agencies, Wooster alumnus to promote progressive local policy changes

Today marks two years since the murder of George Floyd, which precipitated one of the largest racial justice movements in American history. Since June […]

Shankar Bhat

Healthy Democracy, Healthy Citizens: Examining how the Quality of Democracy Impacted the Public Health Responses in South Africa’s HIV/AIDS Epidemic

Name: Shankar Bhat Majors: Political Science Advisors: Dr. Michele Leiby Democracies are understood to improve the responsiveness of leaders to citizen needs due to […]

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Add Women and Stir: The Effect of Female Mentorship on Women’s Law School Experiences

Name: Riley Smith Major: Political Science-US National Politics Minor: German Studies Advisors: Dr. Angie Bos, Désirée Weber (second reader) This study examines the effect […]

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Setting the Stage for Representation: Women Candidates and Moderators’ Impact on the Prevalence of Women’s Issues in Presidential Primary Debates

Name: Hannah Groetsch Major: Political Science: U.S. National Politics Minor: English Advisors: Dr. Angela Bos, Dr. Avram Muñoz (second reader) This Independent Study explores […]

Emily Todd

The Impact of the Securitization of Children and Armed Conflict in the United Nations Security Council on the United Nations System

Name: Emily Todd Major: Political Science: International Relations Minor: Psychology Advisor: Dr. Kent Kille This study explores the interactions between securitization, human security, the […]

“Why Not a Woman?”: A Study of How the Media Portrays Women Vice Presidential Candidates

Name: Abigail McFarren Major: Political Science—U.S. National Politics Focus Minor: History Advisors: Dr. Angie Bos, Dr. Dr. Avi Muñoz (Second Reader) The purpose of […]

Play Like a Girl: Examining the Stigma of Women’s Health and Menstruation in Sports

Name: Rachel Marie Osterhouse Major: Sociology Minor: Political Science Advisors: Thomas Tierney, Setsuko Matsuzawa This research paper examines the stigma surrounding women’s health and […]