Sociology major talks with individuals seeking asylum during APEX Fellowship
Aimee Hernandez ’25, a sociology major at The College of Wooster, completed an APEX Fellowship at The Ohio Center for Immigration Litigation and Outreach […]
Sociology major expands leadership and education skills in APEX fellowship
Nachi Goto ’25, a sociology major at The College of Wooster, completed an APEX fellowship at Ryugaku Fellowship, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering […]
Sociology major and soccer standout kicks through barriers to improve access and equity in education
Kelly James ’97 is one of the most decorated players in the history of the women’s soccer program at The College of Wooster. A […]
Real-world course experience in Urban Studio prompts new senior research avenues
Spring semester often focuses on senior Independent Study projects at The College of Wooster. But thanks to the launch of an updated junior I.S. […]
APEX Fellowship gives sociology and history student insight into social service organizations
Samantha Jones ’25, a sociology and history major at the College of Wooster, took advantage of an APEX Fellowship after hearing about the program […]
Sociology alumna turns to Wooster students for help supporting local food industry
For Grace Gamble ’17, food is a family affair. Her great-aunt sold cookies to pay her way through college, and her mother taught her […]
“Newgenics”: A Comparison Study of Parents of Children with Down Syndrome in Denmark and The United States
Name: Lauren Ganson Major: Sociology Minor: Psychology Advisor: Tom Tierney, Heather Fitz Gibbon This study analyzes and compares the experiences and choices of parents […]
Together, We Can Everything: The Social Outcomes of Cohousing Communities in Denmark
Name: Alice Markey Major: Environmental Studies Minor: Sociology Advisor: Matt Mariola; Heather Fitz Gibbon (Second Reader) Cohousing is an intentional living community that prioritizes […]
Creating a Caring Community: An Examination of Mutual Aid Networks
Name: Abigail Beard Major: Sociology Advisor: Setsuko Mastuzawa; Heather Fitz Gibbon (second reader) For the past decade, there has been a focus placed on research […]
Pella @ Wooster ushers ancient artifacts collection into 21st Century
A group of faculty and students at The College of Wooster is bringing new life and visibility to a collection of ancient artifacts that […]
Wooster mourns passing of Charles Hurst, professor emeritus of sociology
Charles E. Hurst, professor emeritus of sociology at The College of Wooster, passed away on March 23, 2023, in Wooster, Ohio at the age […]
Collaborative community project raises awareness about unintentional messages found in everyday communications and their impact
Michael Miyawaki, assistant professor of sociology at The College of Wooster, is leading a Microaggressions and Microaffirmations (M&M) Project on campus to raise awareness […]
Wooster professor speaks with History Channel about holiday traditions during World War II
As the holiday season approaches, an article published by the History Channel discussing holiday traditions during World War II highlighted the work of Pam […]
APEX Fellowship | Paige Wells
Major: Sociology Class Year: 2023 Organization: Quality Control Sports As an intern at Quality Control Sports, I will be working with the basketball division […]
APEX Fellowship | Samuel Boudreau
Major: Sociology Class Year: 2023 Organization: Mississippi Center for Investigative Reporting As an intern at the Mississippi Center for Investigative Reporting, l will write […]
Mark Bergen ’07 publishes book on YouTube
Mark Bergen ’07, a technology reporter for Bloomberg News, published Like, Comment, Subscribe: Inside YouTube’s Chaotic Rise to World Domination, the first book to […]
Black studies and sociology alumna to present Constitution Day lecture, “The Constitution and Policing,” Sept. 20
The College of Wooster will welcome alumna Ayesha B. Hardaway ’97 to celebrate Constitution Day by giving a lecture titled “The Constitution and Policing” […]
Social justice intern works with kids and families to build appreciation for the arts
Daphnye Henderson ’24, a sociology and education major at The College of Wooster, spent her summer in Wooster as a Social Justice Intern. Working […]
Sociology major finds a new athletic avenue to develop a fresh view of the future
Paige Wells ’23, a sociology major at The College of Wooster obtained a chance to navigate the athletic world this summer. Through her APEX […]
Wrong-way Icelandic puffins lead student researcher to follow the right path
When you love animals as a child, people often say “You should be a veterinarian when you grow up.” Megan Tuennerman ’22 heard this […]