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Wooster recognized for sustainability achievements through worldwide program

The College of Wooster has earned a silver rating from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) through its Sustainability […]

Abbey Arboretum at Wooster

Seven-figure gift establishes Abbey Arboretum at Wooster

A seven-figure gift from The College of Wooster alumnus Paul Abbey ’73 and his wife, Constance Norweb Abbey, has established the campus-wide Abbey Arboretum […]

Wooster partnered with Paul Abbey ’73, founder of Rooted in Trees to plant 21 new black gum trees on campus.

College of Wooster celebrates planting of native black gum trees outside Kauke Hall

On Tuesday, Sept. 30, The College of Wooster celebrated the planting of two striking rows of Black Tupelo “wildfire” (black gum) trees outside Kauke […]

Britza Ruiz

Biology and education major combats food insecurity in urban areas 

Britza Ruiz ’27, a biology and education major with a pathway in sustainability at The College of Wooster, interned at Evanston Grows, a collective […]

Lauren Segura '26, photo provided by subject.

Geology major develops field mapping skills through summer field camp with OSU

During the summer before her senior year at The College of Wooster, Lauren Segura ’26 attended a Summer Field Camp with the School of […]

ScotShare at Wooster

Wooster wins Transportation Emissions Reduction award for successful electric carshare program

The College of Wooster and ScotShare, the College’s electric carshare program, won the 2023 Transportation Emissions Reduction award presented by the U.S. Green Building […]

Webb presents on religious resistance to climate action in the Faith Pavilion inside the COP venue, alongside other faith leaders from around the world.

Brian Webb seeks accreditation to send Wooster students to future United Nations Climate Change Conferences

Brian Webb, director of campus sustainability at The College of Wooster, knows climate change is a global issue that local communities can impact. His […]

Brian Webb, The College of Wooster’s director of campus sustainability

Brian Webb to speak on panel at United Nations Climate Change Conference

Brian Webb, The College of Wooster’s director of campus sustainability, will be a panelist at COP28, the 28th Conference of the Parties of the […]

Brian Webb, The College of Wooster’s director of campus sustainability

Q & A with Brian Webb, Director of Sustainability

This fall, Brian Webb, The College of Wooster’s first director of sustainability, has quickly established regular communications with the College community encouraging them to […]

ScotShare electric car

Wooster introduces ScotShare electric carshare program for students, faculty, and staff

The College of Wooster introduced a new electric carshare program called ScotShare, reflecting the College’s commitment to sustainability and an exciting opportunity for members […]

Brian Webb

Wooster announces Brian Webb as new campus sustainability officer

Brian Webb, an innovative sustainability leader and long-time experiential educator, has been named The College of Wooster’s inaugural Director of Campus Sustainability, effective August […]

Wooster Electric Van

New electric vehicle marks move toward increased sustainability for Wooster campus fleet

The College of Wooster introduced its first electric vehicle to its campus fleet late this fall, marking an important step forward in making the […]