Gabriele Sam ’27  worked with Goldkey Properties and Community Action Wayne/Medina with an APEX Micro Fellowship.

Political science and urban studies major promotes equitable transportation access

Gabriele Sam ’27, a political science and urban studies major at The College of Wooster, managed two internships with the help of an APEX […]

Kelsey Mize '26, photo provided by subject.

Political science and urban studies student gains political experience as campaign manager for local city council member

Kelsey Mize ’26, a political science and urban studies major at The College of Wooster, devoted the summer before her senior year to managing […]

Case Baumwart ’25, urban studies major

New Wooster urban studies grad awarded Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship

Case Baumwart ’25 is the most recent graduate from The College of Wooster to receive an English Teaching Assistantship (ETA) from the Fulbright U.S. […]

Art Pearce '95. Photo courtesy Portland Bureau of Transportation.

Urban studies alumnus paves the way for an inclusive infrastructure future in Portland

Behind the hard work ethic and polite exterior of Arthur Pearce ’95 is an innovative man whose work with the Portland Bureau of Transportation […]

Devin Cotten '14

Urban studies alumnus alleviates poverty in Cleveland

Devin H. Cotten ’13 came to The College of Wooster planning to major in economics, but he learned through an urban studies major he […]

Urban Studio course

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. […]

Nicholas Knodt '10

Architect draws on problem solving skills from liberal arts education

Nicholas Knodt ’10 knew that he wanted to become an architect when he was choosing a college. He decided to come to Wooster because […]

Hope Carmody '23

An urban study on resilience inspires desire to implement change in disaster preparedness processes

As climate change intensifies the severity and frequency of extreme weather events, it’s also impacting mental health. Concerns about worrisome climate change and the […]

Hamed Goharipour

Urban studies professor contributes article for Encyclopedia Iranica

Hamed Goharipour, assistant professor of urban studies at The College of Wooster, recently published an essay on “Tehran in Iranian Post-Revolutionary Films” in the […]

Rasmia Kirmani-Frye '95, photo by @marcgoldbergphotography

Urban studies alumna confronts housing inequity in New York City

After graduating from The College of Wooster, Rasmia Kirmani-Frye ’95 immediately knew she wanted to move to New York City and begin a career […]

Christina Bowerman ’13

Service year adviser for City Year connects with Wooster students

Christina Bowerman ’13 supports future City Year members including Keira Wright ’21