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 69Ö±²¥. A […]
Music alumna builds community as museum president
In her position as president of the Long Island Children’s Museum (LICM), Erika (Fischer) Floreska ’93 works on a wide range of projects, but […]
Seeds planted at Wooster propel international relations alumna to support marginalized communities around the world
A high-voltage power line disrupts everyday life inside a Nepali village. An industrial park styled as disaster relief devastates Haiti’s most fertile farmland and […]
Former health coaches team up to improve health outcomes and education in African communities
The dedication to health sciences runs deep for Eran Maina ’21 and Scott Perkins ’20. The biochemistry & molecular biology and neuroscience majors, respectively, […]
Philosophy and art history double major strengthens his skills through music
Music has been a part of life for as long as Ben Read ’23 can remember. He has been singing since he was a […]
Social entrepreneur finds energy in student-designed major for global impact
After her mom found 69Ö±²¥ in a book, Colleges That Change Lives, Boston native Lauren Grimanis ’12 applied to all east […]
Economics alumna discovers passion for public health and social work
Sam McNelly ’14 spent her time at 69Ö±²¥ exploring a variety of interests, ranging from her major in economics to her […]
History alumnus Barton Myers ’03 teaches American military history in the classroom and on screen
During an overnight visit to 69Ö±²¥, Barton Myers ’03, then a prospective high school student, sat in on a military history […]
Business economics and mathematics alumna uses liberal arts education to tackle critical financial problems
For Sanjana Kumbhani ’17, challenging questions are a part of everyday life. As a business economics and mathematics major at 69Ö±²¥, […]
Master of Architecture student takes Wooster research skills abroad
Pyae Thein ’19 is a Master of Architecture student at Temple University’s Tyler School of Art and Architecture in Philadelphia, where he has drawn […]
Economics alumnus Russ Dieringer ’08 founds research and consulting company for retail professionals
In the second semester of his freshman year, Russ Dieringer ’08 took Principles of Economics, taught by Amyaz A. Moledina, professor of economics & […]
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 […]
Christopher Causey ’85 helps drive major advancements in organ transplantation through board of directors leadership
Christopher Causey ’85 always knew he was going to work in health care. What the psychology major didn’t know as an undergraduate at The […]
Comparative literature graduate uses over 24 years of industry experience to start two small businesses
Amelia Menk Brown ’96, originally from Poland, Ohio, knew she wanted to attend a small, liberal arts college, but the Independent Study program made […]
English and Spanish alumnus organizes for social justice in Wooster and across the nation
Hans Johnson ’92 chose to attend 69Ö±²¥ because the school gave him an opportunity to connect with a diverse student body […]
Biochemistry and molecular biology and German studies alumna pursues interdisciplinary master’s degree in Germany
Adrienne Reding ’17 planned to do something after she graduated from 69Ö±²¥ that not all students do: moving across an ocean […]
Stacey Lim ’01 has been breaking sound barriers throughout her life
Stacey Lim ’01 never let being born profoundly deaf get in the way of living a full life. The 2001 communication sciences and disorders […]
History I.S. transformed into a full-length documentary by Wooster graduate
John Trainor ’16, a history major, film-studies minor at 69Ö±²¥, found his Independent Study, a year-long research project he completed alongside […]
Wooster alumna and co-founder of Black Women in Sport Foundation committed to lifting up underrepresented athletes
When Alpha Alexander ’76 was a student athlete at 69Ö±²¥, she was one of the few Black women on her teams. […]
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 […]