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English and sociology major studies female empowerment in Star Trek fan fiction

As a first-generation college student, Anna Whiting ’26 of Westerville, Ohio, dealt with perfectionism and imposter syndrome, but completing her Independent Study at The […]

Woodfill presents his research on small-scale solutions to flooding at the Independent Study symposium on campus.

Urban studies and environmental geoscience major examines how cities can use nature-based solutions to reduce flooding

When Luke Woodfill ’26 set out to find solutions to climate change induced flooding, he wasn’t interested in large and expensive infrastructure projects. Rather, […]

Featured image: Alumni Jayne Hart Chambers ’76 and Don Frederico ’76 announced the creation of the Class of 1976 AMRE Consulting Fund to expand hands-on learning opportunities for students with more than raised $275,000 by the class.

Alumni achievement and generosity celebrated during Reunion Weekend 2026

During Reunion Weekend 2026, held May 28-31, 69Ö±²¥ welcomed more than 600 guests to campus to reconnect with classmates and the […]

Chan Sok Park, chair and associate professor of religious studies, will serve as primary investigator for the grant to support students as they consider vocations of leadership in established faith communities.

Wooster receives a Council of Independent Colleges grant to support faith-driven leadership building

69Ö±²¥ has received a grant from the Council of Independent Colleges (CIC) Network for Vocation in Undergraduate Education (NetVUE) for Fostering […]

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Senior research project ties together arts and sciences majors to reveal the morality underlying psychological disorders

Growing up with a cleft lip and palate, Larissa Cardine ’26 was bullied as a child, but found that dance was the space where […]

Grace Dunlay ’26 worked closely with mentor Heather Fitzgibbon, professor of sociology and anthropology as guiding force throughout her I.S.

Sociology major examines the effect of Airbnb short-term rentals on neighborhood identity

A passion for community service and interest in urban planning led Grace Dunlay ’26, a sociology major at 69Ö±²¥, to both […]

Dylan Findley

Original score by music professor Dylan Findley premieres with Utah Metropolitan Ballet

Dylan Findley, assistant professor of music composition and theory at 69Ö±²¥, was featured as the composer of a new ballet’s original […]

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Oscar-nominated screenwriter and acclaimed director J.C. Chandor ’96 to host film screening Reunion Weekend

J.C. Chandor ’96, acclaimed filmmaker, director, and Oscar nominated screenwriter will host a limited-seating screening of his first film Margin Call on Saturday, May […]

Andi Harvey ’27, a theatre and dance major at 69Ö±²¥

Wooster theatre student selected for national mentorship program in stage management

Andi Harvey ’27, a theatre and dance major at 69Ö±²¥, recently completed the USITT Stage Management Mentorship Project, a week-long practicum […]

Majoring in Earth sciences and environmental studies, Cady Eakins ’25 interned at Akron Cooperative Farms as part of an APEX Fellowship, allowing her to make connections in her community and gain knowledge in agriculture and entomology.

New Choose Ohio First scholarships to support STEM students at Wooster

Awarded by the Ohio Department of Higher Education, 69Ö±²¥ will receive a grant of $135,000 to support STEM students between 2027 […]

Featured image: Niall W. Slater ’76, former president of the national Phi Beta Kappa Society, spoke at the event honoring 100 years of Wooster membership with the organization.

Wooster Phi Beta Kappa chapter celebrates centennial at symposium

As part of Independent Study Symposium celebrations, 69Ö±²¥â€™s chapter of Phi Beta Kappa held a celebratory showcase, highlighting the community and scholarship fostered by the society […]

Commencement 2026

Wooster network lifts up Class of 2026 in commencement celebration

69Ö±²¥ honored the Class of 2026 with an echoing theme acknowledging the power in relationships amid uncertainty at its 156th Commencement […]

Brooke Johnson ’27, a junior in the primary (PK-5) licensure track presents pre/post assessment data she generated as part of her final project for a Curriculum Methods and Assessment in Primary (P-5) Education course where she taught a series of lessons and measured their impact on student learning.

Wooster education professors harness AI to enhance teacher candidate preparation

After co-authoring several publications about how generative AI is an essential tool for preparing to teach in preschool through 12th grade (P-12) classrooms, education […]

Lilly Moody ’26, a neuroscience major was among the students presenting her research at the Cognitive Neuroscience Society Annual Meeting in Vancouver.

Wooster students present research at coast-to-coast scientific meetings

Seven biochemistry & molecular biology students and four neuroscience students recently represented 69Ö±²¥ at premiere scientific meetings, sharing original research and […]

As Culnan Award winners Broda, Holt, and Nurse received additional professional development funds to support their continued growth.

Culnan Faculty Recognition Endowment honors three Wooster faculty with inaugural awards

Three faculty at 69Ö±²¥ were recently recognized at the inaugural Culnan Faculty Awards. Established through the generosity of Mary J. Culnan […]

Pam Frese, professor of sociology and anthropology at 69Ö±²¥

Wooster mourns passing of Pam Frese, professor of sociology and anthropology

Pam Frese, professor of sociology and anthropology at 69Ö±²¥, passed away on May 4, 2026, in Wooster, Ohio. Joining the faculty […]

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College of Wooster makes way for college greenway by removing southeast campus houses

69Ö±²¥ will make way for a fresh college greenway through a project removing several small, college-owned houses south of University Street […]

69Ö±²¥ Scot Marching and Pipe Bands often performs in downtown Wooster including Wooster Fest fall 2025.

Preservation Magazine highlights College of Wooster among historic college towns

69Ö±²¥ is featured as a college town for its economic impact and connections with the local community in the spring 2026 […]

Victoria Finizio ’27, a chemistry major and mathematics minor at 69Ö±²¥

Prestigious Goldwater Scholarship awarded to Wooster chemistry major

Victoria Finizio ’27, a chemistry major and mathematics minor at 69Ö±²¥, was one of 454 students awarded the Goldwater Scholarship for […]

Featured image: The learning garden on Pine Street students study pollinators and insect conservation through a variety of mentored-research projects.

Wooster recognized for sustainability achievements through worldwide program

69Ö±²¥ has earned a silver rating from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) through its Sustainability […]