Students who spend time in philosophy find that the skills they acquire in conceptual thinking, careful reading of texts, and rational argumentation are excellent preparation for professional or graduate studies. Philosophy alum have gone on to law school, theological seminary, public policy, social work and teaching at all levels. Recently, our students have also gone on to philosophy graduate studies at Princeton University, Boston University, Ohio State, The University of Oregon, The University of Nebraska, Duke University, and Duquesne University.

For a partial listing of alum careers, click here.

Alumni News

Class Notes 1990
(Winter 2006)
Mark Goodman was recently named executive vice president of marketing and membership of the retailer Sam’s Club.

But Seriously Folks
(Fall 2004)
Founding members (and philosophy majors) Andy Cobb '93, Karen Cordrick Haely '92 and Gabe Zucker '92 reflect upon their experience with the student comedy troupe Don't Throw Shoes

Solomon Oliver Addresses Affirmative Action at Black Studies Seminar
(Fall 2003)
Honorable Solomon Oliver, Jr., U.S. District Court Judge for the Northern District of Ohio and a College of Wooster Trustee graduated from Wooster with honors in 1969.

Judge Solomon Oliver Offers Words of Encouragement for Wooster Graduates
(Spring 2002)
Wooster Trustee addresses 354 seniors at Wooster's 132nd commencement ceremony on Monday morning

Leaving Shores
Wooster Magazine (Winter 2001)
Dead reckoning is navigation by deductive logic. When you can’t see the stars, when you don’t have any landmarks, you can sometimes figure out where you are by knowing where you started, how long you have traveled, and what course you have taken.