History alumnus to present lecture on Chinese commander General Tso
College of Wooster Alumnus and Professor of History Kenneth Swope ’92 will present a lecture on General Zuo Zongtang (1812-1885), a famous Qing dynasty […]
Wooster student recognized for expanding coverage of Latin American topics on Wikipedia
College of Wooster junior Emma Schell ’23 recently received recognition from Wiki Education for her work to improve Wikipedia’s coverage of Latin American topics […]
Wooster legend celebrates 40th anniversary of Super Bowl XVI appearance
Super Bowl XVI was significant for several reasons. One of those centers around E. Blake Moore Jr., a proud 1980 College of Wooster alumnus, […]
Kurt Russell ’94 named one of four finalists for National Teacher of the Year
Kurt Russell, a Wooster ’94 graduate, has been selected as a finalist for the 2022 National Teacher of the Year by the Council of […]
Wooster’s 2022 MLK Day celebration to feature multiple voices
The College of Wooster’s 2022 Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration on Monday, January 17 with the theme “Our Legacy Matters: If Not Us […]
Relationships at Wooster guide Antwan Chambers ’14 in mentorship position
Antwan Chambers ’14 learned about The College of Wooster for the first time upon entering an introductory interview with the Posse Foundation. After doing some research on the school he […]
Experiential Learning Showcase 2021 award winners announced
On the eve of the Experiential Learning Showcase, which will be held virtually on Friday, Nov. 5, The College of Wooster named its award […]
APEX Fellowship | Abby McFarren
Major: History Class Year: 2022 Pronouns: She/Her/Hers Faculty Mentor: Dr. Stephanie Strand I worked as a Deputy Team Captain for the Tricia Shimamura campaign […]
APEX Fellowship | Zdena Sinkhorn
Major: History Class Year: 2022 Pronouns: She/Her/Hers Faculty Mentor: Dr. Paul Edmiston As a collections intern at the North Carolina Maritime Museum, I practiced […]
AMRE | Community Water
Chamari Abercrombie ’24 | Neuroscience & Spanish Layali Banna ’22 | Geology Mazvita Chikomo ’22 | Environmental Geoscience Grace Hodges ’23 | Biology & […]
AMRE | Experiential Learning & Community Engagement at The College of Wooster
Spencer Gaitsch ’22 | History and Political Science Audrey Holder ’22 | Anthropology Advisors: Cathy McConnell and Sarah Sobeck Special thanks to the following sponsors: Laura […]
Kurt Russell ’94 named 2022 Ohio Teacher of the Year
Kurt Russell, a Wooster ’94 graduate and social studies teacher at Oberlin High School, was named the 2022 Ohio Teacher of the Year as […]
Pre-Law Advising Program To Host Constitution Day Lecture on Sept. 14
The College of Wooster Pre-Law Advising program will welcome Lisa Tetrault for a Constitution Day Lecture titled “When Women Won the Right to Vote: […]
Wooster Alumnus recognized for contributions to Brunswick community
Wooster history Alumnus Grant Relic ’75, who passed away in August at the age of 66, will receive the Al Thomas Award at the […]
Keep it Simple Stupid: An Examination of American Conservative Populism in the Complex Neoliberal World Order
Name: Maxwell Engel Major: Political Science (International Relations) Minor: History Advisor: Dr. Jeff Lantis This study is an examination of conservative populism in the […]
AMERICAN DRAGON: A Story of an Asian American Woman Finding Her Way Home
Name: Hannah Jun Langer Major: English, Studio Art Minor: History Advisors: Thomas Prendergast and Cassidy Ely AMERICAN DRAGON: A Story of an Asian American […]
Whitewashed: A Look into the Evolution of Race Conversations in American Classrooms
Name: Lily Michal Walters Majors: History, Education Advisor: Dr. Jordan Biro-Walters Following the events of this past summer, I felt an urge to analyze […]
More than a Memory: The Complex Relationship Between Living History and Slavery
Name: Sofia Biegeleisen Majors: History, Spanish Advisor: Dr. Jordan Biro Walters, Ibra Sene (second reader) This project deals with the connection between historical memory […]
Breech in Time: Identifying and Dating Historical Textiles using ATR-FT-IR and HPLC-UV/Vis
Name: Brianna McKeen Majors: Chemistry, History Advisors: Dr. Karl Feierabend, Dr. Madonna Hettinger Textile fibers are used in making most everyday items: clothing, carpets, […]
Whose Line is it Anyway? Rhetoric, Pathology, and the Jewish Race in Late Victorian England
Name: Stephanie Pokras Major: History Minor: Philosophy Advisor: Dr. Christina Welsch Dr. Josephine Wright Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Award This thesis examines how both […]