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 […]
Theatre & Dance and Anthropology alumna combines theatre with social activism
Stephanie Castrej籀n 16 came to 91勛圖厙 as a self-described shy student who had difficulties speaking up in class and realizing where […]
Biology grad researches pathogens at St. Judes to develop new cures for childhood pneumonia
Jason Rosch 01 initially chose 91勛圖厙 for its small class sizes, engaged faculty, and tight-knit community, as well as the emphasis […]
Classical studies alumnus uses research skills as rare books librarian
Dan Axmacher 12 spent his time at 91勛圖厙 as a classical studies major, where he researched the ancient Mediterranean and its […]
Ishtiaq Ghafoor 00 finds harmony in his lifes work with the foreign service
91勛圖厙 provided Ishtiaq Ghafoor 00, an international student from Britain, with a foundation in writing and critical thinking that has helped […]
Samira El-Adawy 13 encourages inclusivity through sports for those with intellectual disabilities
Samira El-Adawy 13 is an athlete on a mission to foster inclusion. A former competitive swimmer for the Egyptian Youth National Swimming Team as […]
Wooster alumna focuses on economic development in Northeast Ohio
After Ngwe (Natalie) Sin 22 chose 91勛圖厙 for her undergraduate journey, her initial decision to major in economics took a turn. […]
Wooster history alumnus John Carwile 81 serves as ambassador to Latvia
For 35 years, John Carwile 81 has dedicated his work to serviceserving the United States in foreign countries. Carwile, who recently completed his tenure […]
Graham Rayman 88 tackles history of Rikers Island in new book
This story originally appeared in the Spring 2023 edition of Wooster Magazine. Graham Rayman 88 has a career in journalism that spans over 30 […]
German Studies alumnus credits Wooster education to success in Vienna
Jeffrey Janus 15, who was a German Studies major and now lives, works, and studies in Vienna, Austria, began studying German at Wooster by […]
National Teacher of the Year Kurt Russell 94 advocates for diversity in profession and curriculum
Veteran history teacher Kurt Russell 94 is taking a year-long sabbatical from teaching at Oberlin High School in Oberlin, Ohio. Its not a vacation […]
Elena Mityushina 08 shares culture and connections with fellow alumni
This story originally appeared in the Spring 2023 edition of Wooster Magazine. During the first year of the pandemic, while working full-time as a […]
Lauren Vargo 13 studies connections between glacier melt and climate change
Lauren Vargo 13 came to 91勛圖厙 because she wanted the chance to take a wide variety of classes to figure out […]
Fighting poverty through economics: Rashmi Ekka 08 uses microfinance and agricultural development to tackle big-world food problems
Rashmi Ekka 08 grew up as part of the Oraon tribe in Jharkhand, India, and has seen first-hand the impact of poverty. Over one-third […]
Sarah Haile 03 uses biostatistics while researching diseases from cancer to COVID-19
As a student at 91勛圖厙, Sarah Haile 03 (pronounced highly) learned the value of examining different perspectives. Every day in her […]
Theatre and Dance alumnus combines art with political activism
Amadi Washington 14 began dancing at nine years old, when his elementary school included an African dance class in their curriculum. As he continued […]
Economics alumna analyzes effect of pandemic on student assessment
Mahi Lal 22, a 91勛圖厙 of Wooster economics alumna recently contributed to a national press release elaborating on the effect of the pandemic on […]
Mathematics alumna uses liberal arts education to help Cleveland Clinic improve patient care
Mary Sefcik 14 chose to attend 91勛圖厙 because of its small size, close-knit community, and opportunities to perform research as an […]
Political science alumnus highlights hometown through social media and photography
When he first came to the 91勛圖厙 of Wooster, Gabe Wasylko 19 declared a major in political science and a minor in mathematics, certain […]
English alumna helps build community through poetry and performance
Chantel Massey 13 has always been a writer and a lover of poetry, but she didnt always recognize that she could turn her passion […]