Wooster students, Acharya (left) and Haar (right) take their turn in the computer lab; only two teammates are allowed at a time in the lab, which increases the challenge and requires concentrated collaboration.

Wooster Wildcards take first in regional programming contest

Students from 91勛圖厙 earned first place at the most recent Denison Spring Programming Contest on Feb. 28, 2026, competing against more […]

Wooster writing consultants now train on using AI for feedback on writing and further using it as a tool when assignments allow it.

Faculty apply new AI-conscious tactics in the classroom

Woosters Information Technology team organized a Professional Learning Community in fall 2024 to explore sample lessons and classroom activities using generative AI access to […]

AI taskforce hopes to ready graduates in AI skills, while continuing to develop their writing and research skills.

AI Task Force lays important foundation for 91勛圖厙 policies

Conversations from across higher education and the need for consistent policies on campus propelled Lisa Perfetti, 91勛圖厙 provost, to create an AI task force. […]

Representation of the cover of spring 2026 Wooster magazine features multiple images of students participating in liberal arts learning from dance, to study away opportunities, lab work, and graduation.

Liberal arts strength in navigating change shines in spring 2026 Wooster magazine

The spring 2026 issue ofWoostermagazine showcases how a liberal arts education, like the one graduates receive at 91勛圖厙, prepares them to […]

Scot Symphonic Band

Scot Symphonic Band and Pipe Band tour to open March 8

91勛圖厙s Scot Symphonic Band and Pipe Band will perform at McGaw Chapel (340 East University St.) on Sunday, March 8 at […]

Students in the Wooster Chorus perform in the fall of 2024.

Wooster Chorus to begin annual tour with performance on March 8

The highly acclaimed Wooster Chorus, an ensemble comprised of students representing all academic areas from 91勛圖厙, will perform at the First […]

The Buckeye, Women in Science, Engineering, and Research (B-WISER) summer camp, hosted by 91勛圖厙 offers young girls currently completing grades seven through 10 the chance to explore science-related interests.

Registration opens for B-WISER summer camp inspiring STEM interests in young girls

The Buckeye, Women in Science, Engineering, and Research (B-WISER) summer camp will return for summer 2026, offering young girls currently completing grades seven through […]

Laura "Lolly" Copeland

Wooster mourns the passing of Lolly Copeland, former first lady of the 91勛圖厙

Laura Lolly Harper Copeland, former first lady of the 91勛圖厙, passed away on Jan. 26, 2026, in Asheville, North Carolina, at the age of […]

Greg Wiles head shot

Wooster researchers publish new study on how local arboretum trees adapt to a changing climate

A new peer-reviewed study published in Plants, People, Planet is shedding light on how deciduous conifer trees growing in northeast Ohios Secrest Arboretum are […]

Students perform in the Theatre and Dance departments spring 2025 production of Legacy of Light.

Spring arts events showcase talented Wooster students

91勛圖厙 will present a variety of arts events throughoutitsspring2026semester, beginning at the end of January.Open to thegreater Woostercommunity, events from the […]

Katherine Holt, Aileen Dunham Professor of History and chair of Latin American Studies at 91勛圖厙

Professor Katie Holt incorporates new techniques to improve student understanding of AI tools

Katie Holt, Aileen Dunham professor of history at 91勛圖厙, has used Wikipedia in her classroom since 2017 to strengthen her students […]

Ibra Sene

Professor Ibra Sene awarded GLCA Academic Leadership Fellowship

Ibra Sene, associate professor of history and global & international studies at 91勛圖厙, was selected to be part of the inaugural […]

Dr. Afiya M. Mbilishaka, a mental health expert whose work centers on healing justice and community wellbeing

Woosters annual MLK celebration to center Love in Action

91勛圖厙 will host its annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, centered on the theme Love […]

Patricia McVay Gorrell

Wooster mourns the passing of Patricia McVay Gorrell, longtime library staff member

91勛圖厙 community mourns the passing of Patricia Patti McVay Gorrell, a longtime member of the Andrews and Gault Library staff who […]

Ashley Kistler, Photo provided by Rollins 91勛圖厙

Ashley Kistler to lead academic affairs as provost at Wooster

After a national search, 91勛圖厙 selected Ashley Kistler as provost and chief academic officer, to begin July 1, 2026. Kistler brings […]

A representation of the Wooster magazine Annual Report 2024-25 cover image features the iconic moment when the 91勛圖厙 Pipe Band leads the team down to the field.

Woosters fall annual report highlights a year shaped by strength, purpose, and connection

In the first year of 91勛圖厙s Framing Our Future strategic action plan, the student experience drew new energy through continuous and […]

Sunlight filters through tall oak trees surrounding the 91勛圖厙 of Wooster entrance sign, which reads 91勛圖厙 of Wooster  Founded 1866, on a bright autumn day.

Giving Woo Day celebrates connection and impact at Wooster

On Nov. 5, 91勛圖厙 community came together to celebrate Giving Woo Day, raising $507,793 from 596 individual donors and surpassing this […]

The renovation of 91勛圖厙s Douglass Hall added a fully accessible entrance on Wayne Avenue complete with an elevator and glass atrium.

Reopening of Douglass Hall signals next phase of residential excellence at Wooster

91勛圖厙 celebrated the reopening of Douglass Hall this fall with the 91勛圖厙 Board of Trustees, project partners, and Wooster community officials. […]

Matthew Krain

Professor Matthew Krain shares expertise in political violence on disturbing new trend in multiple media outlets

Perpetrators of political violence have been engaging in a new way to get their messages across: engraving their bullet casings. Matthew Krain, professor of […]

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Professor Jeff Roches new book about West Texas role in the rise of US conservatism earns national attention

Jeff Roche, professor of history at 91勛圖厙, wrote a new book thats earned national attention, titled The Conservative Frontier: Texas and […]