College of Wooster
An aspiration for excellence has marked The College of Wooster since its founding in 1866. Nationally regarded for its leadership in undergraduate education in the natural sciences, international affairs and business, Wooster's innovative curriculum emphasizes independent learning. The keystone of Wooster's curriculum is Independent Study (I.S.), which has had a proven record of success for more than 50 years. I.S. requires every student in the senior year to explore, with a faculty mentor, a particular topic or problem in his or her major. These tutorials result in theses, musical performances, scientific research, creative writing, theatrical productions and exhibitions. The challenge of I.S. is supported through the most generous faculty research and study program in the United States, which permits faculty members to work in major research centers around the world.
Wooster grants the Bachelor of Arts, the Bachelor of Music and the Bachelor of Music Education degrees. More than 90 percent of Wooster faculty members hold doctorates or terminal degrees, and a student may choose from approximately 40 major fields of study. Approximately 1,800 students from 45 states and 40 countries are enrolled, with a student-faculty ratio of 11/1.
Ohio Wesleyan (23-5) and Wooster (23-5) have advanced to the Second round of the 2013 NCAA Division III Men’s Basketball Tournament after posting victories in first round action on Saturday night. The Battling Bishops defeated Saint Vincent, 84-75, while the Fighting Scots edged Penn St.-Behrend, 62-44.
The North Coast women’s lacrosse season continued last week with six teams in action. The week was highlighted by Hiram’s win over Baldwin Wallace in the Terriers inaugural game at Charles A. Henry field. The NCAC has now opened the 2013 lacrosse season with a combined 9-2 record against non-conference opponents. Non-conference action continues in the coming week highlighted by two games on Wednesday and four on Saturday.
The Wabash College men's squad and the Ohio Wesleyan women's team captured the 2013 North Coast Athletic Conference team titles on Saturday evening at The College of Wooster in Wooster, Ohio. Wabash, which won its third consecutive team title, accumulated 220.5 total points to edge out Ohio Wesleyan (168.5), while the Ohio Wesleyan women earned its seventh-straight women's title after earning 195 points to edge out Oberlin (168) for the team title.
The College of Wooster men's basketball team advanced to the second round of the 2013 NCAA Division III Men's Basketball Tournament with an 62-44 victory over Penn St.-Behrend on Saturday evening in Wooster, Ohio. The Fighting Scots (23-5) will now take on Dickinson (21-7) in the second round of the national tournament next Saturday (Mar. 9). Second round host sites will be announced by the NCAA on Sunday.
