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“Being a student at Wooster means a lot to me. It means being a part of a warm and unpretentious community of people, having access to incredible opportunities to explore my academic interests, and learning from great professors who happily take the time to give me individual attention when I need it.”
-Jesse Berkowitz '12

Since the College’s inception, it has relied on alumni, parents, and friends to help achieve and maintain excellence. Every Wooster student has benefited from the generosity of others. Our students rely on your support as they become independent thinkers, engaged citizens, and a community of learners who will go on to make a difference in the world. 

Donor Profile: Peggy (Margaret) MacKellar ‘80

Peggy MacKellar '80 Continues the Tradition of Giving When asked “Why Wooster?” we received an overwhelming number of positive responses from our alumni, parents, and friends. Here is one of those stories. Why Wooster? Why do you choose to invest in the College?  “I was fortunate to receive almost a full scholarship that enabled me to attend Wooster. I feel the least I can do is give something, even as little as $25. I don't think I've missed a year donating to The Wooster Fund since I graduated in 1980. Peggy (Margaret) MacKellar, ‘80

Donor Profile: Chris Causey ’85

At 49, Chris Causey Is Putting His Money Where His Mouth Is Last fall, as Chris Causey ’85 and his wife Julie were preparing to travel overseas, they updated their wills. They wanted to make sure their sons—ages 17, 19, and 20—were provided for. But they also wanted to do more. “It’s not like there aren’t financial pressures on us,” Causey says. “We have two in college and another one soon to be there as well, but we saw this as an opportunity to take actions that match our values, to provide not just for [our sons’] educations, but also for the well-being of institutions that we love.” So they made provisions in their wills for both their alma maters: Wooster and Colby College. Causey calls it “a placeholder” and says they hope to do more in the future. “Our sons know Wooster is important to who I am, so this is an opportunity to demonstrate to them the importance of putting your money where your mouth is and the importance of leaving a legacy.”