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Oberlin Celebrates the Class of 2025 at Commencement
May 26, 2025
More than 700 students participated in Commencement exercises, which featured a keynote address from award-winning science journalist Sonia Shah ’90.
Photo credit: Alaina Battle
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Now in its third decade, the International Contemporary Ensemble (ICE) is a multidisciplinary collective of musicians, digital media artists, producers, and educators, including numerous Oberlin alumni committed to building and innovating collaborative environments. Their recent, weeklong residency at Oberlin concluded with a performance of their program, “Composing While Black, Volume I,” joined by Oberlin students and faculty.
Photo credit: Abe Frato ’26
Recent News
Nathaniel Liu ’26 Named 2025 Udall Scholar
June 10, 2025
Nathaniel Liu ’26 has been awarded an Udall Undergraduate Scholarship, which supports future leaders in the environmental, Tribal public policy, or health care fields.
Oberlin Screenwriters Intensive Has Successful Third Year
May 15, 2025
The Oberlin Screenwriters Intensive had a successful third year in 2025, setting the stage for future success.
Celebrating Distinguished Leadership in the College and Conservatory
April 30, 2025
Five Oberlin faculty members received Excellence in Teaching Awards for the 2023-24 academic year.
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In the Spotlight
This section highlights Oberlin students and young alumni. These students share how Oberlin shaped their decision to seek a fellowship or to pursue a particular course of study and subsequent career path. From winning awards and traveling the world to earning advanced degrees in a wide range of disciplines, these students reflect the benefits of an Oberlin education.
After Oberlin
Voices Carry
March 13, 2025
Grammy-certified vocalist and viola da gamba player Ari Mason ’14 finds her niche in video games, films, and a vocal library.
Awards and Honors
Oberlin Named Top Producer of Fulbright Students for 2024-25
February 25, 2025
Nineteen Oberlin College and Conservatory students and alumni were awarded Fulbright grants for the 2024-25 academic year, making the college the No. 1 producer of honorees among U.S. undergraduate-only institutions.
Features
Coming Full Circle
Under Finney’s vaulted ceilings, the orchestra, several star vocal soloists, and the conservatory’s vocal ensembles—including the Oberlin College Choir, Oberlin Gospel Choir, and Oberlin Musical Union...
Treasure Hunting
A peek into the expansive world of Tony-winning costume designer Montana Levi Blanco '07.
The Body, The Host
An award-winning Allen Memorial Art Museum exhibition challenges the prevailing narrative of the 1980s HIV/AIDS epidemic.
Publications
Oberlin Alumni Magazine
Established in 1904, Oberlin Alumni Magazine is published three times a year by Oberlin’s Office of Communications and distributed to alumni, parents, and friends of Oberlin College.
Oberlin Research Review
Learn about the world-class research being conducted by Oberlin faculty every day—and the opportunities for student collaboration and mentorship that are leading to incredible breakthroughs.
Oberlin Photo Stories
Discover Oberlin College through the lens of our photographers. Our recurring photo stories offer a glimpse into classrooms, studios, labs, libraries, concert halls, student life on and off campus, and more.
An Oberlin student touches up a painting in the art studio.
Photo credit: Matthew Lester