Oberlin Blogs

Why I chose Oberlin (and why I won’t shut up about it).

Let’s talk about Oberlin’s motto.

Getting to learn more about Oberlin and Shansi in the early 1900s through the Mary Church Terrell Main Library’s Special Collections.

Looking through an Oberlin yearbook from 1945!

It’s no secret that the alumni who work in admissions love Oberlin. And there’s lots to love!

The search for the greatest bathroom at Oberlin led me to the story of a smooth-talking criminal, tens of thousands of dollars of stolen books, and librarians who wouldn't rest until justice was served.

One person can mean a world of change.

What is the heart of cultural celebrations? Here's some insight on Black History Month.

A beautiful and collective response to March 4, 2013.

Obies are continuing to have conversations about progress. But in order for these conversations to be productive we must all commit to open-mindedness. It will be difficult, but ultimately necessary.

Why the story of these ladies has not been the subject of an Oscar-winning biopic I have no idea, because I'd definitely sponsor it.

This is a place with an aura of calm, a history of progress. But Oberlin is a part of the rest of the world, which means that the world's problems are ours, too.